Goodbye Presentation for Six Silpis Returning to India
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Tomorrow six of the silpis return to India. At lunch today, Bodhinatha gave them a big thank you and presented each one with a shawl and a special photo album
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Each silpi comes forward for his blessing.
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The silpis have all purchased video camcorders and gave them to the monks to take video of this moment.
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Each of the silpis stands up and thanks the monks for the wonderful stay and care they had during their three years of service.
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April 1st, 2009 at 9:24 am
I was really touched to see these wonderful people completing their long time os work to the temple and going home… May they have a safe trip back home, they´ll surelly have lots of stories to tell…
April 1st, 2009 at 5:19 pm
How Beautiful to see Siva in action!
Aum Namah Sivaya.
April 13th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Oh! They are not people, but Gods! 😀
Mikka Nandri for the temple building!