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Sep 20, 2016
"Loneliness and the feeling of being uncared for and unwanted are the greatest poverty. " --Mother Teresa
'Tashi & The Monk' Wins an Emmy!
Lobsang Phuntsok is a former Tibetan monk who trained with the Dalai Lama and spent years teaching Buddhism in the West. In 2006, he moved back to establish a community in the Himalayan foothills for orphans and impoverished children. Phuntsok remembers, "My birth wasn't something to celebrate. I brought a lot of pain and embarrassment to my family. That's why when I was younger I was always called "the uninvited guest of this universe." The Emmy-winning film Tashi & the Monk dives into the heart of Phuntsok's work, through the story of an endearing and troubled 5-year-old girl named Tashi who joins his school. This week you can watch the stunning short film in its entirety here, and learn more about the soul-stirring work being carried out in a hidden corner of our world.
BE THE CHANGE
Make time to watch Tashi & the Monk this week. And reflect on who in your own community might feel like an "uninvited guest of the universe". What small step can you take to make them feel welcome and cared for? More ...
