We arrived in Madurai last night after 32 hours of continuous travel, tired, but oh so happy to see the wonderful faces of our friends here. The skies over the Pacific and India were stormy and choppy with an awesome electrical display south of Chennai, but the trip was otherwise uneventful-just the way we like it.
There is so much to tell you about this place but I think for those of you most interested go to this link http://www.ted.com/talks/thulasiraj_ravilla_ or google "Infinite Vision" where the story of this place is told so beautifully in video. Also the book, Infinite Vision, will be out in November.
For almost 30 years we've been captivated by the people, the vision, the culture, and the work that goes on here. Dr. V's vision simply is to eradicate needless blindness in the world. Even though he died 5 years ago his vision is still evolving. Those of us caught in the web of his spirit continue to return, to learn, to share, to work in whatever way we can to support that vision along side or at the feet of the warriors who live here.
October 1st is Dr. V's birthday and the next day is the inauguration of his retreat center Nithyatha (sanskrit for perpetuity). Dr. V's spirit and dedication shaped the culure of Aravind and the center is a way to honor and preserve his values. Susy
There is so much to tell you about this place but I think for those of you most interested go to this link http://www.ted.com/talks/thulasiraj_ravilla_ or google "Infinite Vision" where the story of this place is told so beautifully in video. Also the book, Infinite Vision, will be out in November.
For almost 30 years we've been captivated by the people, the vision, the culture, and the work that goes on here. Dr. V's vision simply is to eradicate needless blindness in the world. Even though he died 5 years ago his vision is still evolving. Those of us caught in the web of his spirit continue to return, to learn, to share, to work in whatever way we can to support that vision along side or at the feet of the warriors who live here.
October 1st is Dr. V's birthday and the next day is the inauguration of his retreat center Nithyatha (sanskrit for perpetuity). Dr. V's spirit and dedication shaped the culure of Aravind and the center is a way to honor and preserve his values. Susy
Congratulations on your safe arrival and first blog post! We look forward to reading more and seeing pictures.
ReplyDeleteHi Dr. Deep and Susy....was that Joey who posted above? That dear, little baby boy I met in Sacramento 40 some years ago...
ReplyDeleteI'll follow along on this adventure. I am picturing you practicing yoga 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening...I think that is what you said. Bill, what sort of work are you doing? Bless both of you. And I know you feel mightily blessed in return.
I did an Everest trek in 1987 (to the base camp) and have been forever changed by the people of Nepal and the strength in their humility.
So wonderful to see you at the reunion. Oh, the dancing and the joy! Also the good conversation the next morning with Margo. What did you "get" for yourselves from the reunion?
Love and thinking of you,
Joanne
you left muir beach and we had our first rain yesterday. glad to see you shining in the sunlight. what a fabulous place you have helped build there. lonna
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