The Himalayan Tradition
The Himalayan Tradition is at least 5,000 years old. It is linked to an unbroken lineage of sages who kept this tradition alive through oral instruction and personal spiritual initiation. Adi Shankara established the ascetic order about 1,200 years ago though renunciates had already lived in an unbroken lineage from the Vedic period.
The Tradition teaches specific methods of training the human mind. The methods are scientific, systematic and inward directed.
Activities
Activities in the ashram include programs in meditation, yoga, self-transformation, silence retreats, the art of living and being, and yoga psychology. Spiritual guidance is available for those aspirants seeking instruction in meditation.
Kirtan, also known as sankirtan, is the call-and-response chanting of the myriad names of the Lord. Kirtan is offered in the ashram at scheduled events with local and guest artists. Some outstanding artists visiting the ashram in the past include Vaiyasaki Das, L.N. Tiwari, and Ragani.
Facilities
The ashram offers single, double, and dormitory accommodation. Rooms have two beds and an attached bath. Dormitories have four beds per room with an attached bath (men and women separate). Please specify if you cannot climb stairs. Three delicious vegetarian meals are served daily.
Books and CDs by Swami Rama, Swami Veda, and others are available in our bookstore. Telephone and internet facility are also available in the reception office. A library is available for browsing books, or viewing DVD lectures.