Swami Tripurari Email and Phone Number

Audarya Dairy is a twenty-acre ridgetop property in Mendocino County, California. It is part of a Hindu monastery—Audarya—nestled in the California redwoods. The setting is very rural, three miles off the paved road and surrounded by forested ridgetops and valleys for as far as one can see. We generate all of our own power and grow all of our own food other than grains, and of course we have plenty of milk. Three acres of Audarya are designated for pasture where we grow a very nutritious and… Show more Audarya Dairy is a twenty-acre ridgetop property in Mendocino County, California. It is part of a Hindu monastery—Audarya—nestled in the California redwoods. The setting is very rural, three miles off the paved road and surrounded by forested ridgetops and valleys for as far as one can see. We generate all of our own power and grow all of our own food other than grains, and of course we have plenty of milk. Three acres of Audarya are designated for pasture where we grow a very nutritious and delicious dairy mix:35% Tetraploid Perennial Rye grass25% Orchard grass15% Kenland Clover15% White Dutch Clover10% Birdsfoot TrefoilWe also graze our herd on neighboring grasses. However, our cows are not fed only pasture grass, nor would it be natural to do so in our environment where for at least six months of the year there is no rain. Thus we supplement our pasture feed with dry organic alfalfa and organic wheat grass. We find that after feeding on pasture grass our cows desire lower energy, dry wheat grass, and this grass also increases the proportion of cream in their milk. During milking we feed our cows a small amount of organic grains. This we feel is a balanced diet for our environment and the results speak for themselves: happy, healthy, cows that love to share their milk. And our cows are cared for by Hindu monastics: holy cow! Show less

Madhuvan is a 150-acre remote mountain jungle monastery and yoga retreat. It is located on the West coast of Costa Rica in the province of Guanacaste, twelve miles from the Pacific ocean. The Sanskrit name “Madhuvan” means “sweet forest.” Overflowing with fruit, flora, and fauna, Madhuvan is a tropical paradise with breathtaking views in all directions for as far as the eye can see.Following Swami’s vision for Sri Caitanya Sanga, Madhuvan facilitates resident monastics, who seek to… Show more Madhuvan is a 150-acre remote mountain jungle monastery and yoga retreat. It is located on the West coast of Costa Rica in the province of Guanacaste, twelve miles from the Pacific ocean. The Sanskrit name “Madhuvan” means “sweet forest.” Overflowing with fruit, flora, and fauna, Madhuvan is a tropical paradise with breathtaking views in all directions for as far as the eye can see.Following Swami’s vision for Sri Caitanya Sanga, Madhuvan facilitates resident monastics, who seek to inspire others by their example of both sustainable living and commitment to inner life. Madhuvan’s monastics grow all of their grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts and also produce all of their own dairy products by caring for Madhuvan’s herd of cows. Horseback riding is their principal means of conveyance throughout the jungle.Madhuvan is also blessed with abundant fresh spring water brought by gravity feed to all of its residences. Its rivers provide enough micro-hydro electricity to power the entire project, and the waterfalls both within its boundaries and those within walking distance of Madhuvan provide year-round swimming facilities, as do the pristine beaches of nearby Carillo and Samara. Show less

The purpose of Sri Caitanya Sangha of North Carolina (SCS-NC) is to provide opportunities for members and guests to learn and apply the tenets of Gaudiya Vaisnavism as established by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur and passed down through Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Deva Goswami and Srila Bhakti Vedanta Swami Tripurari.SCS-NC gathers regularly in Hillsborough, Cary and Sandy Ridge. We would like to start an… Show more The purpose of Sri Caitanya Sangha of North Carolina (SCS-NC) is to provide opportunities for members and guests to learn and apply the tenets of Gaudiya Vaisnavism as established by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur and passed down through Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Deva Goswami and Srila Bhakti Vedanta Swami Tripurari.SCS-NC gathers regularly in Hillsborough, Cary and Sandy Ridge. We would like to start an outreach center in Carrboro and a sustainable, farm ashram in Chatham County or Asheville. Show less

Audarya was initially founded for the purpose of facilitating Swami B. V. Tripurari's distinct literary voice characterized by its depth of spiritual insight and contemporary sensibility. Audarya's remote twenty-acre ridgetop site amidst clusters of redwoods serves as an ideal setting for contemplative, experiential spiritual life. Through Audarya and his writing, Swami seeks to share this experience with others. From the clearing of the land to the designing and construction of the dwellings… Show more Audarya was initially founded for the purpose of facilitating Swami B. V. Tripurari's distinct literary voice characterized by its depth of spiritual insight and contemporary sensibility. Audarya's remote twenty-acre ridgetop site amidst clusters of redwoods serves as an ideal setting for contemplative, experiential spiritual life. Through Audarya and his writing, Swami seeks to share this experience with others. From the clearing of the land to the designing and construction of the dwellings and landscaping, every physical aspect of Audarya reflects this experience, one that calls us to reflect on life's spiritual purpose and where we are in our journey to God-realization.In Swami's vision, Audarya addresses a spiritual necessity of our times: “The world needs serene settings where monks reside with genuine spiritual integrity—evidenced by its overflow in the form of compassion for the world around them. Let there be many such places. While far from the everyday world, they should invite its citizens to look homeward to the heart. The interior landscape of the residents of such places and the very nature of the places themselves should serve this end. They should be home knowing and inspire home going—looking inward, reaching out.” Show less