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Ent Moot Films (New Delhi, India) presents…

"Nyingtob Ling: Realm of Courage"

By Peter Devonald

A short documentary exploring "Nyungtob Ling", a home for exiled disabled Tibetans living in Dharamsala, India.

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Set against the backdrop of the dramatic Dhauladhar mountains in the Himalayas, Nyingtob Ling, "The Realm of Courage" provides disabled children, aged between 12 to 18, from families in severe financial difficulties, with daily food, lodging and healthcare in a clean and safe environment. The centre is designed to be as empowering as possible, helping talents to shine giving skills which will change the children's lives forever.

But why does Tibetan society, that's so family-oriented, require this centre? Why are so many children so reliant on this help? Over fifty years ago, Tibet was invaded by China. His Holiness, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet, having striven for peaceful coexistence with the Chinese invaders since 1949, fled Lhasa on March 17, 1959. Nearly 80,000 Tibetan refugees managed to follow His Holiness into exile. Many live in primitive conditions. Hunger and infectious diseases such as tuberculosis affect large numbers. Due to the harshness of living in exile, many now find it impossible to provide for their families as before. Nyingtob Ling provide the solution.

Through support, help and fun, the children are allowed to be children again. As well as creating a safe place, vocational training and employment opportunities are provided. Bags, hats, socks, friendship bracelets and all manner of crafts are created at the centre. More specialist talents are also explored, including artistic and cultural. But what does the future hold for these children?

DIRECTOR/ PRODUCER: Sahil Sehgal
WRITER: Peter Devonald
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Ent Moot Films (New Delhi, India)
www.entmootfilms.com

For more info contact pdevonald@hotmail.com

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