Crossing Tibet: 16 Wilderness

Episode 16: Wilderness As they climbed higher and higher, the snow on the mountains reflected the setting sun and looked like it was made of gold. They feared that if they continued they would come to even higher altitudes, so they made camp for the night. The frost was severe, there were no streams and the only water came from melted snow. Added to this, they could only make limited fires, partly for fear of being seen and partly because it was difficult to find wood. Let’s hear another one of Rinpoches teachings: "For dealing with obstacles on the path of mindfulness, feedback from the outside is not always helpful. Often you are better off with inner feedback on the basis of your struggle with obstacles."