Gateway to a Vast World

This third volume in the Chronicles of Tao trilogy continues the story of the Taoist Kwan Saihung. Told by his teacher, the Grand Master of Huashan, to leave China and not return until he has discovered the true meaning of his life's purpose. Kwan embarks on a vivid and adventurous journey to America as China itself experiences the upheaval of revolution, modernization, and the loss of its ancient traditions. As a waiter in Pittsburgh, a Golden Gloves boxer in New York, and later a martial arts instructor in San Francisco, Kwan struggles to lead a spiritual life in an alien world while seeking the fulfillment of his unique destiny. --- from book's back cover