connecting
people and cultures – inspiring journeys
sharing meaningful discoveries in Asia
Can we still somehow manage to look up to the stars, as we once could, and as Stephen Hawking said,
“and hold on to that child-like wonder about what makes the universe exist.”
Below are links to inspiring sites including talks and videos from different traditions.
Anand Ashram Ubud:
Center for Wellbeing and Self-Empowerment
Founded by Anand Krishna: https://ubudashram.org/
Bell of Peace
from Bali to the World by Gede Prama:
www.bellofpeace.org
Isha Foundation and Yoga Center in Coimbatore, India:
Founded by Sadhguru, explore the website for programs and inspiring work:
https://isha.sadhguru.org/global/en
Sadhguru’s You Tube Channel for very inspiring talks on all sorts of topics…
https://www.youtube.com/user/sadhguru
Bhante Sujatha- The Loving Kindness Monk
Learn more about his story and his projects in Sri Lanka:
http://www.bhantesujatha.org/
Godwin Samararatne- founder of Nilambe Meditation Center
in the hills above Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Godwin was a very beloved teacher in Sri Lanka and around the world.
More on his life and teachings including audios:
http://www.godwin-home-page.net/
His spirit continues very much at Nilambe under the guidance of Upul Gamage.
More information on retreats at Nilambe:
www.nilambe.net
Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Zen Monk and founder of: www.plumvillage.org
Back to my Island:
Click below for this beautiful Plum Village Song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TmFMbfvFN0
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Official website:
www.dalailama.com
Matthieu Ricard’s Blog on: Why should I meditate?
http://www.matthieuricard.org/en/blog/posts/why-should-i-meditate-part-1
Matthieu Ricard is based in Nepal and the founder of: www.Karuna-Shechen.org
You can also enjoy Matthieu Ricard’s beautiful photography:
http://www.matthieuricard.org/en/gallery/landscapes
Glen Svensson who often teaches at Tushita Meditation Center in Dharamsala:
Audio teachings and articles: www.glensvensson.org
A journey of a thousand miles must begin with one step… Lao Tzu