- The experiences that Dawa undergoes in becoming an orphan
- Recognition of his latent talent
- How the protagonist got his name: Dawa
- Concept of rebirth
- Concept of karma (Lay Jumday)
Chapter II
- Introduction to Molay
- Dawa’s lineage to reveal his character
- Description of the journey to Thimphu
- Discovery of Dawa’s talent by accident in Thimphu
Chapter III
- Dawa’s leadership qualities
- Dawa’s encounter with maid Sonam Pem
- The important of Dzongkha
- The impact of TV on life in Bhutan
- The roles of Dampa
Chapter IV
- Responsibilities of different dog leaders
- The rules of the pack
- The burdens of being a leader
Chapter V
- Dawa’s experience with mange
- Significance of the story of Gelong Ma Pelmo
- The beginning of the journey towards Bumthang
- The dogs bearing the price for human cleanliness
Chapter VI
- The concept of how Dawa feels after stealing food out of hunger
- The characterization of the dogs in Trongsa
Chapter VII
- The deportation of dogs from Bumthang to Mongar
- The dog dynamics in Mongar
- The legend of Kikila
Chapter VIII
- Dawa experience death for second time
- Introduction to Tangpa and Zorro
Chapter IX
- Communication without telephone
- The human meeting
Chapter X
- In search of Gelong Ma Pelmo’s cave
- A cave occupied by a hermit
Chapter XI
- Discovery of Dawa’s destiny
- Physical healing and spiritual realization
Chapter XII
- Molay’s death in the light of his age
- Dawa’s unease with life in Paro
- The impact of modernization in Bhutan
- Dawa’s decision to retire to Changangkha Lhakhang in Thimphu
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