A few days ago I walked up the hill to see Rabjam Rinpoche. I had a few questions about how to proceed in my life. I asked him to do a mo, or divination for me. It turns out he refers all mo activity to one of his monks who is apparently the mo specialist. Continue reading “Ask and You Shall Receive”
Author Archives: Kim Roberts
Nothing Happening
Nothing happens in Bhutan. Even when you think something is happening, it isn’t. Sure, it looks like stuff is happening. Cows traipse in the middle of the road, eagles soar in tandem overhead, pine trees droop and drape and announce themselves with great dignity over vast expanses of hillside. Large Indian army trucks honk theirContinue reading “Nothing Happening”
A New Season in Paro
Back in Bhutan and things are exciting. We have the UNDP “Sustaining Democracy in Asia” conference at the hotel, with high level representatives from all the Asian governments. One of the first reminders of what I’ve missed during this summer away is completely altered sense of time here. Another way of saying, nothing works asContinue reading “A New Season in Paro”
Goodbye Guruji
It seems strange to say it, but I didn’t realize how profound of an impact Pattabhi Jois had on my life. Our personal connection was not that strong; I don’t think he ever knew my name. But for the past 17 years, his presence on this earth has impacted almost every aspect of my life.Continue reading “Goodbye Guruji”
Kila Nunnery
A few of us girls hiked the gorgeous one hour up to the Kila Nunnery on Sunday. Starting from the top of Cheli La (La means mountain pass) we climbed through thick old forest and bright blooming red rhododendron. On all sides, in the distance, were snow covered mountain ranges. Above is a snow packedContinue reading “Kila Nunnery”
Expanding Views
I was looking out over the vast valley this chilly morning, the high peaks covered in fresh snow, and there was a moment of expansion. Perspective, perhaps. How easy it is to get caught in our own little world, to fixate on pain and discomfort. Standing there staring into the immense space created by skyContinue reading “Expanding Views”
Home Again
Wandering back to the house Raindrops on fresh cherry blossoms Green bamboo by the secret path A wisp of past like smoke Still winter here I forgot A chill in the old red dragon room Cold air on my bare painted toes They welcome me with the news Journeys to places I already knew LongContinue reading “Home Again”
Neyphug’s Monks
Over the past few weeks we have gone up to Neyphug Monastery to make offerings to the little monks: shoes, hats, longjohns. The 60 young monks are either orphaned, from abusive homes, or otherwise disadvantaged, and Neyphug Tulku has given them a home and education at the monastery.
Your greatest strength is your greatest obstacle
This past week I was a student again at a week-long yoga retreat. It was lovely and we all learned a lot, but some of what I learned, is what I need not to do. I was reminded of the old days when I used to go to many different yoga workshops. What I soContinue reading “Your greatest strength is your greatest obstacle”
Back Again in Paro
Well it seems I have more to do here…on the eve of my departure a sudden shift in the fabric of the universe created an invitation to return to teach here for another month, at another resort. I never even made it to Bangkok. Two weeks of prostrating under the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya mustContinue reading “Back Again in Paro”
Diary of a Pilgrim 