This enchanting little book contains 108 traditional Tibetan proverbs—conveying the wit and wisdom of one of the world’s most unique cultures. The proverbs appear in English and Tibetan script, along with a brief explanation of how and when to use each saying.

Often funny and wise, these proverbs always remind us of our experiences in a natural and meaningful way.

Praise & Reviews “A treasure for Tibetans and English-speaking Westerners alike...Whether you are reconnecting to the proverbs of your elders or learning a new saying to share with friends, this book can find a welcome spot in the center of any home.”—Mandala "Pema Tsewang, Shastri, is well known for the skill of speaking in proverbs with proverbs that is now very much on the verge of extinction. His "little treasury" will prove a valuable contribution.”—Thupten K. Rikey, editor of Tibet Journal “Conveys both the folk wisdom of this very special country and the spirituality which has animated its monastic culture for centuries...Cycled around and down through time, they deliver truth and meaning for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear.”— Spirituality and Practice

Pema Tsewang, Shastri, Author Pema Tsewang Shastri, a former Fulbright scholar at Harvard University, has served as the chairman of the board of directors for the Tibetan Association of Boston, and has served in various capacities—as principal, headmaster, and teacher of Tibetan language, literature, and history—at schools in the Tibetan Children’s Village, and as principal and administrator at the Institute for Buddhist Dialectics Dolmaling, both in Dharamsala, India. He has published many books in Tibetan, including poetry, fiction and nonfiction, and translations of works by Dr. Gene Sharp and Charles Dickens. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts with his family. ,