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The Dharma Bums

eng. The Dharma Bums · 1958
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  • The quest for true meaning in life and self-awareness through travel and experience
  • Understanding Zen Buddhism as a philosophy of life
  • Critique of the 1950s American lifestyle and its consumer values
  • Aspiration for freedom from societal norms and material attachments
  • The importance of friendship and understanding through communication with like-minded individuals
The Dharma Bums
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 13 July 2024
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