In the Himalayan foothills, Jalue Dorje—an American teen once pulling all-nighters on Madden NFL—now performs Tibetan Buddhist blessings at monasteries in India and Nepal. Recognized as a reincarnated lama after signs and confirmations, the 19-year-old trains at Mindrolling Monastery and recently met his parents in Kathmandu to attend rituals at Shechen Monastery. Even as monastic robes replace hoodies, Dorje keeps a pop-culture streak, quoting Drake and wearing Crocs decorated with playful charms.
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