10 years ago, Balinese would ask anyone walking by, “Kemana?” (“Where are you going?”). People walked (Really? Yes, they walked or too a ride in a ‘bemo’, a local van.) from village to village; no phones; just intuition as to when to show up. So, if someone was walking by it might very well be […]
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The earth is changing rapidly and we all need a new tool kit and manual to smile through life or at least to keep life from wrestling us to the ground. This toolkit is designed to assist all, but with a pull to the masculine. By no means does this mean that it is to […]
Every so often a special guest makes special comments. Sally May Mills is one of those special guests. Her words are shared below. Thanks, Sally A heart-felt TerimaKasi to everyone at the Retreat for the gift you have given Bali, and the world – a haven of gentle silence, comfort and community. I’d like to […]
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When European explorers first stepped foot in the tropical rain forests of South America and Asia they were quick to judge what they observed. A bunch of primitive people, no machinery, poor soil and no crops in sight. ‘We’ve got to show these poor hungry people how it’s done back home’. A few decades later, […]
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Bufy, our water buffalo; she’s an eccentric character, a theatrical personality, an affectionate joyful HUGE beast! (Mind the horns!) We adore her and so do the guests. But she’s not like a cow or a cat or dog, for that matter. Since just a teenager now, she’s still learning how to pull the plow and […]
One of the most regularly observed ceremonies in Bali is ‘Odalan’. Generally speaking, Odalan is a festival/ceremony to observe a temple’s anniversary or birthday, every 210 days on the Balinese Saka calendar, but it’s intent is to honor the birthing and arising from God Essence. It is spiritual, social, and part of the Balinese-Hindu tradition. […]
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Flowers and Jungle Cuisine at Bali Silent Retreat Flowers, veggies and mystery plants from the garden and jungle for Chef Asire’s Indonesian cuisine . . . a blend of medicine and delectable flavors. A visit to the Turi tree is almost as good as going to the market.
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Ducks are funny! Fun to watch. Fun to listen to. Wiggling. Quacking. Running to the left. Running to the right. Arguing. Chatting. Like many animals they embrace a type of meditation in their daily routine; there’s a rhythm about the way they follow their duck leader, letting go of duck decisions and just following. Perhaps […]
Why do you eat the things you eat? Is it just because it’s tastes so good? Because everyone else eats it? Perhaps you’ve been told this food is going to keep you healthy and strong? But what does that mean exactly? Here are some things to ponder. Please consider these 5 simple aspects and take […]
Let me introduce you to Bufy, the water buffalo – our water buffalo at Bali Silent Retreat. The new addition to our family. She’s a teenager and still a virgin. She’s smiling. . . very friendly with people and is very eager for visitors, but she has horns, so it can be a bit risky […]
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Speeding Ticket of the Senses?
/in Blog Snippets /by balisilent10 years ago, Balinese would ask anyone walking by, “Kemana?” (“Where are you going?”). People walked (Really? Yes, they walked or too a ride in a ‘bemo’, a local van.) from village to village; no phones; just intuition as to when to show up. So, if someone was walking by it might very well be […]
The New Earth Tool Kit
/in Blog Snippets /by balisilentThe earth is changing rapidly and we all need a new tool kit and manual to smile through life or at least to keep life from wrestling us to the ground. This toolkit is designed to assist all, but with a pull to the masculine. By no means does this mean that it is to […]
Attention to detail is worthy of a five-star resort – even in the dormitory
/in Blog Snippets /by balisilentEvery so often a special guest makes special comments. Sally May Mills is one of those special guests. Her words are shared below. Thanks, Sally A heart-felt TerimaKasi to everyone at the Retreat for the gift you have given Bali, and the world – a haven of gentle silence, comfort and community. I’d like to […]
Foods that Save the Forest.
/in Blog Snippets /by balisilentWhen European explorers first stepped foot in the tropical rain forests of South America and Asia they were quick to judge what they observed. A bunch of primitive people, no machinery, poor soil and no crops in sight. ‘We’ve got to show these poor hungry people how it’s done back home’. A few decades later, […]
Bufy squeaks and dances
/in Blog Snippets /by balisilentBufy, our water buffalo; she’s an eccentric character, a theatrical personality, an affectionate joyful HUGE beast! (Mind the horns!) We adore her and so do the guests. But she’s not like a cow or a cat or dog, for that matter. Since just a teenager now, she’s still learning how to pull the plow and […]
Planting a new Banyan tree at Odalan
/in Blog Snippets, Culture, Tradition & Tales of History /by balisilentOne of the most regularly observed ceremonies in Bali is ‘Odalan’. Generally speaking, Odalan is a festival/ceremony to observe a temple’s anniversary or birthday, every 210 days on the Balinese Saka calendar, but it’s intent is to honor the birthing and arising from God Essence. It is spiritual, social, and part of the Balinese-Hindu tradition. […]
Flowers and Jungle Cuisine by Asire
/in Blog Snippets /by balisilentFlowers and Jungle Cuisine at Bali Silent Retreat Flowers, veggies and mystery plants from the garden and jungle for Chef Asire’s Indonesian cuisine . . . a blend of medicine and delectable flavors. A visit to the Turi tree is almost as good as going to the market.
Quack Quack Duck Duck
/in Blog Snippets /by balisilentDucks are funny! Fun to watch. Fun to listen to. Wiggling. Quacking. Running to the left. Running to the right. Arguing. Chatting. Like many animals they embrace a type of meditation in their daily routine; there’s a rhythm about the way they follow their duck leader, letting go of duck decisions and just following. Perhaps […]
New Earth Cooking and food philosophies
/in Blog Snippets, Garden-to-Table Food Philosophies & Recipes /by balisilentWhy do you eat the things you eat? Is it just because it’s tastes so good? Because everyone else eats it? Perhaps you’ve been told this food is going to keep you healthy and strong? But what does that mean exactly? Here are some things to ponder. Please consider these 5 simple aspects and take […]
Bufy the Water Buffalo
/in Blog Snippets /by balisilentLet me introduce you to Bufy, the water buffalo – our water buffalo at Bali Silent Retreat. The new addition to our family. She’s a teenager and still a virgin. She’s smiling. . . very friendly with people and is very eager for visitors, but she has horns, so it can be a bit risky […]