Yoga Tour to India
PRACTICE IN THE PLACES OF BUDDHA
February 3-13, 2022, 11 days
The path of Buddha Shakyamuni is the path of overcoming oneself. Those places where he practiced pranayama and meditation, subjected his body to austerities, gave the Teaching to followers, are marked with special energy.
Such places are called “places of power”, because getting into them, even a modern person is able to increase his personal level of practice, to come into contact with the immaterial. And for someone here the opportunity may open up to remember himself, who he was before his birth.
- Sarnath – the place of the first turning of the wheel of Dharma, where Buddha told the four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path;
- Bodhgaya – here Buddha achieved liberation under the Bodhi tree;
- Varanasi (Benares) and the great river Ganges;
- Mahakala cave – the place of the Buddha’s austerities;
- Mount Gridhrakuta – the place of the second turning of the wheel of Dharma, where Buddha told Lotus Flower Sutra of Wonderful Dharma;
- Nalanda – the largest of the famous Buddhist universities and monasteries was located here.
We bring to your attention the film “In Search of the Tathagat Path”, which tells about one of the journeys of our club to the places of Buddha Shakyamuni.
Tour program
1 day yoga tour.
Collection at the airport. Departure from Moscow.
Information on tickets.
Day 2 of the yoga tour. Varanasi. Sarnath. Bodhgaya
Arrival to Delhi.
Transfer to the local airport and flight to Varanasi. Breakfast. Visit to the “Deer Park” and the Dhamek stupa in Sarnath.
Sarnath – the first turn Wheels of Teaching (Hinayana)… Here, more than 2500 years ago, the Buddha formulated The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path – the path of liberation from suffering.
Dinner. Transfer and accommodation in Bodhgaya.
Day 3 and 4 of the yoga tour. Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya is one of the four sacred places that the Buddha bequeathed to visit his followers. Here the ascetic Siddhartha Gautama decided to camp under the spreading crown of a tree and not get up until he reaches an understanding of the true order of things in the world. In this place he resisted temptations deities Mara, attained Enlightenment and became a Buddha.
The Temple of the Great Enlightenment (Skt. Mahabodhi) was built by King Ashoka in the 3rd century BC.
Morning meditation.
Practice Hatha Yoga.
Breakfast. Free time. Dinner.
Independent practice of asanas, pranayamas or meditation.
Lecture-conversation on the topics of yoga and self-improvement.
Personal practice at the Bodhi tree.
Day 5 of the yoga tour. Mahakala Cave. Bodhgaya.
In the Mahakala cave, Buddha practiced austerities for 6 years, almost bringing himself to death. This experience brought him the realization that in everything it is necessary to adhere to the Middle Way.
Departure to Mahakala cave. Practice in the cave. Lecture-conversation. Free time for photography and personal practice.
Free time. Dinner.
Independent practice of asanas, pranayamas or meditation.
Lecture-conversation on the topics of yoga and self-improvement.
Personal practice at the Bodhi tree.
6 and 7 days of yoga tour. Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya – the centerpiece of our journey. Since we spend several days at the Bodhi tree, the group has the opportunity to practice various practices in this sacred place. The practice of bypassing the Stupa, prostration, concentration, Apanasati Hinayana – pranayama given by the Buddha, reading the sutras and jatak – all these techniques can be used to comprehend your inner world and develop spiritual qualities.
Morning meditation.
Practice Hatha Yoga.
Breakfast. Free time. Dinner.
Independent practice of asanas, pranayamas or meditation.
Lecture-conversation on the topics of yoga and self-improvement.
Personal practice at the Bodhi tree.
Day 8 of the yoga tour. Rajgir and Nalanda
Mount Gridhrakuta, or the Mount of the Sacred Eagle, is the place of the second turning of the wheel of the Teaching (Mahayana). Here Buddha preached at the end of his life Wonderful Dharma Lotus Flower Sutra…
If there is no rain, it is possible to stay on Gridhrakuta Mountain for the whole day, because this place is conducive to personal practice. Here it is possible to increase the level of concentration, come into contact with the subtle plane and calm the mind.
Early departure to Rajgir.
Morning meditation on Mount Gridhrakuta. Meeting the sunrise. Lecture.
Breakfast.
Departure to Nalanda. Visit to the ancient Buddhist university and the monastic complex that existed in V – XII.
Lecture-conversation.
Practice Hatha Yoga in Nalanda.
Dinner.
Departure to Bodhgaya.
Day 9 of the yoga tour. Bodhgaya
Morning meditation.
Practice Hatha Yoga.
Breakfast. Free time. Dinner.
Independent practice of asanas, pranayamas or meditation.
Lecture-conversation on the topics of yoga and self-improvement.
Personal practice at the Bodhi tree.
Day 10 of the yoga tour. Bodhgaya – Varanasi
Morning meditation.
Departure to Varanasi. Boat trip on the Sacred River Ganges. According to one of the Vedic legends, it is believed that the god Shiva sent the waters of the Ganges from the Himalayas down to the plains. Along the coast there are stone structures – ghats, serving for ritual ablution of the Hindus, as well as non-extinguishing funeral pyres.
Transfer to Sarnath. Communication and summing up the trip to Sarnath.
Flight from Varanasi to Delhi.
Day 11 of the yoga tour. Delhi – Moscow
Flight from Delhi to Moscow.
We will be glad to hit the road together!
Price
~ 950 $ – for those who travel with the OUM.RU club for the first time
~ 850 $ – for those who have already taken part in yoga tours with the OUM.RU club.
For trained teachers in the OUM.RU club, additional discounts are provided.
Included in the price of a yoga tour to India are included: bus in India, hotel accommodation in Bodhgaya, yoga program, entrance fees where applicable.
Excluded: flights Moscow-Delhi-Moscow, Delhi-Varanasi-Delhi (usually spending on tickets is about 30-35,000 rubles, the earlier we take tickets, the cheaper), meals (about $ 100 for the whole trip).
Tickets for domestic flights can be purchased on the website makemytrip.com (you will need to take the card with which you paid for the ticket with you on the trip).
