An evocative, inspiring book that incisively captures the spirit and textures of Dharamsala with sensitivity and passion
if you haven’t been to Dharamsala this is next best. If you are planning a visit, have been or are there, it will be your perfect guide. The book offers you insights that will deeply enrich your experience and understanding not just about Dharamsala but about Buddhism. A must read – Rajiv Mehrotra, author and honorary secretary/trustee, the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Dharmsala Diaries is an accurate presentation of Dharamsala through personal experience and observation. It gives a flavour not of the place, but also of the spiritual path. Most importantly, it is an engrossing read.’ – Geshe Lhakdor, director, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dharamsala.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Swati Chopra
Swati Chopra, a writer and editor, focuses on spirituality and religion in her work, with special emphasis on exploring ancient wisdom in a modern context. She is the author of a contemporary guide to Buddhism, Buddhism: On the Path to Nirvana (Brijbasi Art Press, 2005). She has worked as editor of a quarterly journal, Life Positive Plus, as contributing editor of Life Positive magazine, and as spirituality correspondent of the Times of India. Her writing has appeared in journals and newspapers in India and abroad, including Resurgence, Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, Hindustan Times and Daily News and Analysis. Her essay on the Dalai Lama’s dialogue with modern science appeared in the anthology Understanding the Dalai Lama (edited by Rajiv Mehrotra, Penguin India, 2004). Swati is currently working on her next book that documents contemporary women’s spirituality. Her website is
www.swatichopra.com.
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