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"Manjughoksha".... the Sanskrit name of
Buddha of Wisdom. |
| The Children’s background |
| The majority of the children are Tibetan refugees and those from the
remote areas of Nepal like Humla, Jumla, Dolpo, Mugu, Limi, Mustang, Solukhumbu,
etc., which borders Tibet and whose inhabitants have a close cultural and
religious link with Tibetans. The children, as well as their parents, have
to suffer great physical and economic hardships because of the lack of development
infrastructures at these areas, such as education, health, transport, communication,
employment and resources. |
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They also suffer because of the difficult topography. These
areas lie at a high altitude, the soil is mostly barren and the weather
extreme. What little subsistent farming, petty trade and animal husbandry
they practice is insufficient even for their daily needs. On top of that
Nepal is going through a political and economic crisis that has greatly
affected their lives because of their simple way of living and deep religious
faith. |
