In this extraordinary series, Geshe Tashi gives us regular updates on the Coronavirus Pandemic amongst the Tibetan diaspora in India through the lens of Sera Mey Monastery, home to 6,000 monks. In response to emails asking after his welfare and requesting advice in these difficult times, he generously shares his observations, thoughts and advice in his usual warm-hearted and accessible style.
In this update Geshe Tashi tells us about the closing of the local Tuesday market, and his attempts to secure fresh food for the monks. A visit to those who are quarantined in the building he lived in during his student years brings back vivid memories of the great kindness of an elder monk, and the lasting good that can follow from small but regular acts of kindness. It should be clear now, Geshe-la states, from the images we see and the reports we read, that we are by nature loving and kind. This is the best time, he says, to strengthen these natural tendencies and to put them into practice. Once again, this is an inspiring and uplifting teaching.
Here are the photos from Geshe-la’s rooms. What an amazing view. It really does look like a holiday resort!
Thank you!
It’s so beautiful what you say!
I’d so love to find the way to help others here in Switzerland! It’s so difficult! I don’t even speak the language after 2,5 years living here!
Thanks for your sharing and for thinking on us.
Very touching…and inspiring.
Lol💖
Katia
Thank you so much for taking the time to share how things are and what is happening in Sera Mey, and to offer words of advice to us all. When I think about your description of the elderly monk and the bread and contrast it with what has been happening here in the UK with people panic-buying lots of food then throwing it away it makes me think. We are seeing some signs of people here starting to look out for one another and not be so selfish (like the retired doctors and nurses going back to work) but we obviously have a way to go. I am hoping that one positive thing to come out of this pandemic is that as the planet heals itself (while we’re not flying around it and polluting it) the human race will get back in touch with what matters and start being kind to themselves and each other.
Please take care of yourself, and keep well.
With love
Sue