“If we have inner peace we will appreciate peace in our communities and in the world.” — Thonla Sonam
Participate in future episodes by submitting your questions and personal stories here!
Today, we are super happy to be talking with Thonla Sonam who was born in Tibet and is Lama Gangchen’s nephew.
He founded a Tibetan incense business in Nepal and in 1999, he moved to Milan at Lama Gangchen’s request where he and his wife founded a beautiful shop called Tibet Milano selling goods from the Himalayas.
These days Thonla can be found on Facebook and YouTube where he has a very big following for his divine Tibetan singing bowl meditations. He also offers courses and workshops throughout Europe. Always kind and loving, Thonla exudes wisdom, compassion and inner joy.
In our conversation with Thonla Sonam, he fondly reminisces about his childhood in Tibet and the profound influence of his uncle, Lama Gangchen. He shares anecdotes of Lama Gangchen’s spiritual teachings and transformative healing experiences. And he reflects on the importance of cultivating inner peace and joy, inspired by Lama Gangchen’s wisdom. Through these reflections, Sonam highlights the enduring legacy of Lama Gangchen’s compassion and teachings.
In the land where prayer flags sway,
Thonla Sonam began his journey’s play,
Born in Tibet, amidst mountains’ grand display,
A soul of light, destined to find his own highway.
Twelve siblings strong, a family’s embrace,
In the cradle of tradition, with love and grace,
Lama Gangchen’s kin, with a sacred space,
Bound by blood, a lineage to trace.
To Nepal’s embrace, Thonla found his way,
With brother Jamyang, under skies of gray,
In the valleys’ whispers, they chose to stay,
Building dreams anew, with each passing day.
From the earth’s bounty, with tender care,
Thonla crafted incense, a healing prayer,
Infused with mantras, floating in the air,
Aromatic offerings, love beyond compare.
Milan’s streets welcomed, at Lama’s behest,
Tibet Milano bloomed, a haven blessed,
Where treasures from the heights found their nest,
Echoes of home, in each loving guest.
In cyberspace’s realm, Thonla’s voice soars,
Facebook and YouTube, where hearts implore,
His singing bowls’ whispers, ancient lore,
Guiding souls to peace, forevermore.
In workshops’ embrace, across Europe’s land,
Thonla spreads wisdom, like grains of sand,
A light in the darkness, forever to abide.
With kindness as his compass and love as his guide.
For more information on Thonla’s courses, workshops and streaming: Dharma Sound
If you’re in Milan, you can visit his two shops: Tibet Milano.
A Special Thank you to Lama Caroline, Lama Michel, Franco Ceccerelli, Yogesh and Nilli Madhvani, Illaria Ceccerelli, Patagonia Gloria, Yvonne Ulrich, our producer Jason Sanderson and our amazing web designer Alina Wilczynski
💬 Connect & Reflect:
If this conversation resonated with you, we’d love to hear your feedback. Leave us a review or share this episode.
🪷
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL and support our work by subscribing and sharing with your friends! Thank you for your support!
🪷
FOLLOW US on Spotify
🪷
FOLLOW US on Apple Podcast
🪷
FOLLOW US on YouTube
🪷
FOLLOW US on Instagram
🪷
FOLLOW US on Facebook
🪷
MORE information about Lama Gangchen and our meditation centers, retreats, books, music and humanitarian activities around the world: www.ngalso.org
🪷
SPONSOR an upcoming episode or season:
Please support this podcast by making a donation for this volunteer-driven podcast.
📩 For guest inquiries or collaborations, contact us:
Submit a question for a future episode or share an experience you had with Lama Gangchen. Click below!
Please share this episode with your friends and stay tuned for our next episode. Be well, be peaceful, and thank you for joining us on this transformative journey.
Thank you again
for being part of our community!
Ask a Question or Share a Story!
We may include it in an upcoming episode of Life with a Lama
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.