On my second day in Durgapur the bishop arranged for me and another guest (Emma, from the UK) to visit a famous school in the area: Shanti Niketan (Peaceful Abode). This is the home of the great Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore. His poetry is absolutely beautiful. I found it strangely reminiscent of the prayers of St. Anselm. They are very moving. I have to say, I love Tagore's vision; he was a lover of gardens and a proponent of outdoor education. I can't think of anything I'd rather than class under a Banyan tree. A mandatory day off when it is raining wouldn't be such a bad deal on Vancouver Island either.
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