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The Translator's Preface disingenuously and disappointingly suggests that cancer and AIDS are examples of the results of previous negative karma, and makes the further suggestion that adherence to practicing the Eight Mahayana Precepts will contribute to the end to "all epidemic diseases, cancer, AIDS, and all other sicknesses." Fairly shameful representation of Mahayana, if you ask me.

This is - so far - a hell of a ride.

This is a hell of a read.

I'm officially at the point of this book that a friend of mine - whose taste in books I truly admire and respect - decided enough was enough. I'm teetering, because there are elements that drive me clean up the wall, and other elements that make me want to keep reading, just to resolve some questions. But damn, seeing that this is apparently the first book in a series, I'm questioning my decisions.

This is taking a while, but man, is it sublime writing.

Second reading of the Russian version, this is my first read of the Spivak translation. Looking forward to the journey.