Why I love Central Java!
I've been here twice now in the last 2 years and I absolutely love Central Java in Indonesia. It's one of those places you feel is still untouched and is how the way things were before the bus loads…
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Teachings on awareness, energy, and purpose — alongside the retreats, talks, and travels that fill the rest of the journey. Drawn from ten years as a Hindu monk and decades of teaching, written to be applied to your life today.
Dumbo Feather - A Must Read
The Dumbo Feather is one of those things you find out about and then feel compelled to share it with the world. It is a matchless resource for discovering influencers and change makers. The Dumbo…
Today from Borobudur in Central Java
I arrived in Central Java, Indonesia earlier today and spent most of the afternoon photographing the Borobudur temple. Here are a few images from sunset. I'll share more in the coming days. Tomorrow…
Candy of the Earth in South India
Color, texture, vibrancy. Elements of vision that enrich experiences and make the world around you pop into life. One of the highlights of traveling through Southern India, especially the lush…
Flying over the North Pole
Greetings from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I arrived here late the night before last after a very long flight from New York via Hong Kong. The 15 hour flight from New York to Hong Kong which I did not…
Edible Art in South India
And now for some harmonious street art!
Ice Cream to Die For...
To die for an ice cream would be a hefty price to pay. But in some cases it's worth it, and its especially true for Kim Malek's rock-star creations she scoops out at her shop in Portland, the Salt…
Creating a Healthy Company Culture
Last Thursday I was invited to Portland by 9 members of the Portland chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Each member had invited about 4 members of their senior their staff to attend an all…
Difference between Hinduism and Buddhism
To listen to this episode of Conversations on the Spiritual Path click here.
The Awe-Inspiring Arjuna's Penance
Mamallapuram is known for its captivating stone carvings, and Arjuna’s Penance is one that is not to be missed. The giant relief carving depicts mythological deities and animals, including a nearly…
Oh so that's where Krishna dropped his butterball...
Your eyes do not deceive you — there are children taking shade in the shadow of a massive boulder that seems to be precariously perched on the side of a steep hill. Krishna’s Butterball, a popular…
Our First Stop: The sleepy sea-town of Mamallapuram
We want to give you a glimpse into all of the unique destinations that we've got pinned on the map for our March 2014 South Indian Spiritual Adventure. This series of posts will share some of the…
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