Category: Literary Fiction Publisher: Green Dragon Books
ISBN-10: 0893349100
Type: Fiction
Pages: 524
Copyright: March 13, 2013
ISBN-13: 9780893349103
A Buddhist monk goes on a journey to find a book lost to the world.
Under attack from Chinese Communists and forced to flee his homeland,a Tibetan monk is given a daunting task—to find a lost book and bring a way of life back from the brink. Armed with only courage and an ancient artifact from his monastery, the sacred Singing Bowl, the young monk embarks on a spiritual odyssey, filled with harrowing dangers and strange mysteries.
As the universe provides clues to his final destination at every turn, he soon discovers that nothing is coincidence. On an incredible trek that takes him around the globe, the intrepid book-hunter meets the love of his life in Kathmandu, forges a unique and dear friendship in Egypt, encounters a wise student of Mahatma Gandhi, experiences the wonders of Machu Picchu, and discovers precious Native American secrets. This journey of a lifetime teaches him—and all of us—that the true meaning of any quest is wrapped within the experience itself.
In his effort to reunite a broken circle to keep his centuries-old civilization alive, through both tragedy and triumph, he realizes the greatest truth of all: the interconnectedness of all things and people, both seen and unseen.
Excerpt
“My journey began with a step, but my foot never hit the ground. An explosion flung me into the air and I crashed to the earth like a rag doll. After the deafening roar… silence. Then, a strange garbled bell pounded in my head. While my eyes tried focusing on a world that only shimmered somewhere, over there, my mind tried to comprehend a world turned upside down. Covered in gravel and splinters of wood, I rolled onto some bricks and the world righted itself. Memories of fireworks exploded in my brain.”
Professional Reviews
The Singing Bowl
Impressive novel, March 29, 2012
By Runrig - See all my reviews
This review is from: Singing Bowl (Paperback)
The Singing Bowl is a novel of amazing scope. It's a story of political intrigue, a mystery, a travelogue, a romance, but most of all, a powerful tale of an inner spiritual journey. The main character, a Tibetan monk, is sent on a continent spanning odyssey to solve a task given to him by his dying Tenzin as the Chinese army destroys their monastery. The author takes us into the ancient cisterns of Alexandria, a magical underground grotto in Switzerland, the mountainous heights of Machu Picchu, and a surprising final destination. What stood out for me in this novel are the vivid descriptions of place. The author has a particular talent for making a scene absolutely three dimensional and cinematic, so you feel as though you're actually there. But there's something for all kinds of readers in The Singing Bowl. Apart from the pleasure of the travelogue, the mystery unfolds in interesting ways, the relationships add depth and warmth, and the philosophical musings take the reader on an intellectual journey along with the main character. Well worth a read.
The Singing Bowl
Captivating!, March 29, 2012
By neal friedman (Chapel Hill, N.C. United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Singing Bowl (Paperback)
While I don't ordinarily read fiction, I was drawn to this story by the promise of a world-wide adventure. The characters and storyline are compelling right from the first few pages, and the pace of the changing settings and unfolding connections made for a riveting and most enjoyable experience. This is so much more than "just another story." I can't wait to read the author's next creation!
The Singing Bowl
Absolutely Brilliant!, March 31, 2012
By Jeff Leitch - See all my reviews
This review is from: Singing Bowl (Paperback)
This epic story is an ultimate must-read in your life backpack! After reading The Singing Bowl, I marveled at the myriad of characters that take you over the precipice of life's ultimate questions. This journey through consciousness and intention is timeless. You will feel that you are holding a Holy Book (with the fear of even creasing the cover or dog-earing a page) but will lean on it like a good friend if you are ever paralyzed in your own life from moving forward. This story harnesses the intentions of the world and ourselves, that magically takes you... home. The Singing Bowl will always have a special place in mine. Absolutely brilliant indeed!
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