From Brahma to Buddha, Spring 2008

Time marches on.

I think this is officially the quickest moving semester I've experienced. At the same time, I feel like we just landed in Delhi and were on our way to Varanasi AND that our ten days in Jaipur were a million years ago.

We're counting down the days as we all come back from trek and gear up for the student-led portion of the journey. We'll have some updates about that soon, from the students themselves.

I'm reflecting a lot about the circumstances that have come together to produce this wonderful semester... some being the students and their families and friends who made it possible for all of us to share time and space, some being our amazing staff in India including all of our friends and folks who help us out along the way, our knowledgeable lecturers and student activists who have gifted us information and told us moving stories about their experiences helping us understand more about the spiritual traditions and political situations we've come into touch with, and of course, some being the US staff - John, Michelle, and Alex - who are working hard back there to make all of this possible. As with everything Interdependent, we couldn't be doing the amazing things we are doing without the support, kindness, and generosity of every person involved - including each of you checking the blog and sharing your comments with us.

My heartfelt thanks to all of you.

So with the last few days in sight, we are cherishing our time together and wishing for a safe end of program. Check back here soon as each of the 5 will have some thoughts to share post-trek in a matter of hours.

Also stay tuned for the description of the breaking of the fellowship and our LOTR adventures.

All my BEST,

T