Three Years in Tibet

"Three Years in Tibet" by Ekai Kawaguchi is the story of a Japanese monk's courageous expedition into Tibet during the early 1900s. The book follows Kawaguchi's determined journey to explore Tibetan culture and to study vital Buddhist texts. Kawaguchi's journey revolves around his mission to connect his Japanese Buddhism studies with the original scriptures of Tibet. As he prepares to depart, Kawaguchi shares touching goodbyes with his loved ones back in Japan. This sets the stage for the challenges he knows are coming, like the possibility of facing a restricted nation and language barriers. Throughout his travels, Kawaguchi's dedication and longing for learning are constantly shown as he interacts with new people and hopes to grow in his understanding of Buddhism.