From the Himalayas to the West | Ringu Tulku Rinpoche on Resilience, Exile, and Lifelong Learning

He escaped Tibet as a child under Chinese occupation. He crossed the Himalayas on horseback and in hand-built yak-hide boats. Today, he's a beloved teacher of Tibetan Buddhism across the West.

In this deeply moving episode of Nonconventional Show, Ela sits down with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche—a Tibetan Buddhist master who lived through the destruction of his homeland and the trauma of exile, yet never lost his sense of gratitude, joy, and curiosity.

Rinpoche reflects on his childhood in Tibet before 1959, sharing vivid stories of a pre-modern world without roads, money, or matches; and the years-long escape that followed when war shattered his world. From traveling at night to avoid gunfire, to surviving harsh winters and high altitudes, to arriving in India with no possessions or language, this is a story of survival against all odds.

We talk about resilience, culture, memory, compassion, education, and the importance of staying a student of life.

🎯 If you've ever questioned how people survive the unthinkable, or how to stay curious and open-hearted in a world of constant change, this episode will move you deeply.




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