This book chronicles the spiritual evolution of a man living in India at the time of the Buddha—a tale that has inspired generations of readers. We are invited along Siddhartha's journey experiencing his highs, lows, loves, and disappointments along the way. Hesse begins by showing us the life of a privileged brahmin's son. Handsome, well-loved, and growing increasingly dissatisfied with the life expected of him, Siddhartha sets out on his journey, not realizing that he is fulfilling the prophesies proclaimed at his birth. Siddhartha blends in with the world, showing the reader the beauty and intricacies of the mind, nature, and his experiences on the path to enlightenment.

Sherab Chödzin Kohn's flowing, poetic translation conveys the philosophical and spiritual nuances of Hesse's text, paying special attention to the qualities of meditative experience. Also included is an extensive introduction by Paul W. Morris that discusses the impact Siddhartha has had on American culture.

赫爾曼·黑塞（Hermann Hesse，1877-1962），德國作傢、詩人、評論傢，20世紀最偉大的文學傢之一。以《德米安：埃米爾·辛剋萊的彷徨少年時》、《荒原狼》、《悉達多》、《玻璃球遊戲》等作品享譽世界文壇。1923年46歲入瑞士籍。1946年獲諾貝爾文學奬。