Gods I Once Passed By

This poetry collection reimagines the sacred world of Tibetan Buddhism through vivid, lyrical storytelling. Drawing on myth, ritual, and oral tradition, it brings to life figures such as Avalokiteshvara, Tara, Guru Padmasambhava, and Palden Lhamo—beings who embody compassion, wrath, and transformation. Moving across Himalayan landscapes and celestial realms, the poems explore how suffering becomes wisdom, and how even destruction can serve as protection. Blending philosophical depth with narrative richness, the collection offers a powerful meditation on devotion, memory, and the enduring presence of the sacred in everyday life.