Ascent of the Thunder Dragon
the surprising spiritual life and legacy of bhutan's founder
$40.00
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
16 February 2026
Summary
Bhutan’s Hidden Kingdom: A Spiritual Journey Through History
Sasha Wakefield intertwines the life and legacy of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal (1594–1651) with her own personal spiritual journey as she explores Bhutan’s rich history.
The seventeenth century was a pivotal time for the tiny but culturally vibrant kingdom of Bhutan—marked especially by the life of the influential political and spiritual leader Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal (1594–1651), including his rem…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781645474326 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1645474321 |
| Author: | Sasha Wakefield, Samten Dorji |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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About The Author
Sasha Wakefield
SASHA WAKEFIELD is an Australian with a long-standing connection to Bhutan, where she has lived for extended periods over the past nineteen years, contributing to the preservation of its spiritual and cultural traditions. She is a direct disciple of one of Bhutan’s most revered lamas—the reincarnation of the sixty-second Je Khenpo and former Tsugla Lopen of the Central Monastic Body.
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