Return to Gandhi Road

The documentary follows Kangyur Rinpoche's perilous journey over the Himalayan mountains to India in the 1950s. Under the guidance of the Dalai Lama, he transported two tons of Buddhist texts that were at risk of being lost forever due to the Cultural Revolution. Upon reaching Darjeeling, he established a Monastery at 54 Gandhi Road, which became a gathering place for Westerners seeking deeper meaning in life during the late 1960s.

The narrative is presented through the perspective of Kim Hegan, one of the early Western visitors to the monastery. Over 40 years after Rinpoche's death, Hegan retraces his steps to Darjeeling, aiming to share Rinpoche's profound story while addressing the personal trauma that has kept him away for so long. This documentary serves as a reflection on the intersection of culture, spirituality, and the personal journeys that shape our understanding of heritage and faith.