Archives for 2007

The Greatness of Seva

My new job at the ashram is Seva Manager. Seva is selfless service. It’s a tradition at ashrams that everyone performs seva. It’s how ashrams function. I wasn’t appointed to the position of Seva Manager. I volunteered. A lot of people said it was the hardest job in the ashram and congratulated me for becoming … [Read More]

Ashram Life

After making our visa jump to Thailand, we returned to the ashram excited to be back. When we left for Thailand, we didn’t realize how accustomed we’d become to the peace and quiet of the ashram. After only three days in Bangkok, we’d had our fill of excitement, and hurried back to the safe haven … [Read More]

Mai Kaidee’s Vegetarian Restaurant In Bangkok

For us, probably our most memorable experience in Bangkok was dining at Mai Kaidee’s vegetarian restaurant. Seriously, we’ve come to the conclusion that Thai food is our number one favorite of all the food in the world. Thanks again to the Lonely Planet city guide to Bangkok, we discovered that Mai Kaidee’s was literally no … [Read More]