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This newsletter
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BHAKTI VRIKSHA PROGRAMMES IN BRISBANE
For those that have not heard of Bhakti-Vriksha, it is a
particular kind of small group meeting of devotees, that contains
all the essential aspects of devotional service to Lord Krishna.
Devotees come together regularly in groups of 7-15 and perform
kirtana, japa, discuss philosophy and any questions that arise,
and take a little prasadam.
In other countries this programme has been hugely sucessful,
in part because it fulfils a need for smaller group sat-sangs
where devotees get to know each other in deeper spiritual
relationships, and can help each other with the practical
aspects of becoming Krishna Conscious in todays very challenging
world.
For the last two months we have been holding a training programme
for potential group servant-leaders, and now we have begun
the first meetings of the groups themselves. So far we have
four groups, meeting in Sherwood, Graceville, Westlake and
Chapel Hill. If this programme appeals to you please contact
me and we can connect you to the group closest to you so you
can try it out for yourself. Most groups meet fortnightly.
I can assure you that this programme is a very satisfying
way to appreciate the beauty of Krishna Conscious life and
I encourage everyone to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
GOVINDAS MOBILE CATERING CARAVAN NOW OPERATING
Over the last two weekends we have trialled
our new mobile food catering van and both programmes were
hugely successful. The public reacted very well to the setup
with more than a thousand people taking prasadam.
These festivals are hard work but a lot
of fun, so if you'd like to join us some time drop us a line
and we can arrange some seva. Also, if you know of any festivals
that might be wanting catering please let us know.
A special thank-you goes out ot Gayatri
Mataji who sewed up covers on all the new sitting mats for
the temple.
The next ekadasi is Wednesday 25th June.
Hope this meets you well.
your servant,
Deva Gaura Hari das
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