My Life

Monks' residence area My time in Na Uyana Monastery was something I longed for ages. Everything was so interesting. The way monks wear the robes and have food and everything else... Break Fast bell went off at 5.30 AM, and to my utter surprise, 30 people were holding 30 different dishes to serve with high reverence and devotion. Felt like crying when I sat with the bowl full of food, remembering how heart fully those people had served me. I could not finish the whole food and closed my eyes, sought apologies from the people who had served the food, and threw them in the bin.   I went to the meditation hall and sat down in one corner. It was so inspiring to sit with the people in orange robes. The lunch bell went off at 09.30. This time, I took very little food as I was not hungry in such a short time. Remembering that there won't be food for the remaining day made me eat.  It was so inspiring to listen to the stories of the monks. I found a monk who has worked for the

         The long-awaited trip has finally begun. I was visiting a country without the purpose of the job. It feels good. My seat number lead me to the middle row middle seat. Oh, I missed those oceanic scenes this time. Anyway wanted to give it a try. Can I change to a window seat, please? I asked the flight attendant, and he showed me a way to an empty window seat smilingly. Thank you. Srilankan flight took off from Male to Colombo.       Looking down from the flight always gives me a sense of being a bird. I used to have flying dreams a lot. Air hostess, Lihini sat in front of me in preparation for landing. After a while, she asked me, "Are you Maldivian?" No, I'm from India said I. Then, she showed more interest in conversing. She: What is your job? Me: Teaching yoga She: Wow, I could see you being very relaxed Me: .... thanks Me: Are you a Buddhist? She: Yes, and my dream is to take my parents to Budh Gaya, India Me: Very nice. Do you meditate She: No Me: