The Iguaçu Falls lies on the border between Argentina and Brazil in South America. The falls divide the Iguaçu River into the upper and lower sections. While the river itself flows through Brazil for the majority of its course, the…
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Maheshwar Madhya Pradesh
Often, the small temples and grottos go unnoticed in the web of faith. These local and often frequently visited temples serve an important purpose, serving fisherman and farmer alike. Because of their common roots, there are times when books and…
Paro Taktsang
Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery (also known as The Tiger’s Nest), a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley, Bhutan. A temple complex was first…
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Empty Raven
On a mountain lone. Bonfire burns in the night air Raven flies empty.
Ghosts in Sunlight
The Sun emerges. Ghosts lurk at the edge of view, Shackles to the past.
Personal Retreats
This week’s Retreat highlight is less a specific place and more an ideal. The Retreat started as a small garden getaway in my life, someplace to rest, relax, and recuperate along with friends and family. While I would have loved…
Tagged with: escapism, garden, garden retreat, gardening, hermatige, individual, personal retreat, reflection, retreat, SecondLife, solitude
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Winter Comes Early
Black bear stands on high In the distance the long night Winter comes early
Pantanal
Located mostly in Brazil, the Pantanal Reserve is the largest tropical wetlands area in the world. Containing thousands of species of birds, flowers, animals, reptiles, etc it is a thriving center of nature. Many hermits and monks would go into…
Truth or Consequences
Closer to the physical location of the Retreat than most of the other locations, the hot springs of Truth or Consequences New Mexico offer an opportunity for visitors and residents to relax in a quiet environment. Fed from underground hot…
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Nian Xióng Hall 