Blind Tibetan opens horizon to wide world of opportunities

Besides the band, Dachung runs a Tibetan incense company; he also sells his incense during the performances.

The company employs two sighted people. Dachung spends his profits on the expenses of his blind band.

However, Dachung's ambitions extend beyond music and incense. He is now on the cusp of another exciting venture — the establishment of a "Dialogue with Darkness" experience center in Lhasa.

"We hope to create a center that serves as both a business and a place for sincere communication between the blind and the sighted. It will allow sighted people to enter the inner world of the blind and learn to cherish life," he said.

The initiative not only promises to be a new source of income but also aims to bridge the gap between the two communities, fostering understanding and empathy.

Besides work, Dachung also likes Tibetan literature, Buddhist philosophy, drinking coffee and reading. Thanks to audiobooks and Braille, he delves into a variety of reading content, including literature, history, politics and religious scriptures to constantly expand his knowledge and horizons.

"We have been working on a Tibetan Braille translation project for years. It is very important to translate all these excellent documents into Braille," he said.

Dachung's dreams never cease. He is now on his way to build a comprehensive blind service center in Lhasa.

It will combine music, incense, massage, handicraft production and other services run by blind people.

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