Lama Foundation

In November of 2010 Jozien rode the bus down from Whitehorse (YT). Somewhere in Washington or Oregon, another passenger had a seizure. Fortunately, all Canadians are trained in CPR and she was able to save the woman. 

Jozien's been meditating for decades and knew of the Lama Foundation. It's where Ram Dass wrote Be Here Now. We arrived after dark and exploring, stepped into a small group that, as we were to learn, was holding a grieving ceremony. Discovering our faux pas, we settled in. At some point I felt it appropriate to teach the eight or ten participants Cat Odor Review. Fortunately, it went over well and lightened the mood a little.

The bell at the top of the flags sounded as I came near. Like a cat it refused to perform after I got my camera out. 

This is what a meadow looks like when it's NOT been grazed by livestock.

Up the hill was this post & beam architecture.

Farther up, inside the building, is Sam Lewis's (founder) grave.

Paolo said they don't have a teacher or guru, it's now more of an intentional community. There is a strong arts dimension with a number of musicians, painters, dancers and at least one performance artist.

Billy came along and gave me a tour.

I was shown the wash room, for clothes, the greenhouse, sauna (wood-fired), the shower (solar heated), library (very cozy)

Library

Another bit of architectural interest. Nate leant his presence for scale

And then there were The Caaaaaaats!!!

As we stepped onto the balcony, a nice rain came. Alas, there was no banana tree to dance around; it was a tad cool anyway, there at 8600'.

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