Interview with Chatral Rinpoche’s daughter, Semo Saraswati

Interview with Chatral Rinpoche’s daughter, Semo Saraswati

Interview with Chatral Rinpoche’s daughter, Semo Saraswati Dorje: Are you in this photo?Semo la: No, I’m not there.Q: I thought the person in the middle was you.A: No, that is my sister, Tara Devi.Q: Could you tell us who the people in this picture are?A: From...
Chenga Lama on the Kangso ritual

Chenga Lama on the Kangso ritual

Chenga Lama on the Kangso ritual   Mingur: Tashi Delek! Chenga Lama: Tashi Delek la. Q: Shall we begin? A: Yes, please. Let’s start. Q: Before we begin, could you share a few words about yourself? What is your name, and where were you born? A: I was born in...
Karma Sherpa, the mask maker

Karma Sherpa, the mask maker

Karma Sherpa, the mask maker   Mingyur: You’ve been making masks for many years. Can you tell me how old you were when you started learning the craft of mask-making? Karma Sherpa (Mask Maker): I started when I was around seventeen or eighteen years old. Q:...