Buddistdoor Global: Visions of Spiritual Ecology

Few outsiders to the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau have had the same access as Diane Barker, who has moved in diverse circles across Asia since the 1990s.

This article looks at her focus on the drokpa, which translates roughly to "people of the solitudes." These nomadic communities embody the oldest traditions of life in this remote region: patterns of herding, horsemanship, and kinship bonds that date well into the earliest periods of Tibetan history.

Radio Interview: BBC Woman's Hour - My Best Day

On 13th September 2019, Diane was featured on the BBC's iconic radio programme, Woman's Hour. The piece was entitled "My Best Day" and was in response to a request for listeners to select a photograph that 'captured them at their best'.

Diane's offering was the image shown above, which she feels epitomises her travels around Tibet, and the many friends that she has there.

To listen to the interview, click on the image above, or go to the BBC Sounds App and search for Diane Barker. You might want to fast-forward 26 minutes into the program, which is where Diane's contribution begins.