Heather, thank you for this beautiful tribute to Caroline, her family, and the sangha. As difficult and sorrowful as this is, I'm struck by how the mysterious, permeable container of practice and ritual can sustain us at such a time. May we continue to practice this ancient Way together within the truth of impermanence.
Such a terrible loss. I’ve been to Tassajara a couple of times before we moved back to Canada, so I have been able to visualize the events you describe. The ringing of the bell. Tears.
Hi Lyn, the ringing of the bell for Caroline's passing will reverberate through the monastery forever. How can Caroline be limited to this moment? Bowing.
Again, I'm so grateful for your writing as a way of moving through/with this emotion, this extreme challenge. I'm so grateful for your practice and the way it resonated in every word. And I'm so grateful to know Caroline's vows! Beautiful. Bowing deeply. <3
Heather, thank you for this beautiful tribute to Caroline, her family, and the sangha. As difficult and sorrowful as this is, I'm struck by how the mysterious, permeable container of practice and ritual can sustain us at such a time. May we continue to practice this ancient Way together within the truth of impermanence.
The practice and sangha at Tassajara is so nourishing and illuminating. Everyone is truly a gift.
Such a terrible loss. I’ve been to Tassajara a couple of times before we moved back to Canada, so I have been able to visualize the events you describe. The ringing of the bell. Tears.
Hi Lyn, the ringing of the bell for Caroline's passing will reverberate through the monastery forever. How can Caroline be limited to this moment? Bowing.
I love Caroline’s vows. They will go on the home altar.
Yes they’re so beautiful and heartfelt.
Again, I'm so grateful for your writing as a way of moving through/with this emotion, this extreme challenge. I'm so grateful for your practice and the way it resonated in every word. And I'm so grateful to know Caroline's vows! Beautiful. Bowing deeply. <3
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Caroline’s bodhisattva vows … so perfect
Yes they’re simple and heartfelt. I feel her dedication to being compassionate and awakened in each one.