Bhakti Yoga Melbourne Festival

 

BHAKTI YOGA MELBOURNE

Radhe Radhe!

Good evening friends. 

It seems that many were unable to open the link that gives information about our upcoming festival . So here is the text. Most of the festival will be available by Zoom so please read and feel free to participate in any sessions that interest you. The links are provided here.

Locals are welcome to come to small gatherings here in Melbourne.

We are happy and honoured to present a 3-day festival to celebrate the opening of Govinda Gardens, hold a conference on Aged Care, including discussion on Radharani Gardens- Ashrama for Retired and Aging Bhakti Yogis, kirtan, bhajans, feasting, a variety of educational sessions, meeting new friends and a picnic in beautiful gardens..

Bhakti Festival Schedule

Saturday 5th February: Opening of Govinda Gardens

2 pm to 4 pm, 34-36 Wood St, Preston, Victoria, Australia.

Please join us for kirtan, a brief welcome by Subhalaksmi devi dasi, talks by Akhileshvari dasi, Mahasaumya das and other guest speakers, and refreshments. Please RSVP 0481 993 891 to register your attendance at Govinda Gardens.
If you cannot attend in person, you are welcome to join us via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74275916802...

Meeting ID: 742 7591 6802

Passcode: Govinda

Sunday 6th February: Bhakti Yoga Aged Care Conference via Zoom

All are welcome to join us via Zoom, to listen in as our guest speakers inform us on a range of topics. There will be time for questions and a brief discussion at the end of each speaker’s presentation.

9-10.30 Radharani Gardens: A Revolution in Retirement and Aged Care Living with Subhalaksmi devi dasi. Penelope Anderson

The Changing Face of Aged Care and the Necessity for Shared Living Arrangements with Maria Ireland (‘Malati Dasi’)

11-12.30 Social Justice and Spiritual Practice with Dr. Danielle Ireland-Piper (‘Damodara Priya Dasi’)

Compassionate Listening and Caring for Elders in the Home – A Pastoral Response with Krsnangi devi dasi

BREAK FOR LUNCH

2-3.30 Future Projects, Collaborations and Affiliations

We will discuss RKBYC projects possible for the future, collaborations, and affiliations. This will be a brainstorming and networking session. All are invited to participate. This session will be facilitated by RKBYC President Subhalaksmi Dasi and Secretary Akhileshvari Dasi.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75304668728...

Meeting ID: 753 0466 8728

Passcode: Radharani

Monday 7th February

Seminar on the Care and History of Tulsidevi Maharani in the Bhakti tradition at 

10 am

Michael Gressett (Mahasaumya Das) is the moderator of the Tulsi Facebook page which has over 35,000 members world wide. He will present an informative seminar on this popular subject, with time allowed for questions, comments, and discussion. Tulsidevi Maharani is the Mother of Devotion. This seminar will be via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78195980673...

Meeting ID: 781 9598 0673

Passcode: Tulsidevi

Community Picnic at Coburg Lake Reserve from 3 pm

Please join us on Monday for a community picnic and mellow bhajan (devotional singing) at Coburg Lake Reserve from 3.00 pm

Car parking is available off Lake Grove, which is accessed via Gaffney St, Coburg.
Everyone is welcome!

Bring folding chairs, picnic rugs, musical instruments, and vegetarian refreshments to share. Enter through the car park and look for flags. There is a great children's playground, so feel free to bring children to this family-friendly event. Looking forward to seeing some of your auspicious moon-like faces.

Best wishes from Subhalaksmi