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1950s onwards: One searches for Karma in the secret kingdom of Bhutan
The Circle of Karma
What you need to know before your trail
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.
Travel Guide
Travel BookTrail style to Bhutan and South East Asia
A sense of isolation permeates this novel. It’s a lonely place in Bhutan and India and for women especially who don’t have many chances to do what they want to do. Women here are expected to stay and live on the farm. Tsome of the novel wants to pursue a scholarly religious life like her father and brothers. Her direction in life eventually leads her down a religious path to many of the key Buddhist holy places of Bhutan, India and Nepal where she looks for the true meaning of karma.
BookTrail Boarding Pass Information: The Circle of Karma
Destination: Bhutan, South East Asia Author/guide: Kunzang Choden Departure Time: anytime!
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