The diversity of Nepali life beckoned Barbara to its jungly eastern flanks, starting in Limbu farms in Therathum in 1978 see. She traveled widely following…
From the 18th century interpretations of Buddhism and Buddhist society was dominated by Europeans who, when they turned their attention to Tibet interpreted it largely…
Barbara returned to Nepal for further research in Tibetan religious history, namely the life and teaching of Pha Dampa Sangyas, the 12th century Black Yogi…
After completing her M. Phil in London, Barbara launched a 13 month PhD field expedition in Nepal. She traveled into the hills by foot and…
Unlike most young women in Canada at the time who pursued teaching or nursing, Barbara was drawn to an uncharted path and destined for a…
Aziz was born in Ontario, Canada, to Arab immigrants who had arrived in the country in the early 20th century. The family moved to Toronto,…