Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to my dear family of friends

Many many thanks to all who have so generously given toward the creation of Khyongla Rinpoche’s stupas,

Nicky

It’s been a while

We have ordered two silver stupas in memory of Khyongla Rinpoche

one will be in the Rato temple

the other at The Tibet Center - Kunkhyab Thardo Ling

where Rinpoche’s belongings are stored

Work has begun

measurements made

then scorching

the master awaits his money

I briefly visit America, nieces sort through Moroccan things

and nurture next generation

with pride!

dentistry is needed

as is camera repair

then a brief stop in Rome

to see my father

always a blessing

A pit stop in Delhi

and to Dharamsala

for some science of the brain

Finally home to Rato

I visit neighbors

some have new wheels

though not all

most have nothing

they tend their abode

little ones perform

there is some running water

it’s important to sweep

I visit my old friend Baba Sab

he makes flower garlands

Then to Manipal to print Rinpoche’s Secret Biography of His Holiness

we receive Ganesh’s blessings

Saint Anthony has a place nearby

close to the dengerous beach

we don’t go in

but return to Rato

where Rinpoche now a monk’s room

If you wish to contribute to the making of the two stupas in honor of Khyongla Rinpoche you can wire funds to:

Norbu Tsering
Rato Dratsang
Lama Camp 2
Tibetan Colony, Mundgod 581411
Karnataka, India

Account Name: Norbu Tsering
Bank: HDFC
Account No: 50100561660944
IFSC Code, HDFC0001570
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Bank Branch: Koppikar Road Branch
Desai Chambers
Koppikar Road
Hubli - 580020
India

Spreading Ashes

The hearth has cooled

the top is removed

remains sorted

relics are found

ceremonies performed

and ritual ornaments adorn the urn

then placed in Rinpoche’s room

We visit spots

Rinpoche had enjoyed

His last afternoon outing was here

Then to Pong Lake to recite His Holiness’s Prayer for A Swift Return

and spread ashes

they flow out

a last prayer

Buffalo walk along their path