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INIndia, Avadhuta Siddha Ashram
Practical Seminar with the Guru
Five days of transmissions and practices of the siddhas of our southern lineage. Realization of the immortal body with a detailed exploration of its aspects.
Date:
6–10
September
Practical Seminar with the Guru
Festival
ITItaly, Shiva Prem Sagar Ashram
Navaratri and Vyasa Puja
An auspicious time to turn to the Divine Mother. A day of honoring the Guru and the entire Lineage of Transmission.
Date:
10–25
October
Navaratri and Vyasa Puja
Program
MDMoldova, Chisinau
The Guru's Program in Moldova
We invite you to unique events in Moldova with the participation of the master of the siddha tradition — Swami Vishnudevananda Giri.
Date:
20–22
November
The Guru's Program in Moldova
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The «Brahma-vichara» retreat. Direct vision of the Absolute.
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Advaita, Meditation, Tantra
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Swami Vishnudevananda Giri Maharaj
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“True practice is a continuous life in the experience of God”
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How to Become a Disciple

Connection with the Guru, faith, discipline. For those seeking a spiritual teacher and ready to follow the path.

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Receive Diksha

Initiation, a spiritual name, vows. The Eight Protections of Shiva.

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Become a Sannyasi

The monastic path. Order, ashram, full initiation into the Siddha tradition.

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Map of the Path in the Guru's Tradition
16 Stages of Enlightenment
Map of the Path in the Guru's Tradition
From the first spiritual awakening to complete dissolution in the Absolute — an interactive map of the tradition's unique path.
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Systematic Spiritual Education
Rishi Vasishtha Institute
A 12-year program of systematic spiritual education for those ready for a deep and lasting path in the tradition.
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Basic Level
Introduction to Sanatana Dharma
Philosophy, practices, rituals. Open to everyone — no prior preparation required.
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In-Depth Study of Tradition
For practicing disciples who have taken Refuge.
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Monastic
Distance School of Sannyasa
For candidates for the order. Requires special conditions.
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The State of Jivanmukta
The State of Jivanmukta
The importance of moving from dualistic perception to the experience of total unity with Brahman
Continuous Sahaja Samadhi
Continuous Sahaja Samadhi
Revealing the true nature of consciousness
The Nature of Suffering
The Nature of Suffering
The chain of causes leading to bondage
Life Is a Dream
Life Is a Dream
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