Dharamsala Children
Dharamsala Children: Nyingtob Ling, Realm of Courage If you’d like to be greeted with a warm welcome of smiles, handshakes, and hugs, make time for a visit to Nyingtob Ling, the “Realm of Courage,” just a few minutes walk from Norbulingka Institute. Nyingtob Ling, the “Realm of Courage,” was named and blessed by the Dalai Lama for the very special and courageous children who live and learn here. As thousands of Tibetans continue to make the long and challenging trek through the Himalayas to northern India, most eventually arrive in Dharamsala, homeless, jobless, and some with special needs children they find themselves unable to support in their new circumstances. To fulfill this need, Nyingtob Ling was established in 1999 through the inspiration of Mrs. Nawanag Lhamo, offering support and relief for the families, and a caring environment for the children. The original “Realm of Courage” was built of light cement blocks and tin roof, and sheltered 7 children. Conditions were quite challenging in the beginning with only one toilet and a bucket for a cold water bath, extreme heat in the summer heightened by the tin roof, thunderous noise from the summer monsoon rain on the tin roof, and freezing cold conditions in winter time. In addition, it was a daily challenge to provide nourishing meals on a limited budget.
Despite all the challenges, the children and staff of Nyingtob Ling, the “Realm of Courage,” persevered, creating handicrafts and art, including friendship bracelets, purses, bags, cards, incense, traditional thangkas, and beautiful paintings. Today, Nyingtob Ling, has 70 children, a new home with dormitories, six classrooms, staff rooms, a clinic, a spacious kitchen, and a temple, thanks to many generous donations and sales of the children’s art and handicrafts. Art from the Heart Two Nyingtob Ling students were recently honored at the International Art Exhibition in Japan, when their art work was chosen from among more than one thousand entries, from 23 countries, to be featured in 2009 Japanese calendars. Their accomplishment is a tribute to the supportive environment at Nyingtob Ling which enables it’s students to flourish and rise to the level of their challenges. How You Can Help Donations are still needed and appreciated. If you would like to contribute, your donations can be made to: Director: Ngawang Lhamo, Work from the artists at Nyingtob Ling continues to be featured in venues around the world. If you'd like to exhibit their art work, please contact nyingtobling@hotmail.com. And don’t forget to visit the gift shop for gifts and souvenirs that will make a difference.
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