Leo (♌) in 2011

December 29, 2010                                         

I was watching TV Patrol when this Zenaida Seva started running her mouth again about horoscopes. I still remember her on the now defunct morning show Magandang Umaga Bayan. My grand pa would describe her as crazy. LOL. Horoscopes, yes. I don't really take them seriously but Leos, like me, are predicted to have great travel experiences next year, or at least that's what Zenaida Seva says! Because I love traveling and I am actually planning to transfer to another major and/or university next year, or even quit studying and find a job instead, these "relevant" predictions are kinda interesting!

Check these:

For Leo, it happens in your ninth house of long-distance travel, (Nice!) multicultural studies (hey, I am an International student, this should be a great year for me!), languages (this I doubt! Unless I pass all my 한국어 tests),  religions, politics, laws, philosophies, universities, mass media, and global awareness.  Jupiter rules over the ninth house, so he is like a king in his own castle at this time, stronger and more likely to get his way.  This will be a

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Free 4-month temple stay in the Philippines for 2011

December 5, 2010                                         

 Again, I have something here travelers (or anyone wanting to try something different, something new) might be interested about. My Buddhist friend actually invited me early this year to try this out but I did not have the time to seriously consider. So for the 3rd time, my friend's temple is opening its doors to anyone in the world who might want to experience a 4-month temple stay in the central part of the Philippines. Low cost airlines like Cebu Pacific Air and Air Asia, among others are offering cheap flights to the Philippines anyway so you might wanna take advantage of that. Details below. 

 Break free. Breathe. 

Detour. Detox.

Retreat. Renew.

We invite you to four months of a simple way of life in the Chan (Zen) tradition learning the religion, language, culture, arts, diet, and philosophy of Humanistic Buddhism.

Discover and experience not just a new perspective in life but also, more importantly, about yourself, in a meditative lifestyle guided by the Buddha’s ancient teachings adapted into the modern world of converging cultures.

THE PROGRAM

Officially called the FGS Philippines Humanistic Academy of Life and Arts, this temple stay and studies program is open to those who want to learn our way of life, to take a break from the world they are used to, or to cultivate spiritually, whatever religious background they are from.

The program will offer four months of:

~ Classes introducing Chinese Chan Buddhism, its philosophy and practice
~ Monastic life experience, routine, discipline and etiquette
~ Vegetarian and silent meals using two bowls and chopsticks

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