It was a sad farewell to the hustle and bustle of Thamel. I have only a few days left in Nepal and decided to spend them at a Buddhist Monastery, Kopan Monastery. It is magnificent, perched on a hill above Kathmandu Valley.
When I arrived at Kopan, I felt the peace and harmony of the surroundings. I spent the first few hours in the Gompa, while there was a teaching going on. Although I really didn’t know what they were saying, it has really wonderful to just sit and take in the surroundings.
I was hoping to have a personal teaching on Buddhism, but there is a class going on so it is not possible. They do have a cyber café, can you believe it, but it is really limited. I am actually writing this standing up and typing at head lever in order to use my own computer.
I have met many people that have been here for weeks. They are on their personal retreat. It is that type of place. Many people hate to leave. The people are from around the world and all ages. I guess they are like me, trying to find myself.
I can’t upload pictures, but go to the www.kopanmonastery.com website and take a look at the beautiful surroundings that I am experiencing.
Namaste
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