A slightly over-saturated sunset is actually quite natural around here. Can you spot the moon?
Happy butterflies frolic in the foliage
Some fun with black and white
A staghorn fern. But how big is the rest of the plant?
Really. Quite. Big. As it turns out
Inside the layers of a fern
How has our Pillar Banyan been doing?
Yep, it’s still eating large pieces of stone
Fan palms reach to the sky
A grove of construction bamboo challenges the depth-perception of those that peer inside
A very special little flower that looks like a glowing paper lantern. It probably has a special name too…
Aum Namah Sivaya
This week the monks begin there two-week-long retreat known as Sadhu Paksha. This is the time leading up to our official change of seasons, from the Jivana Ritau we will enter the Moksha Ritau. Essentially, Sadhu Paksha involves more stringent rules regarding guests’ entry to the monastery grounds during this time, as well as our monastics change in their morning sadhana—performing their practice alone and often out in nature, rather than our usual group routines. During their extra time in our sacred gardens, monks can enjoy the many natural wonders of these sacred lands. The above photos include some recent images from our jungle-gardens, along with a little photo-editing freedom to play with colors.
Peace be to the earth and the airy spaces! Aum!
Njoy Aum NAMAH Shivaya