Sudden Dawn, a: a Martial Arts Novel |
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| Author:
| Powell, Goran |
| ISBN: | 978-1-283-15947-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | YMAA Publication Center
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $19.98 |
Book Description:
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This epic historical fiction novel opens in a.d. 507 with a young Indianman named Sardili, born of the warrior caste. Sardili realizes that hewould rather seek enlightenment than follow his familys military legacyand sets out on a lifelong quest for truth and wisdom.Sardili becomes the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma, known asDa Mo in China. He travels through Tibet, brings Buddhism to China, and establishes the Shaolin Temple as the birthplace of Zen and themartial arts.A Sudden Dawn is a...
More DescriptionThis epic historical fiction novel opens in a.d. 507 with a young Indianman named Sardili, born of the warrior caste. Sardili realizes that hewould rather seek enlightenment than follow his familys military legacyand sets out on a lifelong quest for truth and wisdom.Sardili becomes the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma, known asDa Mo in China. He travels through Tibet, brings Buddhism to China, and establishes the Shaolin Temple as the birthplace of Zen and themartial arts.A Sudden Dawn is a refreshing take on the mythical origins of kung fu, with a good pace, enjoyable interpretation of legendary characters, andwonderfully written adventures during the long journey across Asi