Monthly Archives: October 2008

Slippery Rock PA

October 31, 2008 – 6:10 am

October 31, 2008 Happy Halloween!  Sorry I have not had time to update lately. I did however want to at least post some of the pictures we have from our visit to Slippery Rock. We have had a great time and today we are dissolving the mandala.  So I will have more photos to post [...]

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Washington PA – Washington and Jefferson College

October 22, 2008 – 7:22 am

October 20 through the 24th. Quick update – We are now at Washington and Jefferson College where the incredible Ashley and the amazing Billie (heads of student activities) are taking great care of us. We have started a mandala at the Olin Art Center and will be doing a wide range of activities on campus [...]

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Jangchub Chophel on the Tibet Connection

October 21, 2008 – 10:51 am

 The remarkable journey of John Bruna who went from a life of crime, homelessness, and addiction to become one of the most beloved teachers at Jordan High School in Long Beach, California. He then made another transformation, to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk. Rebecca Novick’s  audio documentary SOMEONE WORTH FINDING follows John’s story and the [...]

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Edinboro Pennsylvania

October 19, 2008 – 4:23 pm

October 17 through the 19th. We have had an incredible time here in Edinboro. Our precious organizer was Joanne Rowcan of the Unity in Edinboro church. This is the second time they have hosted the monks and we plan one making it a fixture on the tour.  Friday night we did the Chay Drol ritual. This [...]

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