Dharamsala Diaries

Described as 'a travelogue of the spirit', this beautifully written and exquisitely observed book tells the story of this place of pilgrimage where the Dalai Lama is based, and indeed some of the narrative recounts proceedings at his exchanges with neuroscientists, who do not always understand the inner aspect of spiritual life. The book moves through many levels - encounters, conversations, descriptions, philosophical reflections on life and the spiritual path, and observations on practical matters. All this brings the place and its people alive, recreating the journey and its questions in the reader. It is a remarkable evocation not only of Dharamasala but also of the spirit of India.