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Ten Thousand Miles Without a Cloud by Sun Shuyun [rare books]

Ten Thousand Miles Without a Cloud by Sun Shuyun [rare books]

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Ten Thousand Miles Without a Cloud is a compelling blend of travel memoir and spiritual exploration, chronicling Sun Shuyun's journey to retrace the path of the 7th-century Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang. Xuanzang's legendary pilgrimage from China to India, undertaken to obtain authentic Buddhist scriptures, spanned 18 years and traversed 118 kingdoms. Sun Shuyun embarks on this arduous journey to rediscover Xuanzang's legacy and to reconnect with her own spiritual roots.

The title of the book is derived from a Buddhist saying, "Ten thousand miles without a cloud," symbolizing a mind free of doubt and distraction—a state of pure consciousness. This concept resonates with Sun Shuyun as she navigates the physical and metaphorical landscapes of her journey, seeking clarity and understanding.

Throughout her travels across deserts and mountains, Sun Shuyun reflects on her personal history, including her upbringing during China's Cultural Revolution and her grandmother's clandestine Buddhist practices. Her narrative intertwines the historical significance of Xuanzang's expedition with her own quest for meaning, offering readers a profound meditation on faith, identity, and cultural heritage.

About the Author: 

Sun Shuyun was born in China in the 1960s and grew up during the Cultural Revolution. She graduated from Beijing University and later won a scholarship to Oxford University. Sun Shuyun is now a film and television producer, dividing her time between London and Beijing. She has made documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4, and other international broadcasters. Her books include Ten Thousand Miles Without a Cloud, The Long March: The True History of Communist China's Founding Myth, and A Year in Tibet, which was made in conjunction with a BBC documentary. In Ten Thousand Miles Without a Cloud, Sun Shuyun not only retraces Xuanzang's physical journey but also embarks on a personal exploration of Buddhism, spirituality, and cultural identity, making this work a significant contribution to contemporary travel literature and spiritual memoirs.

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