Monday, March 1, 2010

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We had a full house again all through february with the visit of two monks from Sera-je.What a blessing to be able to accomodate members of the Sangha here !! and share with them our practice, get some meditation tips; and singing tibetan prayers was very enriching.
Now there are two permanent residents, ie staying until the end of the season, and we share many insights and inspiring moments. We also expecting at the end of march from Russia, and the young couple from Moscow staying here at the moment is finding a place to rest from their travel, enjoying meditations for the first time, et looking ater their spirit practicing generosity (thank you Ann for your delicious russian homemade porridge !!!)
Yesterday was the end of the colour festival (many people got coloured against their will !!!) but peace remained at the ashram throughout the madness around. Full moon celebration was a very powerful moment with a nightwatch meditation for John on sunday in Chapora fort.
As Father Maximilian said, facing his lethal injection from his Nazi torturer: "Evil must be met by Love."
So keep the Faith in doing and cultivating good, this is the only way to fight against our demons and to know our minds.
Peace will prevail on Earth, and in the heart of all sentient beings.

With love and prayers.............