Every time I teach the monks I feel so happy and energised afterwards. I think its from the metta (loving-kindness) they share. I feel so proud to be teaching them. It's such an amazing feeling really. I feel appreciated and like I've done a worthwhile job. Basically the opposite to teaching in a mainstream secondary school. As a comparison to help you understand, its the opposite feeling to how you feel after teaching a bunch of rowdy, unruly teenagers (esp. one like in London and Australia), which has been how I have felt for much of my career. (I really don't know how I am going to adjust back to teaching like that again). I feel so happy after a day's work there. They are amazing students. Wonderful people with a beautiful energy. An energy that now fuels my life. I am so lucky. I love my life. I feel like I want to share loving-kindness with everyone I can. With the whole world (which is actually one form of meditation). This experience is so special to me, and I'm so glad to have had it.
Below: pictures from today
The beginners (2) class asked for a group photo.
The monastery has the most exquisite sunsets
Trying the local food cautiously : made of prunes
Proud to be teaching them!
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The beginners (2) class asked for a group photo..jpg)
The monastery has the most exquisite sunsets
Trying the local food cautiously : made of prunes
Proud to be teaching them!
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