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Seeking Spirituality in India

Replies: 8 - Last Post: Mar 7, 2013 9:17 PM Last Post By: varun

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arbayer33

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Mar 1, 2013 2:01 AM
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Seeking Spirituality in India

Hey guys,
My friend and I are planning to embark this summer on a trip to India to research spirituality (especially meditation) and the different ways it's practiced. We're hoping to gather a wide range of stories: those of foreign travelers seeking out meditation retreats, Tibetan monks, expats who have embraced life off the beaten path. In fact, the more off the beaten path (i.e., away from the big meditation centers that cater to tourists) the better. If you know of any specific village, or festival, or even person that can offer a perspective on spirituality, that would be incredibly helpful.

Thank you so much for your time!
Happy travels!

xx Alex

Heroditus

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Mar 1, 2013 2:08 AM
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Spirituality is sold out ! Some Kasmiri carpets may be ?

Pirate_at_50

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Mar 1, 2013 5:44 AM
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When's summer? I have a place for you to see.. Or two.

mayurkansal

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Mar 1, 2013 9:43 PM
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Go to Dharamshal (Mc leodganj). You will get all what you specified above..

edwardseco

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Mar 2, 2013 10:13 AM
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I liked Rishikish. But, I went with a non-English speaking family instead of any guru nonsense. As Krishnamurti once said, you don't need no stinkin' guru think for yourself you bleeps (roughly quoted). Also, village temples are very good for this..

old_india_hand

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Mar 2, 2013 6:42 PM
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“the more off the beaten path … the better.”

If that lets out Dharamshal (Mc leodganj) and Rishikish and Kasmiri carpets,

and if spirituality can be separated from meditating Tibetans etc - then I say Jai Ma Narmada.

seemasharma1

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Mar 6, 2013 4:39 AM
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Mahashivratri is around the corner where The spiritual Sadhguru will enlighten a large gathering on 10th March,2013. Check out the website http://mahashivarathri.org/ . I hope it will help you

Heroditus

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Mar 6, 2013 6:50 AM
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For INFO when looking for spirituality in Rishikesh :

http://www.findspollen.com/

varun

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Mar 7, 2013 9:17 PM
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go to RIshikesh or Dharamshala..... u can also visit manali, there u can go to Kasol Valley
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