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Be the Mountain: Music & Conversation with Tenzin Choegyal

1.00pm, Sat 5 Nov 2022 (90 mins)

An afternoon of live music and conversation with Grammy nominated musician and film composer Tenzin Choegyal. One of the world’s finest musicians with Tibetan lineages, Tenzin combines his soaring vocals and traditional folk mastery with contemporary music imaginings. His collaborations with artists throughout Australia and worldwide include Phillip Glass and Laurie Anderson. Following the music performance, Tenzin will discuss the art of composing and capturing the emotional resonance of a film.

Join us after this event for a screening of Amala – The Life and Struggle of the Dalai Lama’s Sister 2022 (50 mins).

Amala – The Life and Struggle of the Dalai Lama’s Sister 2022

3.00pm, Sat 5 Nov 2022 (50 mins)

As Spiritual leader of the Tibetan people the Dalai Lama is the figurehead of Tibetan culture yet less is known of his sister – the indomitable Jetsun Pema known as Amala (mother). This Australian Premiere of Amala – The Life and Struggles of the Dalai Lama’s Sister explores the selfless work undertaken by a courageous woman. Jetsun Pema focussed her life on the children of Tibet and the importance of education for creating a brighter future for them. This documentary is a masterclass in solidarity, a life of service and the deep need for expression of identity.