Life and Works of Alexander Csoma De Koros

Life and Works of Alexander Csoma de Kőrös by Theodore Duka is a detailed biography of the Hungarian philologist and explorer who pioneered Tibetan studies in the West. Motivated by a quest to discover the origins of the Hungarian people, Csoma undertook arduous travels through Central Asia and India. Settling in Ladakh, he immersed himself in Tibetan language and culture, producing the first Tibetan-English dictionary and grammar. Duka's work chronicles Csoma’s determination, scholarship, and ascetic lifestyle, emphasizing his role in bridging Eastern and Western knowledge. The book honors Csoma’s lasting contributions to linguistics, Oriental studies, and the understanding of Tibetan Buddhism