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Sogbo Tendzin
This individual, a Mongolian, discusses details on how he became a monk, including his journey to Lhasa in 1951, and describes hardships within his travels. Also included are details of his initiation into the monastery, including his first and second years in the monastery, and details of his daily life then, including food preparation. He describes various levels within the monastery, including mitsen nyerpa, as well as Chontsam. He also comments on the livelihood of monks, and how when this improved, there was less fighting among monks. There are also comments on why people sent their children to become monks other than for religious purposes.
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About this interview
- Age at interview
- 62
- Recorded
- 30 May 1992
Introduction from the source abstract. The English transcript is reproduced from the archive; its translation has not been independently reviewed by Tibet Archive.
Sources & credits
Melvyn C. Goldstein, editor; Center for Research on Tibet, Case Western Reserve University. Library of Congress, Asian Division.
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