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

Author: (Russian) Peter G. Korb / He Xiaodan
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: "The Mysterious Light" is one of three books by Russian author Peter G. Korb recounting his life as a traveler in China during the mid-20th century. The book was first published in London, UK, by John Murray in 1961. "The Mysterious Light" reflects the thoughts of a Russian about China and its Taoist philosophical ideas, as well as how this profound Eastern philosophy influenced his life, ultimately making him a devoted follower of Taoist thought. The book consists of a preface and eighteen chapters, generally following the author's journey, with temples and monasteries being his places of residence. This book records Peter G. Korb's life experiences in China.