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Best-selling writer and Zen Expert Thich Nhat Hanh changes an ancient folktale into a timeless parable of a woman who dares to risk her life on her behalf faith. Born to an aristocratic family in rural Vietnam, Kinh Tam's unusual beauty and intellect were obvious to all or any she encountered. From an early on age group she was drawn to the teachings of Buddha and the rewards of an monastic life, but to please her family she agreed to walk the traditional path of matrimony. Throughout her matrimony, Kinh Tam's brain was specialized in her partner but her heart never waivered from her true calling. She wished to be a monk. Yet Buddhism was still new to Vietnam and temples accepted only men for ordination. Making a decision that would forever change her life, Kinh Tam still left town, disguised herself as a man, and became a member of a monastery as a amateur. Despite the many problems of living as a man, Kinh Tam thrived and became a loved member of the community. Years of profound joy and tranquility passed until an area woman accuses the amateur of fathering her unborn child. Kinh Tam is torn between two impossible alternatives: keep her top secret and withstand brutal abuse or reveal the truth that would prove her innocence but put an end to her spiritual avenue. Facing the intolerable with the boundless heart of Buddha, her choice forever changes her life, her country, and her beliefs. In spare, graceful prose, Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us that we, too, face our very own injustices and suffering, and by attaching with love, we can, like Kinh Tam, locate a mind and heart that are peaceful, happy, and free.

Category: Inspirational