Three Years in Tibet by Ekai Kawaguchi
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Kawaguchi, Ekai, 1866-1945
English
"Three Years in Tibet" by Ekai Kawaguchi is a travel memoir written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's journey as a Japanese monk who explores Tibet to study Buddhist texts and immerse himself in Tibetan culture. Kawaguchi's adventures unfold against the backdrop of his determined quest to bridge the gap between Japanese Bu...
preparation for his formidable journey to Tibet, detailing the heartfelt farewells he received from friends and family in Japan. He reflects on the pledges made by acquaintances to avoid vices like drinking and fishing, which he sees as acts of goodwill linked to his journey. The narrative sets a tone of dedication and spiritual quest as he departs Japan, highlighting the challenges he anticipates, including the closed-off nature of Tibet and the language barriers he must overcome. His resolve is evident, as he engages with various characters during his travels and conveys an eagerness to learn and grow in understanding of Buddhism through the journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Kevin King
1 week agoThis immediately felt different because it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.
Kevin Ramirez
5 months agoThis exceeded my expectations because the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. A valuable addition to my digital library.
Steven Martin
4 months agoAfter completing the first chapter, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. This turned out to be a great decision.
Joseph Robinson
1 week agoAfter hearing about this multiple times, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. This turned out to be a great decision.
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Betty Garcia
4 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. Highly recommended for everyone.