Book summary:
Taken Away: The Ordinary Life of a Lama is a moving memoir that recounts Doboom Tulku’s early life in Tibet and the profound disruptions caused by political upheaval and exile. The book offers an intimate portrait of a child recognized as a reincarnated lama who is separated from family and homeland, then forced to grow up navigating loss, displacement, and cultural rupture. Told with restraint and clarity, the narrative emphasizes ordinariness rather than mystique, showing how spiritual identity coexists with very human emotions—confusion, grief, resilience, and hope. The memoir reflects on faith, memory, and survival, revealing how spiritual practice becomes a quiet anchor amid historical trauma.
About the author:
Doboom Tulku is a Tibetan Buddhist scholar, teacher, and writer who has lived in exile following China’s takeover of Tibet. Educated in both traditional Buddhist philosophy and modern academic settings, he has worked to preserve Tibetan culture and promote interfaith dialogue. Known for his thoughtful, grounded voice, Doboom Tulku writes with an emphasis on lived experience rather than dogma, offering readers a humane and accessible perspective on spirituality shaped by exile and endurance.
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