Bir
Nov 15-21:
Buddhist Teachings, discussion, films
pooja ritual at Chokling Monastery
Movies: The Story of Stuff, 10 Questions with the Dalai Lama, Thich Naht Hahn film about peace
Hike to Sherabling Monastery
Hike to Upper Bir village, waterfall
working in Craftshop with my man Trilockk
Went to an incense factory
Talk with Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo (The coolest cave lady)
Thoughts
Ole:”Self is the problem not the solution”
Cobie: “Meditation is natural portion control”
Ben: “Buddhism is my favorite” after eating a bugger)
Mariah:”It takes effort to become effortless”
Jake: “Just develop a good heart”
Hornsby: “Nothing is permanent”
Simone:”Bringing happiness to others is the answer”
Bri: “Deer Park was awesome”
Kat: “Duality is not absolute”
As Ben and Bri said, Deer Park and Buddhism were pretty awesome. We all learned a lot and it was good to just relax and learn a little somethin’ about Buddhism. Not much to say, Bir was the closest thing to school that we have come by in India, so it was refreshing (suprisingly). Ask us when we come home in 2 weeks what exactly we learned because I think we all will remember. At one point or another all of us could relate with the science of Buddhism, so the lectures/teachings will always be relatively permanent in our minds.;) Cobie and I worked on our swag for the Carpe Diem competition and Simone shot her application video for a travel show she was asked to apply for.
Yours Truly,
Jake Taylor Glading