The goal of the ascent in sight: Taktsang Monastery is perched high on the steep cliff face
On a pilgrimage to holy places, one rarely follows a rigid plan. Rather, one engages with a flow of events. Our last days in Bhutan reminded us how valuable it is to let go of expectations. We learned that…
The highest point of the leg: The Dochu La pass at 3,100 meters
With many impressions from Thimphu and a feeling of gratitude, we continued our pilgrimage. Before leaving the busy capital behind for good to drive deeper into the mountains, however, we spent another day in its surroundings. After all, Bhutan is not only defined…
View of the Himalayas and Kanchenjunga during the approach to Paro
In November 2025, I went on a very special trip. Together with 66 Dharma brothers and sisters, I set off for Bhutan. Being the only German in this group from the USA, China, Taiwan, and Sri Lanka, I felt at home right away. We were…
In September, my journey took me back to California to the Holy Vajrasana Temple in Sanger. The main purpose of my trip was to study, as I wanted to delve back into the important work Imparting the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra.
This book is absolutely precious. It was published in March 2014 and…
