Seminar on "Dying" at LDC by Geshe Tenzin Zopa

I'd mentioned a week ago that I would post some piccies taken during the "Hayagriva Vajrapani Garuda" initiation at LDC, but before i get to that, let me post some of the pics which were taken at the seminar held on the 2nd August 2008@LDC discussing on the topic "Dying". Basically its a talk on preparatory steps, the dos & don'ts before, during and after someone's death (asides from preparing a will, getting a tuft up some location with a picturesque hilltop scenery or selecting the box u wanna be sleeping in after u've heaved ur last breath?)

not something you get everyday, the talk of dying as for some cultures out there, it may even be regarded as a taboo. Nonetheless there was a huge turnup and I was one of the very few equipped with a camera... so here i go shooting whilst something's really serious being discussed there....

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Introducing the person who introduces us to the introduction of the above-mentioned topic, our dearest Guru :- Geshe Tenzin Zopa!


effectively expressing the "Grasping" expression using hand gestures during the talk!


students listening attentively at the Gompa..spot Ken Ken in the background (lols)


lotus flower in focus with the beautiful Green Tara in the background


Green Tara flanked by beautifully painted mural, cherry blossoms, food offerings and such!


Devoted students :- from left - right, Aunty Candy's hubby, Mrs.Gan & Mr.Chua

there' re more pictures in my pc which i'd like to share, but i'll leave that for another day's posting since its freaking too early to stay online, not to mention... i'd need my snoozies for a fresh start tomorrow! keep u guys posted next few days with pics.

toodles now. bLwekk. hopefully battery doesn't kong by 11am tomorrow!!

(its my first day at The Company tomorrow so all i'd gotta tell myself is... "break a Leg"!)

nites buddies! <3>