Category Archives: Buddhism

Looking for WIndhorse II

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

Prayer flags are often called Lung-ta or Windhorse in Tibet and Nepal. One traditional prayer flag design has a windhorse in the centre and the Four Dignities (Lion, Tiger, Garuda, Dragon) in the four corners. As some of you will … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Unconditional Confidence

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

Howdy, Sunday has rolled around again. After a year’s hibernation, I’m back attending a Buddhist retreat this weekend called, “Wisdom in Everyday Life.” I’m appreciating being back within the community of the Sangha, which has been a critical part of … Continue reading →

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Das Boot

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

Hey, It’s Sunday once again and the time has been a blur. My mom was admitted to hospital about a week ago in serious condition and I’ve spent much of the week sending my love, prayers, and good thoughts to … Continue reading →

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Fence Boards and Paneer

Posted on July 11, 2010 by

Congrats to Spain, Condolences to the Netherlands, Another seven days has quickly passed and I find myself stealing a few moments in my chair once again. I’m a bit tired from my biggest day of riding yet and I’m going … Continue reading →

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A New Altitude

Posted on January 17, 2010 by

Good Evening, In an unusual moment, I am lost for words. In the scale of human tragedy, this week’s earthquake in Haiti has given me (and most folks I know) an occasion for pause, for prayer, and for sorting out … Continue reading →

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A New Elevation

Posted on November 29, 2009 by

Good Morning,   When climbing a high altitude peak, we don’t just climb it once.  We climb it at least twice, perhaps three of four times.  In order to acclimatize properly, mountaineers use a strategy of “Climb High, Sleep Low.”  … Continue reading →

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New Views

Posted on March 24, 2009 by

Howdy, Happy three months to my birthday day. I’m a few days late in writing this but it’s been a rollercoaster weeks of intense highs and lows and I’m tried to take inspiration and meaning from both. I flew out … Continue reading →

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Off to Chile

Posted on November 24, 2007 by

There is a rich tapestry that forms the foundation of our lives. It is woven from threads of experience coming together to form patterns, textures, and surprises. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I forget to look for and … Continue reading →

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Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight.

Posted on October 14, 2007 by

“Fall down seven times, get up eight.” This is a Japanese proverb that came my way once on a tear-away calendar. Of the 365 sayings that year, this one stuck. As I ran intervals on Signal Hill Tuesday morning and … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving to All,

Posted on October 6, 2007 by

Funny how it works than when you let go of something, the resulting space allows for it to occur. Just when I said, “I want to do as little training as possible for Chile,” I found it within me to … Continue reading →

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Everest-007 September 2007

Posted on September 23, 2007 by

I was battered and bruised by something that does not move. A mountain of epic proportions. In my mind. And out in the world Continue reading →

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Everest-007 March 2007

Posted on March 30, 2007 by

Walking in the footsteps of others 3/31/2007 Flat Stanley at Pumori Flat Stanley in front of Pumori. I am so aware as I trek to Everest Base Camp that I walk in the footsteps of so many others. Camped here … Continue reading →

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Everest-007 January 2007

Posted on January 30, 2007 by

Another Rich and Full Week 1/27/2007 Another busy week has unfolded on the Road to Everest. I received a gift from my niece in the mail. Rayne is four and a budding artist. She painted me a picture of Mount … Continue reading →

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Everest-007 December 2006

Posted on December 30, 2006 by

Last Day of the Year 12/31/2006 Hello to All, I’m back in Mendoza after several long days of hiking off the mountain. Thanks so much to all for your kind thoughts and prayers and well wishes. I’m sure they helped … Continue reading →

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Everest-007 September 2006

Posted on September 30, 2006 by

Happy Autumn (and nine months to my birthday 9/24/2006 There is that wonderful crispness in the air–combine that with a sunny clear day–and I am a happy camper. I had a good week and an even better weekend. I finally … Continue reading →

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Everest-007 July 2006

Posted on July 30, 2006 by

Happy Midsummer Night’s Dream! 7/29/2006 I’m sitting here with ice on various parts of my lower anatomy. I did my long run today and am trying to soothe my aching limbs. It’s been a tough week. One of the hardest … Continue reading →

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Everest-007 May 2006

Posted on May 30, 2006 by

Happy Memorial Day Weekend to All 5/28/2006 Wow another big week of training and decision-making!!! When I face a big decision, I often feel like I’m in the middle of a snow globe. I’m in the middle of a swirling … Continue reading →

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Everest-007 March 2006

Posted on March 30, 2006 by

Outer Coast Adventure Happy Spring to All, The day began with a dog bark and ended with a shower; in the blink of an eye lives and plans changed. On March 22, the Queen of the North sank. On March … Continue reading →

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Looking for Windhorse October 2005

Posted on October 30, 2005 by

Day One: Windhorse in Kathmandu I’m back in the world of the slowest dial-up and reminding myself that patience is the biggest tool in the traveler’s tool box. I’ve been in Kathmandu KTM)for 4 hours now and am taking my … Continue reading →

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Denali June 2005

Posted on June 30, 2005 by

When I was training last year, some days I would keep going by imagining what my first words to all of you would be. The time has come to finally say those words and I’m speechless and trying hard to … Continue reading →

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