Momo Dolma is a Tibetan refugee.
Momo Dolma is a Tibetan refugee.
She lives at the Tibetan government in exile's Old Peoples Home in Rajpur, India.
She lives at the Tibetan government in exile's Old Peoples Home in Rajpur, India.
Every day she makes a big pot of sweet tea.
Every day she makes a big pot of sweet tea.
She serves those too infirm to come down.
She serves those too infirm to come down.
Some of the elders are blind.
Some of the elders are blind.
Some unable to walk.
Some unable to walk.
All of the elders have escaped from Tibet, following the Dalai Lama into exile.
All of the elders have escaped from Tibet, following the Dalai Lama into exile.
Many spend days reading sacred Buddhist texts.
Many spend days reading sacred Buddhist texts.
Magic Momo, is blind, but very intuitive. Hence her nickname.
Magic Momo, is blind, but very intuitive. Hence her nickname.
This woman, Ani-la, is an ex-nun who suffered terribly for protesting the occupation of her homeland.
This woman, Ani-la, is an ex-nun who suffered terribly for protesting the occupation of her homeland.
Done with her rounds, Momo Dolma heads downstairs.
Done with her rounds, Momo Dolma heads downstairs.
Finally, after sunset, she can savor her own super size bowl of sweet tea.
Finally, after sunset, she can savor her own super size bowl of sweet tea.
Tea Time with Momo Dolma at the Old Peoples Home for Tibetan Refugees in Rajpur, India.