Just back from Palyul Ling Summer Retreat It was all encompassing. I'm physically exhausted partly from some good exercise opportunities (2 km walk to my retreat hut and back 4 times a day) plus lots of activity to help at the retreat (for me that involved working mostly at the Temple helping out in whatever way I could) and partly because I captured two colds. I also had my Nun-mates with me Ani Meagan, Ani Lucia, Ani Tsomo, Ani Palmo, Ani Zing and Ani Ginger - spice Nun's! Also lots of good support from other students there. People were incredibly kind and helpful. I was snug as a bug in my tent thanks to additional sleeping bag from Michelle - and of course some furry friends wanted to share the tent with me - Mainly Ms Mouse. The first night she ran up my arm and on other nights she seemed content to run along the wooden beams. I caught her in the spot-light once - she was sporting a nice white fur bib! The reptiles were slower moving so I have a frog and a salamander to show you. The highlight for me was the sealing of the Migyur Dorje Stupa (consecrated architectural representation of the Buddhist Path) at Retreat. Amazing to be a part of that. Four of us (Nuns) were on each side of the Stupa helping with the concluding ceremony. And then of course there was my Lama - Lopon Pema and my classmates. He was a really good stead-fast teacher. My classmates were diverse ages, cultures and experience - which also makes Retreat so interesting. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity. These pictures capture a smidgeon of what I experienced. The next installment I'll show you pictures of a wonderful celebration we concluded the retreat with.
Hugita and I arrive at our retreat abode
Sister Nuns
Concluding Ceremony the Next Day
Yours truly wearing traditional Tibetan Sun Hat!
Dharma friends
Completed Stupa including Ani Lucia
Completed Class and our Teacher
Dharma friends too!
Au-Revoir
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