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Title: A modern spritual classic about a timeless subject
Review: As a Theology graduate, I am always on the look-out for contemporary works of literature that treat ancient subjects, in this case Buddhism. I can't believe I only just came across this brilliant little book!While its author describes it as a work of fiction, do not be deceived - this book is a condensed modern handbook of the first and much of the second cycle of the Buddha's teachings. What makes it so unique is the clarity and joyous ease with which the subject matter is transmitted to the reader. It is a wonderful story and a great read!I have felt energized and inspired ever since completing 'Surfing the Himalayas' in a way I haven't felt for years - maybe ever. This is a book I will read and reread many times. Having spent years digging through the ancient texts, it is such a joy to find a book that brings Buddhism into the twentieth century, in a context to which we can all immediately relate.
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