This beautifully located ashram is an ideal country retreat with panoramic views, lakes, streams forests and fields. Two-hours drive north of New York City, it offers a relaxing, tranquil and secluded environment in the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains in New York State. The 294 acre property provides a glorious natural setting for spiritual renewal and growth.
The ashram is being developed to provide a perfect environment for spiritual practice. The daily routine includes Sanskrit chanting, meditation and vedic rituals. Swami Nityananda is often in residence when he is in the USA.
A reception/administration building to be inaugurated mid next year will contain many facilities to provide increased amenities for ashram visitors including: commercial kitchen and bakery, dining hall, reception lobby & reading area, full bathroom and laundry facilities, gift shop and conference room
Residential accommodation is available along with camping facilities in summer months.
Transport can be arranged to and from New York City.
For information, contact:
Shanti Mandir
51 Muktananda Marg
Walden, NY 12586
U.S.A.
tl: + 1 (845) 778 -1008
fx: + 1 (845) 778 -1118
em: shanti@twcmetrobiz.com
Daily Schedule at Shanti Mandir, Walden
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
| 05:30 a.m. | Rudram (optional) during Abhishek of Bhagwan Nityananda |
|---|---|
| 06:30 a.m. | Shiva Arati/Satsang |
| 08:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 09:00 a.m. | Seva |
| 12:30 p.m. | Om Namah Shivaya |
| 12:45 p.m. | Arati - Jyota se Jyota |
| 01:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 03:30 p.m. | Seva |
| 05:30 p.m. | Sri Ram Jai Ram |
| 06:00 p.m. | Evening Arati |
| 06:30 p.m. | Satsang |
| 07:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 09:30 p.m. | Retire |
Morning Satsang
| Monday | Group Meditation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Devi Stotra |
| Wednesday | Vishnu Sahasranama |
| Thursday | Guru Gita |
| Friday | Lalita Sahasranama |
| Saturday | Group Meditation |
Evening Satsang
| Monday | Shiva Mahimna |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Group Meditation |
| Wednesday | Shiva Mahimna |
| Thursday | Group Meditation (Temple) or Hatha Yoga (Namaste Building) |
| Friday | Shiva Mahimna |
Saturday Evenings
| 05:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
|---|---|
| 07:00 p.m. |
Arati, Kirtan, Meditation |
Sunday
| 05:30 a.m. | Rudram (optional) during Abhishek of Bhagwan Nityananda |
|---|---|
| 06:30 a.m. | Shiva Arati |
| 08:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 09:00 a.m. | Guru Gita |
| 10:00 a.m. | Satsang |
| 12:00 noon | Prasad |
| 02:30 p.m. | Sri Ram Jai Ram |
| 03:30 p.m. | Chai |
| 06:00 p.m. | Evening Arati |
| 06:30 p.m. | Individual Sadhana |
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Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - Arati and Hatha Yoga with Dave Gervais Saturdays 7:00 p.m. - Arati, Kirtan, and Meditation Satsang on Sundays Guru Gita - 9:00 a.m. We invite you to make plans to spend your time immersed in the ashram's atmosphere. |
