The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen, Pico Iyer (Introduction)
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- Pub. Date: September 2008
- 368pp
- Sales Rank: 9,405
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: September 2008
- Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
- Format: Paperback, 368pp
- Sales Rank: 9,405
- Series: Penguin Classics Ser.
- ISBN-13: 9780143105510
- ISBN: 0143105515
Synopsis
An unforgettable spiritual journey through the Himalayas— now celebrating its thirtieth anniversary
IN 1973, Peter Matthiessen and field biologist George Schaller traveled high into the remote mountains of Nepal to study the Himalayan blue sheep and possibly glimpse the rare and beautiful snow leopard. Matthiessen, a student of Z en Buddhism, was also on a spiritual quest—to find the Lama of Shey at the ancient shrine on Crystal Mountain. As the climb proceeds, Matthiessen charts his inner path as well as his outer one, with a deepening Buddhist understanding of reality, suffering, impermanence, and beauty.
The Nation - Jim Harrison
A magical book, a kind of lunar paradigm and map of the sacred.
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PETER MATTHIESSEN is the award—winning author of numerous works of nonfiction, including The Tree Where Man Was Born, and fiction, including At Play in the Fields of the Lord.
PICO IYER is the author of many books about travel and Asia, including The Lady and the Monk, The Global Soul, and, most recently, The Open Road.
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The Snow leopard by Peter Matthiessenby TravellerRM
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February 10, 2009: In short, my favorite book. Peter does a wonderful job combining travel and adventure with deep reflection and introspection of a region. He really connects the culture and philosophy. His writting is poetic and alluring even when he is being technical. I have read the book several times and have given it to many friends. If you like to travel and like philosophy or spirituality this is a must read. I highly recommend this book to anyone. Even as an intro to spirituality or someone who would enjoy a great adventure. Peter Mattiessen has managed to make this readable to a wide variety of interests.
Quietly Inspiringby SphinxFeathers
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November 29, 2008: This is one of my favorite books. It has a quiet beauty to it like the landscape it describes. It is that could easily be cross classified - nature, self-improvement, travel...probably others as well. The book was cathartic and religious without being overwhelming. It was exactly what was needed.
I Also Recommend: The Alchemist.
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