- Ashram - Wikipedia
Traditionally, though not necessarily in contemporary times, an ashram would be located far from human habitation, in forests or mountainous regions, amidst refreshing natural surroundings conducive to spiritual instruction and meditation
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The Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland welcomes all to the Siddha Yoga Path guided by meditation master and teacher Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
- What Is An Ashram? Definition, Purpose, Types, and Benefits
An ashram is a spiritual retreat or community that provides a space for individuals to immerse themselves in spiritual practices, personal growth, and self-discovery It is a place where people can disconnect from the distractions of the outside world and focus on their inner journey
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An ashram is a place which provides a controlled environment where spiritual seekers, under the guidance of a Guru, can develop characteristics and practices that create a foundation for them to live to their highest potential
- Ashrama | Yoga, Dharma Moksha | Britannica
Ashrama, familiarly spelled ashram in English, has also come to denote a place removed from urban life, where spiritual and yogic disciplines are pursued Ashrams are often associated with a central teaching figure, a guru, who is the object of adulation by the residents of the ashram
- ASHRAM Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The word ashram derives from a Sanskrit word, "srama," which means "religious exertion " Later in the 20th century, English speakers broadened the term "ashram" to encompass any sort of religious retreat, regardless of denomination
- What is an Ashram? | Om Yoga Magazine
People generally go to an ashram to find space to reflect on the deeper meaning or purpose of their life, to study a particular teaching or set of teachings, or for a period of intensive spiritual practice
- What is an Ashram? (with pictures) - Cultural World
While living in an ashram, the instructor and believers all share a simple vegetarian diet and spend many hours in meditation The word is Sanskrit, although different sources provide different translations Generally speaking, it means a hermitage or place of penance
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