'The book offers a valuable, well-organized, and persuasive picture of an important relationship in the history of modern Buddhism.' - Social Anthropology . This anthropological study examines the encounter between Western travellers and Tibetan exiles in Bodhanath, on the outskirts of Kathmandu and analyses the importance of Buddhism in discussions of political, cultural and religious identity. About the Author Peter Moran is Director of Academic programs in Kathmandu for both Trinity College, USA and the International Honors Program, Boston University. He is also the academic director at the Centre for Buddhist Studies at Kathmandu University.
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