Fragrant scented smoke of Tibetan Buddhist Sur with a bundle of sage, offering to the Buddhas and local spirits in atonement for the many deaths of chickens and eggs on the site of old farm chicken coops, hose, Seattle, Washington, USA

Fragrant scented smoke of Tibetan Buddhist Sur with a bundle of sage, offering to the Buddhas and local spirits in atonement for the many deaths of chickens and eggs on the site of old farm chicken coops, hose, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

President meets privately with Dalai Lama, HH the Great 14th Dalai Lama praying over the Kalachakra mandala sand being retired to a river, Washington Post article, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA

President meets privately with Dalai Lama, HH the Great 14th Dalai Lama praying over the Kalachakra mandala sand being retired to a river, Washington Post article, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Vajrasattva (holding a vajra and bell) statue, glass lantern, under the foam green umbrella, mosquito net, patio furniture, staying cool on a hot summer day, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA

Vajrasattva (holding a vajra and bell) statue, glass lantern, under the foam green umbrella, mosquito net, patio furniture, staying cool on a hot summer day, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Golden Rosie in the grass, backyard with garden fence and old greenhouse, Japanese lantern, summer, Seattle, Washington, USA

Golden Rosie in the grass, backyard with garden fence and old greenhouse, Japanese lantern, summer, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

A sur offering is a Tibetan Buddhist practice in which a mixture of flour, sweets and dairy products, sometimes with additional valuable or aromatic substances, is consecrated and placed in a fire or burned as incense, the fragrant smoke is offered...

A sur offering is a Tibetan Buddhist practice in which a mixture of flour, sweets and dairy products, sometimes with additional valuable or aromatic substances, is consecrated and placed in a fire or burned as incense, the fragrant smoke is offered..., a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

A sur offering is a Tibetan Buddhist practice in which a mixture of flour, sweets and dairy products, sometimes with additional valuable or aromatic substances, is consecrated and placed in a fire or burned as incense, the fragrant smoke is offered...

A sur offering is a Tibetan Buddhist practice in which a mixture of flour, sweets and dairy products, sometimes with additional valuable or aromatic substances, is consecrated and placed in a fire or burned as incense, the fragrant smoke is offered..., a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

From above: His Holiness Dagchen Rinpoche getting ready to leave Tharlam Monastery shrine room, all bow, monks, lamas, his son, grandson, disciples, Tibetan Buddhism, decorations, throne, drum, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

From above: His Holiness Dagchen Rinpoche getting ready to leave Tharlam Monastery shrine room, all bow, monks, lamas, his son, grandson, disciples, Tibetan Buddhism, decorations, throne, drum, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

From his short throne with table, orange & maroon robes, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama blessing the Kalachakra mandala in preparation for the Initiation, Namgyal monks and lamas, string still connected, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA

From his short throne with table, orange & maroon robes, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama blessing the Kalachakra mandala in preparation for the Initiation, Namgyal monks and lamas, string still connected, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Cooking area, valance, vintage French toile plates, kitchen display, fresh apple pie, espresso coffee maker, mirrors, laundryroom, Seattle, Washington, USA

Cooking area, valance, vintage French toile plates, kitchen display, fresh apple pie, espresso coffee maker, mirrors, laundryroom, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Even though its arising has nowhere been obstructed, still you have not comprehended it.

Even though its arising has nowhere been obstructed, still you have not comprehended it., a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Self Liberation through Seeing with Naked Awareness by Padmasambhava

Statues of Lord Buddha, Manjushri, Lady Tara, enlightened entities, Japanese lantern, Citronella candle, bamboo fence, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA

Statues of Lord Buddha, Manjushri, Lady Tara, enlightened entities, Japanese lantern, Citronella candle, bamboo fence, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

A simple solution to a complex problem - how long will I be in the waiting room for a doctors appointment, Estimated Delay Time in Minutes for three doctors on a Saturday at Virginia Mason, 20 mins, 30 mins, On-time, Lynnwood, Washington, USA

A simple solution to a complex problem - how long will I be in the waiting room for a doctors appointment, Estimated Delay Time in Minutes for three doctors on a Saturday at Virginia Mason, 20 mins, 30 mins, On-time, Lynnwood, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

When twilight arrives the lights come on, mosquito netting, patio furniture, lamps, under the umbrella, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA

When twilight arrives the lights come on, mosquito netting, patio furniture, lamps, under the umbrella, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

When twilight arrives the lights come on, mosquito netting, patio furniture, lamps, under the umbrella, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA

When twilight arrives the lights come on, mosquito netting, patio furniture, lamps, under the umbrella, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Photographer and Tibetan Buddhist monk, US Capitol building, crowd sitting on the western capitol lawn listening to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama speak about peace and religion, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA

Photographer and Tibetan Buddhist monk, US Capitol building, crowd sitting on the western capitol lawn listening to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama speak about peace and religion, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Mosquito netting over the blue green umbrella, patio set, pink lilies just blooming, evening, lights, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA

Mosquito netting over the blue green umbrella, patio set, pink lilies just blooming, evening, lights, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Lights, patio table, flowers, lamp, chair, night, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA

Lights, patio table, flowers, lamp, chair, night, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Statue of a red Buddha holding a begging bowl, blue and yellow aura, pink and blue lotus, stupa niche, vajra, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal

Statue of a red Buddha holding a begging bowl, blue and yellow aura, pink and blue lotus, stupa niche, vajra, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rosie searching for scents under the snow, wearing a scarf and jacket, wood pile, alley, snowing, Seattle, Washington, USA

Rosie searching for scents under the snow, wearing a scarf and jacket, wood pile, alley, snowing, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Reflection lamps, statue of young Buddha, mirrors, blanket, Tibetan silk, wood bench, tile floor, San Mateo, California, USA

Reflection lamps, statue of young Buddha, mirrors, blanket, Tibetan silk, wood bench, tile floor, San Mateo, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.