Executive monk, corporate guru, and rock star yogi. I think I am a citizen of the world unbounded by caste, color and creed.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Be a citizen of, and for the world-- creating a meaningful, positive difference in the lives of others

Interests

Introspective traveling--understanding the dynamics of life, souls, nature and cultures

• reading
• traveling
• astronomy
• mountains
• nature
• quantum physics
• zen
• happiness
• microfinance
• social entrepreneurship
• contemplation
• disaster resilience
• walking and hiking
• science and spirituality
• disaster resiliency
• raja yoga meditation

Music, Movies, and Books

Diverse

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

3 things actually : Went to the Aravali Mountains in Rajasthan,India and meditated during dusk on top of Baba's Rock almost 3,000 feet above sea level; stayed overnight at Mt Everest Basecamp (Tibet side) after a 4-day land trip from the capital Lhasa, and trekked for 4 hours going to Eagle's Nest in Bhutan.

Teach, Learn, Share

The power of giving and receiving happiness ( and not accepting sorrow)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Learned discussions---remarkable life experiences, inspiring stories and demystifying mysteries

Countries I’ve Visited

Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines