I am impressed and amazed by the Sequoia tree(s) in California. When I visited recently, I learned several interesting facts. Sequoias are one of the oldest living organisms on the planet – they can reach ages of 3000 years or more. However, one of the most mind boggling tidbits was that they rarely ever dieContinue reading “Sequoia Trees (at King’s Canyon)”
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Cabin at Grant Grove village, King’s Canyon Nat’l Park
I reserved the cheap cabin on purpose, so I knew what I was getting into. No electricity, shared bath and shower house, canvas roof on cabin, many tiny cracks in walls. I am actually quite pleased. Aside from the rotting wood around the lock, meaning I’m not leaving anything valuable in there when I’m not,Continue reading “Cabin at Grant Grove village, King’s Canyon Nat’l Park”
Driving to King’s Canyon N. P.
This is the first of several posts about my recent trip to California. I am surprised by how conservative the in-land agricultural areas of CA can be (after spending time in the dynamic Bay Area). Miles and miles of flat dry cultivated (? Good grief how much water must they import…) California inland a.k.a. CA’sContinue reading “Driving to King’s Canyon N. P.”
Celebrating HH the Dalai Lama’s birthday in C’ville, July 2013
This past Saturday was the first time I had attended His Holiness’ birthday celebration in Charlottesville (Virginia). I did not know what to expect. I have attended this event with His Holiness present in Washington DC – when he gave the Kalachakra initiation. And I have attended this event in Ladakh, India; I also bloggedContinue reading “Celebrating HH the Dalai Lama’s birthday in C’ville, July 2013”
Waiting, confidently; what’s next for Kirby
“This waiting is easy, knowing that one day soon you will be able to pursue and accomplish your goals.” This is paraphrased from Julie Henderson’s interpretation of the I Ching, the book of changes. If you are a follower of this blog, you may have been wondering why I have been so lackadaisical in myContinue reading “Waiting, confidently; what’s next for Kirby”
May 2013 Grandmother ceremony
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Visit http://www.mkirbymoore.com to support Kirby’s blogging and business efforts. Thank you for visiting! Yesterday I had the gift and blessing of being invited to a local (central Virginia) grandmother ceremony. To provide a bit of background (I looked around the internet andContinue reading “May 2013 Grandmother ceremony”
Being grounded in Tibetan Buddhism
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. You can visit Kirby’s website at http://www.mkirbymoore.com if you want to support his blogging and business efforts. Thank you! Come on America! Get it together! Why is it that nearly every Tibetan I meet and nearly every Buddhist monk or nun IContinue reading “Being grounded in Tibetan Buddhism”
Chenrezig at Tashi Choeling, C’ville
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Thank you for visiting! So I just complete a two day “retreat” on Avalokitesvara or Chenrezig in Tibetan. Chenrezig is the manifestation of Buddha Shakyamuni’s compassion or put another way, Chenrezig is a Buddha of Compassion himself. Chenrezig means to see allContinue reading “Chenrezig at Tashi Choeling, C’ville”
Thank you to my readers and followers
Dear Readers, I want to say thank you for bearing with me and my absentee blogging as of late! There is good news however – I just quit my restaurant job and now I have ample free time to keep the universe updated on my activities. So be on the lookout for more Spiritual AstrologyContinue reading “Thank you to my readers and followers”
Single Pointed Mind, Not Wasting Time
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Please support Kirby’s projects and business by visiting http://www.mkirbymoore.com. Thank you! I am very blessed to be friends with many powerful people – practitioners, healers, teachers, nurses, holistic health practitioners, etc. One of my friends is presently doing a one year retreat.Continue reading “Single Pointed Mind, Not Wasting Time”
