Video Clips: Lobsang Phuntsok
Five Minutes with Lobsang

Five Minutes with Lobsang

04:54

Collage of a few clips from interactions with Lobsang.

Sachi's Introduction

Sachi's Introduction

05:27

Few words from the heart, from someone who has visited Jhamtse Gatsal.

Wooden Bowl with Holes

Wooden Bowl with Holes

03:33

Even when Lobsang poked holes in his grandparents' kitchenware, his grandmother still loved him.

Running Away From the Monastery

Running Away From the Monastery

02:58

What happens, when you try to run away from a monastery, and your head monk helps plan your escape route?

Breaking Rules

Breaking Rules

02:42

When getting caught watching Bollywood movies as a youth in the monastery, Lobsang was disarmed by the punishment he received.

Love Heals

Love Heals

04:59

"Sometimes, not having the best opportunities can be a blessing to us." So much so that bullying is a foreign concept to them.

Grief and Compassion

Grief and Compassion

04:36

"Grief can destroy us, or make us stronger and facilitate growth."

Love Warrior

Love Warrior

03:19

"Circumstances make us very different people." "I ended up in a monastery, and there were people training me to become a warrior of compassion, a love warrior. Not a warror of hate."

Turning Point in Life

Turning Point in Life

01:30

A pivotal moment that changed Lobsang's trajectory.

Being Humbled

Being Humbled

03:03

It is often when we are empty, that are filled with great insight and love.

A Lesson from Children

A Lesson from Children

03:14

Sometimes teachers learn from their students. :)

What Makes Me Smile

What Makes Me Smile

02:26

In the end, it's the little things.

A Humble Prayer

A Humble Prayer

00:54

What gives Lobsang hope for future generations.

BONUS: 2017 Talk

BONUS: 2017 Talk

19:35

In Mumbai, Lobsang shares a 20-minute talk from his heart.