Our Son Brian's Adventures in Nepal

Brian went "trekking in the Langtang region ..."

Brian shares that "written on this stone is Om mani padme hum,

which is the mantra that shows up everywhere and on everything in

the Buddhist parts of the country. Young people, old people chanting... "

Brian's "self-portrait is on my second day in Kathmandu."

I am beyond happy, excited, grateful, joyful, moved, and loving that

our oldest son Brian has been on an amazing adventure in Nepal.

For more, and to learn more about this other side of the world,

please visit Brian's blog at http://brianrhyolite.blogspot.com/.

Peace & blessings ~ Molly

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I don't really even have words for what all was happening up there.

I like the word puja (also, here). My understanding is still very

minimal, but to me puja seems to mean practice, worship, whether

it's on a daily level, a yearly festival or a once in a lifetime event.

It's so strong here. There are always bells ringing to waken the

gods, people making small religious gestures as they pass temples.

It's really beautiful, actually.

~ Brian Murray