Reflections on Solitude

Reflections on Solitude
ISBN-10
1899579281
ISBN-13
9781899579280
Category
Solitude
Pages
86
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Windhorse Publications

Description

Throughout the ages seekers after truth have spoken of the benefits of solitude. This selection of poetry and prose draws on the riches of Western literature as well as the wisdom of the Buddhist tradition, to depict the many delights and challenges of being alone.

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