Strawberry Hills, Naddi, Barnet: Himachal Pradesh

I arrived at my mountainside hotel this morning after a 6:30 flight from Delhi to Dharamshala. I had a day … Continue reading Strawberry Hills, Naddi, Barnet: Himachal Pradesh

Bodh Gaya, Gaya and Bakraur

Yesterday I was picked up early by my two new friends, Sagar and Gautam on their motorbike to give me … Continue reading Bodh Gaya, Gaya and Bakraur

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, India

Today I visited the Mahabodhi Temple (the great awakening temple) in Bodh Gaya. I found a local guide inside the … Continue reading Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, India

Bodh Gaya: exploring the local scene

Yesterday I visited the 80 foot statue of Buddha, various temples and explored some of the streets around the area. … Continue reading Bodh Gaya: exploring the local scene

Vipassana at Dhamma Bodhi, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India

I arrived at the Gaya airport after a short flight from Dehli. The airport reminded me of the airport in … Continue reading Vipassana at Dhamma Bodhi, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India

Dehli: Chandi Chowk, Akshardham Temple and the Baha’i Temple

Today was a bonus day for me! I had arrived on January 11th shortly after 1 am, and thought that … Continue reading Dehli: Chandi Chowk, Akshardham Temple and the Baha’i Temple

Prelude to Vipassana at the Dhamma Bodhi Campus, Bodh Gaya, India.

After arriving in Delhi, India via Cedar Rapids/Minneapolis/Amsterdam, I checked into my hotel for a quick refresher before catching a … Continue reading Prelude to Vipassana at the Dhamma Bodhi Campus, Bodh Gaya, India.

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me on this 30 day spiritual trek in India! “Traveling—it leaves you speechless, then turns you into … Continue reading The Journey Begins