Tales of Akhu Tonpa

Tales of Aku Tonpa
by Kalsang Khedup
Illustration by Tsetan
Translated by TG Arya
Published by Free Tibet, Rs. 50/-

This is a collection of Aku-Tonpa's adventures full of hilarious incidents and laughters. Aku-Tonpa is an interesting Tibetan character frequently appearing in Tibetan folktales and stories. His iconoclastic attitude, his adventures and stories are full of funny situations. People love to hear and share his stories. His is also a story about the common people's disagreement with the doings of aristrocratic high societal people.

The Dharma King; A Tibetan Tale of Karma

by Lauren Alderfer
Illustrated by Sonam
Translation: TG Arya

The Book is forthming this year. This tale is a different version of Nine and a Half Fingers, but written and illustrated to capture the attention of boys. They will enjoy the phantasmagorical illustrations, based on Thankgka art done by Sonam, a young Tibetan refugee. In the back of the book, readers will learn of Sonam’s life in Tibet and his heroic escape over the Himalayas. His Holiness the 17th Karmapa has written a heartfelt foreword. Here is the Author's site www.laurenalderfer.com

Lukhangwa : The Prime Minister of Tibet

by Kalsang Khedup
Illustrations by Sonam Dhondup
Translated by TG Arya

The book is a small tribute to the last Prime Minister of independent Tibet, who fought the Chinese domination boldly. It tells in picture how the communist Chinese deceived the Tibetans and how Lukhangwa stood beside His Holiness the Dalai Lama and bravely checked the Chinese intrusion. The book is aimed to introduce Tibetan leaders to the young children.
Free Tibet / Rs. 50/-

Gold Coin Sowing Season; Akutonpa Story

Gold Coin Sowing Season; Akutonpa Story
by Kalsang Khedup
Illustration by Phurbu Dorjee
Translated by TG Arya

Aku-Tonpa is one of the most popular characters in Tibetan folk stories. Tibetans love to hear and to share the tales of his mischief and adventures. Here Aku-Tonpa is seen saving the people from a harsh leader, and teaching the oppressive and stingy governor a good lesson.
Free Tibet / ISBN: Rs.50

Bumo Yungtso

by Kalsang Khedup
Illustration by Sodhon
Translation TG Arya,

It is a story about a young diligent girl, who comes out with flying color in her school academic performance. But she strays off in her college years and finds herself in great trouble. It is an educative book to advise the young people to remain firm in their academic pursuit and not to get lost in the artificial grandeur of city life and the youthful passion. Paljor / ISBN:81-86230-18-1 Rs.75/-

Princess Metok Lhaze

by Kalsang Khedup
Illustration: Jamzang
Translated by TG Arya

This is the revised edition of the book. Princess Metok Lhaze is an ancient Tibetan love story of a princess who restored the life of her beloved prince through her love and faith. The story contains a message typical of Buddhist teaching of impermanence of all things and the power of prayer and devotion.
Paljor Publications / ISBN:81-86230-34-3 Rs.50/-

Nyichoe Zangpo: Aku Tonpa in Nedhong

by Kalsang Khedup
Translated by Sangye Tendar Naga & TG Arya,
Illustration: Sodhon

Nyichoe Zangpo is said to be another name of Aku-Tonpa, a famous character in Tibetan folklores. Here the story revolves around how the Governor of Nedhong province, who is very oppressive and miser is being outwitted by Nyichoe Zangpo. Though a commoner, through his wit he challenges and outsmarts the governor. There are eight amusing episodes in the book, each will evoke good surprise and laughter.

Paljlor / ISBN:81-86230-21-1 Rs.95/-

HOW YAK HAS GOT HIS LONG HAIR

by Lauren Alderfer
Illustration by Kalsang Dikyi
Translated by TG Arya,

It is a story about how Tibetan Yak and Indian Buffalo once lived together in a same barn, and how Yak dreamt of exploring the beautiful Himalayan landscape before his eyes. He urges his Buffalo friend to make a pleasant excursion of the region together. But the Buffalo preferred to stay behind and wait for Yak. This explains the folk saying how Yak became hairy and started living in Tibet. How Buffalo without much hair has always been always been waiting in the Indian plains for his friend to return from the Himalayas. The book is bilingual in English and Tibetan.

Paljor Publications / ISBN:81-86230-63-7 Rs.55/-

Nine & A Half Finger ~ A Tibetan Tale of Karma

by Lauren Alderfer
Illustration by Vandana Bist
Translated by TG Arya

The Buddhist teaching of Karma, law of cause and effect is well depicted through this beautiful Tibetan tale. A haughty princess who punishes one of her dearest maids for a small mistake, later realizes that the maid was, in fact, destined as the savior of her life. Through this experience she learns to live in peace with everything around her and accept the life as it is with gratitude.

Paljor / ISBN:81-86230-61-0 Rs.395/-

Aku-Tonpa in a Nunnery

by Kalsang Khedup
Illustration by Tseten
Translated by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya

Aku-Tonpa is one of the most popular characters in Tibetan folk stories. Tibetans love to hear and to share the tales of his mischief and adventures. This book tells us about Aku-Tonpa’s adventure in a nunnery. The tale will provoke lot of laughter and appreciation of life.
Free Tibet / ISBN: Rs.50/-