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A small version of the largest Mandala in the world, Borobudur, at the peak of Tantric Buddhism in Java, Brahma Vihara Arama is a large complex of temple, monasteries and meditation retreat for longer term committed Samatha and Vipassana meditation practitioners.
Picture taken from the higher point of Brahma Vihara Arama, Singaraja, North Bali, Indonesia.
some relics of important Buddhist saints at the foot of standing Buddha with Shariputra and Maudgalyayana, His two main disciples at the meditation hall.
Picture taken from Kayagata Sati meditation center, Villa Cibodas, Puncak Bogor, West Java, Indonesia.
A large monastery carved on some hills in northern Bali.
Brahma Vihara "four Immeasurables" Arama is a large temple, monastery and meditation retreat center with many temples and Buddha "rupang" statues from many corners of the world.
The monastery supports medium to long term meditation retreat under strict rules and guidance.
Water fountain ⛲ statues at Thai style Kayagata Sati meditation retreat center, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia.
A luxurious villas and meditation center for Theravada Buddhism tradition in a valley, cool climate, suitable for retreats.
Vinayak stone statue in meditative serenity under the shade.
Ganapathi is found in Buddhist texts as a bodhisattva.
Picture taken from Kayagata Sati meditation center, Villa Cibodas, Puncak Bogor, West Java, Indonesia.
Thailand style standing Buddha statue accompanied by the two main disciples Sariputta and Mogallana adorned with colorful flowers.
Picture taken from Kayagata Sati meditation retreat center and Villa Cibodas, West Java, Indonesia.
Thai style Sitting Buddha with Bumi parsa mudra hand gestures on a lotus flower.
A large Buddhist temple and monasteries carved on some hills viewing northern seas, Brahma Vihara Arama, Singaraja, North Bali, Indonesia.
Buddha wearing monk saffron robe in meditation posture attaining nirodha samapatti.
The irreversible turning of the indestructible dharma wheel is the symbol of the four noble truths as taught in the Dhammachakapavattana Sutta.
Picture taken from Kayagata Sati meditation center, Theravada Buddhism meditation retreat center, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia.
Buddha statue in standing position, golden color with blue precious stones, Thai style.
picture taken from Kayagata Sati meditation center, Villa Cibodas, Puncak, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia.
A place with good vibes at a cool mountain climate with clear spring water, fertile soil, organic farm, quiet and beautiful mountain scenery.
Semi outdoor meditation hall with White Ganesh for yoga or sitting facing the mountain landscape.
Picture taken from Village Above the Clouds, Luwus highlands, North Bali, Indonesia.
Rocks, frozen lava, cave system near crater twin lakes. These eerie place is believed as magical, place for meditation to gain supernatural powers.
Indonesia's second president was known to have meditated here.
Picture taken from Cave Semar, Telaga Warna, Dieng Plateau, Central Java, Indonesia.
A Mahamudra and Dzogchen meditation center in Jakarta, Tergar meditation center is part of Tergar International under spiritual guide from Mingyur Rinpoche from Nyingma and Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan buddhisms.
Picture taken from the meditation hall, Tergar meditation center, Green Mansion, West Jakarta, Indonesia.
Buddha on top of lotus disc in half lotus meditation posture under white parasol symbolizing victory over Chakravartin, universal monarch ruler.
Under the pipal bodhi tree achieving meditation equipoise.
Picture taken from Brahma Vihara Arama, Singaraja highlands, North Bali, Indonesia.
I spent last Sunday meditating on the theme of 'Secular Buddhism' with about 150 other people under the guidance of Stephen Batchelor. At my beginner's level of understanding (and if I've understood it correctly) insight meditation will help me go beyond the superficial thoughts that flood my brain in competing and repeating internal conversations (the noise in my head that keeps me awake at night) and will help me find a deeper understanding of where I'm at and who I am.
I deliberately left my camera at home, but now I find I want to make a note of the day and make space in my notebook for further research, so I've reposted an earlier picture that seems relevant - it seems to sum up where I am . . . reaching back to my childhood and finding my way into retirement and old-age.
Stephen Batchelor: www.stephenbatchelor.org/index.php/en/
London Insight: www.londoninsight.org/
Previous posting of the picture: www.flickr.com/photos/tomsgardenshed/1062259418/
Thailand architectural design, Theravada Buddhism style meditation retreat center and luxurious Cibodas Villas, near Cibodas botanical gardens.
Kayagata Sati meditation center is a large compound with kuti style accomodations and three meditation halls with nice water pond.
Kayagata Sati means mindfulness of the body, as expounded by Gautam Buddha in Maha Satipatthana Sutta.
Uncertain Minds - How the west misunderstands Buddhism, a discussion held in St. Paul's Cathedral crypt on 21st March 2011.
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