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An Evening at Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal
I spent this evening around the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. This stupa is one of Buddhism’s most sacred sites and one of the largest in the world. Hundreds of pilgrims and monks can be seen circumambulating the stupa throughout the day on a paved path the embroiders this sacred Buddhist citadel. Countless shops line the outer side of the path filled with singing bowls, beads and everything one may need for fulfilling prayers and offerings. The atmosphere is filled with a feeling of peace. Everyone is engrossed in their prayer while circulating clockwise. As one circulates clockwise the energy within spirals upward and if you circle counter clockwise the energy spirals downward.
I also had the pleasure of 2 travelers who are on my spiritual adventure join me. John from New Orleans and Tim from Western Australia both arrived a day early to rest up. They are both part of YPO in their respective cities. A lovely evening filled with uplifting energy and conversations.
Two pilgrims stand still as many others walk around the stupa creating a ghostly black trail in this long exposure shot. 13 secs f22 , 15mm ISO 125
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Oil lamps are sold to pilgrims who then offer it at the various shrines in and around the stupa.
Understanding Work Life Balance in Silicon Valley
On the 26th of March I spoke to the Silicon Valley and San Francisco chapters of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Menlo Park, California. It was a half day event exploring The Art of Balancing Life. 80 members and spouses turned up for this event. What makes a great event to me is the aud...
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Workshop on Balance Living with EO San Diego
On March 20th I conducted an all day workshop with the San Diego chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. It was held at a home of an extremely generous person who opened his house and backyard up to 55 strangers and a Hindu Priest. What a stunning view we had as the grounds looked over ...
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Balance Living Workshop with EO Detroit
Yesterday I spoke to the Detroit chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). I conducted a half day workshop on The Art of Balancing Life. It was my first visit to Detroit, Michigan, and we had a great turnout. 85 members and spouses attended the event which was held at the historic St...
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Our Finale Dinner in South India
Here’s the final series of photos from our South Indian spiritual adventure, wrapping up our coverage of that amazing journey with 17 wonderful souls. On the last night of our meditation and yoga retreat in South India we had a special farewell dinner on the banks of Lake Vembanad, India...
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How you dress is how you feel
“How you dress is how you feel”. We took this very seriously on the last night of our spiritual adventure. The last night is always special as in the tradition of doing these trips and everyone gets dressed up to the best that they can. Since we were in South India the ladies took the...
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Exploring the Backwaters of Kerala
We wrap up the coverage of our meditation and yoga retreat in South India earlier this month. The state of Kerala in India is renowned for its spagetthi of rivers, canals and lagoons, and is the emerald jewel of the south. One of the highlights of things to do is hire a small boat with…
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