Encounters: Wisconsin to India

by James W. Boyd

Photos and poems ponder India, Sri Lanka, Iran, Japan, China, Bhutan and Vietnam with deep understanding and compassion.
This lively collection of vibrant photographs and soul-searching poems reflects Professor of Philosophy James Boyd's long journey from his boyhood home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Banaras, India, and beyond. Encounters welcomes the reader to share and learn from Boyd's cultural and philosophical life journey.
“A thoughtful collection to keep close at hand.” - international author Fritz Galt
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113 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 19, 2018

About the author

Trained in the comparative study of religions, James Boyd lived and studied in India, Sri Lanka, Iran, and Japan, as well as several European countries. He often said “Who could resist such an invitation” when asked to live in these different cultures. Over the course of 40 years, he photographed and compiled stories of the people he met and the places he visited. He has received numerous awards and fellowships. When he retired from Colorado State University as Distinguished Teaching Scholar, he turned to poetry as a way of telling the stories behind his photos. A native of Wisconsin, he lives in Fort Collins with his wife, enjoys numerous family members and friends, and an enviable view of the mountains.