Peace begins within. The outward expression of tranquility is often marred by the inner warring of souls and dreams, making even the most serene of ponds ripple from underneath. Thrashing like a serpent, this outpouring of pain, suffering and anguish…
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Japanese Garden-Hermann Park, Houston Texas
I rarely do a second report on any of the locations presented here at the Retreat. This is a special occasion. While Hermann Park in Houston Texas was highlighted months ago because a Retreat member was moving to Houston, I…
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Crater Lake
Crater Lake in Oregon (United States) is a caldera lake formed from the collapse of the volcano Mount Mazama in roughly 5500-6000 BCE. Human interaction with this area has been traced back to the ancestors of the Klamath Tribe who…
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Brother Bear Koan 4
On the path of simplicity, water becomes wine.
Rila, Bulgaria
The Rila area of Bulgaria hold numerous areas that hold an appeal to those looking for walking meditation, quiet solitude or a place of hermitage. Rila, thought to be of Thracian origin, means “well-watered mountain” and its connection to the…
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Uncle Frog
Rainy season! Dry! Uncle Frog walks through heaven, Cloud peaks roll thunder.
Ha Long Bay
Hạ Long bay in North Vietnam is a wonder to behold. Consisting of thousands of islets and limestone karsts, the bays and inlets of Descending Dragon Bay has been marked by the country of Vietnam and UNESCO as a natural wonder. …
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Iguaçu Falls
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…
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…
Nian Xióng Hall 