Dharma Bums

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"Dharma Bums is a great novel to read. it's about the writer's life (Kerouac) and his friend finding their spiritual life. This book talk much about life, not only daily life but also abous spiritual life. it is seen by the writer tells about Buddhist ""Yab-Yum"" rituals.

This book give so many perspectives and idea about life in common and specifically in buddhism, the principles of Buddhist.

This book is good for someone who love a spiritual journey, to find a calmness, happiness in life. In this case following the way of Buddhist life. By doing that, we can find inner peace of our life and become a better person and human kind.

Dharma Bums is a ""must reading"" book for a young person to get learn how to life, how to find a good way

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