Long Path to Wisdom: Tales from Burma

This collection of folktales presents the rich mythology and popular Buddhist spirituality of the people of Burma (Myanmar).  Jan-Philipp Sendker encountered the folktales in this book while researching his other novels, and presents an anthology of oral traditions and folklore in this book, showcasing his own evocative and stunning literary voice. This volume shows how studying one culture can reveal the ways that all cultures draw on universal wisdom to create myths.