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6–13 November 2026 · Walden

American Veda Retreat at Shanti Mandir

A seven-day residential retreat with Philip Goldberg and Swami Brahmananda: long meditation sessions, teachings on Vedanta, Yoga and Kashmir Shaivism, chanting, asana, an evening of Indian music and Diwali ceremonies. Limited to 23 guests; registration is by email.

PGWith Philip Goldberg VedantaWalden, New York, United States
6Novemberto November 13, 2026
Residential retreatFri 12:00 AM to Fri 12:00 AM
FormatResidential retreat
PeriodAutumn 2026
PriceFrom $1295
CapacityOpen
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American Veda Retreat at Shanti Mandir

A seven-day residential retreat with Philip Goldberg and Swami Brahmananda: long meditation sessions, teachings on Vedanta, Yoga and Kashmir Shaivism, chanting, asana, an evening of Indian music and Diwali ceremonies. Limited to 23 guests; registration is by email.

I call myself a 'pragmatic mystic'. My Substack is called 'practical spirituality'. (from an interview at aninditaganguly.com)
Philip Goldberg
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Practical Spirituality

Philip Goldberg

American author, meditation teacher and ordained Interfaith Minister known for his writing on how Vedanta and yoga philosophy took root in Western culture, currently based in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

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Path

The wider context.

Ancient inquiry into what remains

Vedanta

Classical Hindu philosophy of Self-inquiry into the nature of Atman and Brahman, transmitted through scripture, teacher lineages and rigorous study.

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Location

Walden, New York, United States

Shanti Mandir


Walden, New York, United States

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