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Siddhartha Paperback – October 17, 2005

by Hermann Hesse (Author)
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Hermann Hesse's "Siddhartha" in the revolutionary Bed Book Landscape Reading Format - a new approach to reading in bed as well as other places people enjoy reading while lying down, such as the beach, or on a grassy lawn in the park. Bed Books provide the freedom to lie in any comfortable position without being obligated to sit up in order to read. They can be an essential aid for readers who may be prone to back and neck strain when assuming the contorted body positions normally required for reading while lying down, and for those who have previously found it difficult or impossible to read books in bed, such as the elderly and the disabled. Bed Books can also be read sitting up as easily as with a conventional book. See the current Bed Book Catalog at: www.bedbooks.NET www.readinginbed.com
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    92 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    Bed Book
  4. Publication date
    October 17, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.25 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1933652128
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1933652122
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bed Book (October 17, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 92 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1933652128
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1933652122
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.25 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 19,700 ratings

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    Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was born in Germany and later became a citizen of Switzerland. As a Western man profoundly affected by the mysticism of Eastern thought, he wrote many novels, stories, and essays that bear a vital spiritual force that has captured the imagination and loyalty of many generations of readers. In 1946, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature for The Glass Bead Game.

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A few misprints and an unfortunate label
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A few misprints and an unfortunate label
This would be an excellent publication of the book, but there are several typographical errors. The cover and back are pretty but are marred by a cheap barcode printed onto the cover. This ruins what would otherwise be an beautiful cover.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Large print a/Blessing
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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Great in large print…Regular print was too small for anyone to read.
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Edil Ajibaev
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughts inspired by Sidhartha
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018
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A good book is when the absorber of the read sees reflection of him/herself as in the mirror as it helps to understand one’s soul better, while helping it to grow.
I have experienced moments like this while reading Siddhartha. Some of the thoughts expressed here are not the thoughts from the book but rather the thoughts invoked in me by it.
First, is the deep philosophical and pragmatic importance of the idea that abilities to “fast, wait and think” are crucial for our inner peace, harmony and ability of one’s soul to find it’s true calling.
I am putting abilities of “fasting, waiting and thinking“ in brackets as they have both literal and much deeper and broader meaning to me.
It is the idea of inner calmness and equanimity. The ability to take life as it is and to laugh at seeming misfortunes. To play with business affairs without taking them too seriously or without allowing them to rule over you. To be always able to go into a secrete place and a refuge inside oneself, where there is calmness and peace and that anyone of us has capacity to have this place inside ourselves.
The peace might allow to learn the art of listening to someone to deeply understand.
Listening to understand a completely unknown person, to somebody we know, and very importantly to listen to oneself.
The voice of the soul is very timid and one needs to be very attentive in order to hear it’s whisper.
The wheel of manifestation can turn fairly quickly but one first needs to hear whisper of the soul which expresses itself with feelings and delicate tender gentle hints.
This is the art of paying close attention with quiet heart, with patience and with an open soul devote of passions, wishes, judgement and opinions.
My own understanding of the integration of deep insight and wisdom is first to hear, second to understand, then to remember, next to integrate, thereafter to act out and finally to make it part of yourself.

Part of it is a potent idea that wisdom can not be passed on. Knowledge can be transferred but not wisdom. Wisdom can not be expressed by words. It should be found and lived.

However those who are searching it, may never find it, as their view might be limited by subject of their search. Finding instead of searching is also an art of flowing through the river of live by directing yourself toward the direction of your will however not struggling against the current but rather accepting the ride as it goes and enjoying it.

Also accepting that nobody is fully holy or sinful. Neither are many of the actions of the people. Such is the nature of life and what matters is harmony, which is achieved through balance and love.

My thoughts might be quit different from what the author of Siddhartha Herman Hess was attempting to deliver. Oh well, the book is like a painting which is never truly finished until it is complete by the observer in his/her soul and mind.
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Utkarsh
4.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully written journey of self discovery
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
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Poetically written with great colour and imagery with a central spiritual lesson embedded for us the reader to interpret individually. A tale that is relatable to us at any age as we strive and achieve and become disconnected only to be reminded of the oneness of life once again. This journey that we watch Siddhartha go on reminds us of what really matters and what life actually is. Recommended for adults and teenagers. (I'd say children but it's a little inappropriate at times!)
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Violet Dandygargle
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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Really nice copy of this book. Gift quality
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Providential
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect - except the Kindle edition is okay
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018
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Yes, the Kindle edition has some typos and translation issues, but these are the sorts of issues that are par for the course reading translated texts, you can certainly get the overall gist of the story. It's an acceptable edition.

Siddhartha is beautifully written, and worth reading. It's essentially a collection of essays, each trying to explain and illustrate concepts of Buddhist thought. The first story stands alone, and is as close to perfectas literature gets. The short version of the story is that a young boy named Siddhartha is trying to learn to lead a more perfect life, and after many trials and tribulations he comes to meet a mystic by the name of Gautama. For anyone who doesn't know, Siddhartha Gautama is the full name of the Buddha. This story serves as a biography for how the young Siddhartha came to be the Buddha, while at the same time serving as a metaphor for how people of the time- or indeed you as the reader- can come to understand the Buddha and his teachings. From that description alone you should be able to see all the layers in this book, it's wonderful.

The book does everything right. It's a good story on its own, but it's also written in the style of Buddhist literature. There is a lot of repetition, as were present in the Buddha's own words, without getting annoying. There is adventure, metaphor, allusion, and biography. It's food for thought. Anyone worried about this sounding overly religious or hokey need not worry- the stories here are just as powerful if you read them in a perfectly secular way where the Buddha was just a wise man and not any kind of deity.

As someone who's advanced in Buddhist/Zen thought myself, the message of the opening chapter is absolutely perfect. This continues through the book. If you want a play-by-play for exactly what "Englightenment" is supposed to be, how to attain it and how to live with it, the first story is one of the best examples I've ever read. I'd almost go so far as to say that you can't read the first chapter without "getting it"- it's just too perfect of a description of what Enlightenment is- but human beings have an amazing ability to miss the point.

So this book is great prose in and of itself, read as pure fiction it's lovely. As a biography of the Buddha and his travels, it's light on detail but rich in imagery. As a how-to manual for meditation and better living, it's similarly amazing. An all-around class act, I wish this text- in a better translation- would be mandatory reading for anyone who wants to consider themselves "learn-ed".
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in Brazil on January 13, 2024
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Well written book with touching phrases and spiritual teachings. The book exemplifies the sometimes hard reality of life and a inspiring faith in spiritual path. I recommend for anyone seeking wise ways of living!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 6, 2024
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Honestly, did not expect much going into it, but this book has managed to captivate my imagination and become one of my favorites.
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Tom A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Sweden on January 27, 2024
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Maybe I read it during exactly the right time because this story just grabbed me and led to so much reflections. It's so much more than a story - it's life.
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Muy bonito, la atención con el vendedor siempre fue buena, y el artículo llegó mucho antes de lo esperado.
100% recomendado.
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Navyanth Kusampudi
5.0 out of 5 stars It is not just a story, it is a flow
Reviewed in Germany on February 22, 2023
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After reading a few pages, you will get used to the style of the author. It seemed to me that his words contain a structure a language that is very pleasant to read. It is as if I am watching a river flowing in front of me. With recurrence, with hierarchical patterns, the patterns emerge and dissolve in the never-ending flow. You will experience a good feeling after every time you finish reading a page, there will be so much peace in your heart.
There will be no rushing to finish it, no expectations, and no big twists in the story.
But you will just listen to the story, like a child listening to a bedtime story.
Good luck!
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