My New Geography Project (Part 5)

So for my last post, there really is only one person I could ever even dream of blogging about....


Do me a favour and close your eyes just for one minute. 


Imagine a world without hope...


Now answer me this, Is that a world you'd want to live in? 


Until recently, I did not know about a man that millions of people look up to. But now that I have, I can't help but feel that he brought hope to my life.


To me, his name brings joy, peace and happiness. Somehow, he seems to make everyone who admires him feel connected to him. He makes them feel loved and cared for. 


He is kind, caring, generous, wise and forgiving. He is not a myth or a legend. He lives and breathes the same air as you and I, only for far longer than we have. 


His image has the ability to light up the darkest of rooms. Knowing he is there can ease the pain. We rely on him. He offers us guidance when we're lost and help when we're in trouble. 


This man has had a major influence on my life and he is someone I really do admire. Some people are inspired by the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, art, the petal of a flower or anything in between. But this man inspires me. 


I know nowadays, people talk about "The person they most admire". It's a common essay title in English and in my opinion, the phrase can often be used loosely. 


This man has taught me so much about life, happiness, kindness and faith. I have made it a goal of mine to meet this amazing person. 


He has strong beliefs. He preaches and indeed practises tolerance, patience, kindness, hope and love. 


I am not a Buddhist, but simply put, he is my hero. 


The Dalai Lama is the head of State and the spiritual leader of Tibet. 

pic source


Here are some facts about Nepal as that is where the Dalai Lama is  :)

•     Area: 147,181km squared

•     Location: Between India and the peoples republic of China.

•     Capital: Kathmandu

•     Population: Approx 23m.

•     People: over 40 ethnic groups and over 70 spoken languages.

•     Currency: Nepali Rupee

(75R = US$1)

•     Government: multiparty

Democracy + Constitutional

Monarchy.

•     Climate: ranges from

subtropical to artic depending on altitude.

Seasons: winter (Dec-Feb) summer (March-May)  monsoon (July-Aug) autumn (Sept-Nov).

•     Terrain: World’s deepest Gorge ‘Kalio-Gandaki’ to Mt. Everest (8848m) world’s highest point.

•     Their Flag: Is the only one in the world that is not rectangular. 

A Trip to Glendalough!

Yesterday Class Eirú went on our retreat to Glendalough!

We were amazed at the beauty there and how peaceful it was. We saw many other people of all religions and countries who were also visiting. I met a Buddhist Nun who was very nice! (please read my blog post on The Dalai Lama if you haven't already) It was a fantastic day despite a bit of rain!

Here are some pictures I took so you can see for yourselves...

Thanks 

Bye 

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Visiting Nepal!!

In geography we are going on our around the world trip. I'm going to Nepal and there'a achually lots to see and do there that I had never heard of before, like the cow festival!!


I now know all about the Dalai Lama which I didn't know anything about at the start of our project. He is a very interesting person. I can now tell you how the new Dalai Lama is chosen and everything!
Here is a pic of the man himself...

Picture of Dalai Lama!


I'm doing other things in Nepal too appart from going to that festival and visiting Dalai Lama but if I wrote them all up, my blog would be too long. I have no where to stay yet but I'm sure I'll figure that out soon!


thanks for reading this!


:)


xx