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Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://anuradha.gaia.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:13:16 GMT

Aaw reminds me of when Nat was about 5 years old - just shes not all dimpled and chubby any more! I'm sure you were also being a wild kid having fun on the swings! Yay!

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://assaji.gaia.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:04:09 GMT

By the way, me and nats went to this park with our bikes and hung around a bit on the swing thing, here is a picture of nats>>>

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://anuradha.gaia.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:01:48 GMT

thank you love - in this case I'll move it to the Journals room - it will have more longevity this way I feel as it transforms from Assaji's celebration party to Assaji's Journal where those fortunate enough to share can walk with you

love and hugs

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://assaji.gaia.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:50:59 GMT

Thank you dear Anna for creating and nurturing this thread. Well, about the moving thing, it's up to you to decide :)

Peacehunter, you are sitting in between Jnanananda and Priyaratana, you are very little man back then :)

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://Shuva.gaia.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:09:58 GMT

Bro, thank you for posting this picture and it reminding me if not all at least some sweet moments that we shared during this educational trip. It also shows that you are still holding the memories that you shared during your stay in Sri Lanka. But, i can't see myself in the picture, may be i was sitting at the back or it's because the picture is small.

With Metta

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://anuradha.gaia.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:17:35 GMT

aah! I just want to HUG you all!

>D<

Thank you for sharing this precious photo with us. I am loving this thread as it slowly unfolds as a journal sharing your journey. Mmm I'm having a thought now - there is a journal room in this group - shall I move it there - or shall we keep it here

love and hugs!

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://assaji.gaia.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:16:26 GMT

sharing a picture of an educational trip during my studies in Sri Lanka, probably in 2002?

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://anuradha.gaia.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:44:11 GMT

oh thank you for this sharing, Assaji! What a lucky officer to receive a blessing from you! I was chatting to you just now on the internet and am soo enjoying hearing about your adventures! I am happy to hear your new family is taking good care of you!

love

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://assaji.gaia.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:58:32 GMT

1st Impressions

Well the very 1st impression was at the airport itself. The immigration officer has been very nice, this is especially impressive considering immigration in the UK is much stricter now and usually there will be lots of interrogation before one enters UK. I had an smooth transition. The officer even asked me to bestow blessings upon him and I gave lol.

The next thing was Jay has been waiting for me at the airport for almost 4 hours, since there was a flight delay, poor Jay, i was delighted to see him. We drove home and met Natalie at home with another delight. I had shower, then took something. We chatted until 3 am in the morning, then went to bed. I had a very sound sleep. With the air bit cool, it was just lovely during the night.

The next morning, we went to London's Eye, the one place where everyone hopes to visit I think. We walked along that street, I was very impressed by the street performers there, I had lots of fun there.

Still feeling very excited, at the same time nervous, as I am new and this part of the world is very different, I look for more surprises in the coming days.

Oh before I forget, I should mention my new family, Sandra and Peter, together with Nats and Jay are lovely people, very kind and friendly, I am so grateful to them.

I am going to go to down-town with Peter tomorrow, so hope to see more exciting things.

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://anuradha.gaia.com — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:12:40 GMT

I'm just chatting to Assaji who is on his way to London! Now at Doha airport waiting for the next flight - tonight he steps on London soil for the 1st time - 1st entry to the West! Assaji I'd love it if you could share your 1st impressions!

love and hugs

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://natnol.gaia.com — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:12:56 GMT

Aw look, it's a mini Assaji :D how sweet and little … and just like you but smaller!

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://anuradha.gaia.com — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:09:18 GMT

Merry Mary, I'm about to do a day of teaching yoga and other classes now, but I'm dying to read your blog and will as soon as I return!

Assaji, those photos are gorgeous! You were so little then. Thank you for sharing. We'd love you to share more of your journey

love and hugs

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://assaji.gaia.com — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:41:42 GMT

Two of my early photos (1999, Rangamati, Bangladesh)
Me (right) and a Dharma brother (left)

:)

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://maryrives.gaia.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:01:31 GMT

lovely, how perect to clebrate with you on this day, 9/11, my 50th birthday.
i am sorry i have been away, have been bust transforming my life in prep for a radical lifestyle change:

http://maryandkeith.blogspot.com.

it is a dream coem true and a way to meet any of you who feel so moved to have us roll into your town. we are self-sufficient travelers.

much love and joy and gratitude,

mary

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://anuradha.gaia.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:11:31 GMT

aah thank you Natalie for sharing!

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://natnol.gaia.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:48:18 GMT

Hmm, such a big question mom!
Thailand and London are worlds apart … more than can be described … but I suppose one can say that about areas within a country too, as Bangkok, Songkhla and the islands are also all worlds apart. It's hard to compare a country to a city.
One thing I will say though, with the exception of sales people … and the majority of Bangkok, there's an amazing amount of respect in Thailand and lots of tradition and I found a lot of the people had a calm, welcoming friendly nature (once again, Bangkok and sales people excluded … as I have never felt so overwhelmed and felt like so many people were trying to take advantage of me as I did in Bangkok … although big cities are always more hectic than the rest of the country).
You just can't compare, when everything is totally different from the religeon, culture, food, climate, history, dress, language, toilets, laws, driving, houses, water … where would I even begin.
Religeon is much more a part of life there, and there is one main religion. Anything and everything goes in London, and Christianity although strong in some groups I'm sure, is certainly not a nationwide bond.
You can't drink the water.
They don't use toilet paper, instead they have a high pressure spray, which took some getting used to and is quite environmentally friendly, but would never work in London, coz you'd never dry here, so you'd be wet … and then an icycle.
Architecture is different due to differences in climates, economy and culture.
And everything else is different too, when Assaji comes, he can tell you all about it :)

Assaji is lovely, as we all know. He is sweet and gentle and caring and kind, with an air of calmness … and I think he enjoys being surrounded by calmness. He has a naughty sense of humour … and like Jay, enjoys a good sleep in the car :) lol

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://anuradha.gaia.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:26:02 GMT

Yay Natalie has joined Assaji's party! Nat you were recently in Thailand with Assaji, what would you say are the most striking differences between Thailand and London - anyone else who has insights are welcome to share too!
Oh Natalie, while you're sharing could you also please share a little about Assaji - I know from the precious times he's given me a call, he has the gentlest sweetest laugh and voice ever!

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://natnol.gaia.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:04:27 GMT

Yes, congratulations and celebrations!
We look forward to your arrival :D

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://anuradha.gaia.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:38:03 GMT

Assaji you have been living in Thailand recently and before that Shri Lanka and were born in Bangladesh - please correct me if I've left anything out or got my facts wrong. Now you're going to London which is such a different place! It would be wonderful if you share pictures about where you've lived and the differences you sense you're about to experience.

Re: CONGRATULATIONS and CELEBRATIONS!!! True Eloquence - Assaji

http://anuradha.gaia.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:26:30 GMT

thank you Assaji for bringing more music to your party. Mmm I wouldnt want to hazard a guess - anyone here know what languages these are?

Thank you too for giving us a peephole into what you were studying today. LOL Reading your words

'what constitute a sentence?
Is it the names, words or syllables? While neither of them constitutes, it is in fact the completion of a meaning that constitute a sentence'

make me feel i'm also receiving a lesson on emptiness.. like, what is the table, is the leg of the table, the table, is the wood the table, etc