Happy New Year from Bodhgaya Nicholas Vreeland December 31, 2019 Bodhgaya full of hidden corners little stupas under little bodhi trees The Mahabodhi Temple pilgrims below the Bodhi Tree offerings before the engraved mantra of compassion, Om Mani Padme Hum And Goddess Tara, who skillfully implements compassion Some circumambulate the temple, others prostrate before it All seek the blessing of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment But many are in need of sympathy... Is anyone taking any notice???