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 Krishna and Ubud, Bali Ashram:

Anand Krishna-  Spiritual Humanist and author of over 180 books
https://www.anandkrishna.org/en/
Beloved Guruji Anand Krishna passed away physically, but his spirit remains with many.

Center for Wellbeing and Self-Empowerment, Ubud, Bali with other centers in Indonesia:
Founded by Anand Krishna:  https://ubudashram.org/

Anand Krishna Ashram in Ubud is also home to the Sanskriti Sindhu Museum  tracing history back to the Sarasvati Indus Valley Civilization.

Sadhguru and Isha Foundation:

Conscious Planet and Global Movement to SAVE SOIL:
There is alot of talk about carbon emissions but healthy soil for our foodchain is disappreaing fast:  https://consciousplanet.org/en

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 inspiring and insightful talks on all sorts of topics:
https://www.youtube.com/user/sadhguru

Adhvaitha Conscious Society:

Conscious Creation through the teachings of ancient Vedanta with Sujan Setty.
Explore the website and follow inspiring videos on the You Tube Link::
https://adhvaitha.com/

Bhante Sujatha-   The Loving Kindness Monk

Learn more about his story and his projects in Sri Lanka and his Blue Lotus community near Chicago.
http://www.bhantesujatha.org/

Godwin Samararatne- Nilambe Meditation Center, Sri Lanka

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/

Godwin’s spirit continues very much at Nilambe under the guidance of Upul Gamage.
More information on retreats at Nilambe:
https://alamasia.net/nilambe-meditation-center/

Plum Village Communities:

Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022). affectionately known as Thay, was a renowned Zen Buddhist monk, poet, scholar and peace activist. He stood for nonviolent, compassionate solutions to conflict during the Vietnam/American War and was a pioneer of “Engaged Buddhism.” During the war, he established
The School of Youth and Social Service (SYSS) to rebuild bombed villages, establish schools, and provide medical care to victims of the war. He traveled to the U.S. to meet with Dr. Martin Luther King, who along with the civil rights movement in the US, joined in support to call for the end of the Vietnam War.
Thich Nhat Hanh settled in France, establishing Plum Village, focused on engaged Buddhism and the art of mindful living.

Precious moments in Day of Mindfulness with the Brothers and Sisters of Tu Hieu Pagoda in Hue, Vietnam, where Thich Nhat Hanh had first ordained as a monk.

Tet Celebrations and Wake Up Retreat with Thai Pluk Village Sangha.

Learn more about Thich Nhat Hanh and the worldwide community of Plum Village.

Back to my Island:
Click below for this beautiful Plum Village Song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TmFMbfvFN0

Tibetan Tradition:

His Holiness, the Dalai Lama  Official website:
https://www.dalailama.com/

Tushita Meditation Center in Dharamsala, India
https://tushita.info

Root Institute for Wisdom and Culture in Bodhgaya, India:
https://www.rootinstitute.ngo
under the umbrella of FPMT-Foundation of the Preservation of Mahayana Tradition:   https://fpmt.org

Glen Svensson  who often teaches at Tushita Meditation Center
See Audio teachings and articles:   www.glensvensson.org

See more on travel to Dharamsala, home of His Holiness Dalai Lama in Exile:
https://alamasia.net/asia-destinations-news-and-links/himalaya/dharamsala-and-ladakh/

Matthieu Ricard, a French monk ordained in the Tibetan tradition is based in Nepal and the founder of Altruism in Action:   https://karuna-shechen.org/en/    

A Journey of a thousand miles must begin with one step – Lao Tzu

Travel Gently- Live Consciously

Links to Retreats: https://alamasia.net/retreats/