What does it takes to become a “Lama”, The venerated masters of Buddhism…
The gurus treated by everyone with deference – Lamas or the modern day “Monks” are often considered as the people practicing esoteric traditions, but in reality they are the enlightening source to understand one’s conduct in conformity. They promulgate the level of spiritual attainment with reference to the teachings of Buddha. The custom started by a Shunyi prince who declared the first spiritual leader for lamas from Ming Dynasty inherited by 13 more and the present day leader is Tenzin Gyatso (1940) or Dalai Lama. After the death of the predecessor, a Shrine dedicated to the prophets is consulted for the whereabouts of the successor. The heir is then trained under a strict regimen by his de facto parents. The training includes meditation and chanting mostly. Apart from that there are 227 strict percepts of conduct they need to follow and a quotidian of walking barefoot around to gather the…
Snowtown Homestay: A must visit homestay in the lap of Himalayas
A homestay is a popular form of hospitality and lodging whereby visitors stay in a house or apartment of a local of the city or town to which they are traveling. Home stays are the type of accommodation that define the phrase “Home away from Home“. Homestays are examples of collaborative consumption and sharing. There are many advantages of staying in a homestay like: 1.Savings on lodging costs. 2. Personal connections with people from a different culture and/or social class. 3. Local perspective and information about the town that is not easily found in guidebooks. 4. A deeper understanding of the everyday life of the locals. If you are looking for similar experience in a very beautiful location with immense amount of natural luxury and at an affordable price, Snowtown Homestay is the answer. Snowtown Homestay was started on May 27, 2015. Snowtown homestay is located in Sissu. Sissu is…
These 5 reasons make Himachal a must visit place for once in a lifetime
As truly said by Saint Augustine, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” This statement totally makes sense when you think about life as an opportunity to travel as much as possible to corners of the world and know and learn about various aspects of life, cultures, society, nature,etc. So today we will tell you about “These 5 reasons make Himachal a must visit place for once in a lifetime”. 1. To fall in love with Nature If you are tired of seeing and living in the same concrete jungle for a long time then it is time for you to change the view. God has gifted Himachal with splendid amount of wealth and beauty of nature. You can witness ravishing mighty Himalayan ranges, roaring fierce rivers, beautiful waterfalls, hot springs, plenty of lakes and mysterious deep forests within this small wonderland.…
History and Facts behind Adi yogi
Recently, we saw and read a lot about the statue of Adi yogi which was unveiled by honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Maha Shivratri at Coimbatore in Tamilnadu. It is built by the Isha Foundation, which is founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. It is more than just a statue and therefore we bring the “History and Facts behind Adi yogi” in front of you. HISTORY: In the yogic culture, Shiva is not known as God, but as Adi yogi or the first yogi – the originator of yoga. He was the one who first put this seed into the human mind that one can evolve if one is willing to strive. According to the yogic lore, over 15,000 years ago, Adi Yogi attained to his full enlightenment and abandoned himself in an intense ecstatic dance upon the Himalayas. When his ecstasy allowed him some movement, he danced wildly.…