Lhasa on the Hudson

LISTEN AT THIS LINK:

http://www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/2012/may/17/tiny-museums-jacques-marchais-museum-tibetan-art/

As I develop the awakening mind

I praise the Buddhas as they shine

I bow before you as I travel my path

To join your ranks I make my full time path

For the sake of all beings I seek

The enlightened mind that I know I’ll reap

If others disrespect me or give me flack

I’ll stop and think before I react

Knowing that they’re going through insecure stages

I’ll take the opportunity to exercise patience

Nip it in the bud before it can worsen

A chance for me to be strong and sure

As I think on the Buddhas who have come before

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/22/dining/momos-tibetans-forbidden-special-treat.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all