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Tsandong is studying at University. Her future plans include returning to the community to teach her younger brothers and sisters.  She likes to learn about nature. Besides her studies, she likes to dance, listen to music and participate in any kind of sport.

Her Jhamtse teachers describe her as a “hardworking and determined girl.”

She is known as the girl with the contagious laugh!

After the quarantine period, Tsandong and all the graduates divided their time mindfully in different activities wherever the Community required support. They gave the kitchen staff a much needed break and took over all breakfast responsibilities. After breakfast, Tsandong took responsibility to teach English for grade 9 and 11, as due to the lockdown the newly hired teachers were unable to reach campus and the existing teachers were covering for them by teaching additional classes. Tsandong continue teaching their young fellows, helping young children who arrived to the community last year with their chores/responsibilities, teaching them after dinner and sometimes also help in construction whenever required. Her presence has supported the amala’s (housemother) a lot and have made every adult member of the Community a sense of relief in this situation and proud of the adults they are becoming.

This time Tsandong and all the graduates spent a good time in community discussions to take Jhamtse’s way of life further and much deeper in their lives. They are actively learning and practicing ‘Karmayaan’ (Karma- Action, Yaan- Vehicle) a reflective meditative practice introduced by Gen Lobsang Phuntsok la during this lockdown.

Q: Could you please share a fond memory that you have of the first time you met Jhamtse Gatsal Founder Lobsang Phuntsok?

A: When I met Genla for the first time he was an austere man with a heart full of gold which makes everyone happy. His smile and hugs are very special.

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