The Journey Home
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Summary
Editor's review
As an editor, I believe the core value of this book lies in the "cross-boundary" life sample it offers. The author moves between two vastly different civilizational systems, and his confusion, seeking, and eventual choices provide a precious third perspective for modern people pondering "what constitutes a meaningful life." The detailed descriptions of monastic life—whether ascetic practices by the Ganges or daily routines in temples—are never overly romanticized; instead, they are all the more inspiring for their authenticity.
It is worth noting that although the author is a practitioner, his narrative tone is calm and open, never imposing any dogma. He focuses on personal experience and observation, which allows even readers neutral toward spiritual topics to find pleasure in cultural comparison, personal growth, or narrative literature. The book's high rating of 8.5 on Douban also confirms the quality and universal appeal of its content. It is more like a mirror, inviting readers to reflect on their own understanding of "home" and "belonging."
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Eastern philosophy or spiritual exploration who wish to learn about its actual practice rather than abstract theory
- Those at a life turning point or in a period of value reconstruction, eager to find reference and resonance in another person's life story
- Observers interested in sociology or cultural anthropology who want to understand individual destinies amid the East-West cultural collision of the last century
- Literature lovers who enjoy well-written, emotionally sincere nonfiction coming-of-age narratives
Not a good fit for
- Utilitarian readers expecting systematic religious knowledge or clear spiritual practice guidelines
- Readers who are completely averse to or extremely skeptical of any topic involving spirituality
Reading tips
- Read this book as a personal history rather than a manifesto, focusing on the details of the author's inner transformation
- As you read, compare it with your own cultural background and consider what "home" and "journey" mean to you
- There is no need to rush through it; certain contemplative passages are best read slowly and savored in between
About the publisher
New World Press is a comprehensive publisher whose list spans documentary literature, popular science, military studies, literary appreciation, social sciences and essays. Its titles reflect a broad editorial vision: documentary works such as Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption and A Civil Action; classic translations including On the Origin of Species and On War; and literary works such as Six Records of a Floating Life and Wu Guanzhong's selected essays on beauty and painting. Its authors include Laura Hillenbrand, Charles Darwin, Carl von Clausewitz, Shen Fu and Daniel Everett, showing a balance between translated and original works. Publicly available information on its fuller publishing profile and features is limited.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言
- 第一部分 向东方行进
- 1 成长在芝加哥的美国犹太青年
- 2 踏入欧洲——流浪
- 3 反叛者的表象掩不住灵性的火花
- 4 从内心召唤的目的地
- 5 通过土耳其“关闭的边境”
- 6 贫民窟中的生死较量
- 7 又历险情
- 8 沙漠星空下的挂念
- 9 瘾君子、穆斯林圣人
- 10 阿富汗的课程
- 11 逃出欲火
- 12 最后的门槛
- 第二部分 母亲——运动
- 1 在印度的第一天
- 2 世界瑜伽大会后初遇神秘蓝色男孩
- 3 恒河石上的新圣人
- 4 修院和山洞里的瑜伽师
- 5 父爱、母爱
- 6 纳嘎巴巴
- 7 在德里、瓦拉纳西、伽亚、加尔各答的不同际遇
- 8 孟买揭秘
- 第三部分 喜马拉雅山朝圣
- 1 祈祷导师的出现
- 2 在摩洛甘吉得到预言
- 3 探索道路中的启示
- 4 圣河的生死考验
- 5 主茹阿玛的奉献者
- 6 犬齿逃生中的觉悟
- 7 道路上的危险和不同圣人共同的品质
- 8 稻田里的奇迹
- 9 命运安排的车站
- 第四部分 仁慈的森林
- 1 留在了温达文
- 2 康复在修院
- 3 双亲的焦虑
- 4 嬉皮领军人的古茹
- 5 修院中的更多故事
- 6 漫游在温达文
- 7 奇妙的圣人
- 8 壁橱间庙宇里的仆人
- 9 瓦尔莎纳
- 10 险些被驱逐
- 11 重逢在温达文
- 12 听门徒讲导师的故事
- 13 被爱征服
- 14 回家、离家
- 编后记
- 作者附记
- 致谢
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About the author
Radhanath Swami (English name, nationality, and birth and death years unknown; public information is limited) is an author with one work included in the collection, Journey Home, which is classified under travel. Based on the available material, his writing centers on travel, using the journey as a thread to present observations and feelings along the way; the style tends toward narrative account rather than guidebook-style lists or compiled data. Because information about his life, positions, and creative background is lacking, a fuller assessment of the author and his work is difficult, and it can only be said that this work, within the framework of travel writing, has a certain readability and may be of interest to readers who enjoy travel narratives.
Tao Nanwei is an author about whom relatively little public information is currently available. The library holds only one work by this author, titled Journey Home. According to the existing information, the book falls under the category of travel, suggesting that the writing is connected with journeys, returning home, and experiences of place. The word "home" in the title gives the narrative a clear sense of direction, implying that the journey is not merely a geographical movement but may also involve a renewed understanding of a familiar place. Because verifiable details such as the author's biography, nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name are unavailable, it is not possible to introduce the author's personal background or career, nor is it appropriate to speculate about education, profession, or creative development. Based on the available work, Tao Nanwei's writing appears modest in scope: it uses a return journey as a thread, combining travel observations with personal reflection, and may appeal to readers interested in travel literature and the theme of returning home. More material would be welcome in order to present a fuller picture of this author's writing.
