UAB in Nepal
Art and Science meet in Nepal in July, 2011. UAB professors Dr. Cathleen Cummings (Art History) and Dr. Cynthia Ryan (English), with VCU professor Dr. Dina Bangdel (Art History) and their students study the art history and religion of both Buddhism and Hinduism concentrated in the artistically rich environment of Kathmandu Valley. Students will also study the intersections between the unique cultural landscape of Nepal and Nepalese understandings of the physical and spiritual body.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Of all the things I miss, I miss my friends the most.
I could never have asked to travel halfway around the world with a better group of people. I am so grateful for the influence each person has had on my experience this summer and my life as a whole. When I was sick, they comforted me by bringing me juice and pizza to make me feel at home, retold the day's adventures with pictures, brochures, and stories, and tossed numerous medicines at me from a safe distance until I found some that had me back on my feet and not contagious. They granted me access into their lives as we shared raksi, curd, and side-splitting laughter. I am honored to have shared in their personal experiences during our journey through Nepal, and delighted that my love for Kathmandu is so closely tied to my love for my new friends.
May love and peace and joy prevail in each of your lives every day.
Namaste,
Meagan
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Various photos of our group
Here are various photos of our group enjoying our Nepal experience.
(far left, at a Tibetan Medical Clinic; middle, with the Buddhist "brothers" getting a tour of their village after a meditation service; right, enjoying delicious Nepalese food (hint: the Mo-mos are to die for!); and bottom, group member, Pete, with our irreplaceable guide Sakar.
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