The novice
a story of true love
1st ed.
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Author
Publication
2011 - HarperCollins Publishers, San Francisco, California
Language
English
Word Count
52,750 words, Guess
Page Count
211 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL25086345M
- ISBN-139780062005830
- OCLC Control Number698080457
- OCLC Control Numbernovicestoryoftru00thic_0
- Library of Congress Control Number2011001243
Classifications
- DDC294.3/5677
- LCCBQ9800.T5392 N45462 2011
Description
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh transforms an ancient folktale into a timeless parable. Born in rural Vietnam, Kinh Tam's beauty and intelligence were obvious to all. From an early age she was drawn to the teachings of Buddha and the rewards of a monastic life, but to please her family she agreed to marry. Throughout her marriage, Kinh Tam's mind was devoted to her husband, but her heart never wavered from her true calling. She wanted to be a monk. Yet Buddhism was still new to Vietnam and temples accepted only men for ordination. So Kinh Tam disguised herself as a man, and joined a monastery as a novice. Years of joy and peace passed until a local woman accused the novice of fathering her unborn child. Torn between two impossible choices, Kinh Tam faced the unbearable with the boundless heart of Buddha, and her choice forever changed her life, her country, and her faith.--From publisher description.
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