Filled with thousands of Avalokiteshvara mantras, “Om Mani Padme Hum,” each turn of the wheel earns merit equal to one recitation of the mantras inside the wheel.
I love this. And this. And…
We have one day to ourselves before the yoga instructor training in India begins. A day to explore this new land that we find ourselves in. So what do we do? We hike through the hills to the waterfall and then to the various temples scattered up the mountainside. It’s glorious.
There are Tibetan prayer flags strung across the top of the falls. I love this. It’s perfect.
This bell was a part of the spiritual display, or offering, I love it too.
I have a feeling that I may find a million or so things to love while I am here.
It’s Time
It’s nearly time for this journey to launch. Already, there is some turbulence being felt in my little world. My nerves and emotions are beginning to shaken it up in a way similar to earthquake precursors. I’m making my best effort to remain calm.
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say cheese
Jenn, our fearless leader has asked the TT (teacher training) students to bring an offering of cheese to Savira, our teacher in India. To this end, I spent my lunch in search of cheeses that “travel well.” In other words: Hard Cheese.
My simple query of the guy behind Whole Foods’ vast array of cheeses, yielding a few suggestions. I sampled each and selected some Dutch Gouda as my gift for the teacher.
These cheeses will travel well and make a delicious offering to Savira. Additionally, they are apparently great for backpacking trips as well.
Lotus Flower
Symbolic of rebirth, it seems only fitting to post this lotus flower which I photographed after Sunday’s long run. Symbolic of what it takes to achieve enlightenment is this flower, which rises from the murky waters below, and opens up to the daylight.