Ah the joy of being with the lovely women at my Dharma training course this evening. The care with which they treated me. The hugs they freely gave. Their listening ears.
Chanting the refuges and precepts, listening to the lovely poems, one especially chosen for me, the short but powerful meditation .., these all acted like a lovely cool balm.
And talking about spiritual friendships and the importance of the Sangha. Discussing, reflecting… sharing thoughts and experiences.
A lovely calm beautiful evening in the midst of the stress and sadness of this time.