Monthly Archives: February 2012

Bharatpur: 15 minutes past 6 am. A group of sleepy-eyed loggers, including Prof. Benard, Nima, Sonia and Gordon Trimble gathered in front of our hotel as we trudged along the main street to the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary just a short … Continue reading →

During our North India tour, we spent two nights at an eco-farm, one of whose goals is to connect tourists with local craftsmen and craftswomen who can teach skills and sell their wares to tourists who are interested in helping … Continue reading →

Saying good-bye to Rato Monastery and all of our new friends was difficult, but as we are learning in Tibetan Buddhism, nothing is permanent and we must embrace change as our true reality. And let us tell you, change really … Continue reading →

The Life of a Monk, as seen through my imagination. The life of a Monk is not necessarily the easiest.  While the cessation of suffering is their ultimate goal in this life and the next, they certainly don’t make it … Continue reading →

One of my best memories from our time at Rato was the time Sarah and I went to the local dairy to get lassis. On our first day at the monastery, our entire group went for a long walk to … Continue reading →