Thursday 27 February 2020

Week Ahead 27 February – 4 March 2020

 Dear Friends
Sri Gaura Purnima is just 11 days away!
Keep an eye out on our social media for festival details.
Sri Gaura Purnima Deity Utsava Seva
You are invited to render personal service to the Deities by sponsoring an arati, food offering, morning puja, or garlands. Sponsorships begin at R508. Please call Bhakti Devi: 031 403 3328 or email tck@iskcondurban.net.
We’re Going Back to the Beach! – Save the Date & Spread the Word!
Durban Festival of Chariots
10-13 April 2020 | North Beach
We are delighted to announce that the iconic Durban Festival of Chariots is going back to the beach! The festival will take place at the prestigious amphitheatre, sunken gardens, lawns, and beaches of the Bay of Plenty, North Beach over the Easter weekend (10-13 April), from 11am to 10 pm daily. This year, we are partnering with the eThekwini Municipality in an effort to encourage and support inclusiveness, tolerance, and respect in the city and unfold Srila Prabhupada’s vision “to achieve real unity and peace in the world.” The festival tagline Culturally Many, Spiritually One deeply encompasses these social cohesion goals and will be expressed in all aspects of the festival, including messaging, hospitality, food, and entertainment. We look forward to sharing exciting festival plans with you in the coming weeks.

Week Ahead
Saturday 29 February
Harinam @9am
Sunday 1 March
Sunday Love Feast @11am
with His Grace Anandamaya Krishna Das
Topic: Is there life after death?
Saturday 7 March
Monthly Sankirtan Festival & Sri Gaura Purnima Maha Harinam
New Workshop!
Sadhana – Seva – Sadhya
Explore Core Principles of Devotion
with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das, Her Grace Roshnee Chandanram & His Grace Ramavijay Das
Saturday 14 March 9am-5pm
Limited space. Booking is essential. Workshop fee R50, payable at the Book Table. Lunch included. Enquiries: 079 934 4401

Thursday 20 February 2020

Week Ahead 20-26 February 2020

Dear Friends
Week Ahead
Thursday 20 February
Lotus Park Nama-hatta @7pm
with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Friday 21 February
Maha Shivaratri @7pm
with Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Saturday 22 February
BYS Yoga Morning @7:30am
Fully Booked!
Home Program @5pm
with Bhakti Caitanya Swami
hosted by Bhakti Charan
10 Steere Road, Padfield, Pinetown
RSVP 061 439 9285
Sunday 23 February
Sunday Love Feast @11am with Bhakti Caitanya Swami &
2019 SSRR Temple Report with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das
Monday 24 February
Disappearance Anniversary of Srila Jagannath Das Babaji
ISKCON Disciples Course
with His Grace Medhavi Das (ACBSP)
The ISKCON Disciples Course is a training program, which deepens devotees’ understanding of guru tattva and guru padasraya within the multiple guru environment of ISKCON. Designed for devotees preparing to take initiation in ISKCON, but the course is also recommended for leaders, councilors, and educators in ISKCON.
Saturday 29 February 9am-4pm
Sunday 1 March 9am-4pm
Saturday 7 March 9am-4pm
Sunday 8 March 9am-1pm
Registration: Alanath 083 775 2760 or Viren 082 857 1310 or register online. Link here
Course fees: R200.00 which includes course material and lunch prasad on all days. Concessions are available.
Online option for those who can’t make the course this year: click here
New Workshop!
Sadhana – Seva – Sadhya
Explore Core Principles of Devotion
with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das, Her Grace Roshnee Chandanram & His Grace Ramavijay Das
Saturday 14 March 10am-5pm
Limited space. Booking is essential. Workshop fee R50, payable at the Book Table. Lunch included. Enquiries: 079 934 4401

Thursday 13 February 2020

Week Ahead 13-18 February 2020

Dear Friends 
 
Week Ahead
 
Thursday 13 February
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur's Appearance Anniversary 
Fast until midday.
Festival @11:30am
 
Saturday 15 February
Harinam
 – leave from temple @9:30am
 
Sunday 16 February 
Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture 2019 Graduation @11am
with His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami
 
Save the Date
 
Saturday 22 February
BYS Yoga Morning @7:30am
For Back Pain & Strengthening of Meridians
Entry by donation. Bring your yoga mat.
WhatsApp to register: #yoga<yourname> to 074 629 1122
Registration closes: Wednesday 19 February 
 
ISKCON Disciples Course
with His Grace Medhavi Das (ACBSP)
The ISKCON Disciples Course is a training program, which deepens devotees’ understanding of guru tattva and guru padasraya within the multiple guru environment of ISKCON. Designed for devotees preparing to take initiation in ISKCON, but the course is also recommended for leaders, councilors, and educators in ISKCON.
Saturday 29 February 9am-4pm
Sunday 1 March 9am-4pm
Saturday 7 March 9am-4pm
Sunday 8 March 9am-1pm
Registration: Alanath 083 775 2760 or Viren 082 857 1310 or register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SudLxb5X4wRB4ORLV9wV79Wozqxr2_SkI8cs5RcfwSY/edit
Course fees: R200.00 which includes course material and lunch prasad on all days. Concessions are available.
Here is the online option for those who can’t make the course this year:
http://bhakticourses.com/iskcon-disciple-course-material/
 
New Workshop!
Sadhana - Seva - Sadhya
Explore Core Principles of Devotion
with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das, Her Grace Roshnee Chandanram & His Grace Ramavijay Das
Saturday 14 March 10am-5pm
Limited space. Booking is essential. Workshop fee R50, payable at the Book Table. Lunch included. Enquiries: 079 934 4401

Thursday 6 February 2020

Week Ahead 6-12 February 2020

Dear Friends
Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Anniversary Utsava Seva
You are invited to render personal service to the Deities by sponsoring an arati, food offering, morning puja, or garlands. Sponsorships begin at R658. Please call Prabashinee: 031 403 3328 or email reception@iskcondurban.net.
Weekday Lunch Prasad Coupon System
Kindly note the Prasad Coupon System has been implemented at lunch. Everyone will be required to produce their coupon for prasad. Anyone who renders regular service can get a coupon from their department head or from the person whom they are serving under. Visitors are welcome to purchase a coupon at the lunch table for only R30.
New Courses!
Life’s Purpose – A Purposeful Life
Discover the true meaning of life, who you are, and how to regain your original identity.
Saturdays @3pm
Contact Arjunacarya 082 781 2944
ISKCON Disciples Course
with His Grace Medhavi Das (ACBSP)
The ISKCON Disciples Course is a training program, which deepens devotees’ understanding of guru tattva and guru padasraya within the multiple guru environment of ISKCON. Designed for devotees preparing to take initiation in ISKCON, but the course is also recommended for leaders, councilors, and educators in ISKCON.
Saturday 29 February 9am-4pm
Sunday 1 March 9am-4pm
Saturday 7 March 9am-4pm
Sunday 8 March 9am-1pm
Registration: Alanath 083 775 2760 or Viren 082 857 1310 or register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SudLxb5X4wRB4ORLV9wV79Wozqxr2_SkI8cs5RcfwSY/edit
Course fees: R200.00 which includes course material and lunch prasad on all days. Concessions are available.
Here is the online option for those who can’t make the course this year:
http://bhakticourses.com/iskcon-disciple-course-material/
Bhagavad Gita Overview
UKZN Westville Hindu Centre
Saturdays 9-11 am (Starts 7 March)
Contact Sarvanga Sundari 071 381 8886
Week Ahead
Thursday 6 February
Lord Varaha’s Appearance Anniversary
Home Program
with Bhakti Caitanya Swami
hosted by Tulsi Priya & Gopal Raj
Lot 87, Heron Road, Marburg, Port Shepstone
RSVP for catering
083 605 6069
Friday 7 February
Lord Nityananda Prabhu’s Appearance Anniversary
Fast until midday
7:00 am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath
7:05 am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:15 am Kirtan
7:30 am Class
Evening Festival
5:30 pm Feast (prasad will be served until 7 pm)
7:00 pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30 pm Bhakti Caitanya Maharaja takes us on Lord Nityananda’s Navadvip Parikrama
Saturday 8 February
Harinam in Chatsworth @9:30am
Sunday 9 February
Love Feast @11am
Cooking Demo & Vegetarianism
How to make Karachi Puri by Her Grace Rasalika Dasi and talk by Her Grace Maithili Devi Dasi
Thursday 13 February
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary
Fast until midday.
Festival @11am
Save the Date
Sunday 16 February
Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture 2019 Graduation @11am
Saturday 22 February
BYS Yoga Morning @7:30am
For Back Pain & Strengthening of Meridians
Entry by donation. Bring your yoga mat.
WhatsApp to register: #yoga to 074 629 1122
Registration closes: Wednesday 19 February