These folks came here originally in the 70s with the first groups to come to the settlement after the monastery did the clearing etc. Even as I write this, the sadness I experienced with these people is still with me.
My friend's family had been farmer's back in "old Tibet" and in exile had very little resources. Here I offer you some pictures of their home, which they opened to us.
Family's Most Treasured Items Still Packed...
For me, the saddest part of ther visit, was seeing their own beautiful ritual room, where they kept their most sacred and special of their items. Here you can see Tenzin's father showing us their most treasured items. Family heirlooms in the way of pictures, small ritual amulets, images from their old village and the suitcase which held their most beloved of items including diety statues and old pictures of the Dalai Lama which they had taken out of Tibet with them. These precious items remained in the suitcase - for their return to their village. They do belive they are still going back. Unpacking
these most precious items would be the same as accepting that they would never see their old homeland again.The Family's Kitchen...
A Short Video In Camp #7
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