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Central Java’s Mendut Temple and Monastery
Another wonder in Central Java is the small but beautiful Mendut temple. It’s on the itinerary for one of the places for us to visit during our upcoming meditation and wellness retreat in Indonesia in September.
Located a little over 3 kms from Borobudur this temple may appear insignificant to the mighty Borobudur but is home to an exquisitely carved 3 meter high statue of Buddha. Unlike most statues of Buddha that are usually carved in the lotus position or in a laying down position, this Buddha is seated, western-style, majestically in a throne with both feet firmly placed on the ground.
A massive, beautiful, sprawling ficus tree stands next to the temple, a quiet symbol of endurance and patience, two essential qualities on the spiritual path.
Next to the Mendut temple is the Mendut Buddhist Monastery which has beautifully kept grounds and small ponds of lotuses and lilies.
Buddha statue in Mendut Temple in Central Java
Mana, the last Indian village before Tibet
As I prepare for my 3rd visit to India this year I came across some photos I took three years ago when I visited the village of Mana in north India. Mana is often known as the last Indian village before the Tibetan border and it is the furthest north I’ve been in the Indian…
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Traditional Herbal Remedies of Central Java, Indonesia
We share more about our upcoming stay at MesaStila in Central Java, during our September Meditation and Wellness retreat in the islands of Indonesia. Today we look at the traditional herbal remedies called Jamu that is offered at this wellness resort. Courtesy of MesaStila – “Jamu ref...
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Would you like a biscuit?
I came across this photo in my collection as I was preparing for an upcoming retreat in India at the end of this month and I thought I’d share it. It was taken in a mud hut outside the village of Luni in the outskirts of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, North India.
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MesaStila – a Healing Retreat in the Jungle
During our upcoming 11-day Meditation and Wellness Retreat in the islands of Indonesia during our spiritual adventure in September of this year we’ve included for all participants 3-days of physical wellness. With a combination of gourmet healthy meals and daily massages plus Turkish Hammam...
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A Spiritual Collaboration with Wellness & Nature
We are proud to add MesaStila as part of our 11-day Meditation and Wellness Retreat in the islands of Indonesia during our spiritual adventure in September of this year. The essence of the retreat is defined through the calming and powerful environment in which MesaStila sits – encircled by...
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Meditation and Wellness Retreat in Indonesia
Join our 11-day exploration of some of Indonesia’s most enchanting islands on our meditation and wellness spiritual adventure. This journey is all about discovering you while exploring this diverse and mesmerizing archipelago. Made up of over 15,000 islands, Indonesia is a living museum of ...
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