Tuesday, September 8, 2009. This blog has found a new home and moved. Friday, August 7, 2009. When I first visited the imperial palace in Beijing Forbidden city many years ago, I was quite surprised to observe that the bedroom of the emperor was so small. Bed conspicuously floating in open space. Another way to deal with this problem is to make .

Saturday, January 28, 2012. I pretend to be strong. For every meeting there must be a parting. Why then do tears still roll? For my heart aches. This swell knows no burst. Threats to tear me asunder. I yearn for the balm to soothe. But knowing well it cannot be. For part must there be. Now i think of Grandfather. As he lay weak, spent, dying. Perhaps his heart felt the same. As mine now does? Farewells loneliness emptiness pain. They left taking the warmth away. In time i shall heal.

Friday, April 22, 2011. Retreat houses - on the way to Nangchen. Today Minam Rinpoche updated on the status of the Retreat House Project. This project hit a slight snag. The former piece of retreat land was too large and security and upkeep of the place may be a challenge. Monday, April 4, 2011. Wamlung Monastery stands tall once again. In September 2009 the main shrine hall of Wamlung Monastery collapsed. Thanks to all the generous sponsors. Sunday, May 9, 2010.

Saturday, May 8, 2010. Song dedicated to the children of Yushu Earthquake Tibet Yangchuk Tso. Friday, April 23, 2010. Studying and practicing under the direction of the Siddha Chime Dorje, he received vast and profoun.

Saturday, January 5, 2008. Monday, December 31, 2007. On 8 December 2007 I ordered some take-away vegetarian momos in India. I was going to the airport at 5. 30pm for my homeward bound flight. After checking in and going through immigration we settled down for some finger food. Wow! So far I have had 3 vegetarian non-vegetarian meals. I must admit it did not taste offensive. On the contrary it tasted pretty . I should be able to p.