Ascent of the Thunder Dragon: The Surprising Spiritual Life and Legacy of Bhutan’s Founder/
Sasha Wakefield.
- 311pages ;c23 cm.
Includes discussion of Bhutanese history, Buddhist ritual and ceremony, and the Drukpa Kargyu .
Ascent of the Thunder Dragon by Sasha Wakefield explores the life and spiritual legacy of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the founder of Bhutan. It examines his role in Bhutanese history and state formation, as well as his connection with Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, meditation, karma, reincarnation, and Buddhist traditions.