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  • True Nature

  • The Wise Woman in Nepal and Searching the Himalayas for Enlightenment
  • By: David Smart
  • Narrated by: David Smart
  • Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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True Nature

By: David Smart
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Publisher's summary

Enlightenment is elusive, but he plans on finding it.

David and his monastic friend Bradley accept a mysterious invitation to Nepal, but soon find themselves faced with an immense task:

navigate the chaotic streets of Kathmandu and the perilous Himalayan peaks in pursuit of profound truth.

Following the sage wisdom of a local spiritual teacher and a Tibetan Lama as their guides, the two friends must face their shadows or leave empty handed.

True Nature unfolds as a soul-stirring saga and a philosophical journey.

For those on their own spiritual journey, this dream-like adventure is for you.

©2023 John David Smart, Jr. (P)2023 John David Smart, Jr.
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A Thought-Provoking Journey of Self-Discovery

This book is a captivating story about David’s journey to the other side of the world, which is only half of the story. His internal journey to find enlightenment and spiritual growth led me to reflect on my own internal path.

David’s rich descriptive imagery transported me into his shoes, into his experiences, and into his struggles. Not only did he describe the landscapes and people (with accents!) with great detail, he also provided a thought-by-thought internal dialogue detailing his journey for enlightenment.

I felt like I got to know David through his story telling and would highly recommend this book (and his other writings) to anyone looking for a new perspective.

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An Adventure of a Book

I really enjoy David Smart’s books. This one took me on an adventure to a place I will probably never see in my life. It felt like I was right there with him. I enjoyed the story, insights, and the voice of the author as the narrator.

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Must Read!

Smart’s account of his time and experience in Nepal are thrilling to listen to and experience in the author’s first person account.

His articulate and detailed account of the country, his learnings and challenges engulfed me throughout the book. Hope there’s more to come from this up and coming storyteller!

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David Paints a Vivid Picture

David’s story telling is wonderful and very captivating..yes even the accents :)

Never been to Nepal but for some reason I feel like I’ve lived there. Ate there. Hiked there.

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