celibacy, consume only light food and avoid intoxicating substances. Dan is frustrated, and even fails once, but resumes. Next, Socrates begins to train Dan physically, making him run, correcting his poise and breath, practice tai chi, meditation and aikido and refine his gymnastics. Dan graduates and Socrates decides to part ways with him, as Dan must travel his path on his own. Dan marries Linda, but the marriage fails. He travels around the world for six years, learning new physical teachings, but is unable to find peace. Dejected, Dan returns to Berkeley, to an old place which Socrates had told him about long ago. Dan meets Socrates again, now over hundred years old. Socrates tells Dan that he is almost near to his goal. Mystified, Dan follows Socrates to an ancient Native American burial ground. A thunderstorm breaks out and the two go inside a cave. Dan experiences a vision where he dies but still remains conscious. He finally overcomes his fear of death. Socrates reminds Dan of his teachings and that he must be happy without any reason. Socrates and Dan return home. Dan wonders where Socrates is and opens the door. Socrates has disappeared, died presumably. Dan returns home as a wiser man. He falls in love and marries Joyce, who is revealed to be Joy. Series Way of the Peaceful Warrior was followed by three sequels: Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior The Journeys of Socrates The Hidden School Editions Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives, H J Kramer, 20th Anniversary Edition, Peaceful Warrior: The Graphic Novel, H J Kramer, 1980 American novels American novels adapted into films Books about spirituality