The Mayans are not the only culture who put a special significance on the date 12-12-12, or December 12, 2012. Buddhist, Taoist, Vedic and Hopi traditions also refer to some kind of golden age coming around the time of December 21, 2012. But most people do not think the ending of the Mayan calendar marks an end time but rather the turning of a page into a different era. Some … [Read more...] about 12-12-12 – End or New Beginning?
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Buddhist Meditation Tour Not Affected by India Earthquake
After a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northeast India and Nepal last week, some people have been concerned that the area near Dharamsala where our "Tibetan Path in India" tour will be going October 21 through November 7 may have been affected. Happily, it was not. Although there was damage in Kathmandu and in India's Sikkim state, the tremors did not affect the areas in … [Read more...] about Buddhist Meditation Tour Not Affected by India Earthquake
Grange Stone Circle Highlights Spiritual Ireland Tours
I was recently reading through the itinerary details for the three tours of Ireland Body Mind Spirit Journeys is offering this year and one name stood out: the Grange Stone Circle near Lough Gur. It's not a place I have been to, but I finally recalled who had told me about it. It was Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen, the M.D., psychiatrist and author whose books include Crossing to … [Read more...] about Grange Stone Circle Highlights Spiritual Ireland Tours
Egyptian Tourism: Is Egypt Travel Safe?
Egypt has long been a favorite spiritual travel destination. When Napoleon visited the Great Pyramid in 1798 and spent the night in the King’s Chamber, it was reported that he was powerfully moved by the experience. Recent political turmoil in Egypt, with President Hosni Mubarak stepping down, has caused much worry about whether it is safe for visitors to travel to Egypt and … [Read more...] about Egyptian Tourism: Is Egypt Travel Safe?