Ijen Volcano in Indonesia is one of the best and most complex treks in the world, from many perspective: it is a beauty of nature, with one of the greenest and acidic lakes in the world, a good hike, about 3km up, then 1km down the crater; and back, cultural, local people work exploiting a […]
Spirits and Spirituality in Thailand and Bali
The local creeds are very strong and intertwined with day-by-day life. I was mostly amazed by the little temple houses in Thailand, and by the daily offerings to spirits in Bali. The two practices are very visible every day. They are also absolutely enchanting. Here are a few posts about spirits and spirituality in these […]
Cultural Aspects at Vipassana Meditation in Asian Countries
I practice the Vipassana meditation in the tradition of S.N. Goenka. The organization (dhamma.org) has many centers around the world, and I participated in a few 10-day courses in various countries. One important aspect that I like about this tradition is that the courses are taught with audio and video tapes, and in exact same […]