Trevolta - Crowdfunded Travels

Here comes a new project of crowdfunded "travelling" to get
the funds for realizing ones projects,
which is currently in the Beta-Testing phase
so we both, me and Stephanie
are currently in the queue, waiting to get access to
the platform,
patienly waiting in line.

If interested, you could please use one of the invite links
below to push us forward in the waiting line, at least three
successful invites are neccessary for this.

Anyway, it seems to be a great concept for travelling photogs,
writers and journalists to get funds and report along the way
with their stories, experiences, pictures, thereby interacting
along their travels with the sponsor creatively reacting on
their wishes in a constructive dialogue.

We hope it it will work out for us as well, Kalachakra 2014 is
coming for sure in Ladakh next year, some travelling with no-
mads is planned as well, the char dham yatra to continue with
our long-term sadhu project and well, Thomas can celebrate
10 years of "Mask Dances of Ladakh & Zanskar" in 2014 as well
as hoping to meet some of the buddhist nuns along our ways.

So it would be nice to become part of this new platform, being
either Beta-Testers or check it out later on when it opens up
for everyone..

https://www.trevolta.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CrowdFundedTravels?ref=ts&fref=ts

  Thomas Wilden
Social Media & Photography

Stephanie's invite link
https://www.trevolta.com/invite/NV286414729

Thomas' invite link
https://www.trevolta.com/invite/LGNAM416457

Crowd-funded Travels

www.trevolta.com

Plan an extraordinary trip and get it funded by inspired people, amazed friends and generous sponsors!

Julley

Thomas Wilden
Mask Dances of Ladakh & Zanskar

Kalachakra Ladakh 2014

33rd KALACHAKRA INITIATION: JULY 3-14, 2014, IN LEH LADAKH, INDIA. 2014

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will bestow the sentient beings with the elixir
of Kalachakra Initiation once again. Mark your calenders- 3rd to 14th July, 2014 
Ladakh, Himalaya.

Kalachakra in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India from July 3 to 14:

During the first three days of the Kalachakra, from July 3 to 5, His Holiness the
Dalai Lama, along with the monks of Namgyal Monastery and senior lamas, will
conduct rituals which prepare and consecrate the venue.

These include chanting of prayers, creation of the sand mandala and other rituals.

From July 6 to 8, His Holiness will give preliminary teachings.

On July 9, the Kalachakra Ritual Dance will be performed by the monks
of Namgyal Monastery.

His Holiness will confer the Kalachakra Initiation from July 10 to 13.

 
On July 14, a long life empowerment (tsewang) and a ceremony offering
prayers for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be performed.

Official Site Ladakh Buddhist Association (LNA)
http://www.ladakhkalachakra2014.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Kalachakra2014.Ladakh?fref=ts

Travel Organitation & Information by a local Travel Agency, Choglamsar (tib./french)
https://www.facebook.com/KalachakraLadakh2014?fref=ts
https://tendreltravel.com/

Event Information by the Travel Agency (Tendrel)
https://www.facebook.com/KalachakraLadakh2014/events

There is no entry ticket.
Last kalachakra teaching in Ladakh was given in Sept,1976.

Information about Kalachakra Initiation
http://www.dalailama.com/teachings/kalachakra-initiations

Dalai Lama Teaching Schedule
http://www.dalailama.com/teachings/schedule

Kalachakra in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India from July 3 to 14
http://www.ladakhkalachakra2014.com/

Julley

Thomas Wilden
Mask Dances of Ladakh & Zanskar

International Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh' September 16th-18th, 2013

 

The second 'International Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh' is scheduled to be held for three days in Leh from 16th September.

Talking about the aims and objectives of this festival, Bhikkhu Sanghasena said that one of the aims of the festival is to promote Ladakh as a cultural and spiritual destination for tourists across the globe. The festival will also include a Buddhist Film Festival, Book Fare, Ladakhi Cultural Programmes and Buddhist Meditation and Yoga, he added.

More information is available here:

Talking about the aims and objectives of this festival, Bhikkhu Sanghasena said that one of the aims of the festival is to promote Ladakh as a cultural and spiritual destination for tourists across the globe. The festival will also include a Buddhist Film Festival, Book Fare, Ladakhi Cultural Programmes and Buddhist Meditation and Yoga, he added. - See more at: http://www.reachladakh.com/intl-festival-of-buddhist-heritage-of-ladakh-begins-from-sept/1889.html#sthash.HNEeRP91.dpuf

International Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh' September 16th-18th, 2013 (reachladakh.com)

Talking about the aims and objectives of this festival, Bhikkhu Sanghasena said that one of the aims of the festival is to promote Ladakh as a cultural and spiritual destination for tourists across the globe. The festival will also include a Buddhist Film Festival, Book Fare, Ladakhi Cultural Programmes and Buddhist Meditation and Yoga, he added. - See more at: http://www.reachladakh.com/intl-festival-of-buddhist-heritage-of-ladakh-begins-from-sept/1889.html#sthash.HNEeRP91.dpuf

Talking about the aims and objectives of this festival, Bhikkhu Sanghasena said that one of the aims of the festival is to promote Ladakh as a cultural and spiritual destination for tourists across the globe. The festival will also include a Buddhist Film Festival, Book Fare, Ladakhi Cultural Programmes and Buddhist Meditation and Yoga, he added. - See more at: http://www.reachladakh.com/intl-festival-of-buddhist-heritage-of-ladakh-begins-from-sept/1889.html#sthash.HNEeRP91.dpuf

Talking about the aims and objectives of this festival, Bhikkhu Sanghasena said that one of the aims of the festival is to promote Ladakh as a cultural and spiritual destination for tourists across the globe. The festival will also include a Buddhist Film Festival, Book Fare, Ladakhi Cultural Programmes and Buddhist Meditation and Yoga, he added. - See more at: http://www.reachladakh.com/intl-festival-of-buddhist-heritage-of-ladakh-begins-from-sept/1889.html#sthash.HNEeRP91.dpuf

More information here:

Int'l Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh' to begin from Sept 16 - See more at: http://www.reachladakh.com/intl-festival-of-buddhist-heritage-of-ladakh-begins-from-sept/1889.html#sthash.HNEeRP91.dpuf

'Int'l Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh' to begin from Sept 16 - See more at: http://www.reachladakh.com/intl-festival-of-buddhist-heritage-of-ladakh-begins-from-sept/1889.html#sthash.HNEeRP91.dpuf

'Int'l Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh' to begin from Sept 16 - See more at: http://www.reachladakh.com/intl-festival-of-buddhist-heritage-of-ladakh-begins-from-sept/1889.html#sthash.HNEeRP91.dpuf

http://www.reachladakh.com/intl-festival-of-buddhist-heritage-of-ladakh-begins-from-sept/1889.html

Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Devachan, Leh-Ladakh
http://www.mahabodhi-ladakh.org/

MAHABODHI INTERNATIONAL MEDITATION CENTRE
https://www.facebook.com/pages/MAHABODHI-INTERNATIONAL-MEDITATION-CENTRE/185023329424?fref=ts

Mahabodhi Ladakh
https://www.facebook.com/mahabodhi.ladakh?fref=ts

Julley

Thomas Wilden
Mask Dances of Ladakh & Zanskar

Tibetan Ghost Stories (now also in English!) wanted ! New deadline is October 1, 2013

Image courtesy of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Private Collection

Good news for all you English speakers! We've just opened up our Tibetan ghost story competition to stories written in English. If it's related to Tibet and it's under 5 pages, we want to read it! New deadline is October 1. Send your spookiest stuff to us at info@latse.org. www.trace.org/events/tibetan-ghost-stories

 From “hungry ghosts” (yidag)—spirits with tiny throats and huge insatiable stomachs—to exorcism festivals, ghost dances, and spirit traps, Tibet lays claim to one one of the world’s richest . . . and spookiest traditions of ghosts. To showcase the richness of Tibetan ghost stories and to celebrate Halloween, we invite you to send us your scariest, most hair-raising entries for a Tibetan ghost story competition. Our panel will select and translate into English and Tibetan five of your nominated stories. Then, on October 24, join us in our library or online (via Livestream) to vote on the three most terrifying, grisly, and spine-chilling stories. The three winning stories will receive sweet prizes (including dinner for two, jewelry, gift certificates, and more) and the top five will be published on trace.org in Tibetan and English.

I might have to kiss a dead body first, before coming back to you with my story, check it out here.

Kham zhang o-le ?
Julley

Thomas Wilden
Mask Dances of Ladakh & Zanskar

Tag der offenen Tür am 13. Oktober in ganz Deutschland

Buddha in Deutschland: 100 buddhistische Meditationszentren öffnen ihre Türen

Dorje Sempa, "Diamond Mind"

Infos, Kurzvorträge und Meditation zum Mitmachen

    Welchen Nutzen hat Meditation und wie kann man sie selbst im Alltag
    nutzen? Was bedeutet es für einen modernen Europäer, Buddhist zu
    sein? Solche Fragen können sich Interessierte am Sonntag, den 13.
    Oktober, beantworten lassen: Unter dem Motto "Buddha in Deutschland"
    veranstalten rund 100 buddhistische Meditations- und Studienzentren
    von Kiel bis Garmisch-Partenkirchen einen gemeinsamen Tag der offenen
    Tür. Die Zentren bieten in der Regel zwischen 10 und 19 Uhr die
    Möglichkeit, sich unverbindlich umzuschauen, bei Kaffee und Kuchen
    ins Gespräch zu kommen oder an Kurzvorträgen und angeleiteten
    Meditationen teilzunehmen.

    "Einfach mal in ein buddhistisches Zentrum reinzuschnuppern ist in
    natürlich das ganze Jahr über möglich, aber am 13. Oktober ganz
    besonders einfach", erklärt Holm Ay, Pressesprecher des
    Buddhistischen Dachverbands Diamantweg e.V., der die Veranstaltung
    koordiniert.

    Lebensfrohe, aufgeschlossene Buddhisten

    Zwar sei Missionieren im Buddhismus grundsätzlich tabu, so Ay. "Wer
    will, kommt aber leicht mit den Zentrumsmachern ins Gespräch. Das
    sind lebensfrohe und aufgeschlossene Leute, die den Buddhismus
    verständlich erklären können." Anders ließe sich ein buddhistisches
    Meditationszentrum, das ausschließlich auf freiwillige Unterstützung
    angewiesen sei, auch gar nicht betreiben.

    Größte buddhistische Richtung

    Die rund 100 teilnehmenden Zentren gehören zur Karma-Kagyü-Tradition
    des tibetischen Buddhismus, die bereits im 11. Jahrhundert gegründet
    wurde und heute unter deutschen Buddhisten die am meisten verbreitete
    Richtung darstellt. Sie vermittelt den Diamantweg-Buddhismus, der von
    Buddha als lebensnahe Ausprägung seiner Lehre gelehrt wurde und daher
    auch als Bereicherung eines Lebens mit Familie, Partnerschaft und
    Beruf geeignet ist. Dabei spielt die direkte Erfahrung des Geistes in
    der Meditation eine besonders wichtige Rolle.

    Dauerhaftes Glück in jeder Lebenslage

    Das Ziel des Buddhismus ist dauerhaftes Glück in jeder
    Lebenssituation. Als ersten Schritt hierzu übernehmen Buddhisten
    bewusst die Selbstverantwortung für das eigene Leben. Letztlich
    sollen dann alle menschlichen Fähigkeiten durch die Meditation
    vollständig entfaltet werden. Holm Ay ist überzeugt, dass sich erste
    Ergebnisse dabei schon nach kurzer Zeit bemerkbar machen: "Ich stelle
    immer wieder fest, wie sehr die Meditation hilft, eingefahrene
    Gedankenmuster im Alltag loszulassen. Dadurch wird man selbst ein
    froher Mensch und gleichzeitig nützlicher für andere - im Privatleben
    wie im Beruf."

Mehr Infos:
    http://www.buddha-in-deutschland.de/
    http://www.diamantweg.de/

Das buddhistische Zentrum Koblenz ist eines von über 600 Zentren der Karma Kagyü Linie im Diamantweg Buddhismus weltweit. Diese Zentren wurden von Lama Ole und Hannah Nydahl auf Wunsch des 16. Karmapa  gegründet und stehen unter der spirituellen Leitung des 17. Karmapa Thaye Dorje.

Natürlich ist jeder herzlich willkommen, bei Interesse an einem unserer öffentlichen Meditationsabende einfach unverbindlich vorbeizuschauen.

Bahnhofstr.1
56068 Koblenz
http://www.buddhismus-koblenz.de/de/zentren/Koblenz

Ladakh Marathon 2013 - Run Ladakh , Sept. 8th, 2013

About the Ladakh Marathon

The Ladakh Marathon takes place during the Ladakh Festival, a weeklong celebration of sport, culture and tradition in a predominantly Buddhist high mountain desert region that was a central stop on the historic Silk Route between Central Asia and India.
The eco-friendly “green” marathon will encourage the young people of Ladakh to live a healthy lifestyle by taking up running and become more aware of the need to protect a stunningly beautiful but environmentally fragile region.
The event is organized by Leh-based Rimo Expeditions, India’s leading adventure travel company in cooperation with the support of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council and Jammu & Kashmir Tourism.

Date for the 2013 annual Ladakh Marathon set and new online registration system available

We are proud to announce 8 September 2013 as the date for the second annual Ladakh Marathon.
The announcement was made by Shri Rigzin Spalbar, Chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council at an event to celebrate the success of the first inaugural Ladakh Marathon which took place on 9 September 2012.
Race day for the completed event saw almost 1,500 runners take part in events that included a full marathon around the capital of Leh at an altitude of 3524 metres (11,562 feet) and the ultra marathon, the extreme Khardung La Challenge, where runners crossed one of the world’s highest passes 5602 metres (18,380 feet).
“The 2013 Ladakh Marathon will be bigger and better,” said Chewang Motup. “We are already getting enquiries from runners around India who want to participate. Our goal is to become a key stop on the marathon calendar for runners, not just from Leh, but from around India and the world.”

Four challenging routes to choose from

10 KM RUN
It may be the shortest race but it doesn’t mean the 10 KM run will be easy. Still, this race is expected to have the widest participation among runners both young and older. We expect lots of schoolchildren to participate in this run and know it will involve the most enthusiasm.

 http://www.ladakhmarathon.com/races/10-km-run/

21 KM HALF MARATHON
The half marathon takes you through the town of Leh and its outskirts and includes a loop that starts at the Petrol Pump and back. If you are not ready for the full marathon why not give this run a shot and then come back next year for the big race. Most people run the half marathon to prepare for the full marathon.

 http://www.ladakhmarathon.com/races/21-km-half-marathon/

42 KM MARATHON
The Ladakh Full Marathon is the world’s highest marathon. It begins and ends in the town of Leh but the route takes you through the outskirts and along the Leh Valley where the road crosses the Indus River several times. If you are a serious long distance runner this is one course you will want under your belt and be talking about for a long time to come.

 http://www.ladakhmarathon.com/races/42-km-marathon/

KHARDUNG LA CHALLENGE
This is a race for the elite runner who wants to push the limits of endurance. It starts in the scenic Nubra Valley and then goes uphill all the way to the Khardung La along the world’s highest motorable road past summer yak pastures and stunning views of the East Karakoram mountains of Ladakh. The good thing is that once you reach the pass, it’s all downhill from there to Leh.

 http://www.ladakhmarathon.com/races/khardung-la-challenge/

http://www.ladakhmarathon.com/races/

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Race Information

How long does it take to acclimatize and altitude sickness?

When does registration close?

What do you get on race day?

What kind of medical and volunteer support is there along the route?

http://www.ladakhmarathon.com/races/race-information/

 A NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR INDIAN NATIONALS AND CITIZENS OF OTHER COUNTRIES IS NOW AVAILABLE BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK. YOU CAN ALSO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM HERE AND SEND IT TO US BY MAIL. 

How to Apply

Please read sections on APPLICATION FEES AND PAYMENT and ENTRY RULES AND GUIDELINES before completing registration form.

REGISTER ONLINE

You can apply either online or send us completed application form through post mail.
Step One: Register online: PLEASE CLICK ON THIS ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
Step Two: Have all your information ready including including a photo of yourself no bigger than 75kb
Step Three: Follow the prompts and fill out all the required fields and click on the submit button

REGISTER BY MAIL

Step One: Download Application Form: PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK TO GO TO THE PAGE WHERE YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM
Step Two: Please fill out to the form and return duly signed “Risk & Indemnity Agreement” and requisite entry fee to be sent through post mail to Ladakh Marathon, Khagshal, Gonpa Road, Leh, Ladakh – 194101, Jammu &Kashmir, India Tel: + 91 1982 202329
NOTES
Incomplete application forms will not be accepted, so please ensure that you have filled in all necessary details
Runners who live in Ladakh have the option to drop in their completed application forms at the following location(s) in Leh:

Rimo Expeditions, Hotel Kanglhachen complex (opposite the Police Station,) Leh, Ladakh – 194101, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Tel: +91 (1982) 253348 / 253257
Ladakh Marathon, Khagshal, Gonpa Road, Leh, Ladakh – 194101, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Tel: +91 (1982) 202329

How to apply
http://www.ladakhmarathon.com/registration/how-to-apply/

Entry Rules & Guidelines
http://www.ladakhmarathon.com/registration/entry-rules-and-guidelines/

Application Fees & Payment Options
http://www.ladakhmarathon.com/registration/

About us
http://www.ladakhmarathon.com/about-us/

For all enquiries please contact: info@ladakhmarathon.com
Ladakh Marathon
Khagshal, Gonpa Road, Leh, Ladakh – 194101
Jammu and Kashmir, India
Tel: + 91 1982 202329

So far at the moment of my side, if questions do arise, please visit the website, contact the organizers and prepare your participation accordingly.

Julley

Thomas Wilden
Mask Dances of Ladakh & Zanskar

Ladakh Festival >>> 1st to 8th September2012

Ladakh is showcasing its rich culture and traditions; the much awaited ‘Ladakh Festival 2012’ will yet again mesmerize the audience on its peculiar land. This year, in addition to the cultural programmes/music concerts, Thanka Exhibitions/Photo Exhibitions, Mask Dance, Archery and Polo, in compilations to the calendar of festival, the main attraction of the festival will be the Photographic Exhibition at Leh Palace organized by National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology (Ministry of Culture, Government of India) in collaboration with LAHDC, Leh, showcasing the ancient photo collections of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sanghralaya.


Besides, a Seminar on the theme “Museums and Changing Cultural Landscape” will also be organized by Departments of Museology and Conservation National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation, in collaboration with LAHDC, Leh at Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, (CIBS), Leh from 2nd September, 2012.


A yoga/meditation program will also be a part of the festival organized at Mahabodhi Meditation Centre to cater to the seekers of spirituality! (for more information see my other post on this blog)

The music concert which is one of the many attractions of the festival will be held at the new ‘Open Theater’ at Sindhu Sanskriti Ti-suru instead of Sindhu Ghat, unlike the previous years.


The festival which stretches for 15 days is scheduled for duration of eight days this year ensuring better arrangements and programmes.So what are you waiting for, experience this event and the richness of Ladakh,Ladakh is calling!


For informations concerning the "Ladakh Marathon 2012" see my other report on this blog as well.

http://maskdances.blogspot.de/2012/08/ladakh-marathon-9th-september-2012.html

In order to get some impressions of the festivals atmosphere you are kindly invited to visit my picture galleries at lightstalkers.org. Just follow the link below.


Ladakh Festival 1st-15th September 2011 Cultural Groups of Ladakh
http://www.lightstalkers.org/galleries/s/ilrgvnicwmiuxcqk5bwg

Ladakh Festival 1st-15th September 2011 Cultural Groups of Ladakh Part II
http://www.lightstalkers.org/galleries/s/exushmojadwwiunewv5i

Ladakh Festival 1st-15th September 2011 Cultural Groups of Ladakh - Dard People
http://www.lightstalkers.org/galleries/s/tsubwbqyoc9gatoaqd9d


The Story of King Gesar of Ling
http://maskdances.blogspot.de/2012/07/king-gesar-of-ling.html

For more Information and articles visit "Reach Ladakh" directly at the following link.
http://news.reachladakh.com/news-details.php?&3878678262125785205339659044&page&pID=1121&rID=0&cPath=5

Feel invited & Join into the celebrations of Ladakh Festival 2012

Julley
Thomas Wilden
Germany