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Shashi was recognised for his contributions to art and the friendship between Tukuche and Toga, Japan.   The award was given by representatives of the Thakali community and the Minister for Commerce, also aThakali, at the 12 year festival of Lha Phewa. The award recognises Shashi’s dedication to traditonal art […]

Recognition of Shashi’s contribution to traditional arts

Over 12 years ago Shashi Dhoj Tulachan was requested to take care of Chhairo Gompa in the absence of anyone from the village to do so. In 2004 Shashi Dhoj was introduced to JSA and thereafter to CRTP (now RWI) and the reconstruction of the gompa got underway. This year, […]

Handover!

During the January visit by the Battachans, they donated some warm clothes to the little monks. They were all invited for lunch at Rita’s, and enjoyed the TV afterwards! And here they are with one of their new footballs, playing amongst the trees outside the gompa.

Little monk update