Bhaktivedanta College

Schedule and Transportation for the Japa and Kirtan Retreat 2012

2012-04-02

Retreat will be held in the Radhadesh Community Hall. Program starts on Friday, 6th of April at 18:00 with âEntering the Retreatâ session. The schedule for other days (Saturday - Wednesday) would be like this:Schedule for other days (Saturday - Wednesday):4:30 Mangal Arati (Temple Room)7:45 - 9:00 Discovery class (Temple Room)9:00 Breakfast11:00 - 13:00 Workshop 1 (Community Hall)13:00 - 14:00 Group japa (Community Hall)14:00 Lunch 18:00 - 20:00 Evening program (Community Hall)20:00 Evening snack20:30 - 21:30 Kirtan with Manu (Temple Room)

Annual Educational Conference; Revitalising Education in ISKCON: Bridging Theory and Praxis as a Means towards Collaboration

2012-03-20

On behalf of Bhaktivedanta College and its international partners, it gives us great pleasure to invite you to our Annual Education Conference running here in Radhedesh from 4th-6th May 2012.Please note that we are able to offer places free of charge due to the kind sponsorship on the i-Foundation and the Ministy of Educational Development. Delgates only have to cover their own travel costs. However, places are limited, so please do book as soon as you can by contacting Anupama Dasi, the MED Secretary .

Bhaktivedanta College and Krishna-avanti Schools Announce Plans for Collaboration

2012-02-10

In October 2011, Navina Krsna Dasa (Director of the UK's I-Foundation) met Yadunandana Swami and other representatives of the Bhaktivedanta College in Belgium. At the Krishna-Avanti School, Harrow, UK, they discussed mutually beneficial collaboration between the College and the burgeoning number of I-Foundation Schools. The prospects look promising. After fulfilling postgraduate requirements, graduates of Bhaktivedanta College have excellent opportunity to teach in Krishna Avanti Schools. This will help the I-Foundation meet the unprecedented demand for qualified teachers, underscored by the government's recent first-stage approval of a fourth (Primary and Secondary) school (to open as early as September 2012).

Bhaktivedanta College Easter Japa and Kirtan retreat 2012

2012-01-25

Venue: Bhaktivedanta College; Radhadesh, Belgium Dates: 6-12 April 2012 Price 1: â¬150 - the Radhadesh Guesthouse dormitory (own beddings) Price 2: â¬170 - the Radhadesh Guesthouse shared rooms (3-5 beds) 6 days accommodation, prasadam, and seminar fee are included in above prices.Children under 8 are having free accommodation.Children 8-12 are paying 1/2 of the price. Online registration form is here. _________________________________________Invitation letter from Sacinandana Swami:Dear devotees, dear friendsPlease accept my best wishes. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!It is my special pleasure to invite you again to our yearly Japa and Kirtan retreat in Radhadesh.All of us have experienced how environment and atmosphere can influence our chanting significantly. In a strong devotional atmosphere we feel uplifted and empowered and in a non-devotional atmosphere often disturbed. This year we will learn to chant in an Vrindavan atmosphere.In Srila Rupa Goswami's guidebook "Nectar of Instruction" he mentions that the essence of all spiritual advice consists of absorbing oneself into the name and personality of the Lord while residing in the atmosphere of Vrindavan. (Text 8)

New online program by Bhaktivedanta College: Discovering Bhakti Culture and Spirituality

2012-01-17

This module is a blend of theoretical and practical approaches to human devotion to God. It will take you on a journey through the academic world of comparative religious and social studies, and into the realm of yoga meditation and self-discovery, while it prepares you for future studies with us or others elsewhere. Time: 7 weeks (Feb 6 - March 26 2012) Teacher: Jahnava-lila dd Registration: www.bhakti-sastri.com

Interview with Arcana-siddhi about the Online Bhakti Shastri course

2012-01-11

What made you join spiritual movement thirty-six years ago? I had an existential crisis. I couldnât see the point of living a meaningless life, so I began to search for answers to my burning questions: âWhat is the purpose to existence? Is death liberation from material suffering, and if so is suicide a short cut?â My search ended after meeting the devotees. Everything resonatedâthe philosophy, the way of life, the prasada, the devotees. I dropped out of graduate school and moved into the asrama. When did you start to write for Back to Godhead magazine, and how has your writing matured since then? I started writing for BTG in 1998. I felt the magazine needed more articles demonstrating the practical application of our philosophy in our everyday life, especially for those living outside temples. I feel my that writing has naturally matured with increased life experience and a maturation of my spiritual realizations.

Vacancy Announcement

2011-12-23

Bhaktivedanta College in Radhadesh (Belgium) has a temporary opening for the position of Academic Secretary. The position is vacant from mid January, 2012, and is available for 9 months with a possibility of extension. This would cover for our present secretaryâs maternity leave.The service amounts to 20 hours per week, and youâll be provided with accommodation (a single room in the new College building), prasada, and an allowance for personal expenses. We accept applications up to 10 January, 2012.

New Course to Create Career Opportunities

2011-12-19

Bhaktivedanta Collegeâs BA (Hons) in Educational Studies, Theology & Religion will begin on Monday September 17th, 2012. The College is looking to select ambitious, spiritually-minded students. If you have such aspirations, please send for a prospectus by contacting mandala.education@pamho.net or calling +32 86 323277. A new course offered by Bhaktivedanta College at the ISKCON community in Radhadesh, Belgium, promises to open up a host of career opportunities for ISKCON devotees.

A Christmas Message from the Principal

2011-12-19

Dear Alumni and Friends of Bhaktivedanta College, Please accept my warm greetings and respectful pranams. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. I want to take the opportunity of Christmas and the 2012 New Year season to wish you all success in your life projects. May Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha bless you with good health, prosperity, rewarding relationships, and spiritual fulfillment. I would also like to update you on the latest developments at Bhaktivedanta College. By Krishnaâs grace and by the hard work of many committed persons, this is the tenth year Bhaktivedanta College is operating.

Bhaktivedanta College: New Online Programs in 2012

2011-12-02

Worldwide, friends of Krishna are studying Vedic writings, and although most are eager to study systematically, they're not always able to spend a few months to relocate and take the courses in a classroom setting. Thanks to internet technology, Bhaktivedanta College has prepared for you the Certificate in Bhakti-yoga Studies and Bhakti Sastri programs. In our virtual classroom, you can now take our online programs in your own home, in your own time zone, and from any computer in the world.

Online Certificate in Bhakti-yoga studies: Philosophy of Vedas and Puranas

2012-04-02

In this module we study basic principles and the structure of Indian philosophy. We approach philosophy from a very practical angle, as a necessary support to the practice of any kind of yoga. As with any knowledge, this requires qualified teachers. Those who teach by example are called acharyas. Although practice is at the heart of yoga, the cultivation of knowledge gives the right direction to our practice. This module provides a solid basis for practice on the highest spiritual level. Teacher: Bhaktavasa Govinda Dasa Registration can be done here: www.bhaktivedantaonline.com

Pre-modern Indian Theology - Jiva Goswamin

2012-05-16

Provides students with historical background on the life of Jiva Goswami and detailed knowledge of the structure and contents of his principal theological ideas, as presented in the Sat-sandarbhasTeacher: Radhika Ramana Dasa

Introduction to Sanskrit

2012-05-21

Aims to give students an appreciation for the beauty and utility of the Sanskrit language. Upon completing the course students will have acquired the skills necessary to embark on a deeper study of the Sanskrit language. The course will focus on those aspects of the language that are most useful for the study of Srila Prabhupada's books. These include a basic familiarity with: the purpose of Sanskrit study the structure and scope of the language proper pronunciation of the alphabet frequently used verse meters rules of euphonic combination etymology and word derivation Teacher: Radhika Ramana Dasa

VTE Bhagavad-gita Online - Yoga of knowledge (Chapters 13-18)

2012-05-14

After discussing the processes of yoga in Chapters 1-6 and after presenting the goal of all yoga processes - bhakti - in chapters 7-12, Krishna reveals how this goal can be achieved. After a section about karma (action) and a section about bhakti (devotion), we come to a section about jnana (knowledge). Please prepare yourself for receiving knowledge, which will help you go home, back to Godhead.The module is open for enrollment, and it can be studied independently of other Bhakti Shastri modules.To better facilitate your online learning, we will also include videos of our visiting teachers Hanumatpresaka Swami and Suresvara Prabhu addressing key topics of the Bhagavad-gita.Teacher: Bhaktavasa Govinda DasaRegistration can be done here:www.bhakti-sastri.com

Online Certificate in Bhakti-yoga Studies: Bhakti-yoga in Everyday Life

2012-05-28

Gain insights into the practice of the philosophy of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Learn how this profound philosophy is imparted and practiced in daily life. We discuss how to attain spiritual knowledge and experience its rewards; our service to others; and relationships according to scriptural knowledge. Teacher: Maha-vidya Dasi Registration can be done here: www.bhakti-sastri.com

VTE Nectar of Devotion Online

2012-07-09

The Nectar of Devotion (NOD) is Srila Prabhupada's summary study of Srila Rupa Goswami's Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu. It presents "the complete science of devotional service." In this course you will systematically study the first nineteen chapters of the NOD.Teacher: Sudevi DasiRegistration can be done here:www.bhakti-sastri.com

VTE Sri isopanisad Online

2012-09-24

Sri Isopanisad one of the 108 principal Vedic scriptures known as the Upanisads. Sri Isopanisad is a conceptual text, rather than a description of the Lord's pastimes. Reading and studying this book is meant to advance one's view of life; to teach one how to re-spiritualize every endeavor of one's actions.Teacher: Raghupati DasaRegistration can be done here:www.bhakti-sastri.com

VTE Nectar of Instruction Online

2012-11-12

For six weeks we will be discovering Srila Prabhupada's translation and commentary to Srila Rupa Goswami's Upadesamrta.Rupa Goswami was especially empowered by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to assemble instructions on how to attain love of Godhead,Krishna-prema.HisUpadesamrta(The Nectar of Instruction) is a compilation of eleven verses that outline the gradual progress and main instructions for a serious spiritual practitioner who wishes to attain this eternal love.Teacher: Mangala-candrika DasiRegistration can be done here: www.bhakti-sastri.com