RETREAT

CENTRE
THESIS REPORT

SUBMITTED BY:

NAMBURI SHRUTHI

15251AA026

7TH SEM BARCH

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1. INTRODUCTION AND BRIEF ABOUT THE PROJECT
2. AIM
3. OBJECTIVE
4. SCOPE
5. LIMITATIONS
6. METHODOLOGY
7. LITERATURE
7.1 MEDITATION
7.1.1 Introduction
7.1.2 Different types of Meditation
7.1.3 Benefits
7.2 YOGA
7.2.1 Introduction
7.2.2 Different types of Yoga
7.2.3 Benefits
7.3 Properties of
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7.4.2 Entrance
7.4.3 Administrative spaces
7.4.4 Amphitheatre
7.4.5 Auditorium
7.4.6 Services
7.4.7 Bathroom Finishing
7.4.8 Acoustics
7.4.9 Mechanical/Electrical
7.4.10 7.4.10 Lifts
7.4.11 7.4.11 Ramps
7.4.12 Dining Area
7.4.13 Walkway widths

8. DESKTOP STUDY
8.1 OM SHANTHI RETREAT CENTRE,GURGAON,HARYANA.
8.2 VAJRASANA BUDDHIST RETREAT, UK
8.3 OSHO INTERNATIONAL MEDITATIONAL RESORT, PUNE.
8.4 SHREYAS RETREAT , BENGALURU,KARNATAKA.

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JUSTIFICATION :
By establishing a connection between healing and architecture, it was decided that a retreat
centre would best incorporate ideas of health through architecture.
Although the healing effects of architecture could be translated to any building type such as
a school or a home or an office space, a healing centre was chosen because of its direct
connection to the various modalities of healing.
Therefore, the Retreat or Centre was best suited to embody and translate notions of health
and wellness.
To explore how architecture provide spaces and events where healing can takes place.
2 AIM :
To design a centre that acts as
the space for well being, self
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relationship in
between healing,
senses and architecture
• To understand the various elements of healing by incorporating them into the built
form.
• To learn and understand healing as a part of built environment.
• To create an integrated environment where the physical and mental healing takes
place.
4 SCOPE :
• To integrate landscape as a major element into the built form.
• Designing spaces according to user behavioural patterns.
• Cautious designing of acoustics.
• Scheduling of pleasing views ,to connect user to the nature.
5 LIMITATIONS :

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• The project is concerned in built form so, there will be limited research and study on
feasibility of project and detailed site suitability will not be analyzed.
• The project will not focus on structural analysis of built structures of resorts
• The project will not covers all the details only the required level of detailing will be
done to meet the architectural requirement

6 METHODOLOGY:

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7.1 MEDITATION
7.1.1 Introduction:

Meditation
is a practice of concentrated focus upon a sound, object, visualization, the breath, movemen
t ,or attention
itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxati
on, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.
Meditation, or the seeking of relaxation through mental or physical exercise, comes in many
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According To Science

1 Concentrative Meditation
2 Open Awareness Meditation
3 Mindfulness Meditation
4 Guided Meditation

Types of meditation according to religion

1 Buddhist meditation
 vipassana meditation
 Zazen meditation
 Mindfulness meditation
 Metta meditation
2 Hindu meditation
• Yoga meditation
• Mantra meditation
• Transcandantional meditation
• I am meditation
3 Christian meditation
• Contemplative prayer
• Contemplative reading
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SCIENTIFIC TYPES

Concentrative meditation

 This is the meditation practice which can be performed as concentrating or focusing

your mind on the particular object .
 The object can be any thing like breathe, mantra, visualization(god or spiritual
mentor), sound, part of your body and any external object.as the practitioner
practices this method he feels his mind more concentrated and less distracted with
the external thoughts and objects.
 Once you get used to with this practice you feel more relaxed and focused.by this
practice you can easily catch your attention towards any work and object that you
want and improve your productivity.

Open awareness meditation

 In This practice you don’t have to focus your mind on any particular object but you
have to be aware
about whatever is
happening inside and
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feelings, you have to
monitor them without judging and without getting involved. you also have to be
aware about whatever
 Is happening around you but you just have to let the things go.Often this awareness
is compared to the spacious sky or a river with objects floating by.
 The capacity to be present with whatever arises is developed through this practice.

Mindfulness meditation

 Mindfulness is all about being in the present moment.it also stands for awareness of
the surroundings.
 Mindfulness is all about being mentally present during any of the activity you are
doing in your regular life. mindfulness meditation is the combination of
concentrative meditation and open awareness meditation.it is widely accepted
concept of meditation especially in western countries.
 The roots of real mindfulness meditation is in Buddhism but it's common form is
bitter different from traditional Buddhist meditations.
Guided meditation

 Guided meditation is the basic form of modern meditation which leads you to the
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guided meditation is the meditation where someone helps you the meditate or
controlling your mind step by step guidance.
 Guided meditation is usually available in audio or video format as per the
requirement.
 Guided meditation has various methods and all the kind of meditation can be
guided. Major Buddhist and Hindu meditations are available in guided forms.the
guided meditation is practiced for different purposes like relaxation, self
improvement, healing and non evaluating attitude etc
 . But we classify the guided meditation according to the

Types of guided meditation

 Guided imaginary
 Guided body scan techniques

TYPES OF MEDITATION ACCORDING TO RELIGION

BUDDHIST

Vipassana meditation
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 Vipassana is the most famous Buddhist meditation technique along with
mindfulness meditation(actually it is one part of vipassana).vipassana word stands
for "insight" or we can say "insight seeing".
 Vipassana is particularly insight meditation but it is being practiced as mindfulness
meditation in beginning in western countries.
 Check out brief description at vipassana meditation
Zazen meditation

 Zen meditation is widely famous as zazen and deeply connected with Buddhist
traditions. "zazen" is particularly stands for "seated meditation".
 There are many aspects in zazen meditation that we should care about while doing
this such as posture of sitting and thinking of min

Types of zazen

 Concentration
 Koan introspection
 Shikantaza Check brief description at zazen meditation

Mindfulness meditation

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 Mindfulness meditation is the new version of old Buddhist meditation which
became famous in western countries as mindfullness.it is the most popular
meditation technique in united states. mindfulness is the common western
translation of Buddhist word "sati"."anapanasati" (mindfulness of breathing) is the
part of Buddhist vipassana meditation or insight meditation.
 Mindfulness stands for awareness. Its all about being in present moment.it is not
only the seating and being aware, it is also about being aware in our day to day life.
We have to get out of "automatic mode" for being

Metta Meditation

 Metta meditation is also known as loving kindness meditation. Metta is the pali word
which stands for kindness.
 "Compassion meditation" is a modern scientific field that demonstrates the efficacy
of metta and related meditative practices. Simple definition of metta meditation is
being well to every thing and everyone. Metta meditation comes from the traditions
of Visuddhimagga.
 This meditation
technique will
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Types of metta meditation Mantra meditation

 Mantra meditation is the objective Hinduism meditation which is based on
particular mantra or word.
 We have to focus on the mantra during the meditation by repeating it in our
mind simply we have to use mantra as our object of focusing our attention.
 There are several mantras available for this kind of meditation like Om,So
ham,Rama,Yam,Ham and Om namah sivaya.
 Om is the widely famous mantra in this meditation that's why sometimes people
call this "om meditation". om is just an one mantra which is used in this kind of
meditation.

Transcendental meditation

 Transcendental meditation is founded by maharishi mahes yogi in 1955.

 Transcendental meditation is just same as mantra meditation but it is developed as
particular type because of its fame and little specification.
 This is widely practiced meditation type with more than 5 million practitioners
worldwide.
 Transcendental meditation is only taught by licenced teachers of tm site.it is not
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 You have to pay money but their support is good.it is totally based on mantra given
by tm guides and these mantras are not meaningless sounds but usually these words
are irrelevant to new practitioners.

Yoga meditation

 Yoga meditation is the widely practiced Indian form of meditation with several types
and techniques.
 Yoga is the physical, mental and spiritual practice of discipline.
 Yoga meditation is the mind controlling techniques threw the body control(physical
control).
 Yoga is the practice of attaining physical and mental health through meditation and
physical exercise
 It contains some exercises and physical postures that practitioner should practice
regularly.

Types of yoga
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5)raja yoga
6)trataka
7)pranayama
8)Nada yoga

I am meditation

 I am meditation is also known as “self inquiry” meditation and it is founded by

“ramana maharshi” from India.
 I am meditation is little different from other prctices but it is also the esiest one. The
explanation of I am meditation is bit descriptive.so lets see what “I am meditation”
really is… By taking “I” as the object..
 We all live in this world in order to find real happiness,peace and the real moral
value of the life

Christian meditation

 Christian meditation is totally different from other traditional eastern practices like
hinduam,buddisam,taoism and .
 Christian meditation is rooted in bible.

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 This meditation don’t teach you controlling your mind, it leads you to "be in god" or
turn your mind towards god.
 Christian meditation teaches you to follow the god.
 Christian meditation involves methods of contemplative prayer

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7.1.3 BENEFITS

 Reduces Stress. Stress reduction is one of the most common reasons people
try meditation.
 Controls Anxiety. Less stress translates to less anxiety. ...
 Promotes Emotional Health. ...
 Enhances Self-Awareness. ...
 Lengthens Attention Span. ...
 May Reduce Age-
Related Memory
Loss. ...
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7.2 YOGA
7.2.1 Introduction :

Yoga is all about harmonizing the body with the mind and breath through the means
of various breathing techniques, yoga postures (asanas) and meditation.
7.2.2 Different Types of Yoga
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Kundalini Yoga

kundalini” is a Sanskrit term that means “uncoiled”. Kundalini is a well known form of yoga
that intends to bring positive effects in life. It refers to physical, mental and spiritual
discipline which combines the highest physical and meditative patterns found in the
teachings of Nada yoga, Raja Yoga, Shakti yoga, Laya yoga, Kriya yoga, Bhakti yoga, tantra as
well as the fundamentals of Yoga Sutra of Patanjali.

Ashtanga

Ashtanga yoga refers to the eight-fold path of yoga where the term ‘Ashtanga’ literally

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denotes eight limbs. Patanjali them as abstinences (Yama), observances (Niyama), postures
(Asana), breath control (Pranayama), sense withdrawal (Pratyahara), concentration
(Dharana), meditation (Dhyana) and contemplation (Samadhi) in Indian scriptures.

Raja Yoga

Raja yoga is one of the best ways to experience truth. Raja yoga mainly deals with the
cultivation of mind using the process of meditation to meet with reality and finally
liberation. Your mind or the psyche is considered the king of your entire physical structure.
Self discipline is the key component to control and purify a human mind. A strong blend of
physical and emotional health is necessary to delve deeper into this form of yoga

Hatha Yoga

This form of yoga was initiated by a Yogi Swatmarama in the 15th century in India.
According to him, Hatha yoga meant an introductory stage of physical purification that the
human body practices for meditation. This is the reason why Hindu yogis practiced asanas
and pranayama to guide their body for long hours of meditation. This practice was and still
is termed as shatkarma.

Swara Yoga
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relationship of breath with the
sun, moon and the five elements which help you to change your mood.  Each nostril
functions independently in Swara yoga and it has an impact on the body chemistry.  The
right nostril is connected with pingala nadi (subtle nerves) and is responsible for increasing
the acidic secretions. The left nostril is associated with the Ida nadi (Subtle nerves) and
increase the alkaline secretion. Both the nostrils are connected with the opposite sides of
cerebral hemisphere as well as olfactory lobe. The nose connects directly with the
hypothalamus by its link with the olfactory lobe of the brain.

Jnana Yoga
The word ‘jnana’ is derived from a Sanskrit word that implies the meaning of knowledge.
Jnana yoga is basically a meditation that enhances the power of concentration. Jnana yoga
focuses on three points – Viveka, Neti-Neti and Vicara. The primary objective Viveka is the
path to the self-realization.

Kriya Yoga

Kriya Yoga is a popular form of Indian yogic practice. It is a type of meditation that helps to
generate the spiritual feeling within a performer. Although many expert yog gurus refer to
kriya yoga in ancient Indian scriptures, it was revived by Mahavatar Babaji Maharaj.

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Karma Yoga

karma yoga can be explained as ‘discipline of action’. According to the Bhagavad Gita and
Purana, karma yoga transforms a man towards perfectionism in his action. In other words,
karma yoga is excellent for enhancing self-confidence and self-control.

Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti yoga i
s a type of meditation and chanting the name of the divine spirit is the medium of this yoga.
It is a comprehensive meditation pose with manifold benefits.This type of yoga is meant to
develop the devotion or Bhakti to worship God through yogic postures.

Manta Yoga

Mantra yoga requires you being acutely concentrated and perfectionist. Mantra yoga is a
little more intricate when compared to other yogic postures as you have to remember the
mantra or the words of mediation properly. This is so as without chanting the right words
you might fail to achieve the true ambition of your meditation. However, practicing the
same over time makes you
remembering the mantra
properly without fail. Read
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7.2.3 Benefits of Yoga

 Yoga for Flexibility Yoga poses work by stretching your muscles.

 They can help you move better and feel less stiff or tired. At any level of yoga, you'll
probably start to notice benefits soon.
 In one study, people improved their flexibility by up to 35% after only 8 weeks of
yoga.
 Strike a Pose for Strength Some styles of yoga, such as ashtanga and power yoga,
are very physical.
 Practicing one of these styles will help you improve muscle tone.
 But even less vigorous styles of yoga, such as Iyengar or hatha, can provide strength
and endurance benefits.
 Many of the poses, such as downward dog, upward dog, and the plank pose, build
upper-body strength.
 The standing poses, especially if you hold them for several long breaths, build
strength in your hamstrings, quadriceps, and abs.
 Poses that strengthen the lower back include upward dog and the chair pose. When
done right, nearly all poses build core strength in the deep abdominal muscles.

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 Prevention of disorders and ailments and maintenance of health and fitness in daily
life.
 Other advantage include flexible muscles, supple joints, relaxed and tension–free
mind and efficiently working vital organs such as the heart, lungs, endocrine glands,
liver, pancreas and good balance between various functions, such as neuromuscular
coordination, etc.

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7.3 PROPERTIES OF VEGETATION AND THEIR FUNCTIONS IN LANDSCAPE

Form
Form is found in both hardscape and plants, and it is typically the dominant visual element.
Formal,geometric forms include circles,squares,and polygons.
Informal,naturalistic forms include meandering edges,organic edges,fragmented edges.
Plants create form in the garden through their outlines, but form can also be defined by a
void or negative space
between plants.
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Weeping tree form - Good focal point.
Weeping forms lead the eye back to the
ground. What Is below the weeping form often
becomes the focal point.Forms that have high
visual weight include columnar and weeping.

COMMON TREE FORM FUNCTION

COMMON SHRUB FORMS SHRUB FORM FUNCTION

Draw the eye upward and add height to a space. They can also block views.-pull the eye
along the horizon and add width to a space. They can open views
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Mounding and spreading shrubs –look best
in a mass
Cascading and Spiky forms - work well for
individual specimen plants and as focal
points.
Upright, vase, mounded, and round forms -
work best as taller screens 4 and buffers
Irregular and Spreading form- work well as
groundcovers

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Masses of groundcover plants usually lose
individual form and look like one plant.
It is better to use the natural plant forms of
an area in a design and reserve the unusual
forms for emphasis.
The silhouette formed by a group of plants
is probably the most important contribution
of form to landscape composition

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The form of plants in silhouette must allow for function( shade, screening, wind protection,
enclosure the same time.

7.4 STANDARDS

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7.4.1 PARKING

Road turning places

Space No of units Area reuired Total area
to be for one unit required
provided
7.4.2 Entrance
Ticket counter 2.5
Queing 200
Checking 200
Entrance 100
Parking
Two wheeler 1000 3.75 3750
Car 500 12 6000
Bus 10 40 400
7.4.3ADMINISTRATIVE
SPACES
Lobby/Reception,Waiting 15 1.7 30
area
Manager room 5 10 50

Assistance 5 5 25

Office space 10 10 100

File room 20

Storage room 30
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Pantry space 5 7.4.7 BATHROOM
FINISHING
Rest rooms
Floor ceramic
Ladies 4+1 10
Gents 7+1 15 tiled

Circulation 40 Walls ceramic or

marble tile
7.4.4 AMPHITHEATRE
7.4.8 ACOUSTICS
Stage 350 Guest rooms
wall should be
Seating 2000 1.66 3320 designed so that
does not
Green room 200 transfer sound
from one room
Rest room 100
to another.
Contro room 100

Rehersal room 100

Multi purpose rooms 100

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Circulation 1000

7.4.5 AUDITORIUM
7.4.9 MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
Cable- TV, telephone ,fire alarm ,other communication systems
Mechanical-HVAC integrated with room layout bathroom exhaust.
Fire protection-One smoke detector and sprinkler, furnishing of fire retardant capacity.
7.4.10 LIFTS
General requirements of lifts shall be as follows:
(a) All the floors shall be accessible for 24 hours by the lifts.
(b) The lifts provided in the buildings shall not be considered as a means of escape in 0case
of emergency.
(c) In a dual line arrangement (lifts opposite to each other) the lobby may he between1.5
times to 2.5 times the depth of one car.
(d) Fr in-line (single line) arrangements the lobby may be typically half of the above
recommendations.
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be separate and no other
machinery shall be installed
there in.
(g)Walls of lift enclosures and lift lobby shall have fire rating of 2 hour.
(h)Lifts shall have a vent at the top of area not less than 0.2sq.m.
(i)Lift car door shall have a fire resistance rating of 1 hour.
(k)Collapsible gates shall not be permitted for lifts and shall have solid doors with fire
resistance of at least I hour.
(l)Alternate source of power supply shall be provided for all the lifts through a manually
operated changeover switch.
7.4.11 RAMPS
Ramps shall not be allowed in the mandatory setbacks including building line,however
ramps may be permitted in the side and rear setbacks after leavinig minimum 7m of setback
for movement of the fire fighting vehicles.
The ramps to basement and parking floors shall he with at least two ramps each with a
minimum of 3.6m wide or one ramp with a minimum of 5.4m wide,provided with gradient

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of 1:8 for cars and 1:15 for heavy vehicles. At curved portions of the ramp the slope should
not be more than 1:12.
The maximum gradient of a ramp approach intended for the Differently Abled persons shall
not exceed 1 in 10 and shall be finished with approved non-slippery materials. The minimum
width of the ramp. shall be 1.2m and provided with handrails of height not less than 80cm.
Every part of a building within a floor shall be accessible by a wheel chair and in case of level
difference between parts they shall be connected by ramp slope ways with minimum
specifications as above.
Ramps shall lead directly to outside open space at ground level or courtyards or safe place.
For building above 24.0m in height, access to ramps from any floor of the building shall be
through smoke fire check door.
Ramps with Gradients: Where ramps with gradients are necessary or desired, they shall
conform to the following requirements:
(i)A ramp when provided
should not have a slope
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and preferably two sides. that
are 900mm high, measured
from the surface of ramp, that are smooth, and that extend 300mm beyond the top and
bottom of the ramp. Where major traffic is predominantly children, the handrails should be
placed 760 mm high.
Where handrails are specified to he of heights other than 80 cm, it is recommended that
two sets of handrails be installed to serve all people
(i)A ramp shall have a surface that is non-slip surface and if length is 3500mm, the minimum
width shall be 1500mm greatly assists the challenged persons with semi-ambulatory and
ambulatory disabilities.

7.4.12 DINING AREA

Typical elements included here are :
Seating,
Server stations,
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Space required for sever and dinner
Table required for one person - 60cm x 40cm.
Overall width of a dining table - 80 to 85cm.
Diameter of 'a table for round or six or eight sided one - 90 to 120cm.
Structural columns in a dining room are a best in the middle of a group of tables or at the
corner of a table.

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Table and seating plans

The ceiling height of a dining room should relate to the floor area:
 50 m2 ----2.75 m.
 > 100 m2 ---- 3m.
The minimum width of escape routes is 1m per 150 persons.

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General walk ways should be at least 1.1m.
The window area should be > 1/10 of the room area of the restaurant.

7.4.13 WALKWAY WITHS:

Dinning Floor area Width

Up to 100 sqm 1.1m

Up to 250 sqm 1.3m

Up to 500 sqm 1.65m

1.8m

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INTRODUCTION
The Om Shanti Retreat Centre (ORC), is a unique learning centre of the Brahma Kumari’s,
that provides higher education in the art of living as well as training.
It was inaugurated by the then Honorable President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, on 19th
April, 2003.
Equipped with ultra-modern facilities for learning and rejuvenation, the centre has several
departments are in place for its smooth functioning.
The centre aims at developing a holistic personality of individuals by empowering them to
inculcate higher order values of life and providing the training in Rajyoga Meditation.
ORC is a recognized Regional Resources Centre of Union HRD Ministry for Education in
Human Values.
LOCATION - Gurgaon , Haryana.
AREA – 28 Acres.

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AIM & OBJECTIVES

• To help people maintain a good life-

work balance through the effective
technique of meditation.
• To help people rediscover their true
inner potentials and strengths and to
maximize them for enhanced
productivity.
• To help people develop a positive
attitude enriching life experience in
personal and professional domain.To
help people lead a stress free life by MAIN ENTRANCE
increasing their ability to cope with
challenging work situations.

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condition when one is unable
to access their true inner potential and focus on any particular task. Anger is an expression
of suppressed stress and painful emotions that lie deeply buried inside

In this course you will be able to :

• Know the power of thoughts in dealing
with stress and anger
• Learn how to let go of inner pain
• Discover the spiritual laws underlying
anger
• Develop a range of practical tools to live a
more peaceful life

MEDITATION
RAJYOGA MEDITATION

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Rajyoga means to have a mental love link of the true self with the Supreme source of
universal energy - ‘God’. Rajyoga is an ancient system of meditation and spiritual
understanding
• It enables us to return to a state of inner peace, personal power and self-worth
through re-kindling the soul’s original qualities and virtues.
• It provides many answers to age-old questions relating to our identity and purpose
and opens up a pathway to true peace of mind and natural state of happiness.
BASIC RAJYOGA ADVANCED RAJYOGA

The This course for those who have

completed the Basic course at ORC

basic course for beginners

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EXPERIENCE MEDITATION

Turning inwards Directing my thoughts Discovering the inner being Using soul consiousness

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PROGRAMMS

YOUTH AND CHILDREN - Youth services have been a regular feature at ORC. Youth festivals and
spiritual retreats are organized regularly.
• Workshops for international youth and competitions are
organized at ORC in association with prestigious
organizations like NASA and Rotary International Youth
Club.
• Some regular events for Youth. Choose, Change &
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FAMILIES - Friends and Family Retreats, Rajyoga Shivirs and weekend
programmes can be attended by all members of the family.

• Special programs on topics like Parenting skills, bridging

generation gap are also conducted in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ a very
popular programme for parents and teenagers

• Governments of various states including Himachal Pradesh,

Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi have deputed their
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OTHER PROFESSIONAL - Dialogues, conferences, seminars and workshops are organized
regularly for other professionals including :

 Administrators – IAS, IPS, CEOs,

SITE PLANNING:
Chairman / Managing Director of
organisations,
 Health Care Professionals : Doctors,
Nurses, Para-medics
 Jurists ,
 Sports persons
 ,Scientists & Engineers,
 Media Professionals,
 ,Politicians,
 Interfaith Leaders

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1. AUDITORIUM HALL – 2110 PERSONS

2. MINI AUDITORIUM HALL – 880 PERSONS
3. TRAINING HALL 225 PERSONS (8 HALLS)
4. OFFICE/ADMINISTRATION
5. EXHIBITION GALLERY
6. DINING/KITCHEN
7. ACCOMODATION FOR TRAINEES
(LONG TERM COURSE ),(42 ROOMS,123 beds)
8. ACCOMODATION FOR TRAINEES (SHORT TERM COURSE ),
(42 ROOMS,123 beds)
9. ACCOMODATION FOR INTERNATIONAL GUESTS & VIP GUESTS,(SHORT TERM
COURSE) (84 ROOMS,246 beds),(GROUND+2)

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10. MEETING PLACE(CHANDINI CHOWK: LAND AREA -1294SQ YDS)
11. ACCOMODATION FOR DADIS AND SENIOR SISTERS 8 SUIT ROOMS/STAFF
ROOM(G+1)
12. ACCOMODATION FOR BROTHERS
( 8 SUIT ROOMS/STAFF ROOM(G+1)
13. ACCOMODATION FOR V.V.I.P.S
( 8 SUIT ROOMS/STAFF ROOM(G+1)
14. CENTRAL PARK (LAND AREA – 25486 SQ YDS)
15. FOUNTAIN AND PYRAMID
16. PARKING
17. MEDITATION HALL
18. RECEPTION/INFORMATION (B)ADMINISTRATION
19. CILDREN AMUSEMENT PARK (LAND AREA – 5525 SQ YDS)
20. BABA COTTAGES
21. OVER HEAD WATER TANK
22. STAFF QUARTERS
23. ACCOMODATION FOR
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31. SERVICE ENTRY.

INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES : The ORC has hi-tech infrastructurets support its
mission.Twenty five departments are in place for its smooth functioning.

LEARNING CENTRE BLOCK - The ‘Centre for Excellence

and Higher Learning’ also called as the ‘Training Centre’.
It comprises of 2 board rooms, 5 training halls of 150
seating capacity & a mini auditorium of 450 seating
capacity.
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AUDITORIUM - A state-of-the-art auditorium with seating capacity of 2300 persons
translation facility in 12 languages is the crest jewel of the ORC campus.

TRAINING CENTRE BLOCK – This centre of excelle nce isfor High learningcomprises of
seven 150 seat well equipped seminar/training halls.
 400 SEAT MINI AUDITORIUM
 MEDITATION HALL
 AUDIO VISUAL ROOM
 WELL STOCKED LIBRARY.

SPIRITUAL ART GALLERY - A spiritual Art Gallery “From Darkness to Light” has been set
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 It has life size models and paintings depicting

ancient Indian culture and explaining the
various spiritual principles governing our life.
 The models of various India deities and
scenes of the golden age have been skillfully
created by artists from Orissa and West
Bengal to give a very pleasant experience

MEDITATION :
MEDITATION HALLS - A large meditation room
and a pyramid are located at the campus for
experiencing deep meditation experience and
inner silence.
Considered as good for concentration, the
pyramid provides space for deep spiritual
experience and inner transformation.

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PYRAMID SHAPED MEDITATION HALL

RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS -There are around 6

residential buildings on the campus.
Clean and comfortable accommodation is
available for 1000 guests/trainees .
Which includes tw sharing, triple sharing and
dormitories 

BOARDING & LODGING : Clean and comfortable residential accommodation with laundry
facility is there 500 guests and trainees.

DINING BLOCK - Vegetarian food prepared by Rajyogis is served at the 10 dining halls
that can together cater to 1,500 diners. Meals are provided only to those participating in
programmes at ORC.

OTHER FACILITIES :

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 The lush green campus
is in harmony with nature using natural resources like solar energy for cooking and
electricity.
 A large variety of birds can also be spotted on campus.

CHILDREN’S PARK - Children visiting ORC along with their parents get to spend their time
playing in well-equipped and colourful Children’s Park.

HEALTH CENTRE - A ‘Happy Health Centre’ and Pharmacy with residential Medical Officer
and a Homeopathic Doctor is open for 24 hours service.
 Special clinics for Dental, Physiotherapy, Acupressure etc. are also available.
 Ambulance facility is available for any emergency cases.

SERVICES :

SOLAR POWER PLANT - The 450 KW solar power plant at the ORC is one of the largest of its
kind in India and has been partly sponsored by the Ministry of Non Conventional Energy
Sources (MNES), Govt. of India.
 Since its installation, it has been a fine example for environment friendly solar power
generation and has drawn students, engineers and scientists from various colleges
and industry to ORC, who come to see the plant.

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INTERNET & PCO - An internet office to access emails and make STD/ ISD calls is also at
service in the training centre block

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