Week Ahead 29 December - 1 January

Happy New Year!

Dear Friend

As we welcome the new year, the 2016 Prabhupada Book Marathon comes to an end. I have made an exclusive arrangement in a last ditch effort to increase the book distribution.

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple will be having a two-day (Saturday, 31 December & Sunday, 1 January) book sponsorship special on the following books:

Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers @ R5 each

Chant And Be Happy @ R5 each

Imibuzo Eshaya Emhloleni, Izimpendulo Ezihlaba Esikhonkosini

isiZulu Translation of “Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers” @ R2,50 each

I extend my gratitude to all who have contributed to the 2016 Prabhupada Marathon. Radhanath Swami said, “When we live our lives with devotion, this world becomes a virtual reality version of the spiritual world.”

I pray to Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu that He blesses us to increase book distribution more and more.

May Sri Sri Radha Radhanath bless you and your family in 2017. I look forward to seeing you at the temple.

Your servant

Vibhu Caitanya Das

Your Week Ahead

Saturday, 31 December

Bhakti Theatre presents

Midnight Magic in the Moonlight

10:00pm Hare Krishna Raga

10:15pm Gurudev Dance Drama

10:20pm HipHop Poetry with Saunaka M

10:30pm The Quest – Drama

11:10pm Interval

11:15pm Fire Dance

11:25pm MC Pralambz

12:00am Like a River & Prayer Lamps

Entry by donation

BYS Cafe Menu

Wood fired pizza

Chips

Popcorn

Cup Cakes

Tea/Coffee

Refreshing Drink

Funds raised at this programme go towards the university programme and the Bhakti Theatre.

Sunday, 1 January

Love Feast @ 11am

with His Grace Rathim Krishna Das

New Jagannath Puri Temple 2-day Kirtan Festival

with His Grace Mahabhagavat Das

30-31 December

Festival begins at 3pm

Help fund Acharya, The Movie

We have a very real opportunity of seeing Srila Prabhupada’s life story and glorious achievements come to the forefront of popular culture throughout North America and the rest of the world.

Even if mildly successful, the effect will be an increased understanding of Srila Prabhupada, his mission and his representatives, and an increase in temple and festival attendance and book distribution.

However, for this scenario to unfold, we need the help of everyone who will benefit; every initiated devotee, aspiring devotee, congregational members and supporters. Let us cooperate together, through the most popular medium of film, to glorify Srila

Prabhupada in gratitude for his great gifts to us and to the world. The opportunity is now to make preparations for release this summer. http://www.acharyathemovie.com/donate

Week Ahead 8 - 14 December

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple - A Holiday Destination

Dear Friends

 

Just under 15000 books have been distributed as the second week of the 2016 Prabhupada Book Marathon draws to a close. Our goal is 40000 books. Join us in distributing Srila Prabhupada's books, join our family business.

 

The Jahnava Dasis, headed by Rukmini, have secured book tables in various malls. If you are able to dedicate some time to assist, kindly contact her: 084 579 1080.

 

Your Week Ahead

Saturday, 10 December

Gita Jayanti

Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans and legumes.

Weekly Marathon Sankirtan Festival

(Note: this Festival continues every Saturday until December 24th.)

Join us for a day of book distribution. All you need to do is register and turn up. Register via reception@iskcondurban.net or 031 403 3328. We will arrange a team for you to join, books, a book spot, and transport. The dress code is comfortable. If you feel confident, you may wear devotional dress. We encourage you to come for the morning program to get the full benefit of the festival. 

Sankirtan Festival Line up:

4:30am Morning Programme Begins

7:30am Book Distribution Class

8:15am Breakfast

9:00am Team allocation & selection of book distribution spots

9:30am Leave for Book Distribution (Devotees will be going out in groups)

1:00pm Pack up and return to Temple

1:30pm Lunch and realizations

Bhagavad-gita Maha-yajna @ 9am

You are invited to come and chant the 700 verses of the Bhagavad-gita. You can bring your own copy of Bhagavad-gita or purchase one at the temple. Hard cover for R60 and deluxe version for R70. 

 

Sunday, 11 December 

Ekadasi break fast: 04:48 – 09:29

3pm Love Feast with His Grace Ramanujacharya Das

ISKCON Ladysmith celebrates ISKCON 50 @ 9:30am

Hare Krishna Temple

19 Azalea Drive, Ladysmith

inquiries: 084 610 8666

Week Ahead 1 -7 December

Books Books Books

Dear Friends   As the first week of the 2016 Prabhupada Book Marathon draws to a close, we are happy to announce that we have reached the 10000-book mark. Our goal is 40000 books. Join us in distributing Srila Prabhupada's books, join our family business.   The Jahnava Dasis, headed by Rukmini, have secured book tables in various malls. If you are able to dedicate some time to assist, kindly contact her: 084 579 1080.   Your Week Ahead Saturday, 3 December Weekly Marathon Sankirtan Festival (Note: this Festival continues every Saturday until December 24th.) Join us for a day of book distribution. All you need to do is register and turn up. Register via temple@iskcondurban.net or 031 403 3328. We will arrange a team for you to join, books, a book spot, and transport. The dress code is comfortable. If you feel confident, you may wear devotional dress. We encourage you to come for the morning program to get the full benefit of the festival.  Sankirtan Festival Line up: 4:30am Morning Programme Begins 7:30am Book Distribution Class 8:15am Breakfast 9:00am Team allocation & selection of book distribution spots 9:30am Leave for Book Distribution (Devotees will be going out in groups) 3:30pm Pack up and return to Temple 4:00pm Lunch and realizations   Sunday, 4 December @ 3pm Love Feast with His Grace Svetadvipa Das Bhagavad-gita Maha-yajna Saturday, 10 December You are invited to sponsor a verse. A Bhagavad-gita will be donated to a worthy recipient on your behalf.  Contact Bhakti Nilaya Das: nakulananda@gmail.com you may view or download the latest Hare Krishna News at http://iskcondurban.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/HKN-Nov-Dec-2016-S.pdf ISKCON Connection   What is ISKCON Connection ISKCON Connection is ISKCON’s global membership services office, created by the ISKCON GBC to serve all of ISKCON’s members worldwide with valuable communications about ISKCON’s mission. It is designed to serve both ISKCON’s existing members as well as making it easy for new members to get connected from anywhere in the world.  To sign up: https://iskconconnection.org