Episode 3 - Escape From Tibet! w/ Dorje Tsewang

This episode features the unbelievable true life story of Jaymee's friend and Dharma brother Dorje Tsewang, who at the age of 21 escaped the Chinese occupation of his homeland Tibet on foot in an arduous journey through the Himalayan Mountains. Dorje, a Tibetan Buddhist in a group of 12 faced sub zero weather conditions with no shelter, empty pockets and very little food, warmed only by a burning notion of a better life existing elsewhere. After 30 days and narrowly escaping death on multiple occasions, Dorje reached the safety of Nepal and spent the next 5 years in a Tibetan Refugee camp, where he would eventually meet his wife Dolkar (an exceptional chef). Dorje shares the auspicious miracles that landed the couple as permanent residents of Ojai, CA 20 years ago, and the causes and conditions that led to opening Mandala Restaurant, a sanctuary of the Ojai Valley. Chalked full of wisdom, laughter, Buddhist concepts and practical advice for finding true happiness, Jaymee and Dorje's share simple life adjustments that can lead to awakening unconditional love for all beings. Plus, Dorje reads a poem out loud by artist/creator Sister Cody (@sistercody) that Dorje considers to be "true dharma". *Opening music "The Chase Begins" by composed and performed by Jaymee Carpenter. *Closing music "Ever Changing" written and performed by J. Carpenter (lyrics by R. Kendall Forrey) *Recorded, edited, produced and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter  For more information on Tibetan Aid Foundation or to donate, visit: www.tibetanaidfoundation.org Visit Mandala Restaurant in Ojai: www.mandalallc.com Follow LITA on IG: @loveistheauthor Management: Lacee Dilmore ([email protected])