The Set-Up

Imagine a secretive community of self-actualized "superbeings" whose citizens live without conflict, disease, or prejudice, and are among the most highly-functioning on the planet - physically, mentally and creatively. Imagine a people whose enlightened spiritual sense flows through every aspect of their daily lives, from their work, physical training, intellectual pursuits and relationships, to their meditation practices, sexuality and extreme reverence for planet and animals.

Now imagine living among these joyous, evolved beings for 11 weeks as an active part of their community, free to observe, explore and document all facets of their rich history and futuristic present. What might you see? What would you learn? How might you be changed from this extraordinary opportunity, and what would you want the world to know about your observations and experiences there?

A Season in the Warrior Utopia documents American musician/author Bobby Rock's 77-day adventure with the world's most advanced culture, on a small island off the east coast of Africa. Written in a travelogue/journal format, the narrative is gritty, colorful and unflinchingly personal. And the lessons Bobby imparts from these modern day warriors, monks and artists are among the most compelling you may ever read.

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A Few Storyline Particulars To Know Before Previewing

• A Season in the Warrior Utopia takes place in "Zentauria." (This is the native name of the island, which is used to preserve the relative anonymity of the country.)

• Zentauria is self-governed, largely autonomous and, by choice, "under-the-radar" of the world community. Accordingly, there are currently no passport or visitation protocols established.

• Bobby's initial invitation to Zentauria was arranged through a personal friend. Her name - along with several others who accompanied them to the island on Week One - have been changed to protect their privacy.

• The book is based exclusively off of Bobby's unedited journal entries and contains adult language and mature situations that are not intended for younger readers or those sensitive to certain "R-rated" materials.

• The Grail is Bobby's tongue-in-cheek nickname for the "magnum opus," total mind/body fitness book that he's had difficulty finishing these past few years. One of the sub-plots of this book deals with Bobby's quest to finish "The Grail."

• The following excerpts are literally first-draft previews - direct from the original manuscript - and have yet to be professionally edited (for grammar, punctuation, etc.) For this reason, we ask that you refrain from redistributing any of this material at this time.

Thank you, and enjoy -

Zen Man Publishing

Table of Contents

Prologue
Introduction

Week One – Return To Source

The Moment; Take One
Zentauria: The Island of Mind, Body and Spirit
Meeting at Town Hall (Part One and Two)
Ways of the Warrior Utopia, Act I: Temples, Taxes and Training
Karmic Collision
Invitation
Alien

Week Two – Rebirth

The Fighter, The Writer and the All-Through-The-Nighters
Ways of the Warrior Utopia, Act II: Transportation, Technology and Trade
Into the Arena
The Collector
Speaking in Tongues: The Art of Communication

Week Three – Zentauria Nights

One Night in Zentauria (Part One and Two)
Livin’ Large on Planet Z
What’s Your Reality?

Week Four – Genius

Evening Hour With the X-Man: Session III – The Meaning of Life
Genius
The Grail Report – Part One
Holographic Drumming and the Art of Mad Science

Week Five – The High Way

Virtuoso
Dr. Zeus and the Global Reckoning
The Green Room and the Art of Conscious Eating
Why Am I Listening To You?
Animal Guardians and the Art of Compassion

Week Six – The Art of Living

Living in Art and the Art of Living
Greatness is a Given
Red Lotus Rendezvous and the Art of Sexual Ecstasy
Soul Food

Week Seven – Roots

Evening Hour With The X-Man: Session VI – The Art of the Moment
Roots
The Grail Report – Part Two
Dr. Zeus and the Enviroconomy of Life on Earth
A Vegan Utopia!

Week Eight – The Current

Laser Tender and the Art of the Current
Tribes: Family Life and the Children of Zentauria
Momma Tey and the Art of Love

Week Nine – Peak Encounters

Evening Hour With The X-Man: Session VIII – We Create It All
More Livin’ Large on Planet Z
Showtime at Apollo’s
The Maze

Week Ten – Ascension

The Ascension Machine (Part One and Two)
The Grail Report – Part Three
I Will Never Forget…

Week Eleven – Exodus

Near-Death Experience
The Moment; Take Two
Exodus

© 2009 Bobby Rock