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.

Dragons painted by Linda and Julie, Monastery, Seattle, Washington, USA

Dragons painted by Linda and Julie, Monastery, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Riding in the ambulance to the hospital, light streams in, patients' point of view, Crown Hill, Seattle, Washington, USA

Riding in the ambulance to the hospital, light streams in, patients' point of view, Crown Hill, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Keep Out, waiting room, door, table, decor, Halloween, pumpkin, Microsoft, building 5, Redmond Town Center, Washington, USA

Keep Out, waiting room, door, table, decor, Halloween, pumpkin, Microsoft, building 5, Redmond Town Center, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Getting a lube, jiffy lube, Greenwood, Seattle Washington, USA

Getting a lube, jiffy lube, Greenwood, Seattle Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.