“May the Fourth, be with us!”
A hundred-plus devotees answered this call for the first annual Krishna House Retreat in New Vrindavan, May 3-5, 2024. Krishna House leaders, students and friends from around North America gathered for memorable kirtans, uplifting classes, wonderful prasadam and insightful seminars during the event.
Krishna House is an outreach program primarily for young people from all backgrounds based on Srila Prabhupada’s example in his first ISKCON centers in New York and San Francisco. During the Krishna House Retreat, leading Krishna conscious teachers from Toronto, Dallas, New York, Amherst (Massachusetts), Gainesville (Florida), Grand Rapids (Michigan) and elsewhere checked in, compared notes and enjoyed blissful association with one another.
The seminar line up included:
– Team-building Through Improv, by Yadunath Prabhu;
– Strategies for Studying Srila Prabhupada’s Books by, Prabhupada Priya Devi;
– Finding and Becoming a Mentor, by Radhika Raman Prabhu;
– Conscious Kirtan, by Bhaktimarga Swami;
– Leading a Balanced Devotional Life, by Braja Bihari Prabhu;
– Improving Japa, by Janaki Devi; and
– Pastoral Counseling, by Kalakantha Prabhu.
“Everyone who came with us had a great time,” said Janaki Devi, a leader in New York City outreach.
“Very inspiring weekend. Lots of valuable knowledge shared in the workshops and loads of uplifting sanga with such sincere devotees from all over North America.” – Nandanandana Prabhu Krishna House Amherst Director
“New Vrindavan was amazing, a lot of fun, I enjoyed the kirtans and likeminded association!” Bhakta Dusten- a newcomer to the Krishna House
The Retreat organizer, Bhakta Chris Norris, especially thanks Jaya Krishna, Anuradha, and Yamunacharya Prabhus of New Vrindavan for facilitating and supporting this landmark event.
— Pictures by Bhakta Chris Norris