Philosophy
of Conscious Journeys
Why
Travel Consciously?
Tourism
has the potential to have positive and negative effects on the local environment
and peoples. Making a conscious decision about how you travel can make a difference.
Whether you are traveling to the Amazon rainforest or to Mt. Everest Base Camp,
taking an initiative to reduce negative impact and help sustain local communities
is the right thing to do. The journey of a thousand miles does begin with one
step so why not let that step be yours?
Why
Tibet NOW?
'Shangri La', 'the Rooftop of the World' - locked away
in its Himalayan fortress, Tibet has long exercised a siren's hold on the imagination
of the West and was inaccessible to the outside world until recently. Amongst
the natural beauty and amidst the bustle of sacred pilgrimages, travelers to Tibet
embark upon an experience markedly unlike any other in the world. However, due
to the disastrous socio-political situation resulting from Chinese occupation,
people question whether or not their tourist dollars help or hurt the Tibetan
way of life. We believe it all lies in your hand in terms of how you travel. If
you do want to see Tibet before its culture becomes completely extinct or to help
its causes in a practical way, the time is NOW, and you CAN make a positive difference.
Why
Conscious Journeys?
Conscious Journeys has been carefully designed
for the mindful traveler who not only wants to see the beautiful sights of Tibet,
but touch, taste, and experience the authentic Tibetan way of life. Whether meditating
with nuns, cooking for orphans, sharing tea with nomads, or teaching environmental
clinics, a Conscious Journeys adventure will open your heart and mind forever.
While
traversing the world's most beautiful landscapes, we make time to teach English,
lead Leave-No-Trace environmental clinics, distribute medical/school supplies,
and assist on hands-on projects such greenhouses, sanitations and renovations.
In addition, we offer teachings on Tibetan cultural etiquette and survival language
skills.
