About the Book: This enduring classic traces the spiritual evolution of a man in India during the time of the Buddha—an inspiring journey of enlightenment. This edition features a new, poetic translation by Sherab Chödzin Kohn, a skilled translator and devoted student of Buddhism and Eastern philosophy. Kohn’s lyrical prose captures Hesse’s philosophical and meditative nuances, and a thoughtful introduction by Paul W. Morris delves into Hesse’s own spiritual path as reflected in his journals and letters