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Siddhartha (Dover Thrift Editions)
By: Hermann Hesse Publisher: Dover Publications Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 112 Publication Date: December 23, 1998 Studio: Dover Publications
Amazon.com Review: In the shade of a banyan tree, a grizzled ferryman sits listening to the river. Some say he's a sage. He was once a wandering shramana and, briefly, like thousands of others, he followed Gotama the Buddha, enraptured by his sermons. But this man, Siddhartha, was not a follower of any but his own soul. Born the son of a Brahmin, Siddhartha was blessed in appearance, intelligence, and charisma. In order to find meaning in life, he discarded his promising future for the life of a wandering ascetic. Still, true happiness evaded him. Then a life of pleasure and titillation merely eroded away his spiritual gains until he was just like all the other "child people," dragged around by his desires. Like Hermann Hesse's other creations of struggling young men, Siddhartha has a good dose of European angst and stubborn individualism. His final epiphany challenges both the Buddhist and the Hindu ideals of enlightenment. Neither a practitioner nor a devotee, neither meditating nor reciting, Siddhartha comes to blend in with the world, resonating with the rhythms of nature, bending the reader's ear down to hear answers from the river. In this translation Sherab Chodzin Kohn captures the slow, spare lyricism of Siddhartha's search, putting her version on par with Hilda Rosner's standard edition. --Brian Bruya
Product Description: This classic novel of self-discovery has inspired generations of seekers. With parallels to the enlightenment of the Buddha, Hesse’s Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmn’s quest for the ultimate reality. His quest takes him from the extremes of indulgent sensuality to the rigors of ascetism and self-denial. At last he learns that wisdom cannot be taught–it must come from one’s own experience and inner struggle. Steeped in the tenets of both psychoanalysis and Eastern mysticism, Siddhartha presents a strikingly original view of man and culture, and the arduous process of self-discovery that leads to reconciliation, harmony and peace.
Of the greatest books I have ever read ron rivchin ^ I my consciousness risen from this book. I am glad to be part of its story. ron
The writing style and the flow of sentences is sensuous I recommend Einstein's Dreams great book with Siddhartha feel. rivchin
choose your edition carefully ^ This book shows the futility of the 5 star ranking system. How to I rate this? On the one hand, it's a classic and offers all sorts of fascinating philosophical insights. On the other hand, it's a translation and hence it's hard to judge as an original work given my lack of German. On the other hand (well, if I were Kali I'd have another hand), it's a book that I think a lot of people wouldn't particularly enjoy, and that I enjoyed only because I was in a certain sort of mood while reading it. In the end, I pick three stars, simply to say that it's got certain qualities, but it's not something to pick up entirely at random. And if you do, pick up a reliable translation rather than finding it free on Kindle...
Life Changing Book ^ This book is one of those experiences that has the capability of changing your life if you read it with an open mind and heart.
Not my favorite. ^ Eugh. So many grammatical and spelling errors. Better translations are available for free online. Also, shoddy construction. The plastic coating on the outside was peeling before I even opened the box.
Great ordering experience ^ This product was delivered to me immediately, I was very shocked when it arrived just a few days after I ordered it, despite the fact that I chose standard shipping. It was in very good condition, and it was an ideal experience when purchasing online.
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