El Nino's Big Adventure

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was in NYC over this past weekend (Sept. 23-25) to give teachings. The event has been sold out for months, but I was lucky enough to buy a ticket from a sangha friend who had a last minute extra. I was ecstatic!

I have only ever had the pleasure of attending the Dalai Lama's public events over the last few years. So it was a real thrill to be in his presence over a couple of days and to receive teachings from him. El nino seemed to like it too as he was moving around quite a bit while I quietly sat and listened to His Holiness (yes, I know, quietly sitting probably had something to do with it, but I prefer to think he liked the energy of HH's presence).

And oh, what a presence the Dalai Lama has! He does not come across as an unapproachable, unreal, holier than thou person. On the contrary, he exudes humility amd sincere enthusiasm. He laughs a lot. So that is what we have been doing the last few days: laughing and enjoying life. Emaho!