Zava Damdin (1976- ) leading his novice lams and others into one of the Teacher’s gers for the daily 8am class (which would go until lunchtime) at Delgeruun Choira in the Gobi Desert. I often sat in for these classes too. What a privilage! L.Pagchog (pictured left) looking at me with the camera, thinking “who is this person in a women’s body taking a photo of me?” Nearly two decades later, we both continue to study with Zava Rinpoche (1976- ) and over the years have become firm and trustworthy kalyanamittra-friends. Photograph: C.Pleteshner. 18 September 2005.