Invitation for Bhagavad Gita & Bhagavatam class

Welcome to Hare Krishna Glenfield!!

Please accept our humble obeisance's

All glories to His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada and Srila Gurudeva

You are personally invited to attend the following Krishna Conscious Programs.

Please mark these in your calendars.

Friday 29th May – Bhagavad Gita Bhakti Shastri(Ekadashi)

Venue: "Vaman Kshetra"  10, Myee Rd, MACQUARIE FIELDS

Time: 6:45pm to 9:00pm

Program: Tulsi Aarti, Gaura Aarti, Bhagavad Gita Bhakti Shastri Class & Ekadashi Prashadam.

Sunday 31st May– Bhagavatam Class

Venue: "Vaman Kshetra"  10, Myee Rd, MACQUARIE FIELDS

Time: 7:30am Sharp. 

Program: Srila Prabhupada Puja, Deity Greeting, Shrimad Bhagavatam Class with verse recitation & Shiksha program and Breakfast Prasadam.

Thank you all for your divine association. For further details how you can serve and participate please contact :

Umesh Prabhuji - 0401 979 581

Rajeshwari Mataji - 0432 605 305

For Hosting a Kirtan, Gita or Bhagavatam Program(s) at your residence please Contact:

Suman Mataji - 0412 111 402

Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harekrsna.glenfield?ref=tn_tnmn

For details of other programs, events or festivals please go to our homepage -http://www.iskcon.com.au

Two day Semiar by His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swamiji

Hare Krishna Prabhuji and Mataji !!

Please accept our humble obeisance's

All glories to His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada and Srila Gurudeva

You are personally invited to attend the following Krishna Conscious Programs.

Please mark these in your calendars.

TWO DAY SEMINAR BY

HIS HOLINESS BHAKTI RASAMRITA SWAMIJI

ISKCON Sydney is delighted to invite you to a two (2) day seminar with His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swamiji on “From Dust to Dust. Spiritual Perspective of the Human Life Cycle”.

1. Details

Date	Saturday (11th) & Sunday (12th) April 2015
Venue	Berowra Community and Cultural Facility, The Gully Road, Berowra NSW (~35 minutes from Nth Sydney temple, 3 minute walk from Berowra Station)

2. Why should You Attend the Seminar?

From birth through to death, our life undergoes tremendous change (some of it is anticipated and some of it, completely unexpected). It all starts even before we’re born; from birth through childhood & youth to middle-age and eventually old age, each phase presents its own set of unique opportunities & challenges.

As we move through these phases, it is vital for us to understand what is our role? What should be our priorities? What are the potential pitfalls? And how to make the right decisions to ensure we stay on path of self-realisation.

We highly recommend the seminar to persons of all ages. From having a principled & valued-based childhood right through to how to leave one’s body, this seminar is relevant, in not just your current stage of life but beyond.

3. What can be Expected?

The two days promise to be an insightful and spiritually uplifting experience:

Activities	·   Seminars to understand core concepts and philosophy ·   Role plays demonstrating the application of ideals and principles ·   Schedule contains ample time for outdoor activities (eg bush walking etc...)  ·   Children will be engaged via various fun-filled and informative activities (eg drama, games, art & craft etc...)
Meals	·   Sumptuous vegetarian meals over the two days ·   Child-friendly meals will also be available

4. Cost & Registration

Adults	Children (5 – 13 yrs)	Kids under 5
$50	$20	Free

Please note we’ve had an overwhelming response to Maharaj-ji’s previous programs. With a change in venue this year, places are strictly limited and enrolments will not be accepted on the day. To guarantee your spot, we suggest that you register as soon as possible via 2 easy steps:

1.   Payment of Registration Fees	Transfer the amount into the account below & note your receipt number: ·   BSB : 032032 ·   Account No: 145438 ·   Account Name: ISKCON Sydney Festival ·   NB: Please insert: “<Your Name> - FDD Seminar” in the description field (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO TRACK PAYMENT BY PERSON)
2.   Email Attendee Details	Email Asseem (brs.divyasseem@gmail.com) details of ALL attendees who’ve paid including:
	i.   Full Name
	ii.   Gender (& age for children)
	iii.   Receipt Number

5. His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swami - Overview

·   For ~25 years, His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swami has travelled far & wide preaching in countries of America, Europe and Russia ·   In 1996, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s appearance, Maharaj conducted theistic debate competitions throughout many universities / colleges in ~150 cities ·   Maharaj is renowned for his knowledge of the shastras and his insightful discourses  ·   Prior to becoming a sannyasi, Maharaj has served as temple president in ISKCON Mumbai, Belgaum and Vrindavan ·   Prior to joining ISKCON, Maharaj completed his Bachelor of Engineering from M.S University Baroda & an MBA from Bombay University and then worked for some time in a multinational bank

Festival of Chariots & Holi Mahotsav 2015

Festival of Chariots & Holi Mahotsav 2015

28-29 March, Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour

Everyone is welcome!

Iskcon Sydney in association with Bhavan Australia and the Holi-Mahotsav, the Festival of Colours, is proud to present the Jagannatha Ratha Yatra – the Festival of Chariots!

For the first time since its inception the parade this year will begin and end in Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour. This is the festival site of the Holi-Mahotsav – the Festival of Colours, which this year will be held over two days: March 28 and 29.
The Festival of Chariots itself will be held on Saturday, March 28. Starting from Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, at 2.30 pm, the parade will travel travel through the heart of the city and will return to the starting location at Tumbalong Park by 4.30 pm. For more details please visit: http://rathayatra.com.au

This beautiful Festival of Colours has its beginnings in a number of ancient traditions in India, where the common theme is the victory of enlightenment over darkness. As the culture of India has been warmly welcomed in every nation of the world in recent decades, the celebration of Holi has been embraced by people of all backgrounds and cultures on every continent.

In Australia, this beautiful festival of colours, friendship and harmony was introduced in Sydney twelve years ago by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Australia. The event is a mixture of culture, spirituality and entertainment for all. The festival includes music and dance performances which will commence on Saturday morning and continue until Sunday evening.

The Festival of Chariots is part of the Holi Mahotsav again this year

The Festival of Chariots, Ratha Yatra, is incorporated into the Holi Mahotsav. This year the expanded parade of chariots will commence from Tumbalong Park and, after traversing the centre of Sydney returns to Tumbalong Park.

Have you ever wanted to just run down the main street of the city, just dancing and singing at the top of your voice? Well, now you can!
The Jagannatha Ratha Yatra – the Festival of Chariots – is first and foremost a great parade of the people, of singing and dancing, and above all of pulling the chariots off Jagannatha, Balaram and Subhadra as they take to the streets to offer their blessings to one and all.

Everyone is welcome to join in, everyone should join in, indeed the Festival of Chariots can extend to hundreds and thousands of people all coming together in happy celebration as they draw the chariots along, pulling on the ropes, playing musical instruments, waving flags, blowing conch-shells, singing and chanting.

So, on the most basic level just come along and take part. All you need to do is turn up, join in, and have fun as you’ve never had before!

Want to do more?

• Come early to the festival site and help decorate the Chariots. Bring flowers, festoons, ribbons, tinsel, incense, whatever can be used to add colour and excitement to the festival floats.
• Volunteer as a wheel guard. We need 16 big people to carry the poles guarding the wheels and making sure no one gets too close to the chariots.
• Help distribute leaflets advertising the grand parade. Thousands to give out on the day itself. Just see the parade organisers at the festival site.
• Just come on down, get involved, there is always plenty to do!

The Festival of Equality!

The Festival of Chariots is the ultimate celebration of equal opportunity and of the innate oneness that exists within us all – in spite of any and all external difference. Before Jagannatha, the Lord of the Universe, no one is neither high or low, no one is black or white, there is no consideration of gender or age, caste or creed; before the Supreme such concepts simply lose their meaning.
This is exemplified by the tradition of having the King himself assume the role of menial servant, sweeping the road before the chariot of the lord with a broom made of gold. On this one day everyone, regardless of externals, has an equal chance of directly approaching Jagannatha, the transcendent Lord of creation, render some small service, and receive his all-auspicious blessings. This is the ultimate day to be happy, and the ultimate way to become happy!
HARE KRISHNA

Invitation for BG Class, RATH YATRA & Bhagvatam Class - 27th to 29th March

Welcome to Hare Krishna Glenfield!!

Please accept our humble obeisance's

All glories to His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada and Srila Gurudeva

You are personally invited to attend the following Krishna Conscious Programs.

Please mark these in your calendars.

Friday 27th March – Bhagvad Gita

Venue:"Vamana Kshetra"  10, Myee Rd, MACQUARIE FIELDS

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Program: Tulsi Aarti, Gaura Aarti, Bhagavad Gita Bhakti Shastri Class & Vegetarian Prashadam

FESTIVAL OF CHARIOTS

Saturday 28th March – RATHA YATRA in City

Venue:TUMBALONG PARK, DARLING HARBOUR, SYDNEY.

Time: 2:30pm

Program: This year there will be two chariots. The participants will be lined up in the following order: In the lead will be the Rhythm Hunters drumming band. Following them will be the parade banner bearers and then the traditional “king sweeping the road”. Next will be a special troupe of dancers followed by the first cart. All the general participants will then be lined up between the first and second chariots.

After RATH YATRA at 4:30pm Back at Tumbalong Park there will be a major Arati performance on stage combined with a grand finale kirtana lead by Sri Prahlada. All participants are requested to be present at the start of the Parade for the entrance of Lord Jagannatha and the special commencement ceremonies.

For more details please visit: http://rathayatra.com.au/festival-info/

Sunday 29th March – Bhagavatam Class

Venue: "Vamana Kshetra"  10, Myee Rd, MACQUARIE FIELDS

Time: 7:30am Sharp. 

Program: Srila Prabhupada Puja, Deity Greeting, Shrimad Bhagavatam Class with verse recitation & Shiksha program and Breakfast Prasadam.

Thank you all for your divine association. For further details how you can serve and participate please contact :

Umesh Prabhuji - 0401 979 581

Rajeshwari Mataji - 0432 605 305

For Hosting a Kirtan, Gita or Bhagavatam Program(s) at your residence please Contact:

Suman Mataji - 0412 111 402

Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harekrsna.glenfield?ref=tn_tnmn

For details of other programs, events or festivals please go to our homepage -http://www.iskcon.com.au

Your servant,

Bhaktin Anjali

ISKCON Congregational Development