Mysterious Light: A Personal Account of a Century of Life in a Chinese Taoist Temple

Author: (Russian) Peter G. Kuznetsov / He Xiaodan
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: The Light of Mystery is one of three works by the Russian author Peter G. Kuznetsov recounting his life as a traveler in China during the mid-20th century. The book was first published in London, UK, by the British publisher John Murray in 1961. The Light of Mystery reflects the thoughts of a Russian man on China and its Taoist philosophy, as well as how this profound Eastern philosophy influenced his life, ultimately leading him to become a devout follower of Taoist thought. The book consists of an introduction and eighteen chapters, largely following the author's journey, with temples, monasteries, and shrines serving as his places of residence. It records Peter G. Kuznetsov's life experiences in China.