A review by jayla45
The Heart of the World: A Journey to the Last Secret Place by Ian Baker

3.0

I was conflicted as I read this book. On the one hand, the blend of Dharma and travel/adventure was seductive and compelling--and yet, I had reservations about the motives of the author and his overall trustworthiness. "The Heart of the World" is both a ripping yarn, and somewhat of a puzzle--especially now, since a Google of the author reveals that his properties in Kathmandu were raided in 2008 and "dozens of illegally possessed artifacts, idols, wood craft and huge materials of endangered wildlife" were confiscated by the authorities.

Relative reality still must be respected, even when ultimate reality is the object of one's explorations.