One of my favorite places in the world is Shelter Island, N.Y. I spent my childhood summers there and make it a priority every summer to make sure I get some time on this special island. So when my Step Children came to town, my husband and I loaded up the boys, our 100lb Golden …
THERE’S A MONK IN MY HOUSE
My good friend Khenpo Dhondup has been in my house for a few weeks now and he has been an incredibly welcome addition. While life has not changed too drastically with a Buddhist Monk in our home (I am not sure what that says about my social life), there are some adjustments and new routines …
Lessons with Khenpo – Hungry Ghosts
In the month I spent volunteering at a Buddhist Monastery in Nepal, one of my most treasured memories was the time I spent with the principle, Khenpo D. Â Khenpo and I sat for at least an hour every day in his room, often over tea or coffee. Â He had just been introduced to the world …