Goodbye...for now

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Goodbye...for now

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Hi everyone,

I'm flying to Myanmar this evening and I will be there until after the first week in January. I'll be attending a retreat and then on Yatra.
Thanks to all my dhamma friends for their companionship and wise counsel and my family for the sacrifices they have made so I can go.
I hope to see you back online from 9/10 January. May you all continue to walk on the path.
with metta,

Ben
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Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
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Best wishes to you Ben!!!

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May you have an enlightening stay, Ben :anjali:
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Have a productive and enjoyable time, Ben. You'll be sorely missed. :group:

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All the best to you, Ben.
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:meditate:

Best wishes Ben.

Metta,
Retro. :)
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Hi Ben,

That's a great picture.

Hope you have a wonderful time!
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What a beautiful picture of that temple! And to think you will get to see the real thing soon! Fantastic!

Hope it goes well and is enlightening.
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Best wishes, Ben.
I'm sure it will be a wonderful experience.
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Enjoy friend... :thumbsup:
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Wow, that temple looks awesome!

May you stay safe and healthy.

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Good luck Ben, show us some pictures when you return!
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Best wishes, Ben.

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Best Wishes, Ben,

:anjali:

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Ben wrote:
Myanmar_Monywa_Panorama_1.jpg
Hi everyone,

I'm flying to Myanmar this evening and I will be there until after the first week in January. I'll be attending a retreat and then on Yatra.
Thanks to all my dhamma friends for their companionship and wise counsel and my family for the sacrifices they have made so I can go.
I hope to see you back online from 9/10 January. May you all continue to walk on the path.
with metta,

Ben
Have a safe and worthwhile trip. Eat well, sleep well, and avoid malaria. Also: Never stop meditating!!!
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