The cross-pollination of undercover spy work and Buddhist enlightenment is fascinating, because it provides a true juxtaposition. In the end, the master accomplishes peace by finding a sacred river, and hopefully that is a good omen for Kim's own journey toward healing. When he meets a Tibetan lama, he instantly falls under his tutelage and becomes a student. Following the death of his father, and then the death of his mother, he was forced into a trauma-filled, painful life on the streets, and still all these years later, the pain of that loss haunts him. It's as if he was destined for it.īut then, the addition of Buddhism to the story means that, in addition to this destiny, Kim has another goal: He must come to peace eventually. He does not feel deeply or thoroughly British, but rather, he ended up as a spy for completely unique reasons, basically for survival. The picture we gain from Kim's involvement in the British government as a spy is that, basically he views himself as a skilled employee for a company. This novel is a weird combination of two major ideas: The first is espionage, and the second is Buddhist enlightenment. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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