Princess of Wisdom

An historical fiction novel of the life of Yeshe Tsogyal, the preeminent woman of Tibetan Buddhism, revered by the Tibetan people and Buddhist practitioners all over the world. Yeshe Tsogyal was born in the 8th century into royalty as a princess in the small kingdom of Karchen in Tibet's Yarlung Valley. Tsogyal becomes a queen of Trisong Detsen, the king of all of Tibet, who strives to expand his empire and establish Buddhism in Tibet; potent forces oppose him. During this time in history Tibet's warriors are the most powerful force in Asia. Yet, Tsogyal dreams of a different life, a life as a yogini. Casting off the robes of privilege Tsogyal embarks on a journey full of trials and tribulations. She becomes one of the primary consorts of Padmasambhava, the great tantric master of this period, who began the first diffusion of Buddhism in Tibet. On her journey through out Tibet, Nepal and Sikkim, Tsogyal transforms into an enlightened being, a Buddha, achieving the Body of Light.