Wondering and Wandering: Poems from Dharamshala

By Prahlad Shekhawat

My book of poems is based on a collection related to Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. I have been visiting the area, particularly McLeod Ganj and its environs, for a long time. This has given me the opportunity to explore the area and its environment, reflect on my life, make sense of my experiences, and meet interesting people from a range of cultures.

I also got a chance to learn about Buddhist philosophy and psychology and connect deeply with nature, especially the mountains.

The poems relate to my deep connections to the place. They contain precious memories that will last.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Partridge Publishing India
• Release date: Apr 17, 2015
• ISBN: 9781482837957

Prahlad Shekhawat

MA in International Development, from the International  Institute of Social Studies, The Hague in The Netherlands. Certificate in Creative Writing from Exeter College at the University of Oxford. Studied Buddhist Philosophy at the Tibetan Library and Works in Dharamshala briefly and also at the Tushita Monastery also in Dharamshala. Interviewed His Holiness three times over the years in Dharamshala Received the Star of Asia Award for writings and social work at a nonprofit organisation in Jaipur. The award was presented by the International Business Council in Delhi. My book: Human Development, Well-being and Globalisation has been acquired by the Stanford University and the Australian National libraries among others. The other book: Aspects of Human Development and Culture, was released by the then Vice-President of India Mr Bhairon Singh. Book: Literature and Freedom, based on the Jaipur and other Literature festivals was published by the Independent Media Foundation India.I was speaker at the Jaipur Literature Festival in 2014. Founder of the Himalayan Literature Festival in Dharamshala Published two books of poetry: 1 Being, Becoming and Belonging from Writers Workshop, Kolkata. 2 Wondering and Wandering from Partridge of Penguin India. A few poems were included in An Anthology of Indian Poetry in English, from the Silent Brooks Publishers in Canada.

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CONTENTS

Birthday Poem For Dalai Lama Ji

A Beggar