An
ashram is most easily explained as a place where spiritual energy is
intensely and intentionally focused. It is also a place of hospitality.
"Ashrams" have their roots within Asian religious traditions. The word ashrama
means total pursuit, full dedication. Christian ashrams first appeared
in India early in the twentieth century. An ashram is a spiritual home,
a place where it is safe to seek the holy, a gathering place for
friends of God. An ashram promotes a simplified lifestyle, encourages
the pursuit of inner silence, provides an atmosphere for contemplation,
and is open to spiritual seekers of any religious tradition.
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