My Tales: Lodro Lama’s Personal Journey Through Buddhist and Hindu Wisdom
Some books are written to impress readers. Others are written simply because the writer has something in his heart that he wants to share. My Tales by Abhimanyu Singh belongs to the second kind. It is a small, personal collection of short stories, poems and reflections, published by Chyren Publication in September 2026.
Abhimanyu Singh is also known by his Buddhist name, Lodro Lama. He follows the Buddhist path, and his writing carries the calm of a man who has spent years reading holy books, visiting temples and thinking about the deeper questions of life. According to the author note in the book, he has political experience in India and serves as a spiritual and political advisor connected with the Tibetan community in exile. Yet in My Tales, he writes less like a public figure and more like a quiet storyteller.
The book opens with “A Monk’s Library”, the story of Tashi, a monk from a small village in Sikkim. As a young man, Tashi wanted to learn magic. Over time, he found something deeper in Buddhist books and monasteries. He travelled, read and searched for answers until the age of 80. The story sets the tone for the whole book. It is about searching, learning and finding peace slowly.
Faith is the strongest thread running through the collection. The author draws freely from both Buddhist and Hindu traditions. There are pieces on Lord Brahma, on the Shrimad Bhagwatam and on a humble Krishna temple in a small town. There is also the story of a demon boy named Mayanglipu, whose mischievous life changes after he meets a wise Rishi. The message is simple. A good teacher can turn even the most restless mind towards peace.
The Buddhist chapters are among the most heartfelt in the book. Lodro Lama writes about the Tibetan Book of the Dead and the art of dying peacefully among loved ones. He writes about meditation, including Anusati meditation, sound meditation with singing bowls and Mahamudra meditation. He also writes with deep respect about the Kagyu masters of Tibet, the hermits who live in caves and mountain retreats in the Himalayas. For readers who are new to Buddhism, these pages offer a gentle first look at its practices.
One of the most personal pieces is “The Temple Opposite My House”. Here the author describes living in Faridabad for many years with a temple right across the road. He recalls visiting it again and again during a period of poor health, and feeling better. He even remembers a monkey pulling his long hair while he prayed with his eyes closed. The piece is honest, a little funny and full of gratitude.
The book is not only about prayer. Abhimanyu Singh also looks at the world around him with open eyes. In “Drugs & Alcohol”, he warns that intoxication gives only a false boost to the ego. In “Society”, he describes the local paan shop and gym, and wishes for a calmer and more creative environment in everyday places. In “Wars in 21st Century”, he reflects on conflicts across the world and asks humanity to give up greed and ego.
There is imagination here too. Some stories travel to faraway places, like a prince in Upper Mongolia in 1880, a shepherd named Khalid in Lebanon who loves his coffee, and a love letter written by a Mongolian man to a woman in Austria. One piece even looks ahead to the 24th century, imagining a time of new abilities, knowledge and prosperity. Light poems such as “British Home” and “My Private Jet” add a playful touch between the more serious pages.
The writing style is simple and direct. The author does not try to dress up his thoughts. He writes the way he feels, and that gives the book an honest, diary-like quality. Readers will feel that they are sitting with the writer and listening to his memories, dreams and beliefs.
At the heart of My Tales lies one idea. True happiness comes from within, through faith, meditation and kindness. In the chapter on Buddhist Sthaviras, the author writes that happiness is the goal of life and that it is truly found through God. This belief shapes every page of the book.
My Tales is a short and easy read, priced at Rs 199. It suits readers who enjoy spiritual writing, short stories and personal reflections. It is also a window into the inner world of a man who has chosen the path of peace.
Through this book, Abhimanyu Singh, or Lodro Lama, shares not just stories but a way of looking at life. His message is clear. Slow down, pray, meditate and live with love. In a busy world, that message is worth hearing.
