“It is as if I have entered what the Tibetans call the Bardo-literally, between-two-existences- a dreamlike hallucination that precedes reincarnation, not necessarily in human form…In case I should need them, instructions for passage through the Bardo are contained in the Tibetan book of the dead- a guide for the living since it teaches that a man’s last thoughts will determine the quality of his reincarnation.”
The book combines adventure, natural history, and spiritual reflection as the author treks through remote mountainous regions, encountering diverse wildlife and local cultures. more
Peter Matthiessen was an American novelist and naturalist, renowned for his works that seamlessly integrate fiction and non-fiction. His writing frequently delved into environmental themes and the human connection with nature. Born on May 22, 1927, he passed away on April 5, 2014. more
“Your actions create an "energy vortex" that draws in the necessary ingredients for your venture.”
“Maybe the Buddha was right: pain and suffering are the only true constants in life.”
“May we exist like a lotus, / At home in the muddy water. / Thus we bow to life as it is.”
“The ignorant eschew phenomena but not thought; the wise eschew thought but not phenomena.”