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Kunzang Choden

    Kunzang Choden focuses her writing on Bhutanese oral traditions, folklore, and women. Through her work, she captures and documents the rich cultural heritage of Bhutan. Her writing offers readers insight into the unique culture and stories from the region. By preserving these narratives, she contributes to the ongoing transmission of Bhutanese oral traditions.

    The Circle of Karma
    Dawa
    Tales in Colour and Other Stories
    • Dawa

      • 129 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Dawa looks like just another scruffy Thimphu street dog, but don't be fooled: he understand Dzongkaha, he has an urge to see the world and his bigger-than-normal brain is matched only by his compassionate heart. His is an extraordinary life; follow it from its tragic beginnings, to his ascension as the legendary Leader of Howling in Thimphu, to the miracle that saves him. Dawa's story will appeal to all who have experienced life's rigors - but have never given up hope on the possibilities. (from back cover)

      Dawa
      3.9
    • The Circle of Karma

      • 316 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The Circle of Karma is the first novel by a woman to come out of the small kingdom of Bhutan. Written in English, the novel tells the story of Tsomo, a young Bhutanese woman who embarks on the difficult and lonely journey of life. Tsomo's travels, which begin after her mother's death, take her away from her family, and leads her across Bhutan and into India. All the while, Tsomo seeks to find herself and a life partner, and grows as a person and a woman. The text of this unusual work is enriched by detailed descriptions of ritual life in Bhutan. The text of this unusual work is enriched by detailed descriptions of ritual life in Bhutan. The novel weaves a complex tapestry of life from a relatively unknown part of the world.

      The Circle of Karma
      3.8