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Date: 28th April 2009
hm.
hi there, i managed to read your whole experience and i just finished my retreat in april `09 at the very same place. first of all: thanks for sharing. allthough i know i just give way for my craving to comment this... you gave a very detailed report on what (the thing called) "you" did, but i barely find a word about what happened to you.. how did your mind change? how far did you go with meditation? did you maybe see your nimitta sign e.g.? except being bored, did you sort it out with your mind? how´s your mindfulness? > in every day life now? how was your talk actually? what did you say? has anything changed for you now? to me you kind of shipped around the experience you could have had by dissecting each day for rather unimportant information. don´t get me wrong, i´m not a wise man either, but despite all the "i did this, and that happened too.." there must have been something else. you know what i mean? loving kindness from germany.
From Blog: Buddha Pillows and Dukkha
hm.
hi there, i managed to read your whole experience and i just finished my retreat in april `09 at the very same place. first of all: thanks for sharing. allthough i know i just give way for my craving to comment this... you gave a very detailed report on what (the thing called) "you" did, but i barely find a word about what happened to you.. how did your mind change? how far did you go with meditation? did you maybe see your nimitta sign e.g.? except being bored, did you sort it out with your mind? how´s your mindfulness? > in every day life now? how was your talk actually? what did you say? has anything changed for you now? to me you kind of shipped around the experience you could have had by dissecting each day for rather unimportant information. don´t get me wrong, i´m not a wise man either, but despite all the "i did this, and that happened too.." there must have been something else. you know what i mean? loving kindness from germany.
From Blog: Buddha Pillows and Dukkha
Date: 10th October 2008
well done
I appreciate the telling of the experience. (I've thought of "doing a retreat" before, but never have) it sounded really honest
From Blog: Buddha Pillows and Dukkha
well done
I appreciate the telling of the experience. (I've thought of "doing a retreat" before, but never have) it sounded really honest
From Blog: Buddha Pillows and Dukkha
Date: 12th August 2008
Delhi is a beautiful place to study in. Good to see you had a nice time.
From Blog: Studying in Delhi
Delhi is a beautiful place to study in. Good to see you had a nice time.
From Blog: Studying in Delhi
Date: 2nd October 2007
good for u Nick!
THis is by far the first good life experience blog I have read. enjoy all your travels ! I am sure your desk is missing you untead! n.b.
From Blog: Leaving home for an adventure
good for u Nick!
THis is by far the first good life experience blog I have read. enjoy all your travels ! I am sure your desk is missing you untead! n.b.
From Blog: Leaving home for an adventure
Date: 16th April 2007
the wonders of indian toilets...
Hmmm... I'm all for squat toilets.. got pretty used to them when I lived in India, but that thing? Fancy squatting on something you had to climb onto!!!
From Blog: Last two weeks of freedom!
the wonders of indian toilets...
Hmmm... I'm all for squat toilets.. got pretty used to them when I lived in India, but that thing? Fancy squatting on something you had to climb onto!!!
From Blog: Last two weeks of freedom!
Date: 26th March 2007
Peru pleasure
hey mate. I missed you by about 5 months back then. Glad you enjoyed the Inca ruins. Yes indeed, what a differance in prices especially if you are coming in from Bolivia too. Great photos, great blogs my firend. Keep them up if you can.
From Blog: Cusco, Machu Picchu and all that...
Peru pleasure
hey mate. I missed you by about 5 months back then. Glad you enjoyed the Inca ruins. Yes indeed, what a differance in prices especially if you are coming in from Bolivia too. Great photos, great blogs my firend. Keep them up if you can.
From Blog: Cusco, Machu Picchu and all that...
Date: 26th April 2006
Birds
I've now been crapped on by birds on 4 different continents. As a result I'm a big fan of bird flu ..... they deserve it!
From Blog: Studying in Delhi
Birds
I've now been crapped on by birds on 4 different continents. As a result I'm a big fan of bird flu ..... they deserve it!
From Blog: Studying in Delhi
Date: 19th April 2006
wow great pics
wow nick great pics...we were all dying to know how it worked out...looks like a sunnier version of tooting lol
From Blog: Studying in Delhi
wow great pics
wow nick great pics...we were all dying to know how it worked out...looks like a sunnier version of tooting lol
From Blog: Studying in Delhi
Date: 19th April 2006
Wow
That sounds like is was such a unique and worthwhile experience - I'm very impressed. Thanks for sharing it; you're a talented writer.
From Blog: Buddha Pillows and Dukkha
Wow
That sounds like is was such a unique and worthwhile experience - I'm very impressed. Thanks for sharing it; you're a talented writer.
From Blog: Buddha Pillows and Dukkha
Date: 18th April 2006
The Two Nick's
Look's like you had an interesting time... too bad the birds crapped on Nick! As I know both of you, I am sure that this adventure was right for the both of you and that in reflection by Christmas you will both be happy that you worked hard and achieved a lot. bye for now, J
From Blog: Studying in Delhi
The Two Nick's
Look's like you had an interesting time... too bad the birds crapped on Nick! As I know both of you, I am sure that this adventure was right for the both of you and that in reflection by Christmas you will both be happy that you worked hard and achieved a lot. bye for now, J
From Blog: Studying in Delhi
Date: 16th March 2006
nice blog at last!
Well I'm still gracing the streets of Kings Cross and now Bankstown 4 months later - seems like I've been here an eternity. Anyway, what on earth happens next, and what was this mysterious plan that you made for Surat Thani? That's what I call a cliffhanger!
From Blog: From Middle Earth to the Khao San Road, via Metropolis
nice blog at last!
Well I'm still gracing the streets of Kings Cross and now Bankstown 4 months later - seems like I've been here an eternity. Anyway, what on earth happens next, and what was this mysterious plan that you made for Surat Thani? That's what I call a cliffhanger!
From Blog: From Middle Earth to the Khao San Road, via Metropolis
Date: 17th December 2005
Im amased you have the time to do this great Blog. I will add another monitor to my Laptop and show it to Mum between Xmas and New year!. I'll have to read it to her in episodes. Tell me more about Dutch girl anticts, by e.mail!!!! It's nice to see the comments from your old and new friends
From Blog: Maui's Canoe
Im amased you have the time to do this great Blog. I will add another monitor to my Laptop and show it to Mum between Xmas and New year!. I'll have to read it to her in episodes. Tell me more about Dutch girl anticts, by e.mail!!!! It's nice to see the comments from your old and new friends
From Blog: Maui's Canoe
Date: 5th December 2005
Great blog Nick
Your informative descriptions are eductaional (even though I've been to most of the same places, I'm still learning stuff from you) and entertaining. Keep up the good work!
From Blog: Maui's Canoe
Great blog Nick
Your informative descriptions are eductaional (even though I've been to most of the same places, I'm still learning stuff from you) and entertaining. Keep up the good work!
From Blog: Maui's Canoe
Date: 1st December 2005
The American mother-in-law-responds
Nick, I have greatly enjoyed your journal, particularly the section on Bolivia, as I revived my first experience there through your words and pictures. But---- since I have that Kiwi son-in-law---the one in the mountain biking business in La Paz, your photos and comments on New Zealand were well-received, as well. Thanks!
From Blog: Bolivia 4 - Sucre/Tiwanaku/Bike Ride
The American mother-in-law-responds
Nick, I have greatly enjoyed your journal, particularly the section on Bolivia, as I revived my first experience there through your words and pictures. But---- since I have that Kiwi son-in-law---the one in the mountain biking business in La Paz, your photos and comments on New Zealand were well-received, as well. Thanks!
From Blog: Bolivia 4 - Sucre/Tiwanaku/Bike Ride
Date: 30th November 2005
wish I had read this earlier
Just back from 5 weeks travelling in NZ and reading your journal has brought back fond memories. Wonderful country and yes North Island is a bit like Scotland but sunnier. Keep on writing Nick. Bon Voyage from an aged traveller
From Blog: Maui's Canoe
wish I had read this earlier
Just back from 5 weeks travelling in NZ and reading your journal has brought back fond memories. Wonderful country and yes North Island is a bit like Scotland but sunnier. Keep on writing Nick. Bon Voyage from an aged traveller
From Blog: Maui's Canoe
Date: 23rd November 2005
Hilarious Dutch Girls????
Dutch girls?? Where??? Hahaha.. it was nice meeting you Nick!!! Have fun where ever you go!! Cheers, Michelle (one of the Dutch girls in your dorm in Queenstown!!)
From Blog: Maui's Canoe
Hilarious Dutch Girls????
Dutch girls?? Where??? Hahaha.. it was nice meeting you Nick!!! Have fun where ever you go!! Cheers, Michelle (one of the Dutch girls in your dorm in Queenstown!!)
From Blog: Maui's Canoe
Date: 22nd November 2005
Nick, I think you should take up travel writing, your account is fascinating. I had wondered why we hadn't heard anything but then all those episodes arrived at once. Simply marvelous!!! Looking forward to the next episodes!
From Blog: Maui's Fish
Nick, I think you should take up travel writing, your account is fascinating. I had wondered why we hadn't heard anything but then all those episodes arrived at once. Simply marvelous!!! Looking forward to the next episodes!
From Blog: Maui's Fish
Date: 21st November 2005
Fantastic!
Wow, been waiting for the next installment of the adventure, and then 10 come along at once! Looks like you are having a fantastic time! Miss you dude!
From Blog: Maui's Fish
Fantastic!
Wow, been waiting for the next installment of the adventure, and then 10 come along at once! Looks like you are having a fantastic time! Miss you dude!
From Blog: Maui's Fish
Date: 10th November 2005
At last!
Hi Nick, finally found the blog. Work blocks the site and I lost the email for a while. Will catch up with your adventures over the weekend. Love the gender roles fotos.
From Blog: Goodbye Ecuador
At last!
Hi Nick, finally found the blog. Work blocks the site and I lost the email for a while. Will catch up with your adventures over the weekend. Love the gender roles fotos.
From Blog: Goodbye Ecuador
Date: 19th October 2005
Biking Dutchman
Hope you enjoyed it! If so I take full credit for a storming recommendation. If not I deny all knowledge!
From Blog: Down the side of the World’s highest volcano on a bike
Biking Dutchman
Hope you enjoyed it! If so I take full credit for a storming recommendation. If not I deny all knowledge!
From Blog: Down the side of the World’s highest volcano on a bike
Date: 19th October 2005
Your Desk
.... is missing you! We've had to get a desk counseller in ;-) You'll be glad to know the weather is cold, wet and generally miserable in Leatherhead. Hope ur having fun !
From Blog: Leaving home for an adventure
Your Desk
.... is missing you! We've had to get a desk counseller in ;-) You'll be glad to know the weather is cold, wet and generally miserable in Leatherhead. Hope ur having fun !
From Blog: Leaving home for an adventure
Date: 5th October 2005
I confirm: the 2 days with Biking Dutchman was wicked!
i was with Nick there, and i can tell it was so far the best sensation i had on a bike! Amazing landscapes, great bunch of people...hope to hear more about your trip soon, Bon voyage!
From Blog: Down the side of the World’s highest volcano on a bike
I confirm: the 2 days with Biking Dutchman was wicked!
i was with Nick there, and i can tell it was so far the best sensation i had on a bike! Amazing landscapes, great bunch of people...hope to hear more about your trip soon, Bon voyage!
From Blog: Down the side of the World’s highest volcano on a bike
Kong
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Carry on...
Nice of you to share your experience. I did my very first meditation retreat and a few subsequent ones in Suan Mokkh. Since then I have progressed on to other techniques and am more at peace with myself and others around me. Buddhist meditation and the teachings of the Buddha have given me much light. Continue your practice and may you fine peace and happiness in your life...
From Blog: Buddha Pillows and Dukkha