Toronto, Ontario
A Monk with a Wish
Nick and I took to a slush/snow experience on foot to Theatrics Plus. I am stocking up on costume and accessory supplies for my upcoming trip to India where we will perform. I figure that the best way to "run" errands is to walk. When goods are purchased you carry the load and walk back with them - a decent work out. Nick and I shared the load.
Overall, Nick is a very helpful soul and is a great contributor to our ashram. I mentioned to Nick that as a reward he should dye his cloth from white to the traditional saffron color. This would make him more an official monk. He has shown dedication to residing in the ashram for a good year and a half and prior to that traveled with other monks. He is deserving of this humble status change.
I began thinking about our Brazilian monk living in the ashram. Caitanya Mangala has recently come to join us to brush up on his English. He is an excellent skate border. He expressed an interest in taking a crack at snowboarding, something he has never done before. When he saw the fluffy white stuff descending from the heavens, he fell in love with it and a boyhood passion dream became a spontaneous self combustion.
Now this may not be a regular monk's function, to snow board. But keeping good health and fitness is a renunciant's obligation. So we will make arrangements for him to fulfill his dream.
In the meantime, life in the ashram is one of devotional service where you learn individually and collectively how to take advantage of the essence of human life and in cultivating that spiritual side of life.
May the Source be with you!
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