tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21021613572147749512024-02-06T21:57:13.975-05:00nepalmonastery1Assignment: travel to Pohkara, Nepal to volunteer teach and reside at the Pema Ts'al Monastic Institute for 3 months.
Part II: A continuation of teaching at Pema Tsal Monastery high in the Himalayas.hmfosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02197569832618751477noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102161357214774951.post-42842212900993315032011-12-22T14:19:00.000-05:002012-01-08T19:21:16.132-05:00Verbal Karate or Tibetan Debate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> On this glorious late afternoon and every late afternoon, the monks meet outside and practice Tibetan Debate.</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is loud, energetic and fierce in appearance. The following is from a paper written by <b>Ngawang Rinchen</b> explaining debate.</span></div>
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The one who asks the questions and (the) one who gives the answer are called <b>challenger</b> and <b>promise keeper</b> respectively. Before they start the debate they make an offering of praise to the great logician Mahapandita to show their respect. Thus starts the debate. </blockquote>
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There are four answers that the promise keeper should give which are 1) I agree 2) Why 3) Wrong reason 4) Unsure reason </blockquote>
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1) "I agree" is used when you accept the question, eg: let the topic be pot, it is a concrete body because it is a visible...then you give the answer "I agree"</div>
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2) "Why" is given when the questioner wants to know why it is that</blockquote>
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3) "Wrong reason" is answered when the wrong reason is put to support the original statement</blockquote>
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4) "Unsure Reason" is given when the reason is too broad</blockquote>
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In their understanding of the gesture, the <b>right hand represents method</b>,
meaning especially the practice of compassion, and the l<b>eft hand
represents wisdom</b>. Bringing the two hands together represents the <b>
joining of wisdom and method</b>. At the moment of the clap, you hear the
left foot stomp down and that represents slamming shut the door to
rebirth in the lower levels. After the simultaneous clap and stomp, the
Challenger holds out the left arm of wisdom to keep shut the door to all
rebirth. Also, in that gesture, the Challenger uses his right hand to
raise up his prayer beads around his left arm. This represents the fulfillment of the efforts of compassion, in lifting up all suffering
beings out of the round of rebirth.<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> http://asiasociety.org/countries/traditions/tibetan-buddhist-debate </span></span></blockquote>
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<b>Jampa Dhakpa Raising up His Prayer Beads</b><br />
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The entire Pema Ts'al campus was bustling with construction. Lama Kunga informed us that one day he had 9 different work crews at the monastery. Days start early with puja around 6 for the monks, and then workmen around 8 with much banging and clanging all day.</div>
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One afternoon the monks labored with some grey base used to create clay forms for use in the temple. It started as a bag of dry grey "stuff". They added water, hammering and manipulating it until it was pliable.<br />
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<b>Lekshey Rigzin</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Walking down the mountain onto the road to grab a cab or a bus, we begin our monastery break. After a transfer at <b>Harichowk</b>, we catch another bus, or van to <b>Chipeldhunga</b> to be dropped off at the circle right below my favorite restaurant, <i>Almonds</i>. Time for a walk, some purchases, and a non-veg dinner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Riding in the front seat of the van, it is good to know the Gods are with us. On the dashboard, all vehicles in Nepal have deities with offerings; hopefully to balance out the absence of seat belts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Early, early morning found me in the kitchen watching the cook prepare breakfast. </span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Two types of tea are served, standard sugar tea: boiling water, dry tea leaves, powdered milk and (too much) sugar, while the other tea, only served at breakfast as a tremendous fortifier is <b>Yak Butter Tea</b>, a Tibetan staple. It is hot, salty and of course buttery. On a freezing cold morning, before you have called forth your western palate</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and are hungry, it can work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The staple of breakfast is round bread from barley flour made fresh every morning. It is accompanied with a small portion of lentils or red beans similar to our kidney beans</span>. <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some days there is peanut butter rather than beans, surely a western influence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> To the right you can see the pressure cooker used for cooking the pulses. On the back wall is the wood burning stove. The wood is fed in from the left and pushed down until it is along the entire length below the cooking surface. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There's a rota schedule and the monks all serve, clear and clean for each meal. Kunga Jinpa is going for that first cup of hot morning tea, so his team must be on duty this AM.</span><br />
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Unfortunately the boys have lost their field to construction needs and have to play on the concrete basketball court. But they always find a way and end up with a smile.</div>
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"World in harmony" is the translation of the Sanskrit word "mandala". Mandalas are drawings in three-dimensional forms created from colored sand.
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At Pema Ts'al many monks worked many hours to create this particular mandala.They used an illustration for their guide. The sand granules are then applied using small tubes, funnels, and scrapers.</div>
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...mandala in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vajrayana" title="Vajrayana">Vajrayana</a> Buddhism usually depicts a landscape of the "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pure_land" title="Pure land">Buddha-land</a>",
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confused mind, or <i>"a microcosm representing various divine powers at work in the universe."</i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandala#cite_note-mandala21century-3"><span> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandala</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://hmfoster-nepalmonastery1.blogspot.com/2011/11/vajrakilaya-sand-mandala-puja.html" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Vajrakilaya,</a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> the deity for which the mandala was made</span></span>.</h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Puja is the name given to the worship service. (I have heard it used by Hindu's also.)This week there is an 11 day Puja to the deity Vajrakilaya (Sanskrit name). He shows his wrathful face to us to destroy our own evil behavior and he also removes the obstacles and bad omens of life. His face is 3 sided, blue for extreme power, white sided for peace and red is a mixture therefore all reflecting the human condition.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But deep within he is kind and compassionate - a Buddha. Phurpa is his Tibetan name.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The puja also is the biggest exam for students who are learning the entire text of prayers. Each day there is a different leader. </span><br />
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outside with light and air, rather than in the cell like rooms that reverberate
and echo with every sound, I have a moving crew. The first monk arrives calling
“Ms. Foster-la.” I open my door and see many small bodies running across the openness
to my room. They climb over the railing handing off their pencil boxes and clipboards
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the MANY Hindu festivals celebrated in Nepal. (Even the cab driver was
comparing our lack of, to their surplus of holidays) So after doubling up on
our teaching schedule, because the HINDU TEACHERS were off for 5 days, five
westerners headed out to Lakeside for dinner – the tourist area of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pokhara</b>. First to walk down the hill to
the road and then wait for a bus or passing taxi... strolling along a bus pulled
up and on board we went, some on the roof, some inside, all for the price of 10
rupees. About a mile down the road we were stopped by the police and the
toppers were told to get down. They scrambled to get inside the already
overcrowded bus and we continued to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Harichowk</b>.
From there we hired a taxi with 4 in the back and 2 in the front, also illegal,
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treated to a day of swimming at Penguin Swimming Pool by volunteers from
Canada, Misses Elizabeth and Emily. After lunch the roundup began and the walk
down the hill commenced.</span><br />
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Arriving at the pool the boys disappeared into the changing
rooms and they all came out to sit-wait upon the steps for the “whistle”. One little
one appeared who had removed all his garments and was in the natural state of
dress. The pool manager began to yell, “Panty, panty,panty!” Everyone looked
around and for a few moments no one did anything. A brother monk from class IV
came forward and tugging at my arm indicating that he had underwear and trunks on
and that he would go in and give one pair of bottoms to the other monk. Dilemma
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Like the proverbial ducks to water the monks swam, dove, ducked, caroused
and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. The water was cold and the little ones
would come out for a while and stand still in the very strong sun, regaining
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The multi-storied temple rises against the Himals, creating a contrast of hues to outdo a Crayola Box. Tibetan colors and symbols adorn the windows. Level one is being used for puja (prayer service) even while the fine artwork continues. Murals are filling the walls with many artists coming from great distances to complete the work. The temple will celebrate its grand opening blessing during Losar 2012. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This guest quarters to the left had only one story when I was here in 2009-2010. In the future the multi-storied building will house the Shedra (college) students on one side and the guests on the other. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Taking a few steps back, the true picture of industry is revealed. Lama Kunga-la had 9 crews working here last week. Nearly all the work is done manually –even the carting of stones and bricks. Women climb the stairs and ladders, every day, with baskets swung over their shoulders, a support band resting on their foreheads. Piles of stone and debris litter the area. Diggings occur here, there and everywhere. The good news is, power cuts occur much less frequently than in 2009-2010, for the very few power tools.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hailing a cab we head out to </span><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Swayambhunath</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">, one of world’s most glorious, ancient, enigmatic and the holiest of
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> All four sides display the eyes of Buddha. <i>Ek</i>, the Nepali number for one</span></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">appears as the squiggle below the eyes, signifying unity.</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Between the eyebrows the circular protuberance is the third eye symbolizing the insight of Buddha. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Since we are a duo, rather than a solo we qualify for a hotel upgrade! Welcome to the Hotel Shanker, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, a short walk from the chaotic roadway, the hotel provides western comforts including breakfast buffet, replete with omelet table and the be all end all - AIR CONDITIONING. The old palace offers well kept grounds and interesting views. </span><br />
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trouble. Upon further observation this foot belonged to the kid
white washing the building. It also served as his <b>only stabilizer</b>. Check
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Kathmandu, as the gateway to Nepal Tourism, is the nerve centre of the
country’s economy. With the most advanced infrastructure among urban
areas in Nepal, Kathmandu's economy is tourism centric accounting for
3.8% of the GDP in 1995–96 had declined since then due to political
unrest but has picked up again<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathmandu">. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathmandu</a></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Our first roam to find a restaurant for dinner in Thamel, the tourist area of Kathmandu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">City sites? Infrastructure? Not to worry about going to the gym, navigating the "sidewalks" was a workout: </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">physically, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">visually, and logistically. Yeah, but fun too. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Conferred with German Honeymooners on the street and got a recommendation for <b>Thamel House Restaurant</b> - dinner, show and tip - 600 Nepali Rupees, (hereafter known as NR) approximately $8 American.</span><br />
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Arriving at 8:15 at night, our 14.5 hour flight was smooth
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Nepalmonastery1 is </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">continuing - yep part 2 is commencing even as I tick off every item needed for this tour. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Departure is set for October 10th, Monday, with a direct flight from Newark to <b>New Delhi</b> where after hanging out overnight in the NEW airport we will continue on to <b>Kathmandu</b> for a <a href="http://www.shankerhotel.com.np/">three night</a> stay. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A one hour flight on <b>Buddah Air</b> (recently sighted for improperly calibrated scales), will set us down in <b>Pokhara</b>. <a href="http://www.grandholidaynepal.com/">Two nights</a> in <b>Lakeside</b>, the tourist area of <b>Pokhara</b>, with time to purchase supplies in <b>Mahandrepul</b>, we will arrive on Monday at the Monastery to begin teaching. (From the monastery Lakeside is one walk/bus to <b>HariChawk</b>, then a 20 minute taxi ride.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So that "we" up there refers to my traveling companion, Renee, another educator with that "open schedule". It's going to be a first for me, not having to carry all that luggage into the squat! :-) Oh happy day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Renee has been diligently preparing a science curriculum with hands on activities, while I have been sorting and selecting materials to introduce to the Shedra monks, while modeling for them the aspects of an organized lesson plan. As the college monks move toward graduation, they will begin to be the teachers of the younger students. Presently the monastery hires teachers from outside the monastery and the teaching is textbook/rote/testing style. Renee and I hope to open some doors/minds revealing to the monks other approaches to sharing information.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I met with Lama Pema, oops, now Kenpo Pema and he acknowledged that even he himself is a "rambling" teacher. (My adjective, not his) For those of you unfamiliar with Kenpo Pema Wangdak, he is the co-founder and supporter of the Monastery, Recipient of the <b>2009 Ellis Island Medal of Honor</b> (<a href="http://www.pr.com/press-release/151102">http://www.pr.com/press-release/151102</a>), teacher and guide of the Sakya sect of Buddhism, residing in NYC. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I find him to be a very comfortable, easy to listen to, interesting teacher. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have been writing, emailing, sending books and magazines to the monks. This past Christmas I was flooded with joyful messages and photos from the monastery.</span><br />
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hmfosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02197569832618751477noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102161357214774951.post-84375297599818859892010-02-23T10:26:00.008-05:002010-03-11T20:47:13.995-05:00Washing Machines and Bose Sound Systems<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As I hear the washing machine in the background and listen to <b>Enya</b> on the <b>Bose</b>, I realize just how far away I was. Much farther than miles.</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Washing my clothes by hand in a bucket of cold water was partly doable because I only had to wash 2-3 times a week as I wore my clothes for at least three days. Less hot water meant fewer hair washes and virtually no time spent on my "toilette".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There was so much less to maintain in Nepal. So much less to take care of. Much more time was available even without the accoutrements of my western life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Owning less, thus cleaning less, straightening less,</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">managing less</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">gave space for more.</span><br />
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On my next to last night I bundled all my stuff into 22 packages, and had a Chinese auction with my Shedra guys. I haven't laughed and screamed that much in ages. <b>They really know how to pray, live and play!</b><br />
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In a week of many lasts, this one was the deepest last. Having taught the Shedra college class for an hour every day, which sometimes stretched into another half an hour, for 2 and a half months, many exchanges occurred. Threats for tardiness, teasing interactions, nicknames created, scored papers returned, a sea of 22 faces distinctly intent on listening and learning, and a final class average of 91; could a teacher ever be any happier? </div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So for our final class, the top three students were recognized. First place with a 100 average Jampa Dkakpa, also renamed </span><b style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Double One Hundred</b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">, second honors to Ngawang Rigzen, with an average of 100, just less of them then Jampa. The third place student, Pemsi Lhundrup with an average of 99 and I had to make a fourth for Sam's 98 average. Small gifts of some NRupees and the joy from their Ms. Foster in presenting their due finished the final class. </span><br />
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hmfosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02197569832618751477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102161357214774951.post-35777693711971661782010-02-09T11:20:00.007-05:002010-02-24T08:07:38.459-05:00Tibetan Year 2137<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is the Gregorian year 2010, but the Tibetan year is 2137, and it is the year of the male iron tiger.</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The days preceding the new year are spent in puja as our monks are now doing. Traveling several hours away to another monastery, the monks performed a puja on Saturday and Sunday. Yesterday and today they were in puja from 6:00 AM till 5:00 PM, with breaks for tea and food. (Sometimes tea is brought into the worship hall for them.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The tailor is busy making final preparations on the lama dance costumes and the masks are all laid out on the tables for rehearsals. </span><br />
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<blockquote style="color: red;">Known in Tibetan as <i>Cham</i>, "lama dance" refers to a specific form of dance performed in the context of meditative rituals and ceremonies in the monasteries. Generally, these dances represent an enactment of certain sacred rites pertaining to the countering of obstructive forces that hinder the life and well-being of the community...The symbolic clearing away of all the negativities and obstructive forces accumulated over the passing year sets the tone for the coming year to begin anew - with purity, auspiciousness and joy. <span style="color: black;">(http://www.tibetanknowledge.org/provisional/more_3.html)</span></blockquote><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Yesterday for tea there were pakoras, rather hot ones, but a very special snack indeed. They were delicious, albeit deep fried. Today there was another special snack, some dough cookie that also looked like it had been fried. The pre-holiday energy is bubbling over.</div>hmfosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02197569832618751477noreply@blogger.com0