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March 2020 Buddhist Tour of India with Lisa Ernst

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Ancient Roots, Living Branches: Discovering Buddhist India

March 14 – 28, 2020

Led by Lisa Ernst and Expert Local Guides

This tour is an exploration of both ancient Buddhist history and living Buddhist traditions. First we explore the ancient sites in the North and East of India, where the Buddha practiced and taught, including Bodhgaya and Sarnath, then to the mountains of Dharmsala, home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan community in exile. Next we visit Amritsar and the extraordinary Golden Temple.

The tour is guided by expert local guides in India, while Lisa Ernst, meditation teacher and founder of One Dharma Nashville, will offer meditation and dharma discussions along the way in various locations, from hotel gardens to Tibetan monasteries. For information including the complete itinerary, pricing, etc., go to http://www.soulofindia.com/join-a-group-tour/ancient-roots.

2019 Buddhist Tour of India

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Buddhist Tour of India with Lisa Ernst
October 26 – November 9, 2019

Combining a meditation retreat with a Buddhist pilgrimage, this tour is an exploration of both ancient Buddhist history and living Buddhist traditions.

Our 2017 group in Bodhgaya

First we explore the ancient sites in the North and East of India, where the Buddha practiced and taught – including Bodhgaya, where it is believed he was enlightened under the bodhi tree. A descendant of this tree is still in the spot. We will have the opportunity to meditate under this tree. I did it in 2017 and it was a highlight of the tour for me. We’ll also visit Varanasi for sunset Aarti at the Ganges and a Sunrise boat ride. Then to Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon – before moving on to the mountains of Dharmsala to experience Buddhist life in the Himalayas. Dharmsala is the home of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan community in exile. There’s also an optional extension to visit Amritsar and the amazing Golden Temple. Full itinerary and details are here.

Sunset Aarti in Varanasi

The tour is guided by our expert local guides in India, with Lisa Ernst – founder of One Dharma Nashville and visiting teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre California – guiding meditation along the way in various locations, from hotel gardens to Tibetan monasteries.

 

2018 Buddhist Tour of India

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Yes, I’m leading another tour this year and I’m very excited about our destinations and itinerary. Here’s more info and a link to the full tour information:

Encounters with the Buddha:
A Pilgrim’s Footsteps through India and Nepal, with Lisa Ernst
November 3 – 17, 2018

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This year’s tour with Lisa Ernst will be covering some new ground, traveling through the Himalayan foothills of India and Nepal. We will be spending some time with the exiled Tibetan community in Dharamsala, visiting the Buddha’s birthplace at Lumbini, having a short retreat in a mountain monastery, and exploring the ancient shrines of Kathmandu.Along the way Lisa will be guiding meditation in various locations, and we will also be learning from local Buddhist practitioners as we visit monasteries, shrines and other points of interest.

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This tour is open to anyone with an interest in Buddhism and meditation, from newcomers to dedicated practitioners.

For the full itinerary, cost and registration information, click here.

Join Me on a Buddhist Tour of India!

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I’m excited to be offering this tour of India in November 2017, Ancient Roots, Living Branches: Discovering Buddhist India. Dates are November 5 – 19. Now is a good time to book as you’ll get good prices on airfare this far out.

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Combining a meditation retreat with a Buddhist pilgrimage, this tour is an exploration of both ancient Buddhist history and living Buddhist traditions. First we explore the ancient holy sites in the North and East of India, where the Buddha practiced and taught – including Bodhgaya and Sarnath – before moving on to the mountains of Sikkim to experience Buddhist village life in the Himalayas.

bon-gompa-300x203 The tour is guided by expert local guides in India, while I offer meditation and dharma discussions along the way in various locations, from hotel gardens to Tibetan monasteries.

We will be interacting with and learning from Buddhist communities and practitioners as we travel. It’s also a fun adventure off the beaten track, and this tour is open to everyone interested in Buddhism and meditation.

For information including the complete itinerary, pricing, etc., go here.