28/09/2010

  • Elephant Crossing


    Lots of Questions - Jean Vanier

    We had lots of questions when we began communities in India. Interreligious dialogue or living together is never easy. We sought our own way. We had a little chapel and we put a tiny cross at the center. Then Mohanraj came to us, bringing with him a big picture of Ganesh. Ganesh is a Hindu god in the form of an elephant. We Christians are more used to doves than elephants. But elephants are strong and remove obstacles and blockages.
    Jean Vanier in "Living Gently in a Violent World," p. 31 - Jean Vanier

    This was a post from over a year ago, before coming to Cambodia... but seems more important now than than then.

    As I type, the tropical thunder is rolling in... I am so happy to be safely back in my climate-controlled room. I have often found the heat here more than I can manage, yet so far I'm managing. This "obstacle" keeps me mindful and dependent on Grace. Views like this help too...

    From 2010 Sept Teacher's Retreat

    At times I find the beauty of Cambodia and her people moves me to deep gratitude and new expressions of creativity; quilting, learning and listening.

    I took this photo and more on the way back from the annual "Teachers' Retreat" to Koh Kong near the Thai border, where a friend updated her visa.

    I am grateful for the way the Spirit had used Cambodia to help me overcome many obstacles and blockages within and without.  Before Buddhism, Cambodia followed Hindu deities.

    I am deeply blessed and challenged by this place.

    How does the place you live bless and challenge you?

Comments (2)

  • I did not realize you were in Cambodia. I spent my entire 21st year in Thailand and absolutely loved it! How long do you plan on being there?

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