His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama teaching gestures mentioning Sakya Pandita, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India

His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama teaching gestures mentioning Sakya Pandita, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama teaching from a pecha, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India

His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama teaching from a pecha, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Laughing, His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama teaching, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India

Laughing, His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama teaching, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

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His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama teaching, arm extended, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India

His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama teaching, arm extended, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama teaching about visions seen during intiations, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India

His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama teaching about visions seen during intiations, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama giving instructions to the Buddhist sangha, on his throne, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India

His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama giving instructions to the Buddhist sangha, on his throne, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama giving instructions, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India

His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama giving instructions, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama making initial universal prayers, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India

His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama making initial universal prayers, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

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His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama, making offerings, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India

His Holiness the Great 13th Dalai Lama, making offerings, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast, Dharamasala, India, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's throne, with traditional decorations, flowers, statue of Lord Buddha, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast interface, Dharamasala, India

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's throne, with traditional decorations, flowers, statue of Lord Buddha, 18 Great Stages of the Path Commentaries, webcast interface, Dharamasala, India, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

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Lone house on the blue coast, islets, Pacific Ocean, California, USA

Lone house on the blue coast, islets, Pacific Ocean, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Many expressions of happiness, Tibetan Buddhists in traditional robes, malas, prayer mudra, monks, nuns, sangha, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Many expressions of happiness, Tibetan Buddhists in traditional robes, malas, prayer mudra, monks, nuns, sangha, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Suckers, candy cane, cherry on top, cupcake on top, ice cream, Christmas tree, lights, white, candy store, Seattle, Washington, USA

Suckers, candy cane, cherry on top, cupcake on top, ice cream, Christmas tree, lights, white, candy store, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan Buddhist monks assembling the golden Kalachakra pavilion for the intiation, ladder, planning table with instructions, HH the Great 14th Dalai Lama's throne, on stage, Kalachakra For World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

Tibetan Buddhist monks assembling the golden Kalachakra pavilion for the intiation, ladder, planning table with instructions, HH the Great 14th Dalai Lama's throne, on stage, Kalachakra For World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Beth doing something different - hula hoop, Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Beth doing something different - hula hoop, Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Where a black dog lives inside a blue pickup truck loaded with junk, no wheels, The city of wood, French influenced, mining town, Sea of Cortez, San Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Where a black dog lives inside a blue pickup truck loaded with junk, no wheels, The city of wood, French influenced, mining town, Sea of Cortez, San Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Where a black dog lives inside a blue pickup truck loaded with junk, no wheels, The city of wood, French influenced, mining town, Sea of Cortez, San Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Dino-Mommy! dino-baby! hatching, blacklight mini-golf course, West Olympia, Washington, USA

Dino-Mommy! dino-baby! hatching, blacklight mini-golf course, West Olympia, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Dino-Mommy! dino-baby! hatching, blacklight mini-golf course, West Olympia, Washington, USA

Santa candle house in a row, candy cane, Costco Wholesale corporate headquarters, entry room, Issaquah, Washington, USA

Santa candle house in a row, candy cane, Costco Wholesale corporate headquarters, entry room, Issaquah, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The Empowered; Happiness is wearing the 5 Dhyani Buddhas Crown and Holding a Flower and Dorje (vajra), Initiate, Highest Yoga Tantra initiation, Hevajra, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

The Empowered; Happiness is wearing the 5 Dhyani Buddhas Crown and Holding a Flower and Dorje (vajra), Initiate, Highest Yoga Tantra initiation, Hevajra, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The Empowered; Happiness is wearing the 5 Dhyani Buddhas Crown and Holding a Flower and Dorje (vajra), Initiate, Highest Yoga Tantra initiation, Hevajra, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sachen Kunga Nyingpo's memorial lights in celebration, Tashi Paljor dark in foreground, Tharlam Guesthouse, vajra gate, auspicious symbols, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sachen Kunga Nyingpo's memorial lights in celebration, Tashi Paljor dark in foreground, Tharlam Guesthouse, vajra gate, auspicious symbols, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Silent Night

Silent Night, a photo by Prairiekittin on Flickr.

Night Watch of TV; Tharlam Monastery guard with a large mala in the open door, and a Tibetan monk friend at night on Sachen Kunga Nyingpo's memorial, Guardhouse, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Night Watch of TV; Tharlam Monastery guard with a large mala in the open door, and a Tibetan monk friend at night on Sachen Kunga Nyingpo's memorial, Guardhouse, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Snow day laughter, 4 guys in their sofa sled, couch surfing, winter wear, garbage can lid, on top of the hill, snow day, Gasworks Park, Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA

Snow day laughter, 4 guys in their sofa sled, couch surfing, winter wear, garbage can lid, on top of the hill, snow day, Gasworks Park, Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Lama Rabten Tshering kneels near Padmasambhava with coffee, Guru Rinpoche wall mural, Lama Rabten is a Spiritual Director of Nalandabodhi Foundation (Vancouver BC Canada), Lama G's Cafe, Fremont, Seattle, Washington, USA

Lama Rabten Tshering kneels near Padmasambhava with coffee, Guru Rinpoche wall mural, Lama Rabten is a Spiritual Director of Nalandabodhi Foundation (Vancouver BC Canada), Lama G's Cafe, Fremont, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Torma: all deities of the mandala offering, Spontaneously Occurring Heart Essence of Padma, Rangjung Padma'i Nyingthig, given by Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, Lotus Speech, Vancouver BC, Canada

Torma: all deities of the mandala offering, Spontaneously Occurring Heart Essence of Padma, Rangjung Padma'i Nyingthig, given by Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, Lotus Speech, Vancouver BC, Canada, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Students, monks, lay people with cameras and offerings, White Umbrella, marigolds, Sakya Lama procession, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, photo by Steve D.

Students, monks, lay people with cameras and offerings, White Umbrella, marigolds, Sakya Lama procession, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, photo by Steve D., a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tea in a jade cup, Buddhist impliments on his table, pecha, mandala offering of the ku, body of the Buddha, His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya, high lama of the Sakya order, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tea in a jade cup, Buddhist impliments on his table, pecha, mandala offering of the ku, body of the Buddha, His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya, high lama of the Sakya order, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Don't look back boston, radio, rain, driving, Hi 5, Seattle, Washington, USA

Don't look back boston, radio, rain, driving, Hi 5, Seattle, Washington, USA a video by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rock, right, a rock, right, til you reach the juke..., theres a little church nearby, a rocking and a rolling through my front door, radio, rain, driving, Hi 5, Seattle, Washington, USA

Rock, right, a rock, right, til you reach the juke..., theres a little church nearby, a rocking and a rolling through my front door, radio, rain, driving, Hi 5, Seattle, Washington, USA a video by Wonderlane on Flickr.

520 underpass Seattle Washington USA

520 underpass Seattle Washington USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Men playing a chess game on the sidewalk, vehicles, people walking by, South Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico

Men playing a chess game on the sidewalk, vehicles, people walking by, South Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Brando's Beach, South Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico

Brando's Beach, South Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rain on a painted salmon logo in Southeast coast Indian art style, or Northwest coast depends on West coast point of view, Seattle, Washington, USA

Rain on a painted salmon logo in Southeast coast Indian art style, or Northwest coast depends on West coast point of view, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Wild games of summer fun!, Reflection love, Rosie as a puppy goofing around with a friend, summer, Magnuson Dog Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

Wild games of summer fun!, Reflection love, Rosie as a puppy goofing around with a friend, summer, Magnuson Dog Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Reflection love, Rosie as a puppy goofing around with a friend, summer, Magnuson Dog Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

Reflection love, Rosie as a puppy goofing around with a friend, summer, Magnuson Dog Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rosie as a puppy goofing around with a friend, summer, Magnuson Dog Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

Rosie as a puppy goofing around with a friend, summer, Magnuson Dog Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The endlessly beautiful Pacific Ocean, Swanton Black Finger Rocks, north of Santa Cruz, California, USA

The endlessly beautiful Pacific Ocean, Swanton Black Finger Rocks, north of Santa Cruz, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

End of a Warm Day with Distant Surfer, Santa Cruz, California, USA

End of a Warm Day with Distant Surfer, Santa Cruz, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Lady Momma (Rosie's mom) on a large flat stone enjoying the waves washing in, seaweed, sea foam, Dog Beach, Pacific Ocean, near San Diego, California, USA

Lady Momma (Rosie's mom) on a large flat stone enjoying the waves washing in, seaweed, sea foam, Dog Beach, Pacific Ocean, near San Diego, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan Buddhist monk plays cymbals during music offering, vibrating everything, traditional red and yellow robes, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tibetan Buddhist monk plays cymbals during music offering, vibrating everything, traditional red and yellow robes, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Regardless of the circumstances you find yourself in, remember your innate Buddha nature, the perfect enlightenment of the Buddha, and his teachings. Statue of Lord Buddha, wood, reflection of walkway, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Regardless of the circumstances you find yourself in, remember your innate Buddha nature, the perfect enlightenment of the Buddha, and his teachings. Statue of Lord Buddha, wood, reflection of walkway, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan American living room, reflections in mirrors, curved stone fireplace, dragon carpets, guitar, lamps, book, chair, prayer drive, red chest, candles, lit wreath, Tibetan door cover, San Mateo, California, USA

Tibetan American living room, reflections in mirrors, curved stone fireplace, dragon carpets, guitar, lamps, book, chair, prayer drive, red chest, candles, lit wreath, Tibetan door cover, San Mateo, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Statue of Lord Buddha with chief students, His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya climbs down from his throne, photos of renown lamas, bowls of nectar offerings with marigolds, lights, aura, Sakya lineage lords, monks, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Nepal

Statue of Lord Buddha with chief students, His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya climbs down from his throne, photos of renown lamas, bowls of nectar offerings with marigolds, lights, aura, Sakya lineage lords, monks, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

After the initiation and prayers, monks attend to the lama's table, sangha chats about religion and spirituality, traditional decor, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

After the initiation and prayers, monks attend to the lama's table, sangha chats about religion and spirituality, traditional decor, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Sr program manager, pumpkins at his feet shares insights on Excel 2013, planning a new application, giving instruction on transparent lighted panels, to a group of programers, program managers, consultants, Redmond Town Center, Washington, USA

Sr program manager, pumpkins at his feet shares insights on Excel 2013, planning a new application, giving instruction on transparent lighted panels, to a group of programers, program managers, consultants, Redmond Town Center, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Inukshuks and man running on TV, Christmas fireplace, Rosie, Seattle, Washington, USA

Inukshuks and man running on TV, Christmas fireplace, Rosie, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

A gray-green wash at sunset, rocks, Gray Whale Cove, California, USA

A gray-green wash at sunset, rocks, Gray Whale Cove, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Half dome and Paul Hatton, half man half fingers, yellow fall trees, one of the sweetest places in the world, rainy fall day, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Half dome and Paul Hatton, half man half fingers, yellow fall trees, one of the sweetest places in the world, rainy fall day, Yosemite National Park, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Over the hill and through the woods, snow day, Seattle, Washington, USA

Over the hill and through the woods, snow day, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Statue of Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava, Seattle, Washington, USA

Statue of Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Happy donor with a smile, gifting katags and offerings, desks of the lamas, prayers, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Happy donor with a smile, gifting katags and offerings, desks of the lamas, prayers, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Cell phones in nature, a couple walking making calls, Golden Gardens Park, nightfall, boat, Seattle, Washington, USA

Cell phones in nature, a couple walking making calls, Golden Gardens Park, nightfall, boat, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.