Situated on 399 Awosting Road, this property was home to many spiritual events for 11 years. It was quarters to Gurudev and to the many people who came to visit him, whether for short or for long periods.

The structure experienced many changes as it underwent its own sadhana. The dining rooms, the gift shop, offices, as well as the ashramites moved about until their location became perfect.
The structure became alive with knowledge during the Being Aware Weekends, particularly joyful during the Young Adults' Retreats, steeped in silence during the monthly Living Meditation Intensives, and buzzing with activity during the busy long weekends such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, and most especially the holy celebration of Guru Poornima every year.

During the course of these 11 years, Shanti Mandir's three ashrams were established - in India at Kankhal, (Haridwar) and Magod (Gujarat), as well as in Walden, New York.

Gurudev is fond of reminding us that the ashram is much more than a brick and mortar edifice. It is a space where devoted seekers find the peace and inspiration to practice their sadhana without distractions. The ashram is a tangible manifestation of the Guru's grace.

We will always remember, with fondness and gratitude, this horse farm, which was an ashram for 11 years and has once again become a horse farm.

With the presence of Bhagwan Nityanand's moorti and Baba Muktanand at the ashram in Walden as of March 16, 2002, we are eager to witness the further blossoming of Guru's grace.

Please make a note of the new contact information.

Shanti Mandir
51 Muktananda Marg
Walden, NY 12586
Tel: (845) 778-1008