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Nine-Headed Dragon River
Zen Journals 1969-1982
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Set against the backdrop of 1968, the narrative follows naturalist-explorer Peter Matthiessen as he encounters three Zen masters at home, sparking his journey into Buddhism. Over thirteen years, this exploration leads him to become a Buddhist monk. In a style reminiscent of his acclaimed work, The Snow Leopard, the book delves into Matthiessen's profound quest for spiritual understanding, highlighting the intersection of nature, adventure, and inner transformation.
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Nine-Headed Dragon River, Peter Matthiessen
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- Nine-Headed Dragon River
- Subtitle
- Zen Journals 1969-1982
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Matthiessen
- Publisher
- Shambhala
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 303
- ISBN13
- 9781570623677
- Category
- Philosophy, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1968, the narrative follows naturalist-explorer Peter Matthiessen as he encounters three Zen masters at home, sparking his journey into Buddhism. Over thirteen years, this exploration leads him to become a Buddhist monk. In a style reminiscent of his acclaimed work, The Snow Leopard, the book delves into Matthiessen's profound quest for spiritual understanding, highlighting the intersection of nature, adventure, and inner transformation.