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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 58 MIN

He Walked Across the Himalayas at 7 Years Old… A Tibetan Survival Story | Achi Sepal

from A Better World with Mitchell J. Rabin · host A Better World with Mitchell J. Rabin

What would you do if your entire world vanished overnight?In this powerful episode of A Better World, host Mitchell J. Raybin sits down with Achi Sapal, a Tibetan-born survivor who, at just 7 years old, escaped his homeland during the 1959 Tibetan Uprising.🚶‍♂️ Alongside his family, Achi walked for over 3 months across the Himalayas—hiding by day, traveling by night, narrowly escaping death, starvation, and capture.This is not just history.This is a story of resilience, faith, and the human spirit.What it was like to cross the Himalayas as a childHow his family survived when others didn’tThe role of the Dalai Lama in inspiring escape and hopeThe harsh realities Tibetan refugees faced upon reaching IndinHow Achi went on to build a new life—and give back through helping Tibetan children🌍 This episode is for anyone interested in:Real survival storiesTibetan history & cultureHuman resilienceSpiritual strength under extreme adversity

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