Ep 7. Tashi and the Monk

A young girl named Tashi has experienced more trauma in her short life than most people ever will. Abandoned by her parents and living in a remote Himalayan village, Tashi has suffered abuse both physical and emotional, leaving her with deep emotional scars.

But hope arrives in the form of a Buddhist monk named Lobsang, who has created a unique community called Jhamtse Gatsal, or "The Garden of Love and Compassion." This community serves as a refuge for children in need, including Tashi.

Throughout the episode, viewers witness Tashi's transformation as she learns to trust and love again under the compassionate care of Lobsang and his assistants. Though the transition is not always easy - Tashi struggles with feelings of abandonment and mistrust - the sense of community and caring within Jhamtse Gatsal allows Tashi to slowly heal.

Through Lobsang's gentle guidance, Tashi learns more about herself, her strengths, and her goals for the future. As the episode progresses, Tashi's confidence blooms as she discovers newfound talents and interests within the supportive community of Jhamtse Gatsal.

Despite the heartwarming story of Tashi's transformation, the somber reality of the conditions that led her to Jhamtse Gatsal is still present. The episode highlights the continued struggle faced by many impoverished communities in the Himalayas, where basic necessities like clean water and proper sanitation are often impossible to come by.

Throughout "Tashi and the Monk," viewers are simultaneously confronted with the challenges of poverty and the power of community to enact positive change. The episode offers a glimpse into a world most viewers have never seen before, and provides an inspiring testament to the difference one compassionate individual, and one loving community, can make in the lives of those in need.