Publisher's Synopsis
In a remote monastery in Tibet, a homesick little monk named Tashi is befriended by a small watchdog named Dorje--who with the help of brave guard dog Kaya, the wise old monk, Rinpoche, and an adventure with a dangerous snow leopard--teaches Tashi about bravery, friendship and compassion. This story takes the reader to"the roof of the world," using compelling characters and easy to read dialogue to explore a faraway land and its basic teachings about how to be happy and how to use a mindful approach in coping with difficult situations.