Reflection
After arriving in Kathmandu late summer 2009 to begin my studies at Rangjung Yeshe Institute up until this day quite a lot of events have taken place – externally as well as internally. Just the fact that one is now living in a country among people with a completely different culture, different habits and so forth from what one might be used to, might trigger one or two weak spots in a westerner and can be quite challenging. But, as much as it can be challenging it is definitely equally fascinating to observe what is going on around one-self and not to mention within one-self. By looking back at my time here in Boudha and at RYI, I’m really grateful to all the teachers that have helped me (and sometimes pushed me) in my understanding of the sometimes complex ideas regarding the Buddhist philosophy. My teachers that have very generously offered their time in helping me progress in the Tibetan language which definitely requires time and effort. But mo...