Poor monks. First, one monk loses a leg in a road accident. Then, the dog aloka must get surgery. Then the leader becomes quite ill. Now the snowstorm. The path has been filled with obstacles and difficulties and tragedies. I pray they can finish this walk and no more injuries nor illnesses for any of them nor the dog.

The day here is wet and warm. Cloudy skies. No sign of the moon yesterday I dont think.

I thank Buddha for the blessings with the monks in the usa. May they be strong and healthy again! 

Om ah hung benzra guru padme siddhi hung