At the Beach in August

Originally uploaded by Ana Gamba.

I was looking thru Ana and Charlie Gamba's photos and found this one of us at the beach in Fort Lauderdale. Since swimming lessons, the boys have gotten much more comfortable in the water. The love splashing and playing now. I can't wait until next summer!

Bodhisattva Vow

bodhisattva Vow
Originally uploaded by tiswango.

The Four Great Vows:

I vow to liberate all beings, without number (Green)

I vow to uproot endless blind passions (Red)

I vow to penetrate dharma gates beyond measure (Blue)

I vow to attain the way of the Buddha (Yellow and Black)
Posted a moment ago.

I read this in the latest book from the Dali Lama and decided to paint it. This is how it made my feel.