My Reincarnation: My Son is the Reincarnation of My Uncle
Clip: Season 25 Episode 1 | 4m 50s
Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche believes that his son Yeshi is a reincarnation of his uncle.
While Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche believes that his son Yeshi is a reincarnation of his uncle, Yeshi tries to dismiss the belief and live his life in modern society.
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My Reincarnation: My Son is the Reincarnation of My Uncle
Clip: Season 25 Episode 1 | 4m 50s
While Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche believes that his son Yeshi is a reincarnation of his uncle, Yeshi tries to dismiss the belief and live his life in modern society.
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