The tale begins in Scotland with Agnes, housemaid to an aging soldier whose heart, mind, and spirit remain in Tibet where as a young sergeant a chance encounter with a Buddhist lama set in motion events that would reverberate far into the future. Enter Pembuti-a young Tibetan nomad girl whose pregnancy would send shock-waves from the Tibetan Plateau to the Scottish Highlands-and set the stage for Anne's remarkable story. A fascinating and inspirational story of one young woman's struggle to find her true identity, Anne finds herself swept up in a thrilling chain of events, embarking on an amazing journey to uncover the secrets of her past, the meaning of a mysterious document in her possession, and finally, her life's mission. The final pieces of this captivating puzzle are provided by Palden, a Buddhist monk, whose destiny it is to help establish a Buddhist Dharma Centre in the West-and provide the tie that binds all the players in this incredible tale.
Set against a rich tapestry of powerful imagery-the Scottish countryside, the Tibetan Plateau, the pageantry of Buddhist ritualism, and the recurring presence of crows-this book provides unique insight into Eastern spiritualism, reincarnation, Tibet's struggle against the usurping Communist Chinese, and the fatalistic workings of the universe--as no book ever has. The Signature From Tibet is a must-read for anyone seeking spiritual enlightenment-or would just like to share in a fantastic journey the likes of which they're unlikely to ever encounter again