Millionaire Monk: A journey within

By C K Harbor

What if the life you built with ambition, money and status was the very thing keeping you empty?

In the bustling worlds of Singapore and China, two strangers-Jay, a high-flying banker, and Su Yi, a resilient single mother-walk separate paths shaped by duty, success, and silent suffering. Both chase meaning in a world that demands "more." Both carry a void they cannot name.

When their journeys lead them to the sacred grounds of the Shaolin Temple, everything changes.

Millionaire Monk: A Journey Within is a moving, cinematic novel blending spiritual discovery, cross-cultural wisdom, and the healing power of connection. Drawing from Chan Buddhism, Thich Nhat Hanh, Bodhidharma, Chinese poetry, and emotional storytelling, the book explores the question at the heart of every modern life:

What does it mean to have enough?

Through Jay's transformation-from corporate success to inner clarity-and Su Yi's quiet resilience shaped by Du Fu's poetry, the novel invites readers to slow down and listen to the truths beneath the noise.

Inside this book you will discover:

The emotional cost of chasing status, wealth and perfection
The timeless teachings of Chan Buddhism and Bodhidharma
Spiritual lessons hidden in ordinary life: tea, walking, breath, silence
The beauty of cross-cultural human connection
What "Before enlightenment, chop wood; after enlightenment, chop wood" really means
How purpose emerges not from escape, but from presence

Set against Shaolin Temple, Marina Bay, Zhengzhou, Mount Song, and the Longmen Grottoes, this story blends mindfulness, Asian philosophy, emotional healing, and the universal search for meaning.

For readers of:

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
The Alchemist
Think Like a Monk
The Miracle of Mindfulness
Spiritual fiction and philosophical storytelling

Whether you are burned out, searching for clarity, or longing for a more meaningful life, this novel will meet you where you are-quietly, gently, and profoundly.

Sometimes the greatest journey is the one that leads you back to yourself.

Begin your journey within.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FYY9KTK3
• ISBN13: 9798272519191
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"