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Dear Ernesto,

I am bringing home a treasure which I shared with many beautiful people during our trip to Bali and of which we are all a part. I feel blessed and I am grateful to all of us for the spiritual gifts and jewels I have received.
"Bali provided us with the ideal ingredients to make this amazing trip an unforgettable experience. There is no better place to teach the Akashic Records intensive than this magnificent island where people live in harmony with nature, mankind and gods and goddesses. There is only one teacher able to guide you towards the Divine in yourself with so much love, compassion and humility and this is Ernesto. There is our group as one and each individual being a part of it who made it possible to create a new family of the heart. Wow !".

Jackie Heydemann,
France

Spiritual Pilgrimage Following Some of the Footsteps of the Buddha and Hindu Holy Places

INDIA

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March 17th to April 4th, 2008
Main Pilgrimage

Camel Safari Extension
April 4th to April 8th, 2008

Join Ernesto Ortiz and Eric Grange in this once in a lifetime opportunity to go to India, the Mother Land and explore some of the footsteps of the Buddha. Bathe in Sacred waters, do daily “Pujas” (an act showing reverence to spirit through invocation, prayer, songs or ritual), learn “Sacred Geometry”, Meditate in Hindu and Buddhist temples and monasteries, morning yoga, visit some of the Holiest Cities in India. Get intoxicated with the life of the Ganga, the Sadhus, colorful woman, attend cremation ceremonies in one of the largest burning Ghats. See how life and death are treated in an honoring and sacred way. Learn grow and give yourself the gift of a trip of a lifetime.

General Program Information

This will be a rich and intense program that will give you the opportunity to expand beyond personal limits and enrich your life at the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels. You will have the opportunity to travel with other spiritually minded individuals that will support all of us in this process.

We will start our program in north India close to China in the town of Haridwar, which is one of the first towns where Ganga emerges from Himalayan Mountains to touch the plains. The water in the river Ganges is mostly clear and cool. The perfect place to start the flow… From here we will go to Holy Cities and towns, we will visit ashrams and monasteries, we will meditate and pray, we will mingle with the people to get the flavor of the true spiritual aspects of India.

You will have plenty of time to contemplate and simply BE.

The end of our journey, the extension is one part that you don’t want to miss, a four day camel safari!! Can it end in a better way than this? I don’t think so. So pack up your bags and join us and become a part of the family that Journeys with the Heart…

The Breakdown of the tour:

We will start our journey in Haridwar and Rishikesh. Rishikesh is the first town that the Ganges enters on its trek down from the Himalayas; This place is filled with Temples and Ashrams, with Sadhus, Indian Pilgrimages and spiritual seekers from around the world. Haridwar is also the site of celebration of the Kumbha Mela, once in twelve years, when Jupiter transits to the zodiac sign of Aquarius.

In Hindi, Haridwar stands for Gateway to God, with “Hari” meaning god and “dwar” meaning gate. Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. It can also be translated as “Place of the Holy One” According to Hindu mythology, Haridwar is one among the four sites where drops of the elixir of immortality, Amrita, accidentally spilled over from the pitcher, in which it was being carried away by the celestial bird Garuda as he was carring Lord Vishnu and where He left a footpring behind at Har Ki Pairi Ghat. Haridwar has earned fame as being the place, which has been blessed by the trinity of Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. So we start our journey honoring the trinity.

Varanasi - Varanasi is the City of "Lord Shiva" - Varanasi is the Capital Of all Knowledge - Varanasi is the City of Light - Varanasi is a Religious and Spiritual City - Varanasi is a city of Ghats of Holy Ganges - Varanasi is a City of Temples Ashrams & Muths - Varanasi is rich in Arts, Music, Dance & Literature.

Varanasi is where we will stay for a while and study "Sacred Geometry" here is where we take in India deeply into the self where we have time to go deep within, meditate and be absorbed by the electromagnetic energy of the Sadhus and Holy man here we experience duality at is best. Varanasi’s associations with Shiva extend to the beginning of time: legends relate how, after his marriage to Parvati, Shiva left his Himalayan abode and came to reside in Kashi with all the gods in attendance.

The city is sacred to Hindus and also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. In many ways Varanasi epitomizes the very best and worst aspects of India. However, the scene of pilgrims doing their devotions in the River Ganges at sunrise set against the back drop of the centuries old temples is probably one of the most impressive sights in the world.

We’ll have plenty of time to do daily Pujas hang out with Sadhus, take in the Ganga, attend Rituals dedicated to lord Brahma and Shiva. Cruise down the Ganga in small boats at sunrise and sunset. Observe and participate in daily rituals as the locals do.

We will spend time attending cremation ceremonies at the largest cremation Ghat, learning the beautiful meaning of life and death. Varanasi being one of the seven Holy cities it is the most favored place for Hindus to die and be cremated. Myths and hymns speak of the waters of the Ganges as the fluid medium of Shiva's divine essence and a bath in the river is believed to wash away all of one's sins and balance ones karma.

A city which, since it is both an exalted place of pilgrimage and an idealize centre of faith, has been likened to Jerusalem and Mecca. According to the historians, the city was founded some ten centuries before the birth of Christ. Mark Twain, the English author was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Varanasi, once wrote: Varanasi is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together.

Sarnath, after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the "Wheel of the Dharma". It is one of the most Holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed. Here the Buddha encountered the five men who had been his companions of earlier austerities. On meeting the enlightened Buddha, all they saw was an ordinary man; they mocked his well-nourished appearance. “Here comes the mendicant Gautama, they said, who has turned away from asceticism. He is certainly not worth our respect”. When they reminded him of his former vows, the Buddha replied, “Austerities only confuse the mind”. In the exhaustion and mental stupor to which they lead, one can no longer understand the ordinary things of life, still less the truth that lies beyond the senses. “I have given up extremes of either luxury or asceticism. I have discovered the Middle Way”. Hearing this the five ascetics became the Buddha's first disciples.

He explained the middle way, which avoids extremes, the Four Noble Truths, and prescribed the Eight-fold path. The Four Noble Truths are
1. There is suffering
2. Suffering has a cause
3. The cause is removable
4. There are ways to remove the causes.

So as to remove the causes the Buddha prescribed an Eight-fold Path
1. Right speech
2. Right action
3. Right livelihood
4. Right effort
5. Right mindfulness
6. Right concentration
7. Right attitude
8. Right view

Here in Sarnath we will sit in meditation and attend Buddhist ceremonies at the temple, we will visit a number of Stupas, excavated ruins of monasteries, the deer park where Buddha gave his first sermon and the Ashoka Pillar with the four-sided lions head, which is India's National Emblem at Sarnath museum. In the Sarnath Museum, we will see a rich collection of Buddhist sculptures comprising numerous Buddha and Bodhisattva images, considered amongst the finest specimens of Buddhist art.

Bodhgaya, a place of Enlightenment

According to Buddhist traditions Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as a monk, reached the sylvan banks of the Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree. After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought. He then spent seven weeks at seven different spots in the vicinity meditating and considering his experience. After seven weeks, he travelled to Sarnath, where he began teaching Buddhism.

Bodhgaya was at the heart of a Buddhist civilization for centuries, until it was conquered by Turkish armies in the 13th century The Maha Bodhi Temple is the site of the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment is considered to be amongst the oldest and the most venerated trees in the world. This tree is said to be a descendant of the original tree, a branch of which was transplanted at Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka during the period of Emperor Ashoka the great.

We will Travel reverently along this ancient path. We’ll begin with the sacred Mahabodhi tree where it has happen many times that the realization of Truth and Spiritual Illumination has happen to many spiritual seekers.

The tree still appears to radiate an aura of abiding serenity, spiritual solitude and peace. Buddha probably chose this tree following the popular belief that pipal trees were the abode of spirits and deities who helped in spiritual efforts.

It is highly recommended that you read Siddhartha by Herman Hess before this tour.

Pushkar - Pushkar is one of the oldest cities of India. The date of its actual founding is not known, but legend associates Lord Brahma with its creation. It is a small magical desert-edge town with fantastic sunsets and 400 milky color temples around the Holy Lake.

It is believed that Brahma dropped a lotus flower in this lake and in its honor Pushkar has one of the worlds few temples dedicated to him. The name Pushkar means, “born due to flower”

This lake was selected as the place where the ashes of Mohandas Gandhi where scattered. It is one of the five sacred dhams, pilgrimage sites for devout Hindus; it is often called Tirth Raj “the king of pilgrimage sites”.

Pushkar lies on the shore of Pushkar Lake, It has five principle temples, many smaller temples and 52 Ghats where pilgrims decend to the lake to bathe in the sacred waters. One of the primary temples is the 14th century temple dedicated to Brahma, the god of creation. Very few temples to Lord Brahma exist anywhere in the world.

In Pushkar we can rest for a while and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. We will have the opportunity to learn Indian drumming from Master Nathu Lal Solinkey, He is Rajasthan's must famous Nagari player, if not just chill out. This town will mark the end of the main tour and the starting point of our Camel safari extension.

Camel Safari Extension

From a mere 14,000 to a massive 200,000 this is how the population of Pushkar swells during the annual camel fair, the festival hosts around 50,000 camels which are sold, decorated, shaved and raced so this is the perfect spot to start our camel adventure.

This tour will take us through the golden sands of the vast Thar Desert, primeval, savage and lonely. We will ride through sandy landscape, passing through remote villages. The “Aravalli Range” here are one of the world's oldest, sandy fields, small dunes, beautiful hills and mesmerizing sunrises and sunsets. We will camp on the solitary oasis, experience the dark starry nights and dance to musicians playing a haunting, stringed instruments.

This camel Safari will take us to an experience of the days gone by when time drifted at a leisurely pace. The rolling landscape of the unrelieved ocean of sand and xerophytic ( a plant which is able to survive in an ecosystem with little available water or moisture) shrub covered area is breathtakingly beautiful and the range of flora and fauna surprisingly large for a desert area.

We will have special cultural performances on the sand dunes, the camps set up for the travelers, and the traditional Rajasthani meals, the picturesque hamlets with friendly folks, all together make this Camel Safari an adventure of a lifetime and one magnificent way of ending our tour.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 ~ Monday March 17th
Arrival in Delhi; transfer to Hotel, overnight in Delhi.

Day 2 ~ Tuesday March 18th
Delhi / Haridwar
After breakfast we will have a short visit around Delhi. At 3:00 PM transfer to railway station for Haridwar by Jan Shatabdi Express arriving at 7:45PM. Transfer to hotel Haveli Hari Ganga.

Day 3 ~ Wednesday March 19th
After Breakfast visit local market of Haridwar, Chandi Mata Temple, then free time.
In the evening take Satsang with swami Vijyananda in Maa Anand May Ashram. In the evening enjoy the Har Ki Puri Arti at bank on the Holy River Ganges.

Day 4 ~ Thursday March 20th
After breakfast transfer by bus to Rishikesh (20 miles, 1hour). It's situated at the confluence of the Chandrabagha and the Ganges, marks the starting point of the holy Char Dham pilgrimage route. Muni-Ki-Reti (Literally “Sand of the Sages”) lies upstream from the Trivani Ghat, is said to be a blessed site since ancient sages have meditated in this spot for centuries.

Day 5 ~ Friday March 21st
Haridwar / Delhi / Varanasi
After early breakfast leave for the railway station to connect Jan Shatabadi Express for New Delhi Station at 6.30am. Arrival 11.30am. After Lunch transfer to domestic airport for flight to Varanasi. Transfer to hotel Alka right on the Ganga (Ganges)

Day 6 ~ Saturday March 22nd
Varanasi one of the must powerful cities in the world.

The Ghats of Varanasi are steps that descend to the banks of the river for nearly 5 km along the west bank; at any point of the day these steps are a kaleidoscope of colour, a way to and from the river. On the banks of this river people consult the priests seated under their palm leaf umbrellas rising as a backdrop to all this activity is the magnificent superstructure of temples and havelis. Labyrinths of narrow lanes behind these buildings link the Ghats to the rest of the city. Walking through this maze can be fascinating. Shops sell rich brocaded silks and articles essential for worship at the numerous little shrines. Sunrise boat ride, then free day to explore, mingle and be with the people.

Day 7 ~ Sunday March 23rd
Varanasi
First day of the Sacred Geometry class, the time will be determined there. Free time to explore, attend a yoga class, explore temples, shop, take in the city.

Day 8 ~ Monday March 24th
Varanasi
2nd day of the sacred geometry class

Day 9 ~ Tuesday March 25th
Varanasi
3rd Day of the sacred Geometry class

Day 10 ~ Wednesday March 26th
Varanasi / Sarnath
After breakfast, leave for Sarnath 13 miles / 1hour by bus. Sarnath is the site where the Buddha preached his first sermon. Over the centuries, excavations at Sarnath have yielded an extremely rich collection of Buddhist sculptures comprising of numerous Buddha and Bodhisattva images, which can be seen in the Archaeological Museum of Sarnath. Overnight in Sarnath Tibetan Guest House, two nights.

Day 11 ~ Thursday March 27th
Sarnath
Free time to visit the town; we will have time together to contemplate and meditate as a group.

Day 12 ~ Friday March 28th
Sarnath / Bodh Gaya
After early breakfast, we leave for Bodh Gaya (165 miles / 7 hours by bus). Buddha Gaya is located 7 miles south of Gaya. This place is the spiritual home of Buddhists. It is a tiny little village, holiest among holy places, where the quest of Prince Siddhartha was fulfilled. It was here where the Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

Day 13 ~ Saturday March 29th
Bodh Gaya
Free time to visit the town; we will have time together to contemplate and meditate as a group.

Day 14 ~ Sunday March 30th
After early breakfast leave for Patna via Rajgir 125 miles / 7 hours by bus.
The Buddha have meditated and preached several months in the capital of Magadha kingdom. Overnight in Patna Hotel

Day 15 ~ Monday March 31st
Patna / Delhi / Pushkar
After breakfasts we will go to the airport for our flight to Delhi: 8:50 Patna 10:15 New Delhi. Transfer to Pushkar by bus, 8 hours including time for lunch and several stops. We will stop at some very interesting places and you will be able to see more of Rajasthan beauty.

Day 16 ~ Tuesday April 1st
Pushkar
After breakfast visit of Pushkar: Brahma Temple, Rangji Temple, Pushkar Lake, etc. Free time to simply BE…
We will have time together to contemplate and meditate as a group.

Day 17 ~ Wednesday April 2nd
Pushkar
Relax, enjoy, mingle, pray and meditate.
Drumming lessons with Master Nathu Lal Solinkey.
Amazing sunsets with dance, celebrations music right by our hotel.
Meditations at different temples.

Day 18 ~ Thursday April 3rd
Pushkar
Free time to shop, meditate etc.

Day 18 ~ Thursday April 3rd
Pushkar
For some this will be their last day, unless you will join us for the camel safari.
Without Camel Safari
After breakfast, transfer to Ajmer by bus (11 km – 30 minutes). Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif - tomb of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Christi, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims. After lunch by 3.00 PM transfer to Railway station for Shatabdi Express. Arrive in Delhi at 10:45PM. Transfer to hotel, near the airport.

Day 19 ~ Friday April 4th
New Delhi / End of tour
Tour ends after breakfast.

Day 19 ~ Friday April 4th

With Camel Safari Extension
After breakfast, we leave Pushkar to Motisar by Bus, then Bijoliya by camel safari around 12 km.
Lunch at Motisar village.
Overnight in Desert Camp near Bijoliya village.

Day 20 ~ Saturday April 5th
Bijoliya village, Muni Baba and Samudh Pura village, Camel safari around 20 km.
Overnight in Desert Camp near Samudh Pura village.

Day 21 ~ Sunday April 6th
Samudh Pura village to Pushkar.
Overnight in Pushkar, Lake Palace near the holy lake

Day 22 ~ Monday April 7th
After breakfast, transfer to Ajmer by bus (11 km – 30 minutes). Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif - tomb of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Christi, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims. After lunch by 3.00 PM transfer to Railway station for Shatabdi Express. Arrive in Delhi at 10:45PM. Transfer to hotel, near the airport.

Day 23 ~ Tuesday April 8th
Tour ends after breakfast.

Accommodations

We are going to be staying in the best hotels possible four star or better according to Indian standards. In Varanasi it will be at a two star hotel but it is the best view and locatin right on the Ganga in front of the Ghats. We will have a a two night stay at a Tibetan guest house in Sarnath.

All rooms will be clean and simple must with private bathrooms. Single rooms will be available upon request and they will have a single supplement.

Main Tour Includes:

On arrival, pick up to international airport

2 domestic flights: Delhi / Varanasi + Patna / Delhi including domestic airport tax.

Arrivals and departures to airport and railway station by deluxe bus with A/C.

3 A/C Train Tickets: Delhi/Haridwar + Haridwar/Delhi + Ajmer/Delhi.

Accommodations in 2** or 3*** class hotels with breakfast.

1 vegetarian meal by day (lunch or dinner).

Domestic transports by deluxe bus with A/C.

Porters at railway stations.

1 boat ride in Varanasi.

Camel Safari:

All meals included
Accommodation in tents of 10 persons maximum
1 camel by person
Transportation of luggage

Tour does not include:

Transportation to New Delhi International Airport from your point of origin.

Drinks

Full tour: 18 meals (3 to 5$ each). Tour without camel safari: 17 meals.

Video or Camera fee

Individual Insurance / Assistance

TipsIndividual Emergency Assistance.

Departure, taxi between New Delhi hotel and International Airport

Visa fee

Visa ~ Please go to this link http://indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com or http://www.visaexpress.net/india/index.htm and follow the instructions there. Click on Tourist visa. You have to send your passport to the agency to get the visa so please do it with enough time.

Note: Your passport must be valid for six months from the date of the application.

Inoculations, No compulsory Inoculations are required if you are arriving from the United States, Canada or Europe. If you are entering from Africa or parts of Latin America, certification of Yellow Fever Inoculation is required. Although no vaccinations are required to go to India, Typhoid and Hepatitis A vaccinations are recommended.

Safari extension includes:
1 – Transportation by Camel
2 – All meals
3 - Camel guides
4 – All entertainment
5 – Incredible amount of FUN

Not included
1 - Drinks
2 – Tips

Dates: March 17th – April 3rd, 2008 Main tour
Post trip extension Camel Safari: April 4th – 7th 2008
Place: INDIA

Investment for the training is:

Pilgrimage Including Camel Safari
Double occupancy US$3485.00
Single occupancy US$4124.00
Couples US$6200.00

Pilgrimage Excluding Camel Safari
Double occupancy US$3000.00
Single occupancy US$3500.00
Couples US$5600.00

Deposit: A minimum of $300.00 deposit is required to reserve a space.
Note: Please view the Terms and Conditions for this trip. Click here to download

Tour Includes:

The cost of the Workshops and most of the Adventures

All transportation in India

Full board during the camel safari

Lodging double occupancy

Sightseeing tours

Added Features:

Lectures and Meditations at Power Spots

Explore India’s sacred sites, monasteries, temples and more

Visit the Thar Desert and meditate under a million stars

Journey with other metaphysically minded travelers

Make new friends and connect with some old ones

Morning moving meditations & Yoga

And much, much more…….

Participants must arrive in India before March 17th 2008. If not taking the extension depart April 4th 2008. If you are taking the extension depart April 8th 2008.

Note: the night of April 8th is not included in the program but you can stay as a group in the designated hotel.

Testimonials @ Ernesto’s and Eric work
Please log on to the website and look at the Akashic Records Intensive in Bali

Important
Book soon as there is a limited availability on this tour!

We will be working with some airlines and ticket wholesalers to get the best possible prices. Once you register for the Adventure we will send you all appropriate information.

Don’t live it till the last minute, you are worth it!!

Please download the official registration form from the top of this page.

To reserve a spot email kiva101@aol.com with the following information.
• Name:
• Address:
• Phone:
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• Occupation:
• Please describe your reason for attending?

We welcome you to share any additional information about yourself that you feel would be good for us to know as we are looking to provide a retreat for like-minded people.

Hope to see you there!
Namaste,
Ernesto
For more details, contact Ernesto Ortiz @ kiva101@aol.com or call (305) 595-1668 or (305) 632-5606

Spiritual Pilgrimage Following Some of the Footsteps of the Buddha and Hindu Holy PlacesINDIA

Spiritual Pilgrimage Following Some of the Footsteps of the Buddha and Hindu Holy Places

INDIA