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The Himalayan, Mirror Lake

Anand Am Reet

"Go to the Himalayas. There, seek the Great Buddha."

With these words, a young boy sets out on a journey that will reshape not only his own life, but the lives of those he meets. Drawn by a call he doesn't fully understand, he leaves behind the known and enters the sacred hush of the Himalayas, a world of monasteries, mountain paths, and ancient wisdom carried forward in quiet acts of courage.

On the road, he is guided by Buddhist monks, an embassy official, and a Sherpa girl whose quiet strength becomes a steady presence. At the heart of the mountains, he finds the Arboretum, a hidden refuge of knowledge, and meets the Himalayan, a Buddhist activist and guardian of tradition. Through stories of exile, loss, and resilience, the boy learns that the Dharma is not only peace and prayer, but a force of memory and protection.

As his journey continues, he teaches children in a remote village, blending spiritual insight with song, play, and language. In a monastery, he learns stillness, discipline, and the deeper call to service. And at last, standing before the Great Buddha carved into the mountain, he realizes the true purpose of his quest: to carry what he's received forward.

A story of awakening, teaching, and return, The Himalayan, Mirror Lake is a timeless spiritual fable. Set against the vast silence of the Himalayas and the still waters of a sacred lake, it is a journey into purpose, where truth is preserved through presence, and the sacred is passed from one generation to the next.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Aume-Buddhism
  • Publish Date: Oct 17th, 2025
  • Pages: 338
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.88in - 1.37lb
  • EAN: 9798993058214
  • Categories: Action & AdventureVisionary & MetaphysicalBuddhist

About the Author

Reet, Anand Am: - Anand Am Reet is a writer, teacher, and spiritual seeker whose work bridges the simplicity of story with the depth of contemplative practice. Blending Buddhist insight, lyrical fiction, and personal pilgrimage, his books invite readers of all ages into stillness, wonder, and inner clarity.The name Anand Am Reet, meaning "bliss" and "immortal nectar" in Sanskrit, was given to him by Swami Anand Arun of Osho Tapoban, Kathmandu. It is not a pen name, but a mirror, reflecting a path that weaves through silence, creativity, and awakening.Each book supports Aumé-Buddhism, a nonprofit dedicated to spiritual education, creative practice, and compassionate community. Through story and service, Anand continues to walk the path of the seeker, always listening for the next still whisper.

Praise for this book

"A luminous journey-part fable, part field guide-that leaves the heart quieter and the world somehow larger."

"Makes Buddhist wisdom feel walkable. I turned the last page and just breathed."

"From snow leopard shadows to prayer-wheel songs, every scene rings with reverence and grit."

"A rare balance of beauty and backbone: compassion with courage, spirit without pretense."

"The Mirror Lake metaphor is unforgettable-look in, and the story looks back."

"'Breathe as One' will stay with readers the way the best lines do: simple, portable, and true."