First of all, happy birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama (and to my Grandpa!!).
We wish long life to the both of you. 
One week ago, Aaron and I threw our first screening and potluck party. 

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The little monk that we sponsor, Tsewang Gyurmay, has written us a letter (see him marked as “ME” with the whole Pema Ts’al group above)! Upon entering his new home at the Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute in February, he was given a new monastic name, Jampa Rabgey.
It appears that he has settled in […]

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In early February, the Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute will be opening its doors to about 2o new little monks-to-be from the far reaches of Mustang. During our time in this magnificent and majestic part of Nepal, we were able to meet a few of these boys. Some we actually filmed during their […]

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Another step of the film involves searching through an seemingly endless library of photographs for the process of tagging and sorting. It’s trying, but great for conjuring up memories. This one of darling Kunga Tenzin was taken when we were just getting to know each other. It was back in February, our […]

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[UPDATED WITH MORE PHOTOS!]
We have really assimilated to life here in Asia, especially in the Tibetan communities and Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute in Pokhara (Nepal).

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We arrived in Pokhara yesterday, safe and sound, but sixteen hours late and not without a story…

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When our plans changed and we headed to Nepal, I realized that there was chance that we could meet up with my Cousin Tyler who I knew was volunteering somewhere near Pokhara. Upon arrival I became rather obsessed with trying to find him. After a frustrasting week of busy signals and dropped calls I was […]

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