My plans and my hopes for my trip to Nepal:
My name is Isabelle DAO, and I've always wanted to meditate on the "roof ot the world', and this next spring I am going to Nepal. This journey is not just a simple hiking trip around Nepal but also a hiking trip within myself. This explains the title of this blog.
Itinerary:
This journey is planned for the 20th of April 2013 for 3 weeks. The first step is our arrival at KATMANDOU. We will stay two days in a guest house managed by Mathieu RICHARD. Mathieu RICHARD is a Buddhist Monk (of French origin), photographer, and author, who graduated in Cellular Genetics and has studied with the Tibetan "Grand Masters" of Buddist Meditation. He is particularly interested in the relation between science and Buddhism. He researches the long term effects of mental discipline on the human mind at the Universities of Madison (WI), Princeton, Berkley in the United States and in Switzerland.After our stay with Mathieu Ricard, my group and I will go to the base of Mount Everest to the East of Katmandou at about 3800 meters of altitude. This is in the Buddhist region of SOLUKHUMBU, in the Sherpa Country, which was once the high spiritual and retreat center of Nepal.
Trekking and Activities:
In the morning, we will go hiking for 3 hours and in the afternoon, we will practice the fundamental techniques of Buddhist meditation, concentration and inner vision. Different techniques will be taught including Yoga, Qi Gong, relaxation, silent walking, isolation, ayurvedic massages and discussions.
The Aim of this Trip:
The goal is physical and spiritual well-being, a return to our basic qualities and to rediscover our senses.The Teaching:
The teaching will be conducted by a Nepalese Lama Guide. We will take our time to listen, observe and live the experience and our encounter, as we breath in nature and breath out life. As in my own field of Sophrology, we will strive "to be aware of what we are actually living". Sophrology is the science of conciseness and the value of existence. It is a technique consisting of a set of physical and mental exercises for reducing stress and promoting well-being.
It sounds wonderful, Isabelle. I want to go with you. :-) Seriously, these days, I suddenly have this urge to focus on my breathing, especially when I'm stressed. Nepal seems like the perfect place to be one with ourselves. You'll have to tell me how it goes because I'll probably make the trek, myself, someday.
RépondreSupprimerI hope you're having a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Hello Joe
SupprimerIt would be nice to have you there but unfortunately this trip is reserved for women only. Sorry.!
But I will give you the Nepalese Lama's adress.
If you want I could show you some breathing method to reduce your stress.
Enjoy your "staycation"
isabelle
That's ok. I'll gladly settle for some FIRSTHAND accounts of your experience on your blog, and I'll probably TAKE YOU UP ON those breathing lessons to reduce stress when I get back. :-) Thanks, Isabelle!
RépondreSupprimerHello Joe
RépondreSupprimerMany thanks for the creation of this blog. I'm very happy.
If I can help you it is with pleasure.
This is the adress of Napalese Lama:
Pasang kaji Lama
Pasang65@hotmail.com
Cell phone:06 79 05 25 33) France
Fix: 03 84 86 05 72 ) " "
http://childrenofkathmandou.free.fr/
Good night
Isabelle
Hi Isabelle,
SupprimerYou're very welcome, and thank you! Btw, I enjoyed reading the information that you added. Very nice. :-)
Wow!!! You have a special plan in April.
RépondreSupprimerAlthough I can't go with you I feel very exciting about your trip.
I read your blog and remembered the movie titled "Eat,Pray,Love",which stars actress Julia Roberts.
The story is about one woman's trip to pray and find balance at India and Bali.
It's just like you!
Hello Manatsu
RépondreSupprimerI really have the desire to see the movie Eat,Pray,Love. Moreover I like the actrice Julia Roberts.
Today I miss you.
See you tomorrow.
Isabelle
The documentary KAISEN september 2024 has been a great success among both young and old this week. It challenges us to reflect on our existence and how we live it-a form of self-questioning!
RépondreSupprimerKAIZEN is the contraction of two Japanese words: KAI meaning change and Zen meaning for the better. It signifies a positive change in continuous improvement.
This young man, Inès BENAZZOUZ, known as INOXTAG on social media, was an avid video game player who loved adventure. After experiencing many virtual adventures, he wanted to live real adventures "in real life." Additionally, he was not satisfied with his current life and felt a deep desire to change it.
Inès showed immense courage, determination, and wisdom. He pursued his dream and demonstrated perseverance and resilience. He was able to transcend his own limits. His wish was to climb to the top of the world and improve himself. "He did it," but what he appreciated most was the adventure he experienced!
When I undertook my trek in Nepal, it was to meditate near the top of the world. And I appreciated the adventure, the people I met, the sharing, and the mystical experience more than anything.
In fact, the important thing, as Inès says, is: "To become better than oneself every day." A philosophy of life that one can only approve of.
Oh, I almost forgot, he recommends detaching from screens and living not in the virtual world but fully living one's life (in the real world).
"Thank you for sharing with me by posting a spot on my blog your impressions of the KAIZEN documentary."
isabelle DAO le 17/09/2024 France
Pour les frrancophones:
RépondreSupprimerLe documentaire KAIZEN de septembre 2024 a rencontré un grand succès cette semaine, tant chez les jeunes que chez les plus âgés. Il nous invite à réfléchir sur notre existence et notre manière de la vivre, une forme d’introspection !
KAIZEN est la contraction de deux mots japonais : KAI signifiant changement et ZEN signifiant pour le mieux. Cela signifie un changement positif dans une amélioration continue.
Ce jeune homme, Inès BENAZZOUZ, connu sous le nom d’INOXTAG sur les réseaux sociaux, était un joueur passionné de jeux vidéo qui aimait l’aventure. Après avoir vécu de nombreuses aventures virtuelles, il a voulu vivre des aventures réelles “dans la vraie vie”. De plus, il n’était pas satisfait de sa vie actuelle et ressentait un profond désir de la changer.
Inès a montré un immense courage, une détermination et une sagesse remarquables. Il a poursuivi son rêve et a fait preuve de persévérance et de résilience. Il a pu transcender ses propres limites. Son souhait était de grimper au sommet du monde et de s’améliorer. “Il l’a fait”, mais ce qu’il a le plus apprécié, c’est l’aventure qu’il a vécue!
Lorsque j’ai entrepris mon trek au Népal, c’était pour méditer près du sommet le plus haut du monde. Et j’ai apprécié l’aventure, les personnes que j’ai rencontrées, le partage et l’expérience mystique plus que tout.
En fait, l’important, comme le dit Inès, est : “Devenir meilleur que soi-même chaque jour.” Une philosophie de vie que l’on ne peut qu’approuver.
Oh, j’ai failli oublier, il recommande de se détacher des écrans et de vivre non pas dans le monde virtuel mais de vivre pleinement sa vie (dans le monde réel).
“Merci de partager avec moi vos impressions sur le documentaire KAIZEN.”en postant un commentaire sur mon blog
Isabelle DAO le 17/09/2024 France