Facilitated by various senior devotees of Krishna

Connecting with Krishna via Japa Meditation

Japa Retreat, Level One, New Vrndavana

Facilitated by Giriraja Swami, Arcana Siddhi devi dasi, and Badahari dasa

Dates:
Starts: Apr 8th, 2009
Ends: Apr 12th, 2009

Location: Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi Mandir at the Palace of Gold, New Vrindavan, West Virginia (www.palaceofgold.com)

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

Registration Deadline:
April 1st, 2009

Price:
Before Mar 11th, 2009: $450 per person
After Mar 11th, 2009: $600 per person

Additional Rooming Options (limited):

Dormitory (4+ per room): $350.00
Single room: $575.00

Level 1 & 2 package discounts:
(please call 1-301-299-0134 to pay for these)

$1075.00 - Single room - Save $150(early fee)
$895.00 - Double room - Save $80(early fee)
$750.00 - Dorm room - Save $25(early fee)

Japa Retreat, Level Two, New Vrndavana

Facilitated by Giriraja Swami, Yajna Purusa dasa, and Badahari dasa

Starts: Apr 14th, 2009
Ends: Apr 19th, 2009

Location: Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi Mandir at the Palace of Gold, New Vrindavan, West Virginia (www.palaceofgold.com)

Registration Deadline:
April 1st, 2009

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

Price:
Before Mar 18th, 2009: $525 per person
After Mar 18th, 2009: $700 per person

Additional Rooming Options (limited):

Dormitory (4+ per room): $425.00
Single room: $650.00

Level 1 & 2 package discounts:
(please call 1-301-299-0134 to pay for these)

$1075.00 - Single room - Save $150(early fee)
$895.00 - Double room - Save $80(early fee)
$750.00 - Dorm room - Save $25(early fee)

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)