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The Way of the White Clouds

By: Lama Anagarika Govinda
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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The classic spiritual travelogue by one of Tibet’s best-known explorers, The Way of the White Clouds is the remarkable narrative of a pilgrimage which could not be made today.

In 1948, Lama Anagarika Govinda made an unforgettable journey into Tibet before its invasion by the Chinese. His unique account is not only a spectacular and gloriously poetic story of exploration and discovery; it is also invaluable for its sensitivity and clearly presented interpretation of the Tibetan tradition.

Above all, this book is a vivid and beautifully written account of a personal spiritual journey, his meeting with his guru, Tomo Geshé Rimpoché, and his growing understanding of and commitment to the Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism.

©1966 Lama Gotami Govinda (P)2015 Ukemi Productions Buddhism Eastern Philosophy Travel Writing & Commentary China
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The manner and n which the story is told conveys the love the author has for his subject and it comes across clearly

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well narrated and well written a masterpiece beautiful description of Tibet before the invasion, some truly magical stories

Very well written and descriptive

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I first read this book many years ago. Due to an eye condition I am no longer able to read, but have greatly enjoyed listening to this book.

Fantastic book

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I was moved to tears and inspired on so many occasions while listening to the beautiful poetic descriptions of an incredible cultute. Lama Govinda has given us a link through his experiences to world that I am so grateful once existed

This book is full of important treasures

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The book reads like a sacred poem. It illuminates the wandering way of individuation, through a lucid rendering of the fragile interface between human and Nature. It is the one book that I always take with me, a constant companion on my pilgrimage through life.

An unforgettable pilgrimage into the interior

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