In the Shadow of the Buddha: One Man's Journey of Discovery in Tibet

For nearly a decade, Matteo Pistono smuggled out of Tibet evidence of atrocities by the Chinese government, showing it to the U.S. government, human rights organizations, and anyone who would listen. Yet Pistono did not originally intend to fight for social justice in Tibet- he had gone there as a Buddhist pilgrim.

Disillusioned by a career in American politics, he had gone to the Himalayas looking for a simpler way of life. After encountering Buddhism in Nepal, Pistono's quest led him to Tibet and to a meditation master whose spiritual brother is Sogyal Rinpoche, bestselling author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Pistono not only became the master's student but also couriered messages to him in Tibet from the Dalai Lama in India. This began an extraordinary, and ultimately vital, adventure.

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Plume; Reprint edition (January 31, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780452297517
ISBN-13: 978-0452297517
ASIN: 0452297516
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.6 x 7.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 7 ounces