My favourite place, anywhere. The magical, mysterious, energising, spiritual Swayambhu temple and monastery in the Kathmandu Valley. Arriving there as dawn unfolds awakens every sense in me, I feel it now, I connect with it as I write this poem…. Read More ›
Boudhanath, another of my favourite temple areas in Kathmandu, a place where all the senses are stimulated: Monks chanting sutraprayer wheels spin incense risestourist cameras flashBuddhas’cosmic siteignored The Two Doctors Boudhanath is one of Nepal’s great Buddhist temple complexes. Initially… Read More ›
The journey to Mt. Everest is a cultural and spiritual experience for those engaging with the Sherpa people and one’s own spirituality. Every village, every house, every person ….. the air itself is imbued with Buddhism. Even the stones and… Read More ›
Today is brothers day in Nepal which is the literal meaning of Kija Puja in the Newar language. However it has the wider meaning of brothers AND sisters day with each “sides” ceremonials being conducted at different times.Usually early in… Read More ›
Today is the 4th day of Nepal’s Tihar festival with a specific ritual performed only by the Newar people. The Newar are the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu valley, a culturally rich ethnic group residing in the three major cities… Read More ›
I’ve seen some strange sights in my time, many in Nepal, but none stranger than those associated with Tihar (Diwali, in India, Festival of Light). Each day has a focus of specific worship in sequence Crows, Dogs, Cows, Self, Brothers,… Read More ›
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