A series of books aimed at offering the reader a glimpse inside the
places where people go to spend extended periods of time --
sometimes entire lifetimes -- focused on prayer, meditation, or
study. Each volume conveys a detailed and accurate view of daily
life "inside the walls" in clear, jargon-free language, and also
serves as an introduction to the heart of a great spiritual
tradition.
Ashram is the general term for a study center, retreat house, or
monastic community in Hinduism, the millennia-old religious
tradition of India. Ashrams of various kinds are now found
throughout North America, and are popular venues for spiritual
retreats, workshops, and classes.
Lighting the Lamp of Wisdom takes you into a typical week of
retreat inside an ashram to demystify the ashram experience and
show you what to expect from your own visit. You will experience
all the elements of a typical day and week, including:
-- The colorful puja, or worship services
-- Meditation practices and yoga classes
-- Classes on Hindu scriptures
-- Chanting and music
-- Satsang: an informal talk with the ashram's guru
-- Work practice
...and much more.
You'll also meet some of the people who visit ashrams to hear
their reasons for going, as well as the spiritual benefits they
derive from the experience. Also included are a helpful glossary, a
list of books for further reading, and a directory to ashrams in
North America and elsewhere that will enable you to locate one near
you and set up your own visit.
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