Eat the Buddha presents an evocative exploration into the heart of Tibet through the lens of the Tibetan town of Aba. Seated high on the plateau, Aba's residents are caught in the crossfire of a cultural struggle, resisting the formidable force of Chinese assimilation. Award-winning journalist Barbara Demick uses the intimate tales of a princess dispossessed by the Cultural Revolution, a radicalized nomadic student, and others who find love, intellectualism, and resistance amidst the conflict. Demick delivers an unflinching narrative that threads through decades, offering a nuanced testament to a people's unwavering spirit.