Rory NicolinDisposition 2014–15The DelokOne never knows when one will die. That is one of the first four practices of the Nyingma tradition in Buddhism — the first of the four…Mar 30, 2015Mar 30, 2015
Rory NicolinDisposition 2014–15DeathIt has been a long time and yet I feel as if I am still recovering from Losar. The festival was, as always, an event to be remembered. I am…Mar 18, 2015Mar 18, 2015
Rory NicolinDisposition 2014–15New Year… but is there anything new?It has been seven years since I left for my pilgrimage and searched deeply within myself and with my relationship to and with the world. It…Feb 19, 2015Feb 19, 2015
Rory NicolinDisposition 2014–15The tantric pathIt has been over a month since we have returned from Mustang. Our discovery was more than we could have expected, and the reward even…Feb 18, 2015Feb 18, 2015
Rory NicolinDisposition 2014–15The Journey to MustangWe have arrived at the caves in Mustang and the caves were filled with much more than we ever could have dreamed of! There are scrolls…Nov 23, 2014Nov 23, 2014
Rory NicolinDisposition 2014–15Sky CavesHa las pa! For those who read my blog but do not understand Tibetan, this means “Amazing”! A wondrous event has occurred which has excited…Nov 11, 2014Nov 11, 2014
Rory NicolA Lama’s dream is everyone’s dreamI am an eagle, soaring high above the Himalayas. I can see my village below – the people look as if they are insects scurrying about – but…Nov 3, 2014Nov 3, 2014
Rory NicolinDisposition 2014–15Lamas and Tormas and chang, oh my!I have finally had the opportunity to replenish my energy. I was extremely tired since before my last blog. My time preparing medicine and…Oct 24, 2014Oct 24, 2014
Rory NicolinDisposition 2014–15Will the Lama join us? Healing the local village.I have heard that a very famous Lama is in our area. This would bring so much merit to our village if he chose to come! I’ve provided 10…Oct 15, 2014Oct 15, 2014
Rory NicolinDisposition 2014–15A broken bridge and ill friendsThe hailstorm came and went, and just like a venomous snake it left puncture wounds which in fact hide the poison lurking underneath. Yes…Oct 8, 2014Oct 8, 2014