Many revolutionaries have cherished their dreams in remote mountain hideaways - but few with such peaceful intent as the nuns of Naro Photang nunnery in Shey. 50 nuns of the Buddhist Drukpa lineage are learning ancient skills forbidden to women for centuries. They've been allowed to do Kung Fu for two years now. But what's making these otherwise serene young women slightly nervous is the fact they're also now being allowed to perform the sect's sacred dances.At the Annual Drukpa Council this summer they'll be responsible for the venerable Dragon Dance itself. Bearing aloft and bringing life to five unwieldy golden beasts - aided by sticks, synchronized steps and an intricate drum pattern - is much tougher than it looks.
Available with French and Chinese subtitles
Format: DVD-PAL (All Region) (DVD-NTSC (All Region) is available at Drukpa Taiwan)
Total running time of DVD: 26 minutes
Price: RM 41.99 / USD 12.99 
The first part of the video provides a short introduction on the ancient history of Malaysia, a Buddhist empire in the 7th century which was home to thousands of accomplished Buddhist practitioners. The second part documents the visit of His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa, Kyabje Khamtrul Rinpoche Jigme Pema Nyinjadh, Kyabje Jamme Lhachok Rinpoche and Kyabje Kunga Rinpoche in November and December 2008, in support of a series of fundraising events for the Drukpa Monlam building in Nangchen and the Druk White Lotus Clinic in Kathmandu. The third part includes the visit of HRH Princess Pema Lhaden Pem Pem Wangchuck of Bhutan and her family to Malaysia, in support of a "Live to Love Fundraising Dinner". The video also includes a bonus track that records the full teaching of His Holiness on "Managing Stress", given at Drukpa Kuala Lumpur.
