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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Highlighting/Underlining/Notes etc. Some shelf wear. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. Seller Inventory # mon0000985243
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1. Seller Inventory # G0712662154I3N00
Book Description Original decorated wrappers. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Impression. With frontispiece & illustrations. Coffee stain to bottom. Some pages slightly rippled. Some wear and some creasing to spine. Some wear to covers and corners. A reading copy only. ; This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Chinese hermits, showcasing the persistence and dedication of those who choose a life of solitude in the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Bill Porter, also known by his pen name Red Pine, embarked on a journey to discover these solitary figures, exploring their practices, beliefs, and the impact of their way of life on Chinese culture and spirituality. The book provides a unique perspective on the hermit tradition in China, highlighting its historical significance and enduring presence; 23.2 x 15.2 x 1.8 cms; 226 pages. Seller Inventory # LCB60780
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. A clean, unmarked copy. Seller Inventory # 002821
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Photo's (illustrator). First U.K. Edition. prefaced by list of Chinese Dynasties & republics & also line-drawn map of Sian area & Chungnan Mountains; b/w. photo's. throughout taken by Steven R. Johnson & the author; Throughout Chinese history, hermits have always been the most respected men and women of society. Living beyond the city walls, in the mountains, they followed the Buddhist/Taoist tradition of solitary contemplation. The last few decades. however, have seen immense political and social changes in the country. After the long years of revolution, war and oppression, could hermits still exist in the China of today? To find out, Bill Porter, a distinguished writer and translator, undertook an incredible and: at times, arduous journey amongst the Chungnan Mountains. Here, he discovered this ancient form of religious asceticism does indeed continue and was able to listen to the life histories and wisdom of its practitioners. The result is a fascinating blend of Eastern Philosophy, Chinese current affairs and superb photographs, as well as personal observations of these isolated people who can 'talk to heaven'; slight wear to corners; previous owner's name inside cover; otherwise a clean, tight copy; 221 pages plus additional notes. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. no Dust Jacket as published. Illustrator: Photo's. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Religion & Theology; Oriental Philosophy; Buddhism/Taoism/Zen; Chungnan Mountains; China; Travel & Places. ISBN: 0712662154. ISBN/EAN: 9780712662154. Inventory No: EST00052. Seller Inventory # EST00052