Bodhi Tree Sun Rain: An Indian Heart Journey

Author: Yin Yan
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: "Sunshine Under the Bodhi Tree—A Heart Journey to India" is not just a travelogue but also a collection of reflective essays on the heart. After years of yearning, the author finally embarked on a journey during a special phase of her life. Thus, the curiosity and leisure of a traveler were replaced by a wealth of emotions and a quest for meaning. Personalized feelings and thoughts flowed alongside the gentle streams through the cultural landscapes of India. As a young woman traveling alone in India, her experiences were filled with specific people and events, transforming India into a series of narrative segments in her journey. This makes the travelogue rich in emotion and vitality.
The author, Yin Yan, is a renowned media professional in China. She studied and worked in France for nine years before returning to her homeland. Upon her return, she held key positions in international media, including serving as the editor-in-chief of the famous international women's magazine "ELLE—The World of Fashion." Currently, she serves as the CEO of Eastern Vision Film Company and is the founder of "Youji Yoga," a well-known Indian yoga studio in Beijing. With the multifaceted perspective of an intellectual woman and a sensitive heart, she observes and experiences India. The book features vivid narratives, abundant emotions, clean and flowing prose, and the thousands of photographs she took during her journey add a kaleidoscopic and harmonious visual richness, making the book a perfect blend of text and images.