Buddhist Temple — Bali

Bali is called the Way Shower for Peace. 

The Balinese belief is that their outer world is a reflection of their inner world. To bring peace to their outer world they simply bring peace to their inner world. As a result, after the two Bali bombing they focused on bringing more love into their hearts instead of doing battle with the bombers. 

The Balinese went each night to their temples to increase the peace in their hearts. After the second bombing and more prayers for inner peace, balance was returned to the hearts of the people. The island of Bali became an island of calm surrounded by a sea of chaos.

This peace is evident in Bali for the Balinese, Muslims, Christians and the Chinese are all living in peace with each other, honoring the others ways of life and religions.

This is evident when one visits the buddhist temple on the North shore of Bali.

There are many water gardens in the Temple. This water lilly is a symbol of the open heart.

A balinese priest honoring the golden sleeping Buddha

 The repelica of Borobudur Stupa, near Yogyakarta, Java 

The symbol of

— A Place of Peace and Power —

This replica has recently been finished and is now a major focus of the Buddhist Temple in Bali. 

It creates a a site for prayers and meditation for Peace.

Divine Love

The Sacred Pink Lotus is

The Symbol of 

DIVINE LOVE

From the garden at
The Buddhist Monastery — Bali

Surrendering to Love

Each year we visit the temple of Pura Ulun Danu, Tamblingan. Our feeling is that the site dates back to the stone age as a sacred site. To reach the temple we have to cross the lake by canoes and then climb a long steep set of stairs. As we reached the center of the lake we felt the power of the energy of the site welcoming us.

Reaching the shore on the far side of the lake we stepped out of our canoe and stood at the steps that would lead up to the ancient sacred site. As we began our journey up the steps I noticed that the energy had increased, as it has each year.  It was clear that it was going to be a difficult climb for me for as I went up each step it felt as if the energy was pushing me back. 

Each step up began and ended with a prayer to get permission and then to physically open the  vale and step though. As I neared the top I had to sit and rest. As I rested I thought, I can't make it. I need to go back down. 

Instantly another voice arrived that said, If you have enough energy to go backdown, you have enough energy to continue the climb. I stood and asked permission to continue and the path opened. Standing tall I climbed the remaining steps and entered the temple. The resistant was gone.

In the temple the energy  had doubled in power since last year.  Yet it was still the power of the still point — the point where nothing appears to be happening yet total creation is present. 

Being in the power was like being home with God. The awareness was that there was nothing to do except to absorb, enjoy and become one with the energy of God’s love.

With the completion of our prayers  I stood in front of the alter and said my good-bye. For having just celebrated my 80th birthday I felt this might be our last trip to Bali. Instantly that voice within me boomed forth. 

Do not say good-bye. Say so long. I AM everywhere.

As I stood at the top of the steps Pam looked at me and said, You look different. Without thinking my reply was, I am.  I’ve been loved.

Returning  across the lake to our transport a new awareness arrived, The energy I had felt as we crossed the lake to the tenmple as well as I climbed the stairs to me felt overwhelming. Now I realized that in fact it was simply God’s love welcoming me.

A deep inner laugh let me know that not only have I been struggling and resisting God’s love for years but also the love from others because it was not what I believe love is.

Once again I marveled at the simplicity of life when I let go my judgements and simply open to receive and become one with whatever is happening to me.

I AM

As we were paddling our canoe back across the lake from the ancient stone age temple to the temple on the opposite shore where we parked our car this cloud appeared above us.

The message in my heart was, 

I Am — Everywhere. 

When you need help simply look up and ask.

Then move forward in love doing what needs to be done . . . with love.

Always know that I am always there for you.

And things will return to balance and Oneness of Life.

Full Moon in Bali

Kupu Kupu Butterflies

Taking some time to enjoy the uniqueness of nature at the Bali Butterfly Park.  These butterflies emerged from their cocoon this morning.  Maybe that is why they were so cooperative to be place upon me.  The park is filled with plants to support the different phases of their life.   A two week like span is all these butterflies have.  

This is the famous Kupa Kupa.  It is the largest butterfly in Bali.  Look at that wing span.  Awesome.

Family Temple Anniversary Ceremony

This it the family that adopted David in 1991 when he moved to Bali to recover from his illnesses.

The anniversary of the temple is celebrated every three years. This year it was a high celebration, thus many high offerings and rituals were performed.