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Disposition 2014–15

The Delok

One 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, 2015

The Delok

Mar 30, 2015

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Disposition 2014–15

Death

It 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, 2015

Death

Mar 18, 2015

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Disposition 2014–15

New 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, 2015

New Year… but is there anything new?

Feb 19, 2015

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Disposition 2014–15

The tantric path

It 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, 2015

The tantric path

Feb 18, 2015

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Disposition 2014–15

The Journey to Mustang

We 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, 2014

The Journey to Mustang

Nov 23, 2014

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Disposition 2014–15

Sky Caves

Ha 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, 2014

Sky Caves

Nov 11, 2014

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A Lama’s dream is everyone’s dream

I 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, 2014

A Lama’s dream is everyone’s dream

Nov 3, 2014

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Disposition 2014–15

Lamas 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, 2014

Lamas and Tormas and chang, oh my!

Oct 24, 2014

Rory Nicol
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Disposition 2014–15

Will 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, 2014

Will the Lama join us? Healing the local village.

Oct 15, 2014

Rory Nicol
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Disposition 2014–15

A broken bridge and ill friends

The 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, 2014

A broken bridge and ill friends

Oct 8, 2014

Rory Nicol

Rory Nicol

Research-based stories written for my Buddhism course at UofT, learning about the life and culture of a Tibetan in early Tibet.

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