Freshly translated by a Tibetan Buddhist who specializes in spiritual and psychological topics, Hesse's classic novel tells the story of the spiritual evolution of a man living in India at the time of the Buddha. Kohn's flowing, poetic language, masterfully delivered by actor Baron Christen, conveys the philosophical nuances of the original text, with special attention to the qualities of the meditative experience. A new introduction explores Hesse's own spiritual journey through his journals and letters.