April 27 - May 3

The Program Season Begins

This week saw the beginning of the 2015 program season, with an exploration of Tibetan Healing Practices led by Lama Glenn Mullin. Lama Glenn has devoted his life to the study and sharing of Tibetan spiritual traditions. He has authored over thirty books and his particular specialty is the Dalai Lama lineage.

Not coincidentally, the week also saw the arrival of fellowship staffers McCall & David and new assistant kitchen manager Carole Schor. McCall is here for a return engagement after helping on fellowship last summer, while Carole and David are new to Indralaya. Carole brings an extensive background in cooking and events planning to her job in the kitchen. She will be on staff throughout the rest of the season and into the fall.

McCall, David & Carole

program attendees and teacher Lama Glenn Mullin (center)

From There to Here

Long time Indralayan’s John and Shelagh Levey were here for the program. Last year Shelagh published a memoir titled “From There to Here” that tells an intriguing and compelling story of a full live. The following brief excerpt (printed with permission) shares some of her early memories of Indralaya. Shelagh’s book is available in the Indralaya bookshop.

The first time I attended Indralaya was on my own but I was entranced with the place and couldn’t wait to return with my family... In the seventies, our family attended a few of the summer programs, but four children meant limited funds, and so we were keen participants at free work parties throughout the year. Coming from Victoria, we arrived earlier than other campers. (Camp manager) John (Abbenhouse) would would meet us at Orcas Landing on dark, rainy nights and take us back for a nutritious meal cooked by (his wife and co-manager) Dorothy... Indralaya is family focused and our four children enjoyed the community living, and now return with their own children.

 Indralaya friends Melanie & Shelagh