Category: Lotus Love

Chapter 12- Dharamsala: Blessings from Dalai Lama & Karmapa The Indian bus waited at the end of the settlement on the park side.  It was painted turquoise and colorfully decorated with Indian symbols for peace and good luck such as hearts and swastikas.  Jennifer was amused, imagining that she was about to board an IndianRead more ⟶

Chapter 11- Majnukatilla: The Paper Chase Begins The taxi pulled off the main road and into a side alley.  A rusted iron gate marked the entrance to the Tibetan settlement called Majnukatilla.  Jennifer paid the driver as Tsering unloaded their baggage.  She reminded Tsering the name of the guesthouse that Mrs. Tashi recommended. “It’s calledRead more ⟶

Chapter 10- Delhi: Everything Changes and a New Life Begins Tsering opened his foot locker where he stored his collection of robes and pulled out a green and grey denim jacket and a pair of blue jeans.  Jennifer asked him why he had a set of lay clothes and he explained that he had usedRead more ⟶

In the last chapter that was posted, Chapter 9- Katmandu: Roadtrip to Nepal, I mentioned a poem that Tashi wrote at a pivotal time in our lives.  I wanted to include the poem in our story but was unable to locate it.  I knew I had it saved somewhere amongst many other precious things– itRead more ⟶

Chapter 9- Nepal: Road Trip to Katmandu When Jennifer returned back to the monastery in Sarnath she was happy to see the monks again.  She and Kate spent a few more days together before Kate left for Nepal.  As they said their goodbyes Kate said to Jennifer, “I know you are disappointed that Rinpoches saidRead more ⟶

PART II: Karmic Crossing Chapter 7- Sarnath: Their Paths Cross Jennifer arrived at JFK three hours before the flight was scheduled to leave, just as the Lamas had instructed her.  She had to wait with her luggage until the check-in counter opened for her flight.  She walked around the hall looking for her Teachers butRead more ⟶

Chapter 6- North American Tour: The Circus and Injury After six years spent living in Vermont, Jennifer was ready for a change of scenery and lifestyle.  She packed two bags full of her favorite clothes and jewelry and flew to Texas where she would meet the cast and crew of “Cirque Ingenieux,” a brand newRead more ⟶

Chapter 5- Nepal/India: Journey West Once back in Lhasa, Tsering met a friend from his home county of Riwoche who was about to embark on a trip to India, the birthplace of the Buddha and the home in exile of the spiritual and secular leader of the Tibetans, His Holiness the Dalai Lama.  Tenzin hadRead more ⟶

This chapter was originally half as long.  As I sat with the original version today, I was inspired to write about my first meetings with my Teachers.  These are precious memories, ones that I hold very close to my heart.  I hope you, too, are touched by the sweetness of their recollection. Chapter 4- Maine,Read more ⟶