Forgiveness does not mean that we forgive the act perpetrated, but rather, that we forgive the imperfection that lies within most of us. It is also about recognizing the potential for change. With this view, even if the person does not regret his action and does not seem to be changing his attitude and behavior,… Read more »

The monumental dzong of Paro, Bhutan, was originally built in 1646, but it had to be restored on several occasions after it was damaged by fire and earthquakes. Bhutan, 2014. Primitive forest, during a pilgrimage to Chumbu (Chumophuk or Chimpu), a sacred place four-hour walk up from Paro valley, along the Doteng, between 8000 and… Read more »

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Yangsi (Orgyen Tendzin Jigme Lhundrup) se tientaux côtés de la statue en terre et en cire de son prédécesseur Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991), l’un des plus grands maîtres du bouddhisme tibétain. Paro Kyichu, Bhutan, April 2014. Buddhist monks and nuns, led by their abbot Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, perform a preliminary ritual… Read more »

The Himalayan region