Global Perspective
Howard Koons, USA
Holistic Treasures Howard Koons’ international travel began in 1966 when he took a position of teaching in a small, rural town in west Malaysia. From there, armed with two Leica, range finder cameras, in 1970 he traveled overland the Asia-European continent for a half year before eventually settling in Auburn, northern California. He spends most of his time working with and enjoying the art of photography. In November through January, 2011-2012, Howard and his wife explored the area in the Northeast, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu. Travel and exploring other cultures of the world has been his life’s quest. Howard visited Assam in December, 2011 and had a taste of Sankari Culture. In his words, “We arrived at Majuli Island after having spent time in Nagaland, and from there, circling the state of Rajasthan. Never knowing what new adventures await us we were warmly received at the ferry dock and taken to Po Okum, our place of temporary residency. While there we took every opportunity to explore whatever Majuli had to offer. We took numerous walks through Mishing village observing village life as I once knew it when I lived in Malaysia. We visited the many Sattras at different times of the day to experience, however momentary, Sattra life as a vibrant institution of worshipers maintaining tradition of meditation and life’s wonder. I thank the residents of Majuli for the outreaching hospitality.”