Comments on: Can You Develop Your Spirituality Without Visiting India?

By: Mariellen

Mariellen — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:50:51 +0000

Hi Christine,

Enjoyed your article — and replied to it on my blog at http://breathedreamgo.com/india/finding-spirituality-on-trip-to-india/

Thanks for writing about spiritual ideas and inspiring discussion.

Mariellen

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By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:49:35 +0000

Nicely written. One of the stereotypes Americans (Westerners) have of India is that one not only finds spirituality in India but that it’s because Indians are by default spiritual. But like people all over- we are all spiritual beings- we express it differently. On all continents people are somewhat to very materialistic, even and especially India… which contradicts the usual stereotype of spirituality in India.
I think one reason spirituality is ‘found’ in India for westerners or foreigners is because how can it not be surrounded by a billion people – in being surrounded by people like that we Westerners who are a bit spoiled by privacy and crowdless public areas (for the most part), going to India one must learn to share places and spaces with all kinds of people and for non-Indian looking people, being started at a lot more!

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By: jyotsna

jyotsna — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:27:54 +0000

Being from India, I would say ya there can be multiple perspectives to this issue. Any thing different opens our mind, so Indian living will certainly give a different perpectiveto life and living. Especially due to its long history, everything has multiple layers of meanings, both good and bad.
Apart from this, I also feel every country has its unique strength, some military some economic, so there is some special sense of spirituality here. And even in India there are places which might be having this sense more than other places. Where even Indians want to make at least once in a life time pilgrimages.
For example, I’m still a student and am trying to save money and leaves to make a trip to Himalayas. and then for every year pick up one area of the country and visit small places with lesser known spiritual centres.

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By: goraherbs

goraherbs — Thu, 14 May 2009 02:00:40 +0000

I agree with you that you can find spirituality at home. however having had the opportunity to travel to India i can honestly say the place is truely spiritual. even my travel companion who considereds himself non-spiritual sd he felt something during our visit. Begin at home and then expand …. visit india if you can

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By: Tammy

Tammy — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:13:31 +0000

As I “stumble and fall” at age 29 and start to wonder about what I am actually meant to do on this planet not having ever been religious or spiritual, and after reading Eat, Prey, Love, I too wonder about joining an ashram and finding out what I am all about. My other option is to join the Anun as I am based in Thailand. Your article however has given me a slightly different perspective and I thank you. I know I need guidance but in the meantime I can start internally (and in the comfort of my home)

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By: Paul Maurice Martin

Paul Maurice Martin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:31:46 +0000

Monks don’t take vows of stability for nothing…

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:32:48 +0000

Great article! I live in Arizona and Za Rinpoche, a Tibetan Monk, is the founder of the Emaho Foundation in Scottsdale, AZ. I was honored to meet Za Rinpoche at a local bookstore that I volunteer for. I haven’t visited the Emaho Foundation but I would like to do so. I would like to visit Sedona, AZ as well.

Yes, I do have places in my backyard that I can visit to help me enhance and develop my spirituality. But, I would like to visit India; it’s on my list of places to visit.

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By: A.L. Cooper

A.L. Cooper — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:32:04 +0000

Christine, thank you so much for this article! Although I constantly read stories of life-altering retreats in magazines and books, I’m barely able to afford my rent. As a student pursuing an MA, I find it extremely difficult to suppy the needed time or money to invest in a regular class- let alone a whole spiritual journey that’s across an ocean and a few continents. It’s nice to know that others feel my pain. I will look into that neighborhood group and perhaps a little meditation corner for some balance. Thanks again, this is a wonderful article!

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By: Jerris Hogue

Jerris Hogue — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:25:26 +0000

Way to go, Cristine. You did a nice job with the article-. easy to read and has some good humor. I hope you continue to write and make worthwhile contributions that will benifit all of us. You are inspiring to me. Jerris Hogue

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