Between Monks and Monkeys

Dharamshala in the foothills of the Himalayas is home to the Dalai Lama and thousands of Tibetans in exile. English teacher Gill Winter was drawn to the fascinating life of 'Little Lhasa.' Join the adventure - meet Tibetan monks singing reggae, mongooses, donkeys and monkeys, Dharma bums and hermits - and drink your cappuccino with a bold sprinkling of FREE TIBET! In this engaging community of constant surprises the author discusses penguins with her Tibetan teacher, struggles to fathom the intricacies of Buddhism, learns the touching and inspiring stories of her Tibetan refugee students' journeys to freedom, and discovers the power of " May all sentient beings be happy!" A touching, lively and enjoyable personal journey into Tibet in exile.