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These are some of my memories of Lisa Bufano. At the time she and I were both living in Boise and doing a lot of performance art. She was doing much more and more disabled performance art. She had all her fingers and legs below the knees amputated due to a staff infection from a previous surgery. A mutual artist associated recently passed away and Lisa has been on my mind a lot of late. She died about 10 years ago and I do think of her often.
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This is a story about another one handed moment with children.
I just got home from Winco, a grocery store here in Boise, Idaho. After paying for the food, I was waiting by the restrooms for my mother. As a young boy was leaving the "boy's room" he noticed I do not have two hands. That starting a funny, beautiful, and special one-handed moment for all. -
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One of the longer standing students in the Boise Dharma Center moved to Port Orchard, Washington a while back. When he proposed to his wife he asked me of bestow the wedding vows in (somewhat low-key) Buddhist wedding ceremony on a boat on Lake Union in Seattle, Washington.
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When I attended Indiana University I truly wanted to expand my experience of knowledge. I did not really want good grades. I sincerely wanted to learn and grow. Therefore, I took many odd, unique, obscure, and personally challenging classes. I was also required to take two years of a foreign language. I chose to study the African foreign language of Bambara.
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I have been practicing and studying the martial art of Aikido since 1997. I have been teaching Aikido since 2002. It is hard to do Aikido that long and that deeply without knowing the name of, watching the movies of, and knowing the Aikido history of Steven Seagal. I have never trained with Seagal Sensei. But I, and two of my Aikido students, did get see his as the "Mojo Priest" when he and his band came to Boise, Idaho.
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On March15, 2023 I will left for my third visit to Kathmandu, Nepal. I am sharing this podcast in 2024 from my visit in 2023 as I stopped podcasting for a while shortly after I returned from Nepal last year. I recently returned from Nepal this past April 2024 and this is a recording from last year that fits my timing and pilgrimage this year.
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Show Notes:
My favorite place in Nepal.
I have a very strong connection to The Monkey Temple.
I am looking forward to visiting again in 2024.
Resources:
Swayambhunath Stupa – A bit of info about the famous "Monkey Temple" in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Visit Nepal 2020 – The campaign to visit in 2020.
Boudhanath Stupa – A truly exceptional experience and a must see in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal – Some wiki info about this most popular and tourist area in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bodhi Guesthouse - My home away from home in Kathmandu, Nepal.
My Gritty Nepal Experiences 2020 - My home away from home in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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This is a story about another one handed moment with children.
I just got home from Winco, a grocery store here in Boise, Idaho. After paying for the food, I was waiting by the restrooms for my mother. As a young boy was leaving the "boy's room" he noticed I do not have two hands. That starting a funny, beautiful, and special one-handed moment for all. -
It is hard to believe it has been 8 years since I began podcasting. Especially with taking almost a year off and not posting a 7-Year Anniversary podcast last year. However, here I am not and catching up!!
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Funny stories about having one hand in Nepal.
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I took a long break. My last podcast posted on June 21, 2023. Pretty much 10 months.
Life has a way of changing for us. Or should I say changing us. An old friend of mine once said, "It is funny how life gets in the way of life." But sometimes life unfolds in ways that redirect us. Many times in goods ways and in many ways there are bad times. Life took a turn for me and I simply had to stop broadcasting my podcast.
Many times I wanted to record and post. But I just was not feeling it. The other times I thought I would stop podcasting all together. Even as I write this and record the podcast, I am not really sure what the future will bring or what I will do. I know I am not ready to stop broadcasting. And at the same time, I am not sure how my podcasts will evolve and transform in the moments I am here.
All I can really say right now is things will be different with my podcast. This is regarding when I upload and broadcast, how often I do it, the overall length, I plan on changing the website, and of course the content. But for now... Here is podcast number 321. -
This past late March and early April I returned to Nepal for my third Buddhist Pilgrimage. This year my main intention was to visit the small town of Halesi and the famous and sacred Maratika Cave. This is a very special place for Tibetan Buddhists. The journey there from Kathmandu is a minimum of three days by car both ways. But it is said to spend at least two days there which makes it a four day trip. The drive is brutal. However, a pilgrimage should not be easy.
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Show Notes:
The brutal (yet beautiful) drive from Kathmandu to Halesi, Nepal.
Visiting Maratika Cave.
My home stay was a special blessing.
Everything was better than expected.
I want to return.
Resources:
Kung Fu Ice Cream Moment – A bit of info about the famous "Monkey Temple" in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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I came up with an idea that is not new while interacting with my mother. She wanted to do something that I thought was not worth her time. I even offered her some money not to do it. But she refused. Later that day she told she should of took what I had offered. And it that moment, the "Tin Can Theory" was coined.
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Show Notes:
Time to profit ratio.
Return on investment.
A catchy new phrase to explain an age old idea.
Resources:
Kung Fu Ice Cream Moment – A bit of info about the famous "Monkey Temple" in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Over the past three visits to Nepal I have had a number of interesting interactions with monkeys. The first year I was pretty sure I was going to have to do battle with a gang of Monkeys at Swayambhunath Stupa. Last year I saw a monkey bully a young lady and take her fruit drink. I actually saw him decide he was going to take advantage of her and then he did it. This year I saw the usual monkeys at the usual places of The Monkey Temple, within the city of Kathmandu and Pashupati Hindu Temple, and many more monkeys in Lumbini than I remember from last year. But this year I started to see the monkeys of Nepal in a different way.
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Show Notes:
Swayambhunath Stupa, AKA The Monkey Temple.
Seeing other Monkeys in the City of Kathmandu.
More Monkeys in the City of Lumbini than I thought.
This year I started to see the Monkeys of Nepal in a different way.
Resources:
Swayambhunath Stupa – A bit of info about the famous "Monkey Temple" in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Visit Nepal 2020 – The campaign to visit in 2020.
Boudhanath Stupa – A truly exceptional experience and a must see in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal – Some wiki info about this most popular and tourist area in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bodhi Guesthouse - My home away from home in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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I decided to spend one full day at Boudhanath Stupa. Most of my time in Kathmandu and at my hotel (near Boudhanath Stupa) was usually in "home base" mode. Meaning I am generally spending a number of hours at Boudhanath but not all day. I typically leave to go to the Monkey temple, to shop in the Thamel District, or am off to visit one of the many Buddhist sites in the city or in a small city close by. I am either waking up to do practice at Boudhanath, or I leave for the Swayambhunath in the morning and return for the afternoon, or I am gone most of the day and swing by late night for my night time practice.
After spending 5 days on the road visiting municipality (city) of Halesi and the Maratika Caves, the city of Timal and Yarinak Cave, and the famous Stupa in the city of NamoBuddha, I was ready for a day of non-travel rest. This meant I was going to spend a full day at Boudhanath Stupa practicing, shopping, and site seeing.
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Show Notes:
I finally spent one full day at Boudhanath Stupa.
It felt good not to get into a taxi for that one day.
I was able to see how the character of people who practice Buddhism changes every couple of hours throughout one full day.
Nice to see Boudhanath Stupa at night.
Resources:
Swayambhunath Stupa – A bit of info about the famous "Monkey Temple" in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Visit Nepal 2020 – The campaign to visit in 2020.
Boudhanath Stupa – A truly exceptional experience and a must see in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal – Some wiki info about this most popular and tourist area in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bodhi Guesthouse - My home away from home in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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This year I took the time to visit the birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini, Nepal. It is a short 35 minute plane flight and an important pilgrimage site. Though the trip was just an overnight visit, I had a very special time in Lumbini, Nepal.
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Show Notes:
My last few days before I leave for my 3rd visit to Nepal.
Feeling very organized and prepared
Traveling with simplicity as I have a new suitcase and "personal sized" travel backpack.
Resources:
Swayambhunath Stupa – A bit of info about the famous "Monkey Temple" in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Visit Nepal 2020 – The campaign to visit in 2020.
Boudhanath Stupa – A truly exceptional experience and a must see in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal – Some wiki info about this most popular and tourist area in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bodhi Guesthouse - My home away from home in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Lumbini, Nepal - The birthplace of Buddha.
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I have been doing a weekly podcast for the past six years. Today's podcast celebrates my 6 year anniversary with a thank you to all my listeners and supporters. Let listen to what the start of year 7 brings!
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Show Notes:
6 years and 315 podcasts deep.
Resources:
Podcast #264 - 5 Year Anniversary Podcast.
Podcast #210 - 4 Year Anniversary Podcast.
Podcast #158 - 3 Year Anniversary Podcast.
Podcast #108 - 2 Year Anniversary Podcast.
Podcast #055 - 1 Year Anniversary Podcast.
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There are times indeed when traveling to remote Buddhist locations in small villages that Western conveniences fail to exist. Or at least in the way we want them to. These are the simple things like coffee, a soft bed, heat, and a hot shower. This year I traveled to the small village of Halesi, Nepal to visit the caves of Maratika. I went five days with no shower. Well, I was able to take a shower. Or at least get close to something I can call a "shower." This was a shower in a bag. Pilgrimage should not be easy. Not having a shower was only one part of this 5 day trip. It was certainly an experience worth podcasting.
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Show Notes:
Halesi, Nepal and the Maratika Caves of Padmasambhava.
No hot water and in some cases no running water for 5 days.
Makeup wipes as my only way to clean my body.
Resources:
Swayambhunath Stupa – A bit of info about the famous "Monkey Temple" in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Visit Nepal 2020 – The campaign to visit in 2020.
Boudhanath Stupa – A truly exceptional experience and a must see in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal – Some wiki info about this most popular and tourist area in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bodhi Guesthouse - My home away from home in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Halesi, Nepal - The location of the Maratika Caves of Padmasambhava.
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A sitting toilet is not very common in the general public space of Nepal. And certainly not outside the city of Kathmandu. This means there is a lot of squatting and pooping in Nepal. Additionally, there is a cultural non-use of toilet paper. Also, public bathrooms tend to be pretty gritty overall and the desire to put one's bag or backpack on the floor does not exist. Therefore, it takes a bit of work drop the pants, squat, and poop. Did I mention that soap is not a commonly found liquid in Nepal's (hard to find) public bathrooms. Add the one handed thing to this process and we have a podcast worth sharing.
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Show Notes:
Squatting and pooping is the main theme in Nepal.
Most public bathrooms are very gritty and unsanitary.
There is no desire to put one's bag or backpack on the floor in most bathrooms.
Toilet paper and soap are not common (if at al all found) in Nepals public bathrooms.
Having one hand adds to the layer's of careful process and movement while pooping in Nepal.
Resources:
Swayambhunath Stupa – A bit of info about the famous "Monkey Temple" in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Visit Nepal 2020 – The campaign to visit in 2020.
Boudhanath Stupa – A truly exceptional experience and a must see in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal – Some wiki info about this most popular and tourist area in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bodhi Guesthouse - My home away from home in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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An interesting thing has started to unfold in Kathmandu, Nepal. I had a similar experience in Tibet. However, I am starting to use this "trick" more and more in Nepal. This most recent visit had this gestured interaction truly take hold for me. I call it the "Beggar's Pass." It is a one handed thing and worthy of a podcast.
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Show Notes:
So much of this gestured interaction is the result of the cultural perception of one handedness in Nepal.
This has released me out of the attention of many a beggar while walking around Kathmandu.
It's "The Beggar's Pass."
Resources:
Swayambhunath Stupa – A bit of info about the famous "Monkey Temple" in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Visit Nepal 2020 – The campaign to visit in 2020.
Boudhanath Stupa – A truly exceptional experience and a must see in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal – Some wiki info about this most popular and tourist area in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bodhi Guesthouse - My home away from home in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Lumbini, Nepal - The Birthplace of Buddha.
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This will be my third pilgrimage visit to Kathmandu, Nepal. Each time I go I have very unique one handed experiences based on the Nepali cultural perception of not having two hands. Most of the time it is not a big deal. But sometimes it kinda is a big deal. Either way it is good practice in not clinging to what other people think. And it makes for some pretty un and enjoyable experiences. (Here are five short one handed stories from Kathmandu, Nepal. (And maybe a bonus 6th super story.)
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Show Notes:
Five unique one handed experiences.
Sometimes the cultural subtleties of Nepal come out in funny ways.
Never a dull moment having one hand in Nepal.
Resources:
Swayambhunath Stupa – A bit of info about the famous "Monkey Temple" in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Visit Nepal 2020 – The campaign to visit in 2020.
Boudhanath Stupa – A truly exceptional experience and a must see in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal – Some wiki info about this most popular and tourist area in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bodhi Guesthouse - My home away from home in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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