Hello my good friends.
Posting on a stop into town. The Living Routes semester ended magically, in a wonderful space deep in a lush valley about 1300 feet above sea level. Ironically, most of us got sick, violently ill i dare say. For myself, i had an intense fever for one night which broke and left me with loose bowls until today. I am in town to get to the hospital for cipro or something of the same. I feel good and am staying hydrated, but i want to take care of my gut ASAP. And truly i am in the best place possible for recovery.
BodhiZendo, which is where i have been for the past few days is a breathtaking retreat center founded by a Jesuit Priest/Zen Master in 1996. I can easily say that it is one of the 5 most beautiful places i have ever been. My time is spent between meditating (4 hours a day), re-reading Lord of the Rings, practicing yoga, sleeping, gardening, eating from the garden, and meeting wonderful travelers looking for the zen experience. It is a wonderful place to decompress from the semester.
Until the next post, peace and ease to you.
justin
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The conscious cultivation of connection with the Real in all one's daily activities, with a focus on 'awakened earth stewardship'.
The conscious cultivation of connection with the Real in all one's daily activities, with a focus on 'awakened earth stewardship'.
~The DharmaFarmer in One Stanza~
Born of Spirit and Soil
Tempered in the furnace of Planetary Transformation
DharmaFarming is a child of our needs.
Finding support in the goodness of Earth
Seeking fulfillment in the goodness of Heaven
May we remember our Connection
Our Common Bond and Birthright.
Manifesting this Vision
May we heal our Selves and our Planet.
I ask for your truth, and give you mine.
Good luck friend.
Born of Spirit and Soil
Tempered in the furnace of Planetary Transformation
DharmaFarming is a child of our needs.
Finding support in the goodness of Earth
Seeking fulfillment in the goodness of Heaven
May we remember our Connection
Our Common Bond and Birthright.
Manifesting this Vision
May we heal our Selves and our Planet.
I ask for your truth, and give you mine.
Good luck friend.
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- .Posts to Awaken. (44)
- 2006 Auroville and India Pilgrimage (45)
- 2006 Sirius Community Apprenticeship (29)
- 2006-07 Hampshire College DharmaFarmer Semester (12)
- 2007 Argentina and Peru (7)
- 2007-08 Sirius Community Spirit Semester (5)
- 2008 Peru Healing Journeys (6)
- 2008-09 Insight Meditation Society (11)
- 2009 Hawthorne Valley and the Playful Heart (40)
- 2009 Playful Ramblings Across the Country (28)
- 2010 San Fran Adventures in Mentoring (6)
4 comments:
Justin,
I'm sorry to hear about your illness. But I'm glad you are taking care of yourself and feeling better. Your retreat experience sounds fantastic, and I can't wait to see pictures and hear stories. We're all very excited about your return home in July. Thanks for keeping us up to date.
Much Love,
Nikki
Justin:
Wonderful treat to get another post..wasn't sure if we would hear from you so soon...please take care of yourself while on the last part of your Indian journey....I think of you and pray for your each day.
Love, Mom
Just out of curiosity...did you get into the greenhouse mod?
Justin,
I hope you are feeling better by now. I looked at the Bodhi Zendo website and did some reading about the history and founders. It certainly sounds like a wonderful place to recuperate, meditate and prepare for the rest of your journey.
Please stay safe and well. Keep us informed when possible and know that your are much missed and loved.
Dad
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