Thursday, July 28, 2005


This is the last shot I took today. We were taking a short break to fill the gas tanks and move the ladder. Norbu and I worked until 9 pm to get the spire free of paint. It was just the two of us all evening, so no photos except this one. Norbu wanted my full attention on belay! He handled his task with great courage and good humor, even as we both spent time contemplating death and impermanence. This is difficult, dangerous work. There is no question about it, Norbu has completed the most difficult task we've had to face. And I can tell you, he was giddy and smiling when it was all done, even though his face was flushed from irritating chemicals and his hands were white and wrinkled from being soaked in water far too long. Some of you reading may think we're crazy. What you see here are practitioners devoted to liberating every suffering being. This kind of activity is good practice!  Posted by Picasa

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