
From the rise to Gangri Tokar

From the rise to Gangri Tokar

Child Shepherdress Encountered On The Path ~ Gangri Tokar ~ Tibet

Gangri Tokar

View To Distant Kyichu River, Above Longchenpa’s Hermitage, Gangri Tokar, Tibet

Shephard Girl Met on The Ascent en Route to Longchenpa’s Hermitage, Gangri Tokar, Tibet

Bird In Flight ~ Above Longchenpa’s Hermitage ~ Gangri Tokar ~ Tibet

Longchenpa’s Hermitage, Gangri Tokar, Tibet

Gangri Tokar

View Through Prayer Flags To Distant Kyichu River, Above Longchenpa’s Hermitage, Gangri Tokar, Tibet
Gangri Tokar
the sacred mount
gently
lifts me
into the sky’s
descending
embrace
her falling waters
moistening
nourishing
all that once was
hard
dissolving all
that never
was
may these blessings
emanate
from every breath
that henceforth
passes
through
these lips
dharma rain
glistening
in my eyes
~ on the rise to omniscient longchenpa’s caves of dawning light, september 2007
About the Author

Michael Ash
Michael Ash is a photographer, filmmaker, poet and visionary. He is the founder of the dharma and art projects, The Yogini Project, Dharma Eye, Dakini As Art, and Oddiyan's Gate. He presently is working on a documentary film 'Women On The Path' for The Yogini Project.
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Comments
Michael–may I enlist your assistance in getting specific directions to Longchenpa’s Hermitage? Would appreciate it.
Go to Shukseb nunnary, then walk a little hour uphill.
Really amazing photos, makes me really appreciate the wisdom beings who have blessed the mountains with their presence.
What a place, great photos
Fond memories of being there with you and Rinpoche Love Larry and Evita
Greatly shot photos and gracefully expressed words.