A man creates a remarkable community for abandoned children, with no higher purpose than giving its young members the joys of childhood. Goats and soda in the foothills of the himalayas, lobsang phuntsok built the jhamtse gatsal. It is a powerful story that makes you just feel good that these children, including tashi, are being looked after my such a caring and serene tibetan monk. Buddhist monk, lobsang, was trained under the guidance of his holiness the dalai lama but 8 years ago he left behind a life as a spiritual teacher in the united states to create a unique community in the foothills of the himalayas which rescues orphaned and neglected children. The inspiring documentary tashi and the monk tells the story of lobsang, whose own dark childhood led him to create this safe haven, and his newest arrival, feisty fiveyearold tashi, who was neglected and abandoned by her parents. Despite or because of her challenging temperament, she is thrillingly alive. To learn more, visit our educational distributor collective eye films. Feb 25, 2016 she will be his toughest challenge yet. Lobsang phuntsok in tashi and the monk 2014 tashi drolma in tashi and the monk 2014. Buddhist monk lobsang was trained under the guidance of his holiness the dalai lama, but 8 years ago he left behind a life as a spiritual teacher in the united states to create a unique community in the foothills of the himalayas which rescues orphaned and neglected children.
Tashi and the monk 2014 a man creates a childrens community based on principles of love and compassion, and struggles with the dark forces unleashed in the process. Buddhist monk, lobsang, was trained under the guidance of his holiness the dalai lama but 8 years ago he left behind a life as a spiritual teacher in the united. Tashi, a little girl with a traumatic past, is its newest pupil, and his toughest challenge yet. May 31, 2016 tashi is a normal 17 year old teenager who loves to play football and basketball, have fun with his friends and listen to pop music. Revolving around a jaded policemans relationship with the mysterious woman implicated in the crime hes looking into, honeygiver among the dogs mesmerizes with.
On a remote mountaintop of the himalayas sits jhamtse gatsal tibetan for the garden. The inspiring documentary tashi and the monk tells the story of lobsang, whose own dark childhood led him to create. A former buddhist monk provides shelter and care for rescued children in the. He is also a monk studying at pema tsal sakya buddhist monastery, sent there by his parents at the age of 6. Winner outstanding short documentary emmy 2016 and 25 film festival awards on a remote mountaintop a brave social experiment is taking. But the rest of the time you have to study and listen to your elders. With lobsang phuntsok, tashi drolma, tenzin drolma, jhamtse gatsal.
Mar 20, 2018 the film follows jhamtses newest arrival, a wild and troubled 5yearold girl named tashi, as she learns what love is and how it can help her to heal. Soon, tashi faces the most important decision in his life. A buddhist monk who spent years as a spiritual teacher in america returns to the himalayan. Lobsang holding tashi dromla, focused on her face looking down. It shows how kindness and empathy can transform lives, spotlighting one. Tashi and the monk follows that mission as it relates to one of the newest arrivals to his commune a reluctant fiveyear old girl whos endured unimaginable neglect and tragedy during her brief life. The new documentary tashi and the monk is a sweet surprise. Tashi is free for personal viewing, however if you choose to show it to a group or buy a copy for your school, college or university you will need to purchase the educational dvd, campus or public screening license. Tashi and the monk lobsang phuntsok johnny burke andrew hinton 2014 a man creates a childrens community based on principles of love and compassion, and. On a remote mountaintop a brave social experiment is taking place. Buddhist monk lobsang was trained under the guidance of his holiness the dalai lama but 8 years ago he left behind a life as a spiritual teacher in the united states to create a unique community in the foothills of the himalayas which rescues orphaned and neglected children. May 23, 2014 directed by johnny burke, andrew hinton. By the time tashi enters the community, she has suffered the death of her mother and abandonment by her alcoholic father.
A wild and troubled fiveyearold, tashi drolma is a big personality in a small body. A buddhist monk who spent years as a spiritual teacher in america returns to the himalayan foothills of his infancy. Alongside lobsangs work, the film tells the story of tashi drolma, jhamtse s newest arrival who recently lost her mother and was abandoned by her alcoholic father. Its a touching tribute to the transformative power of compassion. Apr 07, 2019 tashi and the monk top documentary films phim tai li. Tashi and the monk is the story of a chaotic community with no higher purpose than giving its young members the joys of childhood. Jury at banff mountain film festival on awarding tashi and the monk best film. Seven years ago buddhist monk lobsang phuntsok, trained under the guidance of his holiness the dalai lama to share tibetan buddhism with the west, felt called to leave a life as a spiritual teacher in the us and return to the region of his birth to try and rescue children from suffering. May 29, 2016 winner of multiple international awards, the inspiring documentary tashi and the monk tells the story of lobsang, whose own dark childhood led him to create this safe haven, and his newest arrival, feisty fiveyearold tashi, who was neglected and abandoned by her parents. From the splendid photography of its aweinspiring natural setting to its appealing musical score, the technical aspects of the film are uniformly impressive. Tashi and the monk, on the power of transformation the. You better grab your wetwipes and make sure that everything is just right, because monk is coming back to television this year in a twohour tv movie.
This moving documentary profiles a former buddhist monk who runs a home for orphaned children in the himalayas, and his relationship with its newest arrival, troubled fiveyearold tashi. Movie night tashi and the monk lhagsam tibetan meditation. But the beating heart of tashi and the monk and the reason why it will linger with viewers long after its conclusion is the rare opportunity to see a child find her hope again. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing tashi and the monk near you. Tashi and the monk, a documentary directed by andrew hinton and johnny burke about former monk who started a. Tashi and the monk compassion in the himalayan foothills. A man creates a childrens community based on principles of love and compassion, and struggles with the dark forces unleashed in the process. Trailer for the documentary tashi and the monk, which premiered on hbo on a journey to transform his suffering into light a man creates a remarkable childrens community based on principles of love and compassion, but struggles with the unexpectedly dark forces unleashed in the process.
Tashi and the monk 2015 directed by johnny burke, andrew. Tashi and the monk top documentary films phim tai li. Tashi and the monk 2014 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Lobsang looking at tashi drolma, tashi drolma looking up at him.
So grab your mat and a bolster, and we will have an awesome fall eveni. Tashi and the monk has yet to be released in the us for viewing online or at the. This awardwinning film festival offering explores the complications of spirituality and sexuality, as a young monk attempts to gain enlightenment. Eight years ago buddhist monk lobsang phuntsok, handpicked by the dalai lama to share tibetan buddhism with the west, felt called to leave a life as a. Tashi and the monk premieres monday, august 17 at 8pm, only on hbo. Tashi and the monk 2014 stream and watch online moviefone. Jul 02, 2017 tashi and the monk follows that mission as it relates to one of the newest arrivals to his commune a reluctant fiveyear old girl whos endured unimaginable neglect and tragedy during her brief life. Tashi and the monk is a 40minute live action short film from 2014, so this one is already over 3 years old. Movie screening of a documentary on jhatse gatsal a special school, home for 85 abandoned and neglected children. Tashi, a 5yearold feisty, little girl abandoned by an alcoholic father, arrives at school, perched at 7,000 feet in the foothills of the himalayas. There, he has set up jhamtse gatsal, a home for abandoned children. Exclusive sneak peek at hbos upcoming documentary this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.