Description
With clear, simple prose, and poetic turns of phrase this inspirational collection of quotations reflects the unique country of Bhutan and its universal embrace of compassion, understanding, and kindness.
What we can learn from a country where gross national happiness is more important than the gross national profit.
About the Author
Gyonpo Tshering was awarded BA in Buddhist Philosophy from Semtolha Rigzhung Institute in 1975 and joined the civil service in the same year. After serving many offices such as Department of Education, His Majesty's Secretariat, Royal Advisory Council, and Ministry of Home Affairs as Under Secretary, he joined the National Library & Archives. He is currently Chief Librarian at the National Library of Bhutan in the capital,Thimphu, where he lives. He has translated and authoreda number of books on Bhutanese history and religion. Margaret Gee is an Australian who has worked in publishing for thirty years. She is a keen adventure traveler with a special interest in Asiatic cultures and Buddhist philosophy. Margaret has visited Bhutan in the Eastern Himalayas four times and is the co-editor of Everest: Reflections From The Top. Margaret met Gyonpo Tshering in 2011 and they are collaborating on works which focus on peace, happiness and the unique qualities of Bhutan--one of the last intact Buddhist kingdoms on earth. Margaret is married and lives in Sydney.
Book Information
ISBN 9781616088729
Author Gyonpo Tshering
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
What we can learn from a country where gross national happiness is more important than the gross national profit.
About the Author
Gyonpo Tshering was awarded BA in Buddhist Philosophy from Semtolha Rigzhung Institute in 1975 and joined the civil service in the same year. After serving many offices such as Department of Education, His Majesty's Secretariat, Royal Advisory Council, and Ministry of Home Affairs as Under Secretary, he joined the National Library & Archives. He is currently Chief Librarian at the National Library of Bhutan in the capital,Thimphu, where he lives. He has translated and authoreda number of books on Bhutanese history and religion. Margaret Gee is an Australian who has worked in publishing for thirty years. She is a keen adventure traveler with a special interest in Asiatic cultures and Buddhist philosophy. Margaret has visited Bhutan in the Eastern Himalayas four times and is the co-editor of Everest: Reflections From The Top. Margaret met Gyonpo Tshering in 2011 and they are collaborating on works which focus on peace, happiness and the unique qualities of Bhutan--one of the last intact Buddhist kingdoms on earth. Margaret is married and lives in Sydney.
Book Information
ISBN 9781616088729
Author Gyonpo Tshering
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
