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Please print this form, and send to us with a recent photo of yourself. You may also fax this to us at (530) 292-3831. We also need you to fill out our medical questionnaire. Application for Ashram & Work Study Programs at the Institute Today’s Date: Day_________Month_____________Year_________ Name___________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________ Phone Number(s)__________________________________________ Email Address____________________________________________ City_____________________________State__________Zip_______ Country_____________________________Code________________ Full Birthdate:_________________M __F__ Marital Status________ The ashram program requires a commitment of a minimum of 1-3 months. Please select dates you are most interested in attending: (please offer 1-3 choices, as these programs sometimes fill up quickly): 1.________________________________ 2.________________________________ 3.________________________________ (Feel free to attach a page if you need more space) Why would you like to be part of this program? What is your previous experience with Ananda or how did you hear about us? What is your previous experience with the spiritual path or spirituality in general? Have you taken any classes or attended retreats offered by Ananda? (Please list) Are you a Kriyaban or disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda? (tell us when you received initiation and from whom) How long have you been meditating? What is your current sadhana like? The Ananda Institute of Alternative Living Ashram Program at the Ananda Meditation Retreat is part of Ananda, dedicated to following the non-sectarian teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and the spiritual tradition expressed here. Because you may spend several months at our Retreat, it’s important that you may be open to learning and experiencing what we share here. Our spiritual life is dedicated to God and our particular lineage of masters, including Jesus Christ and Paramhansa Yogananda. Is this comfortable for you? Please explain yes or no: The Ashram Program is designed for participants to have a deeper and longer experience, and is oriented to stays of many months. Shorter stays can only be discussed on an individual basis. Cost is $400-$600 per month to cover food. Is this comfortable for you? Please explain yes or no: Daily service includes dishwashing (with heavy pots and pans) and housekeeping (cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, etc.), gardening, digging, loading brush or firewood, or cleaning & assisting with cooking. Will you be able to handle this in a responsible and energetic fashion? Do you have special skills such as gardening, carpentry, housekeeping, or cooking? Are you willing to share a small room with one other person (same gender) in our Ashram program housing? (Y) (N) Are you willing to commit to attending at least one, and preferably two sessions of meditation or sadhana (energization, yoga & meditation) per day? (Y) (N) Are you willing to commit to not using drugs or alcohol either on or off the property while you’re in the Ashram Program? (Y) (N) Tell us a little about yourself. What is your educational or work background? Do you have any interest in being a part of the Institute's 4-year degree-granting program? Please go to www.anandauniversity.org for more information. Please fill out the Medical Application. Remember to send 2 references to us. Ananda Institute of Alternative Living at the Ananda Meditation Retreat Medical Questionnaire |
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Ananda Meditation Retreat,
14618 Tyler Foote Road #114, Nevada City, CA 95959 . Tel: 530 - 292 - 3024 . M-F 9-5 pm, PST Email: reservations@meditationretreat.org |
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