The Trinity of Transformation:
the Teachings, the Teacher, and the Self
Learning directly from experienced teachers
about the spiritual paths of
India and the Himalayas
August 18–September 1, 2020
Overview
Itinerary
Details
The Trinity of Transformation:
the Teachings, the Teacher, and the Self
Learning directly from experienced teachers about the spiritual paths of India and the Himalayas
Why people look for Guru, the dispeller of darkness?
Often we identify ourselves with teachers instead of allowing our attention to focus on the teachings embodied by the teacher. We decided to dedicate a chapter of our journeys to all people involved in any spiritual path of any experience and of any age.
Our theme for this journey: Self remembering and absorption with the teachings. Eventually we can come to understand that Teacher, Teachings and Self are One. If you are reading these words, this is the moment in life for this journey. You can find the money and the time, you will never regret it. Reach beyond what you think is possible and touch the deepest of the depth. Help is here to show you the way to look for inner peace and life satisfaction, in the Latin sense of this word, fully purposed.
From Delhi, to Amritsar, Dharamsala ( McLeod Ganj), Ladakh, and Varanasi this pilgrimage will provide an overview of Hinduism, Sufism ( Islam), Sikhism, Jainism, and Tibetan and Lamanistic Mahayana Buddhism. For example, in Leh we will learn from a professor at the Institute of Buddhist Studies, and then from a senior local lama at our morning prayer ceremony visit to Thiksey. At Spitok, another local lama will be teaching us on the Kall Bharv statue and the cycle of life/death/reincarnation.
We guarantee a superb and diverse journey. Meditation and yoga as daily practice will be offered, as well as moments of sharing. All will be interwoven and orchestrated by experienced teachers and experts who have been dedicating their life to their Teachings.
Day 1, Tuesday, August 18 - Arrival in Delhi
Day 2, Wednesday, August 19 – Delhi
Day 3, Thursday, August 20 – Amritsar
Day 4, Friday, August 21 – Dharamsala/McLeodganj
Day 5, Saturday, August 22 – Dharamsala/McLeodganj
Day 6, Sunday, August 23 – Delhi
Day 7, Monday, August 24 – Leh/Ladkh
Day 8, Tueday, August 25– Leh/Ladkh
Day 9, Wednesday, August 26– Leh/Ladkh
Day 10, Thursday, August 27– Leh/Ladkh
Day 11, Friday, August 28 – Alchi
Day 12, Saturday, August 29 – Leh/Ladkh
Day 13, Sunday, August 30 – Varanasi
Day 14, Monday, August 31 – Varanasi
Day 15, Tuesday, September 1 – Varanasi to Delhi
Trip facilitator
Price:
US$ 2,890 per person in double
Single supplement upon request
Based on a minimum of 10 participants
Itinerary
Day 1, Tuesday, August 18 - Arrival in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi. Half day to meet and discuss the religious distinctions of Hinduism and offshoots of this great religion. Start with a quick visit to the B’hai temple of worship, The Lotus Temple, and visit to Akshardham Temple for a talk on the sacred Bhagavad Gita.
Day 2, Wednesday, August 19 – Delhi
Visit to Parsi Anjuman and Jama Masjid / Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib / Jain Temple and get a glimpse of the various living religions in North India.
Day 3, Thursday, August 20 – Amritsar
Take the morning fast train to Amritsar 0630/1245 hrs. Arrive and in the afternoon visit the Golden Temple and meet with a Sikh scholar to understand the basic tenets of Sikhism. Time permitting, visit the Durgiana Mandir. Evening return to see the temple all lit up and the shimmering lights on the temple water tank.
Day 4, Friday, August 21 – Dharamsala/McLeodganj
Leave by bus for Dharamsala/McLeodganj (5 hours). After settling in, visit the Namgyal Monastery (the main monastery of HH Dalai Lama) and meet with a Tibetan scholar to understand the basic tenets of Buddhism.
Day 5, Saturday, August 22 – Dharamsala/McLeodganj
Morning visit the Tsuglagkhang Temple Complex ( the official monastery of the Dalai Lama). In the afternoon visit the Norbulingka Institute to learn about Tibetan culture and lifestyle.
Day 6, Sunday, August 23 – Delhi
Morning free in McLeodganj. After lunch leave for the airport at Dharamsala and take Spicejet flight at 1610/1735 for Delhi. Stay overnight in Delhi
Day 7, Monday, August 24 – Leh/Ladkh
Flight to Leh ( Ladakh). Arrive and rest till late afternoon. In the evening take a walking tour to the bazaar and town center.
Day 8, Tueday, August 25– Leh/Ladkh
Begin Ladakh tour with an early morning visit to the Thikse monastery and the morning prayer ceremony at this monastery, famous for it being patterned on the Potala in Tibet. Visit the monastery and discuss the Gelugpa sect’s importance in Tibetan Buddhism. Return to Leh via the Institute of Tibetan Buddhism
Day 9, Wednesday, August 26– Leh/Ladkh
Day 10, Thursday, August 27– Leh/Ladkh
Two days in Leh for visits to a few monasteries as well discovering the lifestyle and culture of this beautiful barren land.
Day 11, Friday, August 28 – Alchi
Overnight trip to Alchi with visit to Alchi and Lamayuru monasteries with a focus on Maitreya Buddha and Avlokiteshwara to whom the famous mantra – Om Mane Padme Hum – is attributed to.
Day 12, Saturday, August 29 – Leh/Ladkh
Return from Alchi to Leh. Afternoon free for shopping at the Tibetan market.
Day 13, Sunday, August 30 – Varanasi
Flight to Delhi and connect to a flight for Varanasi. In the evening attend the “aarti” ceremony on the ghats (riverfront steps) of the Ganges.
Day 14, Monday, August 31 – Varanasi
In Varanasi for visits.
Day 15, Tuesday, September 1 – Varanasi to Delhi
Half a day in Varanasi. In the afternoon leave for flight to Delhi and then connect onward to your international flight (no accommodation or meal in Delhi).
The order of events and visits may be subject to change.
Price
US$ 2,890 per person in double
Based on a minimum of 10 participants
Single supplement pricing upon request.
Price includes
- 5 Internal flights as per program:** Price is based on average airfares. If airfares rise above the average, price may be subject to change, until first deposit is paid.
- 14 nights’ accommodation on twin share basis
- Delhi – Hotel Park 5*
- Amritsar – Ramada Amritsar 4*
- Dharamsala – Norbu House 4*
- Leh – Nalanda Hotel 3*
- Alchi – Zimskhang
- Varanasi – Madin 5*
- 14 breakfast at hotels
- 14 dinners at hotels/independent restaurants
- 1 lunch at Alchi
- Special Guide services in Delhi, Leh, Varanasi
- Scholars/subject experts in Dharamsala, Amritsar, Leh
- 1 rickshaw ride at old Delhi
- AC Chair car train to Amritsar with light lunch served
- Entry fees at places specifically mentioned in program
- Transport for the group on arrival & departure at Delhi, Amritsar, Leh and Varanasi
- Sightseeing at Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamsala, Ladakh and Varanasi
- 2 boat rides in Varanasi on the Ganges
- Aarti ceremony at Varanasi
- 2 cycle rickshaw rides at Varanasi
- Journeys to the East facilitator and yoga teacher (Patrizia De Libero)·
- Services of a tour manager from our company for tour facilitation (apart from Varanasi)
- Presently applicable GST of 5%
Price does not include
- International airfare, airport departure and taxes
- Visa for India
- Extra meals more than listed as part of the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
- Any item not specified in the “Inclusions”
- Any transfers not mentioned in the detailed itinerary
- Any sightseeing not mentioned in the detailed itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Telephone calls
- Personal items
Registration:
Please download Registration Form here and either:
Email to Patrizia at: info@journeystotheeast.com
or
Mail to with your initial deposit to:
Kairos Pilgrimages
94 Jackson Road, Suite 206, Devens, MA 01434, USA
Deadlines & Payment:
First deposit (non-refundable) of $1,500: due April 1, 2020
Balance payment: due June 1, 2020
Please make checks payable to: Kairos Pilgrimages
Mail to:
Kairos Pilgrimages
94 Jackson Road, Suite 206, Devens, MA 01434, USA
By wire transfer: in US Dollars to Bank of America.
ABA: 026009593.
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Account: 004639668822
Beneficiary: Kairos Pilgrimages, Inc.
Credit cards also accepted, additional fees for these services to be paid by the participant.
Refund policy for this pilgrimage:
In case of cancellation, the following fees apply:
- First deposit of $1,500 is non-refundable
- Second half of payment is 50% refundable until July 1, 2020.
- No refunds after June 1, 2020
Terms and Conditions:
Please read the Terms and Conditions for Kairos Pilgrimages before registering for this pilgrimage. Thank you.
Passport and Visa
Kairos Pilgrimages/Journeys To The East is not responsible for any inaccuracy related to passports and visa issues
Contact:
For more information, please contact Patrizia at:
978-353-9200