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Sanctuary in the clouds It took me three hours to climb up to Tashigang school and hermitage. Exquisite to behold, Tashigang sits atop a mountain of magical forests and rivers at the foot of the Himalayas. Yet I found life was incredibly austere at Tashigang. Treated like a guest I
was given one of the nicest rooms. It was tiny, unplumbed and unheated.
Torn plastic was heroically clinging to keep out the freezing
howling
wind that blew over me as I shivered myself to sleep on the wooden
floor under a thin blanket. I was really moved by the dedication
of these young students, and by Lopen Kado himself who has never
once asked for anything.
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The hope for Bhutan's future Young monks in Bhutan desperately need support and encouragement. They
are the backbone of an authentic culture based on wisdom and loving
kindness. These days it is tempting for them to choose a less noble
path than the traditional practice of their legacy. Television, movies,
and video stores have sprung up in several districts of Bhutan. The
difficulties of a spiritual life are harder to endure with consumerism
knocking at the door. Removing just some of their hardships will make
all the difference in keeping Bhutan's spiritual and cultural flame
burning.
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