The School Under a Tree by Tshewang Tenzin

The School Under a Tree: The memoir of a former teacher by Tshewang Tenzin follows a life devoted to education across the remote mountains and valleys of Bhutan.

From a humble upbringing to a career as a teacher, principal, and educational leader, Tenzin reflects on a country changing one classroom at a time. At one posting, the school did not yet exist: lessons began beneath a tree until a simple building with a few rooms was built.

The memoir also explores family, the purpose found in serving others, and a retirement shaped by reflection, pilgrimage, and spiritual pursuit. It is a personal tribute to the people, places, and experiences that gave his life meaning.

• Author: Tshewang Tenzin
• Subtitle: The memoir of a former teacher
• Genre: Memoir
• Themes: Education in Bhutan, service, family, and spiritual reflection