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Global Premiere Returns to Massachusetts Where Jhamtse’s Journey Began 25 Years Ago
A story of global healing and transformation is making its way back to its local roots. Emmy-winning filmmakers Johnny Burke and Andrew Hinton will host the global premiere of their highly anticipated documentary, “Loving Karma,” right here in Sudbury on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
The screening will take place at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School at 7:00 PM and marks a significant homecoming for the film’s subject. The story follows the Jhamtse Gatsal children’s community in the Indian Himalayas, which was founded by former Buddhist monk Lobsang Phuntsok. Phuntsok’s initial vision for the community, which provides a loving family and healing environment for children who have experienced hardship, was first shared nearly 25 years ago in nearby Concord.
“Loving Karma” is the feature-length expansion of the filmmakers’ acclaimed short documentary, “Tashi and the Monk.” The film continues the journey of a young girl named Tashi as she navigates love, loss, and the transformative power of compassion within the remote Himalayan community.
The premiere event is more than just a film screening. Following the documentary, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session with directors Burke and Hinton. The evening will also feature a special live message from Jhamtse founder Lobsang Phuntsok via Zoom, along with a community tea and reflection spaces designed to foster a sense of connection.
The event coincides with the Year of Compassion, or Jhamtse Lo, which was declared in honor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday. It also serves as a celebration of the 25-year legacy of Jhamtse Gatsal, a community that began as a single act of love and has grown into a beacon of hope.
The organizers invite local residents to be a part of this special evening, which promises to be a powerful and universal story of human connection and resilience, with deep ties to the community in and around Sudbury.
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