Therefore, our teachings are also open. Teachings primarily draw on our decades of experience in diverse wisdom traditions— Christian mysticism, many branches of Buddhism, yoga meditation, the Indian tradition of non-duality (Advaita)—and our own human experience.
Often in India, but also in North and South America, Europe, Israel, and Australia, Open Dharma retreats offer stability, encouragement and personalized guidance. We inspire participants to improvise their unique paths towards dissolving the tension and dissatisfaction they feel and towards living fulfilled lives.
Open Dharma’s three guiding teachers come from three different continents, yet each independently dedicated her or his life to spiritual practice starting in 1986. Jaya Julienne Ashmore from the United States, Gemma Polo Pujol from Spain, and Ajay Pal Singh from India will divide their time and energy between the Open Centre and activities in India and around the world. At the Open Centre, they will envision and offer retreats and other programs, as well as provide personal guidance.
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The Open Centre’s caretakers also have a wealth of experience with meditation
practice and organizing retreats, as well as with crafts and sustainable
agriculture and building. With an overview of the ecological and organizational
side of the Centre, a team of caretakers including Zohar Lavie from Israel
and Nathan Glyde from the U. K. will also lead programs combining meditation
and social work, creativity, and ecology.
Click here for more information about the Open Centre teachers and caretakers.
