Monday, September 24, 2007

A Quick Summary of India...

A visit to India is an assault on the senses. It is a noisy, brash, garish, smelly destination. Yet simultaneously it is a place of great tranquility and spiritual wisdom. One can't attempt to understand it. One just has to take it all in and let it change one. - Quoted from the book The Kama Sutra of Business by Nury Vittachi

This statement I definitely agree! Here are some videos to show u the enormous assault on me! haha..

Scene from the train station at a very un-peak hour, like 11am in a suburb area...
Also, i have not shared my experience of being nearly squashed alive whilst trying to disembark from a train during peak hour yet!

My crazy SSY coursemates who were singing with full gusto the whole 3 hours from the ashram back to Mumbai!

Capoeira performance @ Bandra Beach by Aparna's (whom I couchsurfed with in Mumbai) group. Check out the crowd surrounding us!

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Osho International Meditation Resort..

Firstly, the good news..I'm HIV negative! haha..surprise surprise, probably the only meditation centre in the world which has a HIV test as a pre-requsite for entry. Go google it if you wanna find out more. Needless to say, I was kinda curious how they would "break" the news to wannabe participants if they were INDEED HIV positive....hmmm...

Anyway, some pics....as usual of Osho International Meditation Resort

My most luxurious room in India!







The Pyramid shaped Osho Auditorium where we spent most of the time...US$25million!








My Security Pass










How do I look in Maroon? This is worn in the day time mainly...












Or is white better? And only for evening meetings please...

My amazing Welcome Morning group from all across the world!

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Photo of the Year! (for me at least...)


Thanks Tara for a fantastic opportunity to have 3 days of teachings with His Holiness, The Dalai Lama...and this photo, priceless! (remember the MasterCard Ads?)
Notice my right hand on His Holiness' left shoulder? (ok..fingers just poking out) :P

Another Quote of the Day...
"Always recognize the dreamlike qualities of life and reduce attachments and aversions. Practice good-heartedness towards all beings. Be loving and compassionate, no matter what others do to you. What they will do will not matter so much when you see it as a dream. The trick is to have positive intention during the dream. This i the essential point. This is True Spirituality."
Quoted from the book - The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche

Your comments please? I've been living this quote as much as possible during this journey...and it RAWKS! :)

Thursday, September 13, 2007

From Pune...



hello all faithful readers!
as it should be, i'm uploading some pics now for u to "enjoy"
firstly, the one that stole my heart the first few weeks in mumbai..and a sneak preview of the road trip from Manali to Leh..
abit of a problem uploading photos here...so, have to wait abit for more pics!

As this is a spiritual journey, just to share a quote which i read in a book along the way..Contemplate on it, and share with me your thoughts :)

The Purpose of Life? To totally immerse yourself in situations that interest you and to explore the inner experiences – the thoughts, feelings, learnings, and growth – that result – Robert Scheinfeld

Saturday, September 1, 2007

Namaste from India!

Its been 1 month in India! How time flies..
So far, honestly...been taking it quite easy. Spent 18 nights couchsurfing in Mumbai - land of the amazingly attractive Bollywood Stars (the female kind of course!) and staying quite near them in the Bandra area. Well, the main reason was that I was doing a course in that area. Totally mindblowing...the SSY course

Followed by a 30+ hour overnight train ride to Chandigrah and another 12 hours overnight bus ride to Manali...wah....backside nearly split..:P

Spent a couple of days in Manali and then the backbreaking 2days 400+km ride to Leh (Little Tibet) in Ladakh state. Saw some amazing scenery and will update them soon (I promise!!)

Took the same bus ride back and now in Dharamsala, home of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. Will be attending his teachings soon, looking forward to it!

Honestly speaking, this journey has been more spiritual and learning about myself and the culture here rather than seeing sights, touristic areas or anything in particular, so forgive me if there is a lack of "visual stimulation"!

Will update u all along the way....take care meanwhile!