Meher Mount, Spiritual center in Ojai, California.
Meher Mount is a spiritual center on a mountain property near Ojai sitting at about 2500 feet elevation. The grounds feature natural trails and spaces for meditation scattered throughout the landscape.
The site gained recognition when Indian spiritual teacher Meher Baba visited the property in the mid-twentieth century during his travels across America. These journeys connected different spiritual traditions and shaped his lasting influence worldwide.
The site preserves Meher Baba's teachings that present different faiths and philosophies as interconnected parts of a greater whole. Visitors encounter handwritten notes and books showing how this understanding shapes daily life on the property.
The grounds are open to visitors Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 PM, with support from resident managers on site. Wearing comfortable shoes for the trails and bringing water is helpful, especially on warmer days.
Agnes Baron, owner of the Meher Mount Corporation, established the site in 1946 at Meher Baba's request. Meher Baba visited on 2 August 1956 and in 1958 named the property Meher Mount, saying it would become a place of world pilgrimage. It is one of four main Meher Baba centers worldwide, alongside Meher Spiritual Center in North Carolina, Avatar's Abode in Australia and Meherabad in India.
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