The people here in Varanasi are so poor. Yet there world is so visibly rich. I am in heaven. … [Continue reading]
rich man, poor man
the shores of Varanasi
There is so much that goes on along the shores of Varanasi. This photo is one of stillness but a few hours from now, these same shores come to life with the nightly rituals of giving thanks for the day and putting Lord Shiva to bed. And in the … [Continue reading]
Prayer Flags
You may have noticed that I have a thing for Tibetan prayer flags. I felt a rush of joyfulness when I first caught a glimpse of the prayer flags hanging in Dharamsala. They're everywhere. It was so cool to see them draped across the top of Bhagsu … [Continue reading]
Luxuries of home
The food here is new, delightful, and delicious. But there are a few luxuries of home which I have been missing. So it was a real BIG treat to be able to enjoy this cappuccino. It was such a treat, in fact, that I had two. … [Continue reading]
blessed bowls
I should have looked into the meaning of these bowls in the temple, but I didn't. There was just so much to behold in this Indian temple, the place where we were blessed to be the audience of the 17th karmapa. … [Continue reading]