Name of Mount Kailasa conjures up visions of its grandeur and solitude in the minds of yogic seekers. Followers of different faiths envision their respective deities – Lord Shiva for Hindus, Buddha/Avaloketishwara/ Padmasambhav for Tibbetans/Buddhists, Rishabh Dev for Jains, and so on - sitting in the lap of Mount Kailasa in the lotus position lost in deep meditation unlocking the mysteries of the universe and beyond. In his talk, Mr. C.M. Bhandari, who worked as a tour guide for this idyllic Himalayan destination, shared with us his own spiritual journey, as also references from Skanda Purana and Srimad Bhagwad Purana about pilgrimage to Kailasa and Mansarovar and the creation of the Universe. He will also shared his views on God realization, which is the purpose of most of the pilgrims to Mount Kailasa. This seminar was offered at the University of Waterloo and was attended by approximately 50 people.
