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Once again Life speaks through a photo…

admin — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:30:33 +0000

Once again Life speaks through a photo. Since beginning at The Boston School of Boabom i have begun to relearn my lost listening skills. As children we have a very clear, direct and honest way of seeing, hearing and living. These skills are lost or more so buried under the acceptances we make, as we learn to be big boys and girls. Much of what we accept is what “others” have deemed the “correct” way of being and doing. Much turmoil and stress result in us trying to become, as we are taught. Possibly due to this being in conflict with who we are. Children have a very direct way of perceiving and then communicating what they see. Who does not have a story of a child saying the darnedest thing at what we perceived to be a most inopportune time. OOps!

Perhaps we should have listened more clearly to what they said?

The Boabom Journal once again holds in the most recent photos of Tibet, some glimpse and insight into life. Perhaps it is about looking through the eyes of a child to see clearly what we as adults have forgotten. Perhaps the clear simple perspective of a child sees through the many, many attachments that we as adults have made a part of ourselves. Perhaps the children are here to teach US! To simply and clearly teach us that accepting what “others” say, or teach as the “correct” way, is more correct for them and “their ” goals. By trying to be accepted through accepting their way, we only get further away from Ourselves, creating stress and misfortune.

The photo of the young man “Ganden Monastery” posted February 10, 2011 holds all the trampled hopes and dreams of Tibet. Likewise we can clearly see, hear and feel the pain and fear. The pain, fear and uncertainty of a People, a Nation, a Way of life which should be a Guiding Light to US ALL!

Hear and Feel for yourself, all the suffering a child known as Tibet now carries. See it in the eyes of the young man in the photo, for he is our hope, our future. Sit and look, truly Look into his eyes and listen, please, Listen.

Hear, truly hear what his heart speaks, as it speaks for ALL Tibet! And Tibet speaks for the planet! Do NOT accept that this is “correct”, Do NOT allow a child to be bullied! Life has chosen to allow US opportunity to See, to Hear, and to Change! Look at the photos and listen with your Heart, to the cries of Mother Earth as She asks our help for Her Children. Listen as a pure, healthy and honest Way of Life is extinguished. As Tibet goes, so to may we, so to may the planet.

In this country we are so very, very fortunate to have the freedom to choose any acceptances from any and all sources. Think of a Citizen of Tibet, a Nation never in the news for aggression of a military nor economic nature. Now they are in the News for having acceptances FORCED upon them. Their WAY is being forcibly trampled and buried under the oppressive way of others. In this the whole planet bears the negative energy and shame. All the nations which allow a peaceful non aggressive “child” to be beaten and abused by a “bully” bear the shame. But then Nations are people and We as people can bring about change.

We as a planet “ACCEPT” what is being done to Tibet, lest we too get what they are getting.

To help Tibet we would have to step outside the safety of the status quo. we would have to speak against the “machine”, we would have to stand and speak with the honest, direct, clear words of a child. But then actions speak too, often louder.

How i long for childhood, but in being unable to return to childhood i can “accept” some of its simple WISDOM. A donation of $50.00 dollars will be given to the TAA (Tibetan Altruism Association) in the name of The Boston School of Boabom. This with a solemn respect and friendship for the Teachers and Students who keep this Ancient and Healing Art alive and free. For it is they who have helped me to every so often see clearly and truthfully with the insight of a child. A child knows what we as adults have forgotten, that it is not about how much you give. For it is not about the gift, not about the size or amount. It is about the gesture and the MOST POSITIVE ENERGY it creates,. Who can say NO to feeling the goodness in the simple gesture of putting our collective arms around a child who is suffering the pains inflicted by a bully.

So my friends, do something positive in Your own style and Way! Create, donate or even write a letter! Spread the Word, keep the positives rolling. Fight bullies with generosity and kindness. It is not what you contribute, it is that You Do contribute! In doing there is movement, in movement there is change. Just getting started is a start my friends, a wonderful,” liberating” and hopefully never ending start! Sojammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm !

ps i have for some unexplained reason from some unknown source an alpha/numeric association. Could not help but notice that the TAA Tibetan Altruism Association carries a certain in my perspective, timeliness to it. To me TAA speaks do it NOW!

T being the 20th letter of the alphabet followed by A the first letter of the alphabet, could be seen not as TAA but as 2011. i do not know if it speaks of looking at things differently or just looking clearly. But i do know or i am learning that there is so very much more to Life in what we have been taught to see as less. Perhaps a subliminal Life message communicating the urgency of Tibet’s fate and what it speaks for us all. Please friends even thinking positive thoughts and wishes for Tibet will help, help us ALL.

Dark Horse (Boabom North)

Bamso: The Journeys… Portraits from Tibet

admin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:06:11 +0000

Sojamm!!! Here are a few more portraits from Tibet to brighten your afternoon!

Young Man, Ganden Monastery

Monk, Samye Monastery

Sisters, Samye Monastery

Men, Yambulakhang

Photographs by Yemado

The Legend of the Mmulmmat: Coming Soon!!!

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:21:04 +0000

He barely made it to the peak, where he climbed a rock covered by a white mantle of snows. He looked at the great circular line of the horizon and saw only mountains and more mountains; the view was sharp and clear. He was amidst of the summits of the world, and that mountain which had been so hard to climb was only one among many others that, though distant, displayed even greater height.

The snow-covered summits seemed ageless. He looked towards the Valley, almost hidden between the mountains that surrounded him; the truth was that he really missed it, but he was also enjoying his time in the heights. He thought about how strange humans are, wanting everything and nothing, seeking recognition and anonymity, wanting to be alone so as to value company, craving disciplined wisdom in order to rest the mind in the placidity of free digression. He wondered if he was ready… if he was ready to leave the warm refuge of what is known, to plunge into the uncertainty of a journey to the unknown? Would he be ready to go, or better said, to return to the outside world?”

–from The Legend of the Mmulmmat, by Asanaro

photograph by Yemado

And the Prizes Continue: Photographs and More!

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:29:55 +0000

Our featured prize today is a framed photographic print by Yemado (known to many at the school as Sayani). Yemado has been taking photographs of nature for many years now, and is donating a photograph to this year’s Boston School of Boabom Solstice Raffle! You can choose any photograph from his flickr stream, which he will then print and frame for you!!!

Also up for raffle are two gif certificates to REI!

More prizes tomorrow…!

The Inner World of Microscope Photography

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:43:59 +0000

The world around us is full of surprises, if only we take the time to look! Whether on an enormous, normal, or tiny scale, the world around us never ceases to amaze, and like a Boabom class, every moment we are bound to see something new and different.

This organization gathers the best microscope photography every year, and has been doing so for over 30 years! These photos, taken in a scientific context, give us an incredible view of the tiniest organisms and features of the world around us.

So take some time to browse the galleries, and enjoy these amazing views!

Stillness in the City… Boabom NYC

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:52:20 +0000

Well, the new season of Boabom Classes in New York has begun–we had a great Saturday in New York last weekend, we’re looking forward to another class this week. Same time:

Free Class 1:30-2:00

Boabom: 2:00-3:00

Ame Pace, at BAX: 421 5th Ave. in Park Slope!

Little by little, our new school is growing!!!

Visit boabomnyc.com for more information and a schedule of upcoming classes.

Boabom by Fire!

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:40:51 +0000

3D Boabom!

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:02:10 +0000

Hello Everyone!

Here are the morning’s Boabom pictures! The most amazing pictures ever… Boabom in 3D!!! You’ll need 3D glass to view them… so look and enjoy!

2. From The Secret Art of Boabom, 1st Step, Chapter 5. Drawing by Asanaro, effects by Benjain.

3. From The Secret Art of Boabom, 1st Step, Chapter 8. Drawing by Asanaro, effects by Benjain.

4. From www.boabom.org. Photograph by Amlom, effects by Benjain.

Arriba Boabom! Benjain (Boabom South)