I just finished eating ice-cream in a local cafè and suddenly got inspired to write something here. Hey. There is not much visible sun nowadays and the weather is quite cold, rainy and stormy. It’s atypical for polish summer, as far as I know. And of course, as one full year looped on 25. June…
In the West, we are increasingly and more intensely confronted with challenges on the mental, emotional, and energetic levels. Something feels off. We don’t feel at home in our own skin. We struggle to feel truly connected with others. And yet, we keep chasing something — caught in a whirlwind of artificially generated stimuli and…
The time has come to write a little about Dharamsala—the place where I spent the majority of my journey, and where I received immense blessings and deep teachings that have shaped the later part of my pilgrimage. I am forever grateful for everything that happened there. Being in the presence of His Holiness the Dalai…
I walked down a noisy road, passing by many clothing stores. Finally, I reached the outer grounds of the stupa, where the distinct scent of burning incense filled the air. There is something about it—instantly calming and enriching. It’s actually quite practical, too—purifying the senses before stepping onto the main stupa grounds. Haha.
Anyway, it…
Tso Pema is a truly magical point on the map of the lower Indian Himalayas. Tibetan Buddhist masters have even composed prayers dedicated to this sacred place. It is closely associated with Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) and his Indian consort, Princess Mandarava. According to tradition, through spiritual power, Guru Rinpoche manifested a lake from their cremation…
The journey to Kathmandu began. Everyone was in good spirits, and I ended up sitting next to a young Nepali man, probably in his early 30s. The route on the Indian side is quite comfortable for both drivers and passengers, but as far as I remember, the road becomes much bumpier once you cross into…
I am writing this post to demystify the danger of traveling solo as a female and to highlight the importance of intuition. My wish is to encourage young people, especially young women, to follow their inner voice and spread their wings to discover new worlds! I have never experienced anything “bad” while traveling or living…
Nepal, how warmly I hold you in my heart...
As my time in Tso Pema (Rewalsar, Himachal Pradesh) drew to a close, I felt a sense of readiness to journey onward to Nepal. With a limited budget, I decided to travel by bus and began researching transportation options. The journey ahead was long—approximately 30 hours,…
Typically, when people stay in Varanasi, they also visit Sarnath, a small town located nearby and easily accessible by tuk-tuk, taxi, bike, or even bus. Sarnath was the first of the four most important places related to Buddha that I visited. It is here, at the request of students, that he gave his first ever…
When I think about India, I see the flow and feel depth of the Ganga River, I hear the chanting of Pandits and the burning corpses at Manikarnika Ghat. I smell the natural oils and scents from the market, the chai on every corner, and the special “Blue” lassi. I hear the noise of the…
India is often lovingly referred to Mother or „Bharat Mata” in Hindi, a term that symbolizes the deep-rooted connection and reverence that people have for the land. It’s a reflection of the nation’s diverse culture, history, and the nurturing, life-giving qualities attributed to the Earth and also spiritual depth which is still very alive, felt…
