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Buddhist Pilgrimage to

Sri lanka, 2019

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Quick fix culture has failed us. It’s time we commit to the hard work, over the long haul, that it takes to become fully human.

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When your moment finally arrives, will you take your seat with confidence? Remember everything you’ve prepared for has led to this, and the door is opened due to the kindness of others.
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#kopannunnery #geshetenzinzopa

We are at the @rootinstitute in Bodhgaya after three nights of travel. But before we can acknowledge fatigue the preciousness of life teachings kick in quickly when we meet the ever inspiring 95 year old Rato Rinpoche and the remarkable @nvreeland. High lamas and pious pilgrims from around the world gather here and now, an estimated 40,000 including the @dalailama and the @karmapa in a single village to pray, study, make offerings and practice together. A confluence of saints and seekers at a great nexus point of awakening. Something has been stirring in the planets this past year, causing cosmic upheaval. But they say we’re about to make a huge shift forward. Finally. You ready?
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Emily and I head out tonight on another pilgrimage. Second in the past three months. This time to Bodhgaya for time with our teacher @geshezopa and the @dalailama. 2018 was the hardest year of my life. A cosmic mid-life crisis that rendered me homeless and wandering in a seemingly endless Bardo. Dharma practice didn’t alleviate the pain, like some spiritual anesthetic. The always-high-vibe movement of our culture is not only a total sham, but robs each of us of the vital opportunity to work through the deepest wounds that make us human. To grow sometimes requires great hardship. I wasn’t always happy this year, but I never lost my purpose and determination to build a better life for myself, family and students. Now the Bardo gives way to a new life beyond, I see it clearly up ahead. And the rebirth will make me all the more capable and wise because of the struggle. For those that fucked me, criticized me and threw your stones, thank you, you only made me stronger. And to those that stood by me unconditionally, you only increased my resolve. We’ll build something together far greater than our dreams could ever conceive. Emily, through the darkness, you were always there. Life after death after life, I love you.
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@emilyjanewolf

The ultimate nature of things is empty. That means everything is transformable, your mind, experience, the world. Profound beyond words, no doubt. But don’t loose sight of the fact that ultimate reality is embedded in the fabric of your relative reality, your beliefs, attitudes, habits and relations. You can’t just bypass relative reality and access the ultimate, because they are one single reality. That’s why you’ll still need to train in generosity, virtue, patience, perseverance and focus. You have to work long and hard at rewiring your being. Don’t believe the hype, the well marketed quick fix schemes that prey on vulnerability and escape fantasies. Have courage. And commit to the hard work over the long haul. We launch together in 2019. There will be 🔥. Are you ready?
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@geshezopa

Need holiday gift ideas? The Gradual Awakening book and Gradual Path Meditation CDs along with our bespoke @tashimannox Om Ah Hum mantra seal apparel (sold on @bonfire under my name) all support the inspiring nuns of #kopannunnery. Why not give a gift that actually has some spiritual depth and meaning and serves a greater cause. #nobrainer
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I met a lot of amazing people on #insta this year. Deep, caring, sincere folks like @consciousculture.me, @ashtangayogaathens2002, @tearfuldishwasher, @justrollingwithit, @instabuddhagram, and @shiftmeditation. Complete strangers that opened their hearts and blew my mind with their talent, passion, kindness and vision. Such a blessing. What an honor. Together we can create new networks, empower one another and collaborate for a common purpose. And all at the touch of a button. Technology is powerful. Mind and intention, even more so. There is a calling to be more fully human...will you answer the call?
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