It felt just like home -- waking this morning to the sound of bells inside the women's retreat house, Niguling, and being awakened many times in the night as some sentient beings roamed around outside. It's always good to come back to Kagyu Thubten Choling, my 'home' monastery, and see everyone here. Later today I'll be able to talk with Lama Norlha Rinpoche who was kind enough to accept me as a student 30 years ago. 

Last night's sky was filled with colors and I had just enough energy left after the drive and everything else to take a couple of shots of this incredible stupa that overlooks the Hudson River. 

Today Iris and I will be visiting a nearby stupa -- only 2 hours away, thankfully -- and tomorrow the Dharma Path weekend retreat will begin. Look for another post when I get the photos and information on the next stupa!

On the road in Dharma,
LKC