Tulku
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
A young English boy is sent to Tibet and becomes involved with a Buddhist monastery and its secrets.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are some tense situations and implied danger.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance use is a part of the plot.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some atmospheric and potentially unsettling moments exist.
Buddhist practices and spiritual concepts are central.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
Buddhist philosophy and practices are presented as valid.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in a foreign land.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty are important themes.
Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly present.
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