Walking the Path Within: Reflections on Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

In the stillness of a spiritual journey, some books come as quiet companions - timeless, gentle and wise. Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse is one of those rare works.  First published in 1922, this poetic novel follows the life of a man named Siddhartha, a seeker of truth and meaning during the time of the Buddha.  Yet what makes his story so profound is that his journey is not about following others - its about remembering himself. Siddhartha moves through many phases of life: from the discipline of a Brahmin's son, to the renunciation of worldly possessions, to the indulgence of sensual pleasures and...