Movies On The Mat

Yoga is the power to heal and unite,
not only personally but globally. The choices
we make (e.g., what we eat, where we shop, how
much we accumulate) have a wide-reaching effect.

Please join The Yoga Shala for our second
“Movies on the Mat” series, highlighting the importance
of awareness in how we live, individually and
communally, to bring our Yoga to life!

THE UNMISTAKEN CHILD
Monday, July 26th at 6:30pm
The Buddhist concept of reincarnation, while both mysterious and
enchanting, is hard for most westerners to grasp. UNMISTAKEN CHILD follows the four-year search for the reincarnation of Lama Konchog, a world-renowned Tibetan master who passed away in 2001 at age 84. The Dalai Lama charges the deceased monk’s devoted disciple, Tenzin Zopa (who had been in his service since the age of seven), to search for his master’s reincarnation.

Tenzin sets off on this unforgettable quest on foot, mule and even
helicopter, through breathtaking landscapes and remote traditional Tibetan villages. Along the way, Tenzin listens to stories about young children with special characteristics, and performs rarely seen ritualistic tests designed to determine the likelihood of reincarnation. He eventually presents the child he believes to be his reincarnated master to the Dalai Lama so that he can make the final decision.

Stunningly shot, UNMISTAKEN CHILD is a beguiling, surprising, touching, even humorous experience.