Study deeply. Serve wholeheartedly. Live Bhakti together.
We are opening applications for a five-month residential Bhakti Shastri program
in the serene and pristine surroundings of the Tryavna Balkans, Bulgaria.
This is an on-site program conducted in English, where a small group of devotees will live
together in an ashram, dedicating five months to shastra study, sadhana, seva,
preaching and community life.
What will we study?
- Bhagavad-gita
- Sri Isopanishad
- Nectar of Instruction
- Nectar of Devotion
Those who successfully complete the course will receive a Bhakti Shastri certificate.
But the certificate is not the main purpose.
The real purpose is to develop a deeper relationship with Krishna and His devotees,
strengthen our spiritual practice, and cultivate genuine friendship, affection and a
sense of family among the participants.
Through living, studying, serving and preaching together, we hope to become more than
classmates — learning not simply to study shastra, but to live it together.
Who is it for?
For devotees who sincerely want to deepen their understanding and practice of Gaudiya
Vaishnavism, are actively engaged in preaching and book distribution or aspiring to be,
and are ready to commit themselves to seva and ashram life for five months.
Completely free
Course. Accommodation. Prasadam.
There is no charge. The commitment is your time, service, participation and willingness
to live as a member of the community.
Only 10 places available.
If you feel inspired to take part, fill in the application form and choose a time for
your personal interview:
Apply for the Bhakti Shastri Program
Once the ten places are filled, the group begins its five-month journey together.
10 devotees. 5 months. Study. Seva. Sadhana. Preaching. Community.
Hare Krishna!