By Lama Tenzin Ösel

Om Mani dies

My dog, Om Mani, died last month. A tree fell on her back and paralyzed her legs. We hoped she would get better but she died after another three weeks. When I was young I would play with her in all my spare time. She was my best friend. I thought it was impossible that she would die. I thought she would never die.

Lama visits Spain

I visited my mother, brothers and sisters in Spain. We went to the beach at Malagar. The water was so cold that I did not try to bathe or swim. My feet got frozen, just like in snow, even though the weather was hot. I stayed at my mother’s house for a few days.

Lama’s new tutor

My new Western tutor is Jampa Ludrup. He has taken over from George who has taught me very well for the last two years. I am very grateful to him. Jampa is an Australian monk who is a qualified school teacher and has taught people how to use computers for many years.

Lama to visit Singapore

I am going to Singapore for the Vesak celebrations. I will stay for four or five days and I’m looking forward very much to seeing more of Singapore.

Comings and Goings

Everybody has been away for holiday except poor Kunkyen who has only been to Mysore. Dorje went to Nepal. Geshe Chönyi went to Dharamsala for His Holiness’ teachings, Gyurme went to Ajanta caves. Kangyur went to Hong Kong and Tseten Tashi went to Nepal. I went to Spain with my father. Subeti is still in Nepal. Om Mani is in heaven. Nearly everyone is back.