Tenzin Tsundue studied literature and philosophy at the universities of Madras and Bombay. The award-winning writer has four books to his credit which have been translated into fifteen languages. Some of his work has been anthologised and is being taught as part of the curriculum in universities in India and abroad. His writing has inspired movies, plays and books. His book of poetry, Kora, sold over 50,000 copies and runs into 14th editions. He has been jailed several times for his protest actions for the cause of Tibet.