How Long to Read How the Swans Came to the Lake

How Long Does it Take to Read How the Swans Came to the Lake?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 56 minutes to read How the Swans Came to the Lake by Rick Fields

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A modern classic unparalleled in scope, this sweeping history unfolds the story of Buddhism’s spread to the West. How the Swans Came to the Lake opens with the story of Asian Buddhism, including the life of the Buddha and the spread of his teachings from India to Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, and elsewhere. Coming to the modern era, the book tracks how Western colonialism in Asia served as the catalyst for the first large-scale interactions between Buddhists and Westerners. Author Rick Fields discusses the development of Buddhism in the West through key moments such as...

How long is How the Swans Came to the Lake?

How the Swans Came to the Lake by Rick Fields is 592 pages long, and a total of 149,184 words.

This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 182% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read How the Swans Came to the Lake Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 35 minutes to read How the Swans Came to the Lake aloud.

What Reading Level is How the Swans Came to the Lake?

How the Swans Came to the Lake is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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