Siddhartha (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)

Download or read book Siddhartha (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) written by Hermann Hesse and published by Warbler Classics. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. Siddhartha takes place in the ancient Indian kingdom of Kapilavastue and follows the spiritual journey of a man who embarks on a quest for enlightenment. Along the way he becomes a wandering beggar, a rich businessman, a lover, a Buddhist convert, and, ultimately, a wise man. Hermann Hesse's most inspirational and beloved work, Siddhartha integrates Eastern and Western spirituality, psychology, and sensibilities in a simple, moving tale that has influenced generations since its original publication in 1922. This Warbler Classics edition includes Alan Watts's essay The Way of Liberation in Zen Buddhism, which offers a clear, compelling overview of the history and philosophy of Buddhist thought.