Free tibet
The Spazzadeschi family has developed a deep bond with Tibet. Through tours and initiatives, they promote mutual knowledge and support for a people fighting to preserve their cultural roots.
A deep bond
Tibet, a land free in the soul, had a profound impact on Flavio and Lella Spazzadeschi. During their expeditions to the Himalayas in the 1980s and 1990s, and subsequent trips to India, Nepal, and, of course, Tibet, they came into contact with an age-old culture rich in spirituality and wisdom.
These experiences left an indelible mark. The events of the Tibetan people, and the difficulties they faced, deeply touched the family, so much so that a bond was born that lasts to this day. Since then, the family has chosen to support the Tibetan monasteries of Ganden and Drepung in India, offering their concrete contribution and hosting, every year, some monks in the Shambalà refuge .
A culture that unites distant worlds
Hosting Tibetan monks is not only an act of generosity, but a real opportunity for two cultures to meet . The hospitality offered is a bridge between worlds that are apparently distant, but with values and spirituality that can enrich each other. This interaction aims to foster mutual understanding , breaking down geographical and cultural barriers, and showing that understanding between peoples can contribute to the solution of complex challenges, such as those that Tibet continues to face.
The Spazzadeschi family is particularly fascinated by the deep spirituality of the Tibetan people. Their love for nature , the simplicity and intensity with which they live their faith have inspired the decision to open the refuge to anyone who wants to come into contact with this unique culture. The Shambalà refuge, whose name itself recalls Tibet, has become a place where guests can discover and engage with these ancient traditions.
Tour and support for Tibetan Monks
Since 2006 , the Spazzadeschi family has taken a further step in supporting the Tibetan people, organizing tours with monks to raise funds for the Ganden and Drepung monasteries in India . These tours represent an opportunity for visitors to have a direct experience with Tibetan culture and, at the same time, to contribute to an important cause. Every gesture, every donation, becomes an act of solidarity towards a people who are fighting to keep their cultural roots alive.
The meaning of ‘Shamballa’
Shamballa , known as the “Heaven of the Tibetans”, is a legend full of symbolism. It is described as the realm of the Masters of Wisdom , a place where realized or enlightened beings reside , who have been guiding humanity towards spiritual evolution since time immemorial. According to some esotericists, this Invisible Kingdom is located among the mountain ranges of the Himalayas, beyond Mount Kailash , or in Tibet, beyond the desert of Chantang , while others place it in Mongolia . But perhaps, Shamballa is closer than we think: it is beyond the limitations of our consciousness , a world that we can only reach through a deep inner journey.
Descriptions of this realm speak of luminous valleys and icy peaks that seem to touch the sky, of gigantic caves of gilded bronze and crystal, and of a unique architecture that unites earth, air and subtle fire. Shamballa is not only a physical place, but a spiritual dimension that embodies the essence of universal wisdom.