Regular intense meditation retreats are organised in the Ashram. Sant Bani Ashram Ribolla (Italy) where Heaven and Earth meet
A winding unpaved road is leading to the top of the hill among olive fields and vineyards. White and
golden wrought iron gates, on the pillars swan statues which are the symbols of the purified souls. Arriving into the Ashram is always the fulfillment of a moment filled
with expectations. A place
where the amazing beauty of nature and the uplifting power of the mysticism carry one with
themselves at the same time. It is almost 35 years now that this spiritual center took shape from the
wilderness by the all-sacrificing, superhuman work of Master Sirio. Following the order of his Master
he left Milano city and began the creation of a place where his Master may come to hold retreats and
where seekers (disciples) may do a more intense spiritual practice from time to time. Everything that is realized here serves the pure and true life, the devotion, the sacrificing and the love
of God. This true, peaceful atmosphere is pervading everything. It helps to step out from the everyday
cycle, to go within, to find again, to be charged up. As all springs are originating from somewhere, the
source of this all-pervading presence is Master Sirio. To completely sacrifice ourselves, surrender our
will for serving others, only very few are capable. To live a pure, deep, sincere life there maybe even
fewer. Pure because it is the same from inside as it is from outside. Deep because of being present in
every moment, the spiritual practice is the most important part of life. Sincere - that means in its
complete simplicity to talk according to thoughts and act according to words. This way the teaching is
not only a theory, but is a living example of the realization of the human and divine potential. This is
the real, rare treasure. It is worth more than if gems were paving the road instead of stones. Of course,
we may doubt if such a thing may exist. But everybody who would like to dissolve his or her
skepticism may be certain about it personally. This year the Ashram was broadened with an independent therapeutic section where it is possible to be
renewed physically, to heal and purify with the help of Ayurvedic treatments. Master Sirio has a
practice as an Ayurvedic therapist for almost 20 years now, through which he is providing the means
for his living. This way we may be renewed by the means of the more than a thousand years old,
ancient but still living knowledge, and Master Sirio's twenty years’ experience. So the Sant Bani Ashram in Ribolla is really the place where Heaven and Earth meet, where body and
soul may be reborn for the complete human well-being on all levels of our existence. A place where so much spiritual practice has been done over the last thirty-five years, since its
foundation in 1979. Consequently the atmosphere is very special, very peaceful, relaxing, silent and
charged. Since its foundation many spiritual retreats have been organized
here and continue to be organized every year.
“It is enough to just be here and breathe the air, in order to feel good” say many people who visit the
Ashram. Since its foundation lots of work has been done in the Ashram, so by now this secluded sanctuary,
surrounded by nature is also modern and well organized. There is drinking water, an artificial lake for
irrigation, electricity generated by a photovoltaic system and an internet connection. There are four
main buildings: meditation room (in and outdoor as well), separate dorms for men and women, plus
the house of the Master with the Ayurvedic Center for therapies. Master Sirio after his spontaneous spiritual awakening, was initiated into Surat Shabd Yoga by Sant
Kirpal Singh in 1973 in India, and later on (after the death of his Master) was the first European
representative of Sant Ajaib Singh from 1977 until the death of Sant Ajaib in 1997. All spiritual seminars in the Ashram are offered free of charge to participants, the only
contribution that is asked is meeting with the personal daily costs of staying here (minimum
20 euro/day for accommodation and three vegetarian meals per day). Donations are accepted
for the maintenance and development of the Ashram.
