This too shall pass, about the cabin you mentioned, is it avail for rent, and do I get a discount? 8)
It is a silent retreat in the grounds of a Benedictan Monastery. You have to stay by yourself. There aren't many modern amenities except running water (trickle) and a bathroom and a small shower. The whole setup is very rustic. You stay in a remote cabin by yourself surrounded by wilderness. You can't talk to anyone either since it is a silent retreat and tries to encourage reflection and self-inquiry, etc. To tell the truth there aren't any people to talk to either except the monks, few other searching souls that want to mediate in silence and isolation , not counting yourself. All of a sudden you're aware of your every thought. You talk to yourself. At first it is amusing, then it becomes old and repetitive, then it stops altogether, and there... you have silence wrapped with peace. Inner silence.
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Darth-Vader Guest
Posted Wed Jul 02, 2008
I must admit, with meditation ive learned to control my anger. If it is possible I would love to visit that location, how would I go about it?
thistooshallpass New Member
Joined: 04 Jun 2008 Posts: 19
Posted Wed Jul 02, 2008
Darth-Vader wrote:
I must admit, with meditation ive learned to control my anger. If it is possible I would love to visit that location, how would I go about it?
Are you sure? You'll become a nut case like me
I go there twice a year and stay in isolation with myself and what is for 4-5 days. Ironically since going there I have come to love the life in LA and in anywhere I find myself. As the old Chines saying goes "wherever you go, there you are."
Go to http://www.contemplation.com/ This is their web site. Give them a call and reserve a spot either in the clustered cabins which are 5 or 6 next to each other and closer to their temple/church, and then there are the remote cabins/trailers. The clustered cabins are $70 and the isolated cabins are $80 (the cheapest motel in that area is $150 a night).
The reservations have to be made 6 months in advance because it is always booked, unless there is a cancellation. The place itself is a blessed and peaceful place that will transform you profoundly. It is 278 miles from Glendale, CA and is off Pacific Coast Highway. I am including some photos of the inside of the cabin, the all vegetarian dishes they server once a day, and photos from the grounds and the walking paths. By the way there is one photo that is the same view as the one with fog and clouds but on a clear day. I wish you the best and if you ever decide to go, I would love to know about your experience.
1. This is inside the cabin when it's dark and I am all alone with my books as my companion.
2. This is around 4:30am watching the dawn from my porch with a hot coffee keeping me warm.
3. This is the same scenery as the one with clouds.
4. The next photos are taken while on my morning walk.
5. The lunch is all vegetarian but the darn thing is one of the best meals one can have.
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Darth-Vader Guest
Posted Wed Jul 02, 2008
Actually, I'm already that nut case. 8)
Thank you for the information, I will definetely let you know how it went once Ive returned.
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Posted Wed Jul 02, 2008
my favee <33333
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V8 piqued Guest
Posted Fri Jul 04, 2008
thistooshallpass wrote:
Thanks. I use Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Medium Telephoto Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras and Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M.
SLR? SLR as in 35mm film?
DOC Supreme Member
Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 999 Location: US of A
Posted Sat Jul 05, 2008
I think he meant DSLR...
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Lady S Guest
Posted Sat Jul 05, 2008
thistooshallpass wrote:
Lady S wrote:
thistooshallpass wrote:
Lady S, thank you. I am glad you enjoy them. I'll post some more later.
You're welcome!!!! Looking forward to seeing more pictures!!! Do you do this just as a hobby or do you do it professionally as well?
Lady S.
I do photography as a hobby and as an outlet to express. I'll post some of the flower shots in micro mode. Sorry for posting so many.
Continue with the wonderful talent you have. I enjoy looking at your pictures, so don't hesitate to post away...
hkd1 Member
Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 61
Posted Sun Jul 06, 2008
thistooshallpass picture, the one above the clouds reminded me of pictures I took in Armenia again 'above the clouds' which I want to share with you, however after uploading them to http://www.armenianplanet.com/upload/index.php, and while they appear there, I am unable to place them here, can someone help me pls?
ChiLlaXiN Member
Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 211
Posted Sun Jul 06, 2008
Hkd, first, make sure your image is of .JPG, .GIF, or .PNG format. Then, when you upload the image, a link shows up with the image tags attached: [img]*******[/img]. Copy and paste that whole link and it should work. Good luck.
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hkd1 Member
Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 61
Posted Sun Jul 06, 2008
hkd1 Member
Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 61
Posted Sun Jul 06, 2008
thks Chil for the tip, pictures are above, they've been taken between sissyan and goris
arount 7.45-8 p.m. the sun was already behind the mountains
v acht Guest
Posted Mon Jul 07, 2008
hkd1 wrote:
Nice pics!
Tip: Disable the timestamp; it kills the mood.
ChiLlaXiN Member
Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 211
Posted Mon Jul 07, 2008
hkd1 wrote:
I'm diggin' the atmospheric fog in this shot. I can't tell, but is there a lake there somewhere?
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LK82 Guest
Posted Mon Jul 07, 2008
Nice pictures HKD1, please post some more pictures of Armenia.
hkd1 Member
Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 61
Posted Mon Jul 07, 2008
quote I'm diggin' the atmospheric fog in this shot. I can't tell, but is there a lake there somewhere? unquote
your'e right v for both points of view. at one moment we entered the fog and as we were climbing up, we came out and left it behind us, and if you look well, the ground is very humid, and we had this view. concerning the lake it is situated exactly under the clouds. it is a huge reservoir where vorodani river pours and there is an underground tunnel starting from this lake which takes water to lake sevan to compensate sevan's water wasting
during the communist era. but nothing to say, this sunyac sarer are really something, woww
and to lk82, ok bro, I will post a selection of pictures of Armenia
hkd1 Member
Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 61
Posted Mon Jul 07, 2008
sorry, not v, chila
ChiLlaXiN Member
Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 211
Posted Tue Jul 08, 2008
Cool. I figured there had to be something down there; too beautiful a place not to.
Btw...do you have any photos from Sevan and/or Tsakhkadzor?
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Posted Tue Jul 08, 2008
Lady S Guest
Posted Tue Jul 08, 2008
hkd1 did you go to Mount Aragats (Alagias) in Armenia? I have a picture that I took there and it's by far one of the most beautiful places in Armenia. Although we were there in the summer, there were sections of snow on the mountains and the way it reflected onto the lake, it was very breathtaking.
Do you do this just as a hobby or do you do it professionally as well?
