Hertsmere Community Conference

Temple President Her Grace Visakha dasi was invited to join a panel of
representatives at a Hertsmere Community Conference, in the Wyllyotts
Theatre, Potters Bar.

The Community Conference brought together a wide range of delegates, from
all sections of Hertsmere’s community to collectively learn, network and
explore opportunities for collaboration. They discussed how to collectively
come together to build a more cohesive community. It was chaired by the
Leader of Hertsmere Council, Cllr Jeremy Newmark.

Commenting on local faith issues, Visakha dasi quoted the Gaudiya Vaishnava
Acharya, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur:

“When I see the churches, mosques and temples of other faiths, I think:
‘They are also worshiping my Lord — but in a different way.’ Because of
this, I feel great love and reverence for them.”

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur also expressed a broader principle in his
writings, that a sincere devotee should honour all genuine religious paths
that cultivate love of God, while remaining firmly devoted to their own
tradition.

Srila Bhaktivinoda 
Thakur
(1838 – 1914)