Episode 5.

Format:

Video

Series:

A Year in Tibet ; Season 1, Episode 5

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (51 minutes)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Espresso Media International, 2008.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

Tibet is changing quickly and in this last episode we follow three monks at the Pel Kor monastery whose stories highlight these changes. Tsultrim is the deputy head lama; he has to juggle running the monastery whilst complying with a myriad of government restrictions. Tsephun is the youngest monk at the Pel Kor monastery. He was tweleve when he became a novice; now 15, he lives and works with his master Dondrup, a 77 year curmudgeonly old lama. They share a single room in the monastery: it is a close relationship, but not an easy one. Tsephun helps his master with the day to day jobs of cleaning and tidying; in return, Dondrup teaches Tsephun the sutras and scriptures – and essential part of becoming a monk. During the filming of A Year in Tibet, Tsephun changes from a cooperative and caring little boy to a hormonally-charged rebellious teenager. His relationship with Dondrup deteriorates so badly that Dondrup can cope no longer and he asks Tsultrim to expel Tsephun. For Tsephun and his family, it would be the ultimate disgrace.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed March 25, 2026).