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From the lens What is an Ashram? Spiritual Retreat Centres!.

  • karmicchristian Aug 15, 2011 @ 10:36 am | delete
    Back to add: In today's world it is nigh impossible to go to 'vanavasa' or 'asrama' (Asrama - a place without toil). The challenge is to be at home - without the mental toil (that is).
  • karmicchristian Aug 15, 2011 @ 10:33 am | delete
    The word Asrama in Sanskrit means 'without toil' or more technically - 'a place in the mind, where we offer the least resistance' to the maya around us! When Maya is fought with - it will overpower us, and an Asrama is a conducive place 'with the path of least resistance' to the nature and prakriti around us. :)
  • LotusPetalYoga Apr 7, 2011 @ 11:19 am | delete
    I am lucky to have a wonderful ashram near where I live. I have spent many nights there and also can visit for just the day. Even if you spent just a weekend in an ashram, you feel as though you have been on a uch longer holiday as your mind can really settle.
  • MariaZuzeena Jan 5, 2011 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    Very good general overview about what an ashram is all about! I like this lense :)
  • spirituality May 7, 2009 @ 2:00 am | in reply to Sonia_Gallagher | delete
    I'm sure there are several Ashram's in The Netherlands. After all, it has a population of 16 million people. The one mentioned here is just the one I know (and love) about personally.
  • Sonia_Gallagher May 6, 2009 @ 9:37 pm | delete
    Great lens. I did not know there was an ashram in the Netherlands. I lived in Leiden for several months (wish I had known while I was there). I am now in South Florida so I meditate at home with my husband, in the Morikami Japanese Botanical Gardens, at the beach, and in parks. I love the feel of the breeze while I am meditating. Its a very different experience to meditating indoors.
  • Soul-expert Jan 8, 2009 @ 9:46 am | delete
    Great lens! You've put together a lot of helpful information on retreats and ashrams. I'd love for you to visit my lens and say hello when you have the chance.
  • Jewelsofawe Dec 18, 2008 @ 2:34 pm | delete
    I forgot to tell you that I added this lens to my lens: a> Welcome to the Spirituality Group!
  • Jewelsofawe Dec 18, 2008 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    I like it. I am debating whether I would want to go to an ashram or not. Probably not. I can meditate at home and be comfortable.
  • flowski May 23, 2008 @ 12:37 am | delete
    Wonderful lens! I'll be going on a retreat in July.
  • RinchenChodron May 5, 2008 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    Way to go great lens!

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