Facilitated by various senior devotees of Krishna

Connecting with Krishna via Japa Meditation

Japa Retreat, Level One, New York

Facilitated by Sacinandana Swami, Mahatma dasa, Dravida dasa, Bada Haridas.

Date: April 16-20, 2008
Location: Menla Mountain Retreat in the Catskill Forest, New York (www.menla.org)

Price:
(Retreat fees and accommodation fees are listed separately; please select your preferred accommodations.)

Standard Registration by March 4, 2008: $295 per person; $540 per couple
Late Regisration March 5-19, 2008: $340 per person; $630 per couple
End of Registration: March 19, 2008

Accommodations Rates (for 4 nights):
Share with 2: $260
Share with 1: $330
Single: $410

Japa Retreat, Level Two, New York

Facilitated by Sacinandana Swami, Bada Haridas.

Date: April 22-27, 2008

Location: Menla Mountain Retreat in the Catskill Forest, New York (www.menla.org)

Price:
(Retreat fees and accommodation fees are listed separately; please select your preferred accommodations.)
Standard Retreat Fee by March 4, 2008: $355 per person; $660 per couple
Late Retreat Fee from March 5th till the 19th: $400 per person; $750 per couple
Registration Ends: March 19, 2008

Accommodations Rates (for 5 nights):
Share with 2: $295
Share with 1: $405
Single: $520

What is a Japa Retreat?

The Japa Retreat is a five day total immersion in your relationship with the Holy Name. It is a powerful way to make major improvements to your chanting and increase your taste for the Holy Name. The Japa Retreat is designed to take your chanting to a whole new level and thus strengthen and inspire your Krishna consciousness in new and profound ways.

What Can You Expect?

Participants commonly report that they:

• Discover where their chanting most needs improvement;
• Develop positive japa habits that stay with them long after the retreat is over;
• Enter more deeply than ever into Krishna’s presence through His Holy Names;
• Increase their faith in the power and purifying effects of the Holy Name;
• Develop deep and honest relationships with other participants;
• Become inspired to make japa a top priority in their life.

Sample Topics Covered at our Retreats

• Breaking the Barriers That Separate Us from Krishna
• Increasing Our Faith (based on Siksastaka 1)
• Shopping in the Marketplace of the Holy Names
• Overcoming Offensive Chanting (based on Siksastaka 2)
• Tips for Pronunciation and Concentration
• Attraction to Krsna
• Meditation on Lotus Feet of Lord Caitanya
• Humility-Qualification for Increased Chanting of Hare Krsna (based on Siksastaka 3)
• Why chant 64 Rounds? (This topic is covered at retreats only - not at workshops)
• The Meaning of the Holy Names
• Siksastaka 4 and 5
• Separation from Srila Prabhupada
• Moods in Chanting
• Entering Vrindavan Dhama
• Siksastaka 6, 7, 8
• Prayer sharing
• What does the Holy Name Mean to You

Registration

To register please write to info@bhagavatlife.com or call 301 299 0134, Divyambara Dasi. Website: Bhagavatlife.com

Testimonials

“I can honestly say that the Japa Retreat was one of the most profound experiences of my life. It brought me to a significantly deeper level of Krishna consciousness—of appreciation for the holy names and for the devotees—and realization of our philosophy. The benefits from the experience have continued until today, and I expect them to continue forever. I recommend such retreats for all devotees.” —Giriraja Swami

“The Japa Retreat was the most powerful and important event in my spiritual life since my initiation 30 years ago. It is a great example of ISKCON at its best.” —Hari Kirtana Das

“This was an incredible experience for me, unmatched in this lifetime.” —Jaya Radhe Shyam Dasi

“The Japa Retreat was and continues to be one of the most meaningful and impacting events of my life.” —Rasa Acharya (gurukuli)

“I have to admit that I went to this retreat feeling like one big mind, but left feeling all heart.” —Jivanausadhi Dasi

“I have been chanting the maha-mantra for over thirty years, but this retreat has finally shown me how to chant. I have a new found appreciation for the Holy Name and His devotees. —Krsnadasa Kaviraja Das

“It was a truly transformational experience. I’m feeling very inspired and sharing the feeling with all my friends.” —Gauravani Das (gurukuli)