Radhadesh weekend retreat

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Radhadesh weekend retreat

 

On Friday 14th at 7pm a bus pulled onto the property of Radhadesh. Inside

sat 70 devotees from England who came to spend Easter weekend at Radhadesh.

They came on a retreat from the struggles of material life. So for the next

three days they happily spent their time hearing seminars, watching a play

and dance performance, learning slokas and singing bhajans.

 

The temple president of the Bhaktivedanta Manor, Gauri dasa was also present

giving seminars on Saturday and Sunday. Sita Rama dasa oversaw the

activities assuring that all activities went as planned. His service at the

manor is manager of the training and education department. Srutidharma dasa

who works in the congregational preaching department at the manor assisted

Gauri dasa with the seminars. Another four brahmacari's came to see that the

guests were provided with all their personal needs. The three-day program

was expertly managed by the manors devotees.

 

On Saturday the activities included a temple tour, seminar on Vaisnava Seva,

seminar on basic exercises for all round good health, a quiz, a treasure

hunt and a brief class on learning slokas. After Sandhya arati there was a

performance by the manors BTG Theatre Company and at 8:30 the day ended with

Bhajans by Gauri dasa.

 

On Sunday a second seminar was given on Nama Ruci by HH Prahladananda

 

Swami, a pranayarna and fitness seminar, a performance by the Jaipur dance

troupe and another class on learning slokas. After Sandhya arati there was a

class on volunteer work at the manor and Bhajans wrapped up the days

activities.

 

Monday was only a half day since the group left right after lunch. The

activities included seminar number three, Jiva Doya by Srutidharma dasa, a

class entitled, Preaching heads/Preaching Hearts and then a final talk about

the benefits of the weekend retreat.

 

As they were leaving the temple devotees all agreed what a wonderful

experience it was to have their association. We all wish to thank them for

coming and look forward to a return visit.

 

The following are some of the statements made by our visitors.

 

"I made a few friends here and hope to return again and again."

 

"This experience will definitely help me and my family."

 

"Why did you run out of pizza?"

 

"A really nice place, a good place to meet new friends."

 

"I thought Radhadesh a beautiful place."

 

And

 

"Everything was excellent here, a nice place experience for my family."

 

 

You can be part of the fun here at Radhadesh. Write me, Jatayu dasa if you

have any questions about upcoming seminars, retreats or

courses. Anuttama dasa was here this past week giving a communications

course. 65 devotees came from all parts of Europe to attend.

Write me with your postal address and your email address to receive a free

Radhadesh Newsletter or if you would like to become a supporting member of

Radhadeshs educational programs. Keep in touch for our famous ISKCON

Convention festival and our Summer festival.

 

Yours in service

to Srila Prabhupada

 

Jatayu dasa