Devotees Vaishnavas: Bhaktiveanta College Japa Kirtan Retreat in 2010 with Sacinandana Swami

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Bhaktiveanta College Japa Kirtan Retreat in 2010 with Sacinandana Swami - 2009-12-25

The idea of having a 'Japa Kirtana Retreat' devolved from the well-attended, inspirational japa retreats. The dharma for the Age of Kali is sankirtana, the loud singing of the holy name of the Lord. This retreat simultaneously examines the deep instructions available on japa and kirtana and engages participants in the practice of both. Vaishnava scriptures contain a wealth of information on kirtana. I immediately applied this information, and since them my practice of kirtana has become qualitatively much more than before.

I am unlimitedly grateful to Srila Prabhupada and the previous acaryas of our glorious parampara, who revealed detailed knowledge on how to perform kirtana. Out of gratitude, I and the other facilitators will share this knowledge in lectures, workshops and lila-katha, all centered on improving japa and becoming deeply absorbed in kirtanas. These retreats are open to anyone sincerely interested in practicing Krsna consciousness. -- Sacinandana Swami

P.S. I found a motivational quotation from the Visnu Purana (6. 2.16): "The result of all spiritual processes (meditation, sacrifices, Deity worship) can be obtained in Kali-yuga simply by chanting the holy names of Lord Keshava (sankirtya kesavam). O great sages, a small effort in Kali-yuga is the cause of the greatest good fortune for mankind. No doubt, I am most satisfied by this particular yuga."

*** Booking ***

The Japa Kirtan Retreat starts Saturday evening (1st May) and end on Friday morning (7th May). All participants should confirm their attendance with the Radhadesh at Guesthouse +32(0)86387131 or email:Radhadesh.Guesthouse@pamho.net.

We will have following categories of accommodation in the Radhadesh Guesthouse which includes accommodation, prasadam and seminar fee:

1. Shared room (3 - 5 beds) - 150 Euros
2. Dormitory (for this option own bedding or sleeping bag is needed) - 125 Euros

These are the six days prices for one person (Saturday 17:00 - Friday 11:00). Extra nights will be charged extra. This offering is valid until 1st of April 2010, one month before the Japa Kirtan Retreat starts.

For those not staying in the Radhadesh Guesthouse registration should be done with the College Secretary at +32(0)86323277 or email:College@pamho.net. Price only for seminar without prasadam and accomodation is 50 Euros.

*** Travel ***
When you are in Belgium, how to travel to Radhadesh?

Radhadesh Guesthouse
Petite Somme 5
6940 SEPTON DURBUY
BELGIUM
0032(0)86.387131
Radhadesh.Guesthouse@pamho.net

*** Taxi service from Airports ***
To reach Radhadesh with devotee taxi you can call Damakartu dasa at mobile +32(0)484479680 or email Damakartu.DG@pamho.net. Another driver is Pandu Vijaya dasa at mobile +32(0)494384171 or emailKrishnaPandu@hotmail.com.

*** Prices for pick up ***
Calculated at 0.30 euro/km:
Brussels International airport - Zaventem - 70 Euros
Brussels South airport - Charleroi - 55 Euros
Luxembourg airport - 90 Euros
Liege train station - 30 Euros
Namur train station - 30 Euros
Marloie train station - 13 Euros
Barvaux train station - 6 Euros

Please remember that there are two airports near Brussels. One is called 'Brussels International' (Zaventem) and is very close to the city centre. The other is called 'Charleroi' *or* 'Brussels South'. Charleroi is a little bit closer to Radhadesh. This is to avoid long waits, which can occur if we get incorrect information. Give us details of where you want to be picked up from. Please give your flight information: flight number, arrival date, departure date & airport (or station).

At both airports you can buy a train ticket for 10.50 Euro which is valid for bus from airport to the train station and all trains till Marloie or Barvaux.

For more information please contact the College Secretary:
Tel: +32 (0)86 32-32-77 / E-mail: college@pamho.net