Author Archives for Konchog Norbu

Dark Chocolate


I forgot to mention that the previous post was fueled by a gift from Brother Don Croner, just back from another wander down Beijing way. Coming over for a hot cuppa joe, he presented me with a bag of loose Yunnan tea. Call it our Transcontinental Caffeine Exchange Program. He claimed it’s a blac ...>

Mon Daze


Last Sunday, I continued my teaching series at the Mandal Tov with a reprise, by request, on the subject of impermanence (didn’t know monks took requests, didja? Might even play Misty for you if you ask real perty…). The Buddha, from his enlightened awareness, pointed out a deceptively simple t ...>

Medication & Pure Aggravation


Putrification? Poor oxidation? Puritan nations? Pureéd vegetation? Purple abrasion? Purev’s vacation? Pa’s palpitations? Puerile… GAAAH! Dad blast it, you startled me. I mean, hi and all, but jeez. I know, I know. It was downright creepy of me to leave that gloomy post hanging there for da ...>

Sloughing Off Tyranny


“ ‘One fancies a wee fry-up at this hour,’ Aychrome somehow between huge mouthfuls greeted Lew, who, smiling grimly, went looking for some coffee, a fool’s errand around here on the best of mornings,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and m ...>

Sloughing Off Tyranny


“ ‘One fancies a wee fry-up at this hour,’ Aychrome somehow between huge mouthfuls greeted Lew, who, smiling grimly, went looking for some coffee, a fool’s errand around here on the best of mornings,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and m ...>

Sloughing Off Tyranny


“ ‘One fancies a wee fry-up at this hour,’ Aychrome somehow between huge mouthfuls greeted Lew, who, smiling grimly, went looking for some coffee, a fool’s errand around here on the best of mornings,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and m ...>

Sloughing Off Tyranny


“ ‘One fancies a wee fry-up at this hour,’ Aychrome somehow between huge mouthfuls greeted Lew, who, smiling grimly, went looking for some coffee, a fool’s errand around here on the best of mornings,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and m ...>

America Once Again


Burnt out from endless clicking between election and commentary websites throughout the day, late this afternoon I napped for an hour. When I awoke, I sat up, blinked a couple times, and thought to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...>

Mongolian Home for Wayward Girls


Listen, the post title wasn’t a cheap attempt to score traffic from drooling geezers searching for “Mongolian girls,” and if that’s you...well, keep reading, DODR is a big tent. Then turn yourself... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more ...>

Happiness is a Warm Sunbeam


Padma is settling in nicely, deciding that life off the street ain’t too shabby. Especially with south-facing windows. I, on the other hand, bolted out of bed at 1:30AM because she was restless and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...>

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