Category Archives: Inspiration

A Very Kathmandu Christmas

by Chris Lemig Posted on December 25, 2012

The Christmas I (almost) spent in Kathmandu and a musing on ultimate freedom. I just got back from Kathmandu. I was going to spend Christmas there but when the Indian visa rules changed a couple of weeks ago, I decided … Continue reading →

Posted in India 2012, Inspiration | Tagged Boudhanath, Buddhism, Happiness, inspiration, Kathmandu, living your dream, Nepal, Pilgrimage, Travel, travel writing | Leave a comment

New Year

by Chris Lemig Posted on February 24, 2012

It’s five am and the alarm is ringing. Here in McLeod Ganj, India, no one but monks and nuns gets up this early. But today it’s Losar, the Tibetan New Year. There are no celebrations today because of the suicide-protests … Continue reading →

Posted in His Holiness the Dalai Lama, India 2012, Inspiration | Tagged Buddhism, Dalai Lama, Dharamsala, India, Losar, McLeod Ganj, Meditation, Tibet, Tibetan Buddhism | 2 Comments

Spend It All

by Chris Lemig Posted on October 19, 2011

When I write, I try to follow a bit of advice I read a while back. “Spend everything you’ve got,” the guy said. I don’t remember who it was who said this, but it’s stuck with me. What he meant … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Addiction, Buddhism, Coming Out, gay memoir, homosexuality, inspiration, Recovery | 2 Comments

Live!

by Chris Lemig Posted on May 21, 2011

You cannot live sheltered forever without ever being exposed and at the same time be a spiritual adventurer. Be audacious. Be crazy in your own way, with that madness in the eyes of man that is wisdom in the eyes … Continue reading →

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A Little Trungpa To Start The Week Right

by Chris Lemig Posted on May 9, 2011

When we feel that our lives are genuine and good, we do not have to deceive ourselves or other people. We can see our shortcomings without feeling guilty or inadequate, and at the same time, we can see our potential … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration | Tagged Addiction, Buddhism, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Coming Out, Coming Out Memoir, Recovery | Leave a comment

A Little Inspiration

by Chris Lemig Posted on April 7, 2011

From my wonderful book of daily Buddhist quotes, Offerings: Spiritual Wisdom to Change Your Life: Instead of allowing ourselves to be led and trapped by our feelings we should let them disappear as soon as they form, like letters drawn … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, Inspiration | Tagged Addiction, Buddhism, Coming Out, Coming Out Memoir, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Gay Spirituality, Recovery | Leave a comment

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