Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche sends his thanks for the birthday greetings he has received from around the world. Rinpoche recently arrived in Austria after an extensive teaching tour at Gomde California, Dharma House Mexico City, Gomde Mexico, the Garrison Institute, NY, and Dharma House NYC, as well as participating in a conference with a group of scientists in Boston. The upcoming seminar at Gomde Austria, which will begin in 2 days, is the last stop on this long teaching tour, so Rinpoche is remaining in a restful retreat for a few days, including his birthday, ahead of the upcoming seminar. The first part of the Gomde Austria seminar will be available online.