Bhuchung D. Sonam
Exiled Tibetan writer, poet, translator, and publisher based in Dharamsala, founder of the TibetWrites press which has published contemporary Tibetan voices and over fifty books.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 1min
Writing in Exile with Bhuchung D. Sonam
Bhuchung D. Sonam is an exiled Tibetan writer, poet, and founder of TibetWrites, dedicated to amplifying contemporary Tibetan voices. He shares how writing has been a lifeline in exile, transforming pain into art. The discussion covers the importance of ordinary Tibetan stories, literature as a cultural bridge, and storytelling as a form of resistance against oppression. Sonam also reflects on the nuanced influences of Buddhism in Tibetan literature and reads poignant poems, exploring themes of exile and identity.
