Category Archives: Diary

Walking Through Time: The legacy of the 8 minute canoe trip of Morris Pesin

Posted on August 23, 2026 by prashant bhatt

On the foggy, drizzly morning of June 13, 1958, Morris Pesin (1911-1992) made his historic eight-minute canoe trip to the Statue of Liberty. A year before, Morris and his wife Ethel had traveled to Liberty island from Jersey city with … Continue reading →

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Central Island Toronto 2025 Fall: On Songs of Identity and Archetypes

Posted on October 12, 2025 by prashant bhatt

On Friday 10th October we went to Central Island, Toronto. We listened to Manna Dey songs while driving. Later, we did a reflection on the root Ragas of one of the songs. The song, Yaari Hai Imaan, has roots in … Continue reading →

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Deepening Reflective Practices: Insights from Barre and Manresa Retreats

Posted on May 12, 2024 by prashant bhatt

Retreats are a great way to deepen one’s reflective practices. The fourth retreat at Manresa in the past two years, made me remember the yesteryears and the previous Buddhist Guided retreat in Barre-Massachusetts on Mindfulness of Death (Feb 2024).  Barre … Continue reading →

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