There are different levels of experience that are possible while taking the leap and heading abroad as a traveler into this world full of castles, temples, home-stays, and ancient cities. We the travelers ultimately decide whether or not our journeys are sacred. Our level of experience may start with where we stay and the sites… Continue reading

“The Maya Masters of Light studied deeply the mysteries of the infinite cosmos. In the eyes of the Jaguar they saw the light of creation. In the flight of the Feathered Serpent they created the calendars representing space, time, and movement. Science in union with the heart, technology in union with intuition.” -Miguel Angel Vergara,… Continue reading

According to a local Ladakh periodical reporting on the Hemis Festival, “His Eminence Thuksras Rinpoche said ‘Hemis festival marks the celebration of the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, who has emitted immense light and flourished the Vajrayana teachings. We don’t have a chance to receive a direct blessing of Guru Padmasambhava in person but on… Continue reading

A key feature of Buddhism is the way, throughout time and space, it fuses with its surroundings. For example, when Mahayana Buddhism reached Tibet, it fuzed with the Tantric, shamanic, and Bon traditions of the area. Bon is an ancient Tibetan religion. Through this intermingling, Tibetan Buddhism today stands as a spiritual discipline full of… Continue reading

We are the depths and discomforts of our global situation with COVID-19. This time, however, is an invaluable opportunity for transformation and even the formation of joy and wonder. Let’s take it from Andrew Harvey with 6 sets of his consoling advice and maxims. 1. “Let’s just put it absolutely out there. We are in… Continue reading