From Brahma to Buddha, Fall 2006

Hi Team Jordan,

I've got about two days until the new students arrive and we are off on another adventure and I, too, as it seems Cassie and Andrew are, am thinking lots about transitions and their meanings.

My time in Nepal was wonderful... if not freezing (no central heat, so prostrations served to keep me warm as well as occupied in the last weeks). I spent my last evening at Boudhanath Stupa, one of my favorite places in the world, and one that I hope you will all have the opportunity to visit someday if you wish to. This past week, I've been working hard with Peter, Amit, and Namgial to make sure the spring semester starts off well, not to mention playing lots of guitar with Guru Nakamura (the founder of Shanti Stupa in Leh) who I've been quite fortunate to meet. I'll celebrate Tibetan Losar (New Year) tomorrow with Peter... he told me he's making a huge pot of thukpa and to bring lots of small change for some intense card games. I can't wait!

As I'm so excited to welcome a new group to Delhi and am looking forward to what this new semester will bring, I can't help but feel happy that you are all out in the world doing amazing things and looking toward your futures as well.

Do check out the new blog, and maybe leave some "love" for the new group if you have a chance. I know they would love to hear some comments from you all as they experience similar things and attempt to process through them as you did.

Keep shining!

Tracy