11 May, 12 pm (noon) You are warmly invited to join the next special full moon kumbum puja. The full moon pujas take place on the Sundays before the full moon. In every weather, the pujas start with an outdoor havan and a Kumbum puja to Lord Ganesh residing in front of the temple. [...]
28 April, 12 pm (noon) On new moon days we celebrate special kumbum pujas to Somaskanda Murti and to Meru, a geometrical structure - a yantra - representing the Divine Mother, and to our outdoors Lord Ganesh. The rituals start with a havan outside then continuing inside the temple. [...]
Saturday, 21 June, 10 am - 5 pm Drop in and get to know us Come along and take a look behind the doors. Get to know the team of monastic members and volunteers. Learn about the activities of Somaskanda Ashram or enjoy delicious, home-cooked food in cheerful company. There is no need for [...]
13 April, 12 pm (noon) You are warmly invited to join the next special full moon kumbum puja. The full moon pujas take place on the Sundays before the full moon. In every weather, the pujas start with an outdoor havan and a Kumbum puja to Lord Ganesh residing in front of the temple. [...]
During our retreat in March the attendees mounted their snowshoes and climbed the mountain behind the ashram to experience the Divine through the elements in the winter surroundings, in the snow, the sun, the fog, the crispy air, the animal tracks, the snowed-in plants and more. Tune into their experiences. [...]
Find out what Brahmarishi Mohanji, a dear friend and mentor of Somaskanda Ashram and Skanda Vale, explains about the meaning of Somaskanda. The Kailas Nath, Lord Shiva in the form of Dakshina Moorthy, along with Lord Kartikeya, Mother Parvati and loyal companion Nandi, also live in the mountains of the [...]
On a perfect Saturday in September, friends of Skanda Vale Hospice took on the Two Peaks Challenge Switzerland, hiking 11km at altitudes of up to 2450m and climbing the two peaks Glattwang and Mattlishorn. The team tackled the rugged landscape together, supporting each other through every step and enjoying the beautiful scenery. They wrapped [...]
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View this account of a vel puja at Somaskanda Ashram recorded last summer. The bhajan "Sharavana Shiva Kumara" is sung by Swami Satyananda, the oldest member of our monastic community. All images and music produced by volunteers and devotees of Somaskanda Ashram and Skanda Vale. [...]
Let yourself be carried by the vibrations of this bhajan. The piece of music was written, composed and produced entirely by devotees of Somaskanda Ashram and monastic members of Skanda Vale. The music track is also available on popular platforms such as Spotify.
