Written by Yoshiro Imaeda
Memoir/Non-Fiction
This is a memoir style book written by Dr. Yoshiro Imaeda, a well reputed Buddhist scholar. He worked as an advisor for the National Library of Bhutan for 10 years (from 1981-1990), and writes with a refreshing perspective of his experience and connection with the country. He combines his scholastic knowledge and candid insights with great sensitivity as he discusses Bhutan’s transition from a medieval country into the 21st century.
The two most featured people in his book are the Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, to him he also dedicates the book, and his teacher, Lam Pema-la, one of the most respected and knowledgeable monk-historians in the country