The Blog — 9 posts

central Java

Every teaching, story, and reflection filed under central Java.

Photography & TravelDec 30, 20133 min

My Favorite photos from 2013

Many of you know that I love photography. This year I did not photograph as much as I have in previous years. I actually made an effort not to take my camera with me on some of my excursions and…

QuotesOct 13, 20131 min

Failure is an opportunity

Recently a friend sent me a quote from the Tao te Ching by Lao Tzu. I could not help reading it again. Here's another insightful thought to meditate on.

Photography & TravelSep 18, 20131 min

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…

Spiritual AdventuresJun 22, 20121 min

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…

Photography & TravelFeb 15, 20121 min

Indonesian Herbal Tonic

So we started our morning by consuming various Indonesian herbal tonics called Jamu. We were told by the herbal tonic specialist that they have various healing qualities. She showed us all the…

Photography & TravelFeb 15, 20121 min

Magical Borobudur - a temple of beauty

The alarm went off about 3:30am and shortly after we made our way down to the lobby from our room where our driver was waiting to take us to Borobudur. The streets were empty naturally at that time…

Photography & TravelFeb 15, 20121 min

Volcano sunset in Central Java

Last volcano sunset in Central Java before we headed to Yogjakarta. Mount Sindoro and Sumbing lay next to each other. Both volcanos though I am not sure if they are dormant or extinct. Indonesia.

Photography & TravelFeb 14, 20121 min

Rice Fields in Central Java

Making my way down a hill I discovered this beautiful terraced rice field surrounded by a tropical forest. Paddy green is the most beautiful green I've seen. It was absolutely quiet with only the…

Photography & TravelFeb 12, 20121 min

Central Java

Volcanos in the mist. Good morning from Central Java, Indonesia.

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