Monday, September 03, 2007

Thrangu Tashi Choling

Here at last is the web site of the Thrangu Tashi Choling Monastery I visited during my visit to Boudhanath.

It was here that I was introduced to the extraordinary child Rinpoche, who sat on a throne in one of the secluded rooms of the monastery, and was attended to by elder monks. I do not know his name or who he is the incarnation of. I presented him with a khata which he placed around my neck. Alas, no English spoken. I asked for his blessing. I remember a child‘s hand placed lightly upon my head, then I bowed and departed.

The monastery is located down one of the streets leading away from the Great Stupa. It is a busy place; many monks and nuns coming and going. I was escorted about by one of the young monks after removing my boots, then sat and meditated in the beautiful shrine room.

A lovely Nepal memory, which I ponder to this day...

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