2018 Lumbini – ALL I NEED IS MY PASSPORT

Lumbini, Nepal – Part 2

20192018 by PQPP3

November 14-18 2018 I am here as part of the 1st Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony ever held within the Maya Devi Temple Complex in Lumbini. As with any historic moment, there is the usual fanfare. A parade with beautiful women carrying flowers and banners. The flower-laden throne carrying the Tipitaka. And streams of participants Then there is … Read more

Lumbini, Nepal – Part 1

20182018 by PQPP3

November 14 to 16, 2018 Crossing the border into Nepal was an adventure. The drive from Kushinagar was a little over 4 hours. The fun part about traveling in the third world is what you encounter on the way. This time it was a train stop. I have experienced many of these, but never close … Read more