Branching out for Buddhism

On Friday I will head back north to Berkeley for this program with Khandro Rinpoche. Looking forward to being back in the Bay Area for a few days, even though my housing search there has been inconclusive, and experiencing some fresh Buddhist teachings.

Plans are also suddenly on the horizon for a trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, in two weeks for this program with Thrangu Rinpoche, which I'd attend as a visitor and not neccesarily as a participant. It will be exciting to see a new city and area of Canada, especially where I may travel there by train.

After not having much Buddhism here on the West Coast this year, it's nice to have some programs suddenly arising.

General September plans are still in flux -- might remain here on the Central Coast, go elsewhere, or eastward. I'm hoping to reach a decision by next Thursday.

It occurs to me that several of you might be interested in this event

http://shambhalaboston.org/program_viewer.asp?program_id=925

Khandro Rinpoche in Boston

Mom's principle Tibetan teacher Khandro Rinpoche will return to Boston for the 9/11 anniversary, giving a talk on compassion in times of war. I'm looking forward to hearing her and would love to see some of you all there in Brookline Monday. Open to anyone, just preregister.