Dear Vasudev in Mumbay





It's such an honor
to have this beautiful painting
of "Buddha and Rahula"
that your wonderful finger painted.

It's still there on the wall
above my Buddha altar.

I can't find any words to describe
what a wonderful painter you are!
I let people admire you
through the painting they see
in my home.

Thank you for being a good friend.

If I have another chance to visit India again,
I sure would like to visit your studio
as you once said you would invite me to.

May God grant you every success
and every happiness