Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada)
Adam’s Peak, also known as Sri Pada, is known for the oversized footprint at the summit believed to be that of Buddha, Shiva or Adam. 7359 feet altitude, well above the clouds.
Reflection while atop Sri Pada
May everyone be peaceful and happy. May those who suffer find comfort. May useful knowledge spread to the masses to afford the necessities of life to everyone. Seeking truth – discovering the simplicity of life in the most humble conditions. No home, but I’m more content than ever. I never get bored. Seeking to create whenever possible. I live in a world full of hope and potential. What can I do to bring us closer to our potential? Find ways to end unnecessary suffering.
Truth appears in the quest for detachment. Detached from any sort of commitment. Free flowing being as I rotate around this beautiful planet. Walking on exploration expeditions until I feel faint. Testing the limits of fatigue. Finding fault in nothing. Strolling down the streets with a slight smirk on my face, hoping to cause someone passing by to smile in return. Patience comes when overwhelmed by man’s lack of foresight. The addiction to pride. We can do whatever it is we want. Pretend you just landed on a new planet. What would you do? Explore. Reach for the frontier. Travel down the untraveled path. Create your future.
A long, steep climb followed by a long, cold night awaiting the sunrise…
Climbed Adam’s Peak alongside a Romanian guy I met on the bus from Hatton. We both carried our full packs to the top, roughly 7km and 5200 steps. Upon reaching the peak, I joined a group of Buddhist pilgrims with a monk leading prayer chants in Sinhalese. I pressed my hands together in prayer, trying to clear my mind. Spent the night huddled together with hundreds of Sri Lankans in a hallway. Managed maybe 1 hour of sleep on the cold concrete floor. The long-awaited sunrise emerged, tucked away behind the clouds. I raced to the bottom anticipating a packed bus. Easily beat everyone down but my calves felt sore as a result.
