Sticky Keyboards

That's my excuse, I'm sorry for not writing. I swear that I want to ten times more than I do. But, these internet places just aren't the most conducive to sitting down and really getting to work on a story. I actually had to wait 20 minutes to even use this computer because 'm in Saranath, India. The reason that it's significant is because the Dalai Lama is here as well. This is the place where Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. There are some temples and a few monastaries but here all the roads are dirt. It is DUSTY! There is so much I'd love to expunge on all of you but I'm serious about these sticky keys. Let's see how far I get.
Well, since the last time I wrote I've practically traversed across half of north India. Saranath is near Varanassi which even if you don't know anything about it, I'm sure that you've seen pictures of it. It's debated to be the oldest city in the world, that's because the city is as old as any records that still exist. It's fun to wrap my head around that. It's along the sacred Ganges river and is infamous for the burning ghats. Hindus believe that if they are burned at these ghats then they will go directly to nirvana. They believe in reincarnation and Karma, depending on the life that they live now, determines where and what they will be reborn as in future lives. But, being burned along the Mother Ganges river and having your ashes deposited into it than it's like a free pass out of being reborn and going onto the realm of the gods( As my understanding goes...).
I've spent the last 4 days sitting on my behind listening to the translation of H.H. Dalai Lama's teachings on Bodichitta, and the way of the bodisatvas. Basically, his teachings are to treat others with love, compassion and kindness. It's so simple, and truly inspiring. He is such an amazing person, from far away his presence can be felt. He's 76 but judging by his laughter, humour and the way he holds himself he seems like he could be in his late 40's or 50's.
So much to write about and very little time. Since the cafe is so full of monks wanting to check their emails there's a time limit. I'll be back soon enough to bust out another one. By the way, the flash is broken on my camera... but it still works! I'm sending my love from the Dalai Lama to everyone :D