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Ultimate Journey : Retracing the Path of an Ancient Buddhist Monk
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
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- Publication Name
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- ISBN
- 9780679781578
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0679781579
ISBN-13
9780679781578
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1050192
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ultimate Journey : Retracing the Path of an Ancient Buddhist Monk Who Crossed Asia in Search of Enlightenment
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Asia / Far East, Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Asia / General
Publication Year
2002
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Religion
Book Series
Vintage Departures Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2001-045484
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"Wonderful…. Deserves to become a classic in its own right." The New York Times Book Review "Bernstein has the ability with his lucid, penetrating prose to connect the distant past to the way we live today."Gay Talese "An engaging read, a trek that rewards with its richly tapestried background and its refreshing pauses for thoughtful historical and aesthetic insight." Los Angeles Times " Ultimate Journey tells many tales at once, each with admirable skill. . . . There is much to ponder in the words written on the pages of this book." -- The New York Times Book Review, "Wonderful.... Deserves to become a classic in its own right." The New York Times Book Review "Bernstein has the ability with his lucid, penetrating prose to connect the distant past to the way we live today."Gay Talese "An engaging read, a trek that rewards with its richly tapestried background and its refreshing pauses for thoughtful historical and aesthetic insight." Los Angeles Times " Ultimate Journey tells many tales at once, each with admirable skill. . . . There is much to ponder in the words written on the pages of this book." -- The New York Times Book Review, "Wonderful…. Deserves to become a classic in its own right."The New York Times Book Review "Bernstein has the ability with his lucid, penetrating prose to connect the distant past to the way we live today."Gay Talese "An engaging read, a trek that rewards with its richly tapestried background and its refreshing pauses for thoughtful historical and aesthetic insight."Los Angeles Times "Ultimate Journeytells many tales at once, each with admirable skill. . . . There is much to ponder in the words written on the pages of this book." --The New York Times Book Review, "Wonderful…. Deserves to become a classic in its own right."The New York Times Book Review "Bernstein has the ability with his lucid, penetrating prose to connect the distant past to the way we live today."Gay Talese "An engaging read, a trek that rewards with its richly tapestried background and its refreshing pauses for thoughtful historical and aesthetic insight."Los Angeles Times "Ultimate Journeytells many tales at once, each with admirable skill. . . . There is much to ponder in the words written on the pages of this book." --The New York Times Book Review From the Trade Paperback edition.
Dewey Decimal
294.3/92 B
Synopsis
In 629, the revered Buddhist monk Hsuan Tsang set out across Asia in search of the Ultimate Truth, and to settle what he called "the perplexities of my mind." From the Tang dynasty capital at Xian through ancient Silk Road oases, over forbidding mountain passes to Tashkent, Samarkand, and the Amu-Darya River, across Pakistan to the holiest cities of Indiaand back againhis sixteen-year journey was beset with every hardship imaginable. Pilgrimage complete, Hsuan Tsang wrote an account of his trek that is still considered one of the classics of Chinese literature. In 1998, Richard Bernstein, venerated journalist and Time magazine's first Beijing bureau chief, retraced the steps of Hsuan Tsang's long and sinuous route, comparing present and past. Aided by modern technology but hampered by language barriers, harried border crossings, hostile Islamic regimes, and the accidental U.S. bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, Bernstein follows the monk's path not only in physical but in contemplative ways. Juxtaposing his own experiences with those of Hsuan Tsang, Bernstein has crafted a vivid account of two stirring adventures in pursuit of illumination. Inspiring and profoundly felt, Ultimate Journey is a marvelous amalgamation of travelogue and history, cultural critique and spiritual meditation., In 629, the revered Buddhist monk Hsuan Tsang set out across Asia in search of the Ultimate Truth, and to settle what he called "the perplexities of my mind." From the Tang dynasty capital at Xian through ancient Silk Road oases, over forbidding mountain passes to Tashkent, Samarkand, and the Amu-Darya River, across Pakistan to the holiest cities of India-and back again-his sixteen-year journey was beset with every hardship imaginable. Pilgrimage complete, Hsuan Tsang wrote an account of his trek that is still considered one of the classics of Chinese literature. In 1998, Richard Bernstein, venerated journalist and Time magazine's first Beijing bureau chief, retraced the steps of Hsuan Tsang's long and sinuous route, comparing present and past. Aided by modern technology but hampered by language barriers, harried border crossings, hostile Islamic regimes, and the accidental U.S. bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, Bernstein follows the monk's path not only in physical but in contemplative ways. Juxtaposing his own experiences with those of Hsuan Tsang, Bernstein has crafted a vivid account of two stirring adventures in pursuit of illumination. Inspiring and profoundly felt, Ultimate Journey is a marvelous amalgamation of travelogue and history, cultural critique and spiritual meditation.
LC Classification Number
BQ8149.H787B47 2002
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- 7***j (779)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI recently purchased an item from this eBay seller, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the prompt communication to the fast shipping, everything was handled with utmost professionalism. The item arrived exactly as described and was well-packaged to ensure its safety during transit. The seller was courteous and responsive, making the entire transaction smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend this seller to anyone looking for quality products and excellent service.Nauvoo : Mormon City on the Mississippi River Hardcover Raymond B (#316178470305)