The Jesus Cave near Vashishta Guha in the Himalayas
This is the cave north of Rishikesh in which Jesus lived for some time. In the last century both Swami Rama Tirtha and Swami (Papa) Ramdas lived there (at separate times), and had visions of Jesus meditating there, though they had no prior knowledge of his having been there.
Saint Thomas the Apostle of India
Saint Thomas, also called Didymus, “the twin” because of his resemblance to Jesus in his youth, founded the unique form of Christianity in India at Jesus’ command.
Saint Thomas Cross
The Saint Thomas Cross which is the style commonly found in Kerala in South India.
Thirsty Fox
We often have visits from a troop of foxes who drink from our bird bath and eat seed from our bird feeder.
Hungry Deer
Among other visitors to the monastery is a buck who enjoys the seed in our bird feeder