In the town of Fallsburg, New York is an ashram, an
India-inspired temporary retreat for women.
Although this place gets a tax break for being
religious in nature, I'm skeptical. I see it as a
resort
for wealthy New York City dwellers. The land and
buildings that now make up the ashram were
once the Brickman Hotel, a Catskill resort, long out
of business.
The ashram has a nice gift shop open to the public
where one can find all kinds of texts based
on Indian meditation, pacifist philosophy,
and much more. Take a sharp right turn after
entering
the store, and there are expensive items for sale,
including this large and heavy bronze
piece depicting, I believe, an Indian
princess.
Marshall
