Xanda MonteiroXanda Monteiro was born in Beira, a small town on the East Coast of Mozambique andhome to Farol do Macuti (Macuti Lighthouse). On its sandy beach, sleeps the remains ofthe once splendid three mast Dutch barque Willem Eggerts. Every child's dream stag andthe witness to intense, innocent, and passionate performances. "We gain loots throughskilful sword fighting, alliances and friendships. The downside? Yes, deception, violenceand death. We are Pirates!"E xcerpt from - Light Shadow and Ink, The Book of Africa.A recurring dream, which lasted from the age of four to around six, set her internal life onan everlasting search for truth. Her desire to understand it, regardless of how hard it maybe, accounts for a colourful and eventful life. It is now time to share it."On board of a brand new wooden boat, a violent storm pushes her into the sea. Sheresists. Agony and despair follow. She desists, and everything becomes clear. Anexceptional warm voice tells her to accept the moment. She sinks, drowns, and dies."Excerpt from - Light Shadow and Ink, The Book of DreamsToday, the most important aspect of her life is as a meditator. The taming of the MonkeyMind era started over twenty five years ago. A dedicated practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, in her search for truth, Manjushri, the Wisdom Buddha, kept calling. The practice of Zencame first, and she pursued sutra teaching for over 8 years. Emersed in Geshe KelsangGyatso teachings she went to meet him in the Lake District, England. It was time for Tantricteachings. Her first children's book "Breathe from the Belly, It's Better than Telly." is due for release inFebruary 2022. The Diary/Calendar "My Haiku Year - Tiger" a challenge and practice tool tokeep all your poetry in one place should be available on Amazon, KPD and Ingram Sparkaround the Lunar New Year. A series of books entitled LightShadowandInk, The Book ofAfrica, Europe, Wisdom, Dreams have been brewing for years. Soon, one by one, theymust materialise. Read More Read Less