A Jour nal f r om P okhara – Bodh G aya
A Journal from Pokhara – Bodh Gaya Cinematography by Napawan Stitisak / Surapongman Sponsored by Sathirakoses-Nagapradipa Foundation
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Pokhara – One of the most popular tourist destination in Nepal, is situated about 200 km. west of capital, Kathmandu. After the annexation of Tibet by China, a group of Tibetan exile resides in 4 camps in and around Pokhara. The four Tibetan settlements are Jampaling, Paljorling, Tashi Ling and Tashi Palkhiel. These camps have evolved into well built settlements, each with a gompa (buddhist monastery), Chorten and its particular architecture, and Tibetan have become a visible minority in the city.
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The old Tibetans, who are sponsored, has been living , eating and sleeping on the bus. Despite the pain from their body, their minds are passionate to attend Dalai Lama’s holy teaching. The caravans spend 3 days and 2 nights to reach Bodh Gaya.
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The way of living in temporary camp. Around 200,000 Tibetan exiles traveled from many places to celebrate Kalachakra festival. The old Tibetan group is a part there.
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Hearing about the coming of His Holiness Dalai Lama, although it is crowded outside, all of the old Tibeatans stand enthusiastically on the street to welcome and pray.