After the breakneck pace of the past few weeks, we slowed down a little today and took some time (sort of...we did this while I was stuck at the car dealership getting my car serviced before our trip to New York this week!) to do some planning.
Norbu works on the weekend, and I ended up in a few meetings at the temple (not my favorite thing, but you do what needs to be done). After that I spent the evening trying to clean out the copious dust and dog hair from my car (I have two dogs, and the sandblasting was wicked dusty) before acting as chauffeur to the gang headed to New York this week.
We're heading to the Palyul Retreat Center to learn how to fill statues formally, from Khenpo Norgye, who graciously fit us into his schedule between teaching Shedra, and leading a retreat next week! Dawa and Christine from Arizona will be joining us, so folks from both centers will have the direct opportunity to learn!
Tomorrow, which I'd hoped to set aside for teachings and practice, I'll instead be heading to Alexandria to meet Ani Sherab at her sister's house, where we'll be repairing the terma. Thanks Dad for lending us the clamps we'll need! : )
One of the great ideas that was spawned today came from Norbu, who suggested we collect and organize a database of Stupa stories, true stories, so we can utilize them in the future. Not to mention the sheer joy of hearing them and sharing them! If you have one please feel free to send us an email (hit the comment button). We'd love to hear from you!
If you don't have a Stupa story yet, come on out. I'm certain you'll have one before long! They work that way, they change your life. They are a source of limitless blessing, and they don't care if you're angry, sad or insane, they'll benefit you without restraint! They are here for you, any time, all the time, so please do come out and see them for yourself if you can! If not, keep coming back here. We'll share all we can with you!
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