A Different Kind of Independence on the Fourth
The Fourth of July, Independence Day. At the Garden of 1000 Buddhas, we are seeking true independence for all sentient beings. The liberation of all through a place designed to promote and, indeed, create peace in the hearts and minds of all that visit, see, or merely hear about the Garden of 1000 Buddhas. Everyone […]
The Dharma abounds
Today, Vida and I worked in the Garden of 100 Buddhas inthe afternoon. What a fortunate we have reaped to be in the presence of such great teachers as Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche, Khenpo Namchak, Khenpo Sonam, and Khenpo Orygen. The Garden of 1000 Buddhas is a place were the most compassionate people gather to perform […]
Hanging Prayer flags at the Garden of 1000 Buddhas
Today Vida and I had the great opportunity to work at the Garden of 1000 Buddhas as the Ewam Sangha prepares for the month-long retreat in July. Along with Charlie Pearl (our personal favorite), we moved lumber and replaced the tattered prayer flags near Rinpoche’s house. Prayers flags are very important in Tibetan Buddhism as […]
Preparing the Garden of 1000 Buddhas
This past Saturday, Vida and I joined a group of others to help prepare the Garden of 1000 Buddhas for July Retreat to be led by Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche. This place has a special energy about it, and with each passing day this vibration seems to only increase as the Garden approaches completion. These images hopefully do […]