Varkala and the Dalai Lama

Varkala and the Dalai Lama

Having left the ashram I head to Varkala with Sanne. It’s a small cliff town village very picturesque and a goan vibe. I’m staying at blue water and have a gorgeous room with amazing views of the sea and  I’m glad to be sharing with someone to keep the cost down…its paradise....its even more of paradise as can see dolphins playing in the sea!!

Even better is a planned visit to varkala by the Dalai Lama…it’s seem a bit surreal and I am still pinching myself. I got to the place where his holiness was giving a speech; a large stage was erected for the locals outside to listen to his speech via large televisions. However I asked a man for directions and he directed me to the devotee’s room inside past the dining hall I followed the press with their camera. The security was tight and I wasn’t allowed to take pictures but was allowed into the room!! Amazing to be in his presence with 300 other devotees and listen to his wise words. He talked about violence and corruption and inner peace and compassion for all humanity. Just so beautiful I feel very lucky to have been so close and felt his presence. It’s a shame I was not allowed to take pictures.