“Everyone deserves to have sustainable ultimate peace and happiness. I believe people deserve to have the same life-enriching experiences that I have had from the privilege of knowing Kyabje Tsem Tulku Rinpoche and Buddhadharma. It is my passion and life’s aspiration to share that privilege with all beings, near and far.”

No other person from the Gelugpa Buddhist path has ever spoken as candidly and openly about this. Through vivid storytelling, Irene chronicles her relationship with her tantric and sutric teacher, Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, and her travels to holy sites that infused her life with profound change.

What makes this work distinctive is its honest portrayal of the guru-disciple bond, something that no other person of the Buddhist path in the Gelugpa tradition has ever spoken about as openly. Irene’s candid reflections demystify the path while honouring its profundity, inviting readers to approach or further their own spiritual journeys.

Whether you seek inspiration, guidance, or simply a window into another’s awakening, this book offers something rare — more than just an ordinary tale of a life well lived. It illuminates accounts of miracles and thought-provoking spiritual experiences that awaken the mystical within you.

• Author: Irene Lim
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 978 629 9496 70 0
• Extent: 305pp
• Publication date: 2026