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The house that must never be empty

Jun 10, 2026 3 mins read
The house that must never be empty

It has been less than a month since Rinchen Yangzom moved into the Bjarpa community house beside Ngangla Lhakhang in Ngangla Trong. For the next three years, this is her home. She cannot leave it for a single day.

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