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Yungchen Lhamo
BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts, 2055 Purcell Way, British Columbia, North Vancouver Yungchen Lhamo was born and raised in Lhasa, Tibet. Her name, which translates to "Goddess of Melody and Song," was given to her by a holy man at birth.
In order to continue her Buddhist spiritual practice, Yungchen trekked across the Himalayan Mountains to Dharamshala, India. Eventually, she moved to Australia.