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SUMMARY:Gurukulam Program: Admissions Open for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Swami Rama Dhyana Gurukulam\nAdmissions Now Open for 2026-27 Session\nOne-Year Residential Program in the Himalayan Yoga Meditation Tradition\n \nAs the season of holidays spreads its warmth\, we are delighted to bring forth some exciting news. We are pleased to announce that the Gurukulam program is now accepting applications for the session of 2026-27. This sacred one-year spiritual journey will commence on 29 July 2025\, the auspicious day of Guru Purnima (Ashadha Shukla Purnima\, the Full Moon Day dedicated to the Guru Force). Seekers of the ancient Himalayan wisdom from all over the world are welcome to apply for this program. \nSwami Rama Dhyana Gurukulam (SRDG) offers study of traditional ancient teachings of the Himalayan Tradition. In 2003\, Mahamandaleshwar Shri Swami Veda Bharati envisioned a long-term program that would impart the purest form of these teachings to the next generation of seekers\, and thus\, the Gurukulam was born. \nThe ‘One-Year Residential Program in the Himalayan Yoga Meditation Tradition’ will harmoniously hold an integrated study and practice of all the paths of yoga\, including bhakti\, jnana\, karma\, and raja yoga. The students will be taught the philosophy\, science\, and practices of hatha yoga\, breathing awareness and pranayamas\, subtle body relaxations\, and meditation. There will be an emphasis on learning\, understanding\, and appreciating meditation as a unifying principle in all the major religions of the world. Ancient scriptures including selected Prakarana Granthas\, selected sections of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita\, the Samkhya darshana\, and the Yoga-sutras of Patanjali will be taught. All students will also be taught Sanskrit and Vedic Chantings. \nTo be a part of this journey\, seekers must commit to a year-long residential stay at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) ashram in Rishikesh\, India. The daily schedule is rigorous\, running from 5 am to 10 pm\, comprising of classes\, practices\, and seva\, in which all students are expected to participate. \nMedium of Instruction: English \nEligibility: All seekers\, irrespective of religion\, gender\, caste\, etc. who can commit to a year-long stay at the SRSG ashram in Rishikesh\, India. \nAge Limit: 25-45 Years \nThe last date for applying to the program is 31 May 2026. \nThe application process is simple. Download the application form here and send it to dhyanagurukulam@gmail.com. For further assistance\, send your queries to the same email address. May the journey ahead be filled with wonder and transformation. \n\nRead More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:http://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/gurukulam-program-2026/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Study of Ancient Scriptures
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SUMMARY:Mauni Amavasya Silence Retreats
DESCRIPTION:Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice. \nIn 2027\, Mauni Amavasya is 6 February. \nThere will be 7-day\, 10-day\, 14-day and 21-day silence retreats at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Rishikesh\, India from 24 January – 13 February 2027. Swami Ritavan Bharati and Adhikari Bhoi will be available to guide the silence participants. \n \nSwami Veda has said\, “…there is also an annual silence day in the traditions of India. It is called Mauni Amavasya. Mauni means ‘of or for silence’\, and amavasya means ‘no-moon day.’ \nIt occurs on the no-moon day of the Maagha month in the Hindu calendar when sun and moon are both supposed to enter the sign of Capricorn (makara rashi). \nIt is held in the tradition as the day when Manu\, the Archetypal Man first appeared on earth; he wedded Shata-roopa (She of a Hundred Beautiful Forms) and generated humankind.” \nAll silence retreats in the Himalayan Tradition are always guided and each participant is interviewed by a silence guide before the retreat may begin. Participants may be guided to follow silence practice for a duration that is most suited for them. Only those seekers who have received mantra initiation within the Himalayan Tradition will be encouraged to follow the entire 21-day silence retreat. \nEveryone is given a silence schedule to follow for the duration of the retreat. These schedules may vary among participants\, depending upon the prerequisites or health issues or other individual factors. You will also be given some articles and handouts to read. \nEveryone’s silence schedule will include the ashram morning and evening meditations\, morning joints and glands class and an afternoon relaxation practice session.  Schedules will also include breathing practices\, contemplative walking and japa. \nArrival and Departure Plans\nYou are strongly advised to arrive on campus two days before your retreat begins in order to rest\, get settled\, take care of any pending business\, get needed supplies etc. This is important. Only with rested body and a relaxed mind will you be able to enter a silent state of mind from the first day. \nYou should also plan to have at least one full day at the ashram at the end of your retreat before you leave or travel anywhere.  This is to allow time for making a gentle transition from silence to everyday life. \nAt the end of your retreat you will have an opportunity to debrief with your silence guide.  The silence guide will also advise you about ways to maintain some silence in everyday life. \n\nRecommended Readings:\n\nBook – Silence Vol 1 by Swami Veda Bharati\nBook – Silence Vol 2 by Swami Veda Bharati\n\n\nRead More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:http://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/mauni-amavasya-silence-retreats/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Silence
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