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Shine in Kashmir follows young Justin Conrad on his travels through India. A twenty-four-year-old American fresh off a Fulbright Scholarship in Sri Lanka, he delves into the travel life searching for companions, romance and greater spiritual truth. Depressed by not finding the mysteries to sate his thirst, he unwinds in familiar Delhi. However, in the remote Himalayan valleys of Ladakh, Justin will soon encounter the miraculous. Danger awaits him further down the road in Kashmir. The novel concludes in the jungles and mountains of Peru. Shine in Kashmir explores tantra, Buddhist traditions, Hermetic thinking, tarot, shamanism, plant-spirit medicine, healing arts, Ba Gua, war, contemporary American culture and the modern conflict with Islam. A must for those traveling to India, Shine in Kashmir also attracts people looking for a spiritual path, philosophy and history buffs, fans of the erotic, people curious about New Age healing arts, internal martial arts enthusiasts and those who just need a good spiritual, adventure novel.
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D. Chris Castagna studied Philosophy and Religion at Colgate University. He received a Fulbright Scholarship to study Sanskrit, Pali and Buddhist philosophy at the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka. Chris taught English in Japan and has travelled extensively through India and South America. He currently lives with his wife and two sons in Silvermine, CT.
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"Shine in Kashmir is an exciting journey that takes the reader into Buddhism, shamanism, and so many other traditions in a fun and inspiring way!" John Perkins, author of Shapeshifting: Techniques for Global and Personal Transformation; Confessions of an Economic Hit Man; and many other works. He is a founder and board member of Dream Change and The Pachamama Alliance. --John Perkins
It's always a pleasure reading about India and its cultural diversity. One book or one author is not enough to capture the various shades of culture that is India. So when I came across Shine in Kashmir, I was obviously thrilled to review it. More so, because it has been written by D. Chris Castanga, who has traveled the world tasting various cultures. Shine in Kashmir follows Justin Conrad, a 24 year old American through his journey in search of meaningful company, spirituality and the meaning of life. The book is one of the most amazing accounts of India that I have read in a long while. If you want to know the esoteric aspect of India, its people and culture seen through the eyes of a foreigner, this book is just for you. All that Chris Castagna has done through Justin Conrad is soak-in the various cultures (and idiosyncrasies) of India and present them in the most vivid manner. In fact the descriptions are so visual, they made me cringe at some sections. Chris has portrayed India in such a realistic manner that it would make most Indians take offense...but that's the beauty of the narrative. It's so real that it's difficult to believe that it has been written by a non-Indian. Justin Conrad's character is amiable but reserved, gentleman but flirtatious and is entirely believable. He is someone who travels the world absorbing the essence of cultures while appreciating the conflicts that exist within. When it comes to narration, the flow of the book is smooth and never falters. The descriptions of lovemaking and Tantra are so beautifully captured that they are nothing but amazingly sensual. The characters get etched on to the mind of the readers long after they have finished the story and placed it on the shelf. This book will satisfy ones' curiosity for eastern culture and religious philosophies. It s a nice read but there are a few places where Chris infers that Hinduism is all about spirituality and yoga. It's not the case Mr. Castagna but you surely have redeemed yourself by describing India in its full glory. Bless you for that! --Pijush Gupta, author of "Have a Pleasant Journey" --Pijush Gupta
It's always a pleasure reading about India and its cultural diversity. One book or one author is not enough to capture the various shades of culture that is India. So when I came across Shine in Kashmir, I was obviously thrilled to review it. More so, because it has been written by D. Chris Castanga, who has traveled the world tasting various cultures. Shine in Kashmir follows Justin Conrad, a 24 year old American through his journey in search of meaningful company, spirituality and the meaning of life. The book is one of the most amazing accounts of India that I have read in a long while. If you want to know the esoteric aspect of India, its people and culture seen through the eyes of a foreigner, this book is just for you. All that Chris Castagna has done through Justin Conrad is soak-in the various cultures (and idiosyncrasies) of India and present them in the most vivid manner. In fact the descriptions are so visual, they made me cringe at some sections. Chris has portrayed India in such a realistic manner that it would make most Indians take offense...but that's the beauty of the narrative. It's so real that it's difficult to believe that it has been written by a non-Indian. Justin Conrad's character is amiable but reserved, gentleman but flirtatious and is entirely believable. He is someone who travels the world absorbing the essence of cultures while appreciating the conflicts that exist within. When it comes to narration, the flow of the book is smooth and never falters. The descriptions of lovemaking and Tantra are so beautifully captured that they are nothing but amazingly sensual. The characters get etched on to the mind of the readers long after they have finished the story and placed it on the shelf. This book will satisfy ones' curiosity for eastern culture and religious philosophies. It s a nice read but there are a few places where Chris infers that Hinduism is all about spirituality and yoga. It's not the case Mr. Castagna but you surely have redeemed yourself by describing India in its full glory. Bless you for that! --Pijush Gupta, author of "Have a Pleasant Journey" --Pijush Gupta
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- PublisherAmerincan Publishing LLC
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0982681208
- ISBN 13 9780982681206
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages533
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