Vedic Eco Village cultivates an environment of respect, honesty, ahimsa, self-sufficiency, permaculture and cow protection.
Standards
- Respect for all people and paths
- Minimal screen time, devices, etc.
- Minimal plastics. We’re each responsible for the garbage we bring in and generate.
- No smoking, alcohol or drug use.
- No scents, perfumes, deodorants, chemical shampoos, detergents or soaps
- No open fires from June to October.
- No gas-powered tools or generators
- No gas-powered vehicles, motorcycles, quads, atv, etc
- Bring your own bedding, toilet paper, towels and natural cleaning products
No drugs, alcohol and cigarettes – your body is the temple of your soul
Vedic philosophy places emphasis on health and wellness, as these are conducive to opening up your body, mind and soul for spiritual practice and higher thinking. Thus, intoxicants (drugs, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine etc.) are not acceptable.
Cleanliness and serenity – a clean environment and body support a healthy mind
Our community values cleanliness and the resulting positive energy very highly. Therefore, we show each other respect by maintaining cleanliness at all times, in personal hygiene as well as our buildings.
Eating Standards
One principle most Eastern philosophies have in common is “ahimsa”, or non-violence towards all living entities. This is why you won’t find any meat, fish and eggs here, and why we also avoid animal products like gelatine, animal fats and commercial dairy. Thanks in advance for not bringing any meat, fish or egg products to the farm.
- No meat, fish, eggs, commercial dairy, mushroom, garlic, onions or junk food.
- Please no processed food, no junk food. See foods we eat
- Honoring of prasad without Prajalpa (idle speech about mundane news, politics and events)
Work Trade & Even Energy Exchange
We provide accommodations, food from the garden & root cellar, clean spring water, solar showers, internet and power, in exchange for participation in our daily training camp for Vedic living off-grid.
- Villagers do not pay to live here, or get paid - this helps to maintain good friendships!
- No money is exchanged, rather goods (ie. food, crafts) and services (ie. farm labour, construction) are traded
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