“I wrote this on the occasion of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s publication of the first volume of  The Light of Kailash—when  such an occasion arose and this Ode came together in a jumble of extravagance and love drawing on three decades interest in the country from which I benefited so much and in honor of the Master who has been a tireless steward of his country’s history and my inspiration.” – Jacqueline Gens