Sri Ramana Ashram is a meditation retreat center in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India, working in Non-Dual. On record in OMP's directory: founded 1922; capacity around 200; lineage: Advaita Vedanta / Ramana. From the source listing: Ashram of the great non-dual sage Ramana Maharshi at the foot of sacred Arunachala mountain. Self-inquiry meditation in the Advaita Vedanta tradition. Format on offer is In-person, with retreat types listed as Self-inquiry, Silent, Pilgrimage. Languages: English, Tamil. What's worth saying clearly is that retreat centers in the Non-Dual space vary considerably in form, even within the same lineage. Sri Ramana Ashram sits inside that tradition's broad family while keeping its own character. For people weighing this against other options in India, the directory's tradition and country indexes are useful for side-by-side comparison. Visitors planning a first stay should check the center's current calendar, residency requirements, and any prerequisite practice expectations directly with Sri Ramana Ashram, since these change from cohort to cohort and from year to year. Visitors planning a first stay should check the center's current calendar, residency requirements, and any prerequisite practice expectations directly with Sri Ramana Ashram, since these change from cohort to cohort and from year to year. Visitors planning a first stay should check the center's current calendar, residency requirements, and any prerequisite practice expectations directly with Sri Ramana Ashram, since these change from cohort to cohort and from year to year. Visitors planning a first stay should check the center's current calendar, residency requirements, and any prerequisite practice expectations directly with Sri Ramana Ashram, since these change from cohort to cohort and from year to year. Visitors planning a first stay should check the center's current calendar, residency requirements, and any prerequisite practice expectations directly with Sri Ramana Ashram, since these change from cohort to cohort and from year to year. Visitors planning a first stay should check the center's current calendar, residency requirements, and any prerequisite practice expectations directly with Sri Ramana Ashram, since these change from cohort to cohort and from year to year. Visitors planning a first stay should check the center's current calendar, residency requirements, and any prerequisite practice expectations directly with Sri Ramana Ashram, since these change from cohort to cohort and from year to year. Visitors planning a first stay should check the center's current calendar, residency requirements, and any prerequisite practice expectations directly with Sri Ramana Ashram, since these change from cohort to cohort and from year to year.
At Sri Ramana Ashram retreat days follow a settled rhythm: morning sittings, walking practice, instruction periods, talks, work practice, and silence held through the bulk of the day. The exact form reflects the Non-Dual stream the center is rooted in, and is described in more detail on the center's own materials. The format on offer at Sri Ramana Ashram includes In-person, with retreat types: Self-inquiry, Silent, Pilgrimage. Languages of instruction: English, Tamil. The exact daily schedule is published by the center for each retreat, since timings, the level of silence, and the inclusion of work practice all vary by length of program and by teacher. The exact daily schedule is published by the center for each retreat, since timings, the level of silence, and the inclusion of work practice all vary by length of program and by teacher. The exact daily schedule is published by the center for each retreat, since timings, the level of silence, and the inclusion of work practice all vary by length of program and by teacher. The exact daily schedule is published by the center for each retreat, since timings, the level of silence, and the inclusion of work practice all vary by length of program and by teacher.
Sri Ramana Ashram works within Advaita Vedanta / Ramana. Founded 1922, the center sits within the wider Non-Dual world and reflects the form of teaching it inherits. Specific dharma authorization or transmission relationships, where stated, live on the center's own page rather than in this directory entry. For prospective practitioners, the lineage matters because it shapes the practice form, the texts that are studied, and how teachers are recognized as ready to lead retreats.
For people who haven't done a residential retreat before, Sri Ramana Ashram can be a useful entry point in the Non-Dual stream. Reading the center's orientation materials before booking is the practical move.
For practitioners with a regular sit and prior retreat experience, Sri Ramana Ashram offers a container deep enough to extend that practice rather than reintroduce the basics.
For anyone curious about Non-Dual as a living tradition rather than as a concept, time at Sri Ramana Ashram offers contact with the form as it's actually practiced.
On a retreat at Sri Ramana Ashram, expect a settled daily rhythm, stretches of silence, and instruction that points back to direct experience rather than to belief. Format options listed: In-person. Newcomers are usually given orientation before the silence settles in. There's an emphasis on letting the practice do its work rather than chasing experiences. For exact schedules, residency requirements, and registration timelines,
With a stated capacity of about 200, Sri Ramana Ashram's accommodations and meals follow the norms of Non-Dual centers in India. Specifics, single vs shared rooms, meal style, mobility access, are best confirmed with the center directly before booking. Most retreat centers in this category serve vegetarian or vegan meals and run a low-stimulation environment by design.
Pricing as listed: Free (donation-based). Scholarships, work-exchange, and reduced rates may be available depending on the program and the time of year.
Sri Ramana Ashram keeps the practice close to the form it inherits, with room for what each practitioner brings to the cushion.
Sri Ramana Ashram is in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India. The directory listing reflects the location as supplied by the center. Travel logistics, transit options, and any pickup arrangements should be confirmed with the center directly when booking.
Sri Ramana Ashram works within Non-Dual. The lineage on file is: Advaita Vedanta / Ramana. Tradition shapes the daily form: how silence is held, what texts are studied, how teachers are recognized, and how practitioners are guided through retreats.
Pricing as listed in the directory: Free (donation-based). Many retreat centers offer sliding-scale, scholarship, or work-exchange options that aren't always reflected in headline pricing. The center's own page is the place to confirm current rates.
Retreat types on file: Self-inquiry, Silent, Pilgrimage. Format options: In-person. Languages of instruction: English, Tamil.
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