I am making this post for Jigme. I went to Burningman this year in the Nevada desert. If you were to look it up you would see it would be something that Jigme would have been very interested in. It is 50,000 like minded people in the desert for 8 days together to celebrate life and at times also death. There is the burning of the man... and also the burning of the temple. The burning of the temple is more significant because people that come to Black Rock City are able to pay tribute to friends and loved ones that they lost in a way they may never have been able to. The temple is a way to leave a message to someone you lost and cared about. When the temple is burned on the 7'th night, all 50,000 people are there and silent... they watch in awe as the temple slowly burns and eventually falls. During this time I was able to think of my friend Jigme and say good bye. I think if jig knew what I did for him it would make him so happy. I drove 5600 miles total and left his name there. I know he will find his way home if he hasn't already. Like I've said before I miss you Jig... Peace my brother...
Picture 1:The man before the burn
Picture 2:The Burning of the man
Picture 3:Me at the temple remembering Jigme and other loved ones that I've lost this year.
Picture 4: Me at the temple, Burningman Black Rock City, Nevada 2008
Picture 5:Words to Jigme that I wrote on the temple that was to be burned
Picture 6:Beautifully made from recycled materials, including a double helix stair case.
Picture 7:The temple burning... 50,000 quiet people watching, grieving, and trying to let go...
