An intimate look at the life of a young lama as he aspires to live up to the reputation of his former incarnation. It also explores his moving relationship with the two people closest to him, his attendant and his spiritual master, both of whom were connected to him in his previous life.

Everyday rituals meet those more cosmically ordained in this snapshot of the life of a young monk, believed to be the reincarnation of a revered lama. Returning 17 years after a first visit, the filmmakers poignantly depict the customs and responsibilities of a life dedicated to spiritual training.