Peak colors, valley sounds –
all are the voices and figures
of Shakyamuni Buddha
Dogen
On the way up the Budhi Gandaki Valley, we pass villages where children are
greeting us with big smiles and a friendly Namaste. Sometimes we stop for chiyaa,
the typical Nepalese milk tea. At the end of our day, we enjoy the hot springs of
Tatopani.
Village on our way
Children greeting us with a Namaste
Preparation of chiyaa
The path becoming a creek
(Text & photos contributed by Garyo)
Note: “Namaste” means “Dedication to you” (namas-te, dedication-you,
giving up my whole being to you), used in greetings (at meetings, in letters,
etc.). “Namo Buddhâya” means “Giving up my whole being/life to the
Buddha.”