10-Day MEDITATION COURSE at KOPAN MONAST

10-Day MEDITATION COURSE at KOPAN MONASTERY
29th Mar – 08th Apr, 2013. Fee: $120. It includes all meals, course material and accommodation (in dormitory).

The course gives an introduction to Tibetan Buddhism,   skills and include a two-day analytical and single pointed meditation retreat.
If you are just interested in Buddhism, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions, dissatisfaction etc., this course will give you some skills to address these problems and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful.
The participants are expected to attend all sessions. Half day silence is kept as a course discipline.

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MALANA: One of the first democracies in

MALANA: One of the first democracies in the World.
It is an ancient Indian village in the state of Himachal Pradesh. This solitary village in the Malana Nala is isolated from the rest of the world. It is situated on a remote plateau by the side of the torrential Malana River, at an altitude of 3,029 metres above sea level. Unaffected by modern civilization, Malana has its own lifestyle and social structure. It is believed that one of the finest Charas called ”Malana Cream” is grown in this region.
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LIVING BRIDGES OF MEGHALAYA

Around Cherrapunji in northeast India there are “living root bridges”, a form of tree shaping, which are simple suspension bridges made of living tree roots of some suitable species such as Ficus Elastica, which produces a series of secondary roots that are perched atop huge boulders along the streams or the riverbanks to form bridges.
Khasi people have been trained to grow these bridges across the raised banks of streams. The root bridges, some of which are over a 100 ft long, take 10-15 years to become fully functional, but they’re extraordinarily strong – strong enough that some of them can support the weight of fifty or more people at a time. The bridges are alive and still growing and gain strength over time.

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Village of door-less houses : A tourist Attraction

Village of door-less houses : A tourist attraction these days !!

Shani Shingnapur is a village in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is famous for the fact that no house in the village has doors. Despite this, no theft is reported in the village.

In January 2011, the United Commercial (UCO) Bank opened a ‘lockless’ branch in the village, the first of its kind in the country.

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Dates for Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra: 29th Aug – 16th Sept, 2013

Dates for Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra: 29th Aug – 16th Sept, 2013

Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra is organized once in 12 years. It’s a 280 km long trek to be covered in 22 days.

The Jaat starts from Nauti village near Karnprayag and goes up to the heights of Roopkund and Homekund with a four horned sheep.

For all those who are interested in culture and are trekking enthusiast, this yatra is a perfect gateway to bliss. It is one of the most lively and colorful festivals in the region.

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We are planning a 3-Day trip to Tungnath

We are planning a 3-Day trip to Tungnath, highest temple in the world, during Holi vacations in March.

Theme of this trip would be to GIVE REST TO YOUR MIND, which has been working incessantly for years. In this trip you would be travelling with others but you are not supposed to speak to anyone. Leave your world aside for 3 days and spend time with yourself in the holy lap of Himalayas.

Would you be interested in such a trip ?

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International Yoga Festival : 01st – 07t

International Yoga Festival : 01st – 07th March 2013 at Rishikesh

Every year International Yoga Festival is organized jointly by Uttarakhand Tourism and Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, also known as yoga capital of the world.

During this one-week Festival, participants will have the opportunity to attend over 60 hours of Yoga classes from world-class Yoga teachers practicing multiple styles of Yoga including Kundalini Yoga, Power Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and Kriya Yoga.

The participants will also be blessed with the presence, satsang and divine words of revered saints and spiritual masters including H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and H.H. Radhanath Swamiji.

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