By North American Sankirtan Leaders Team
This year from April 29th to May 1st, ISKCON Silicon Valley (ISV) is organizing their second Annual Sankirtan Orientation Seminar (SOS) under the guidance of HG Vaisesika Prabhu. See what some of the attendees from last year have to say:-
Anjaneya Tirtha Das (Toronto) – Before attending the seminar, we never distributed a Srimad Bhagavatam Set on door to door distribution. Even the thought of speaking to someone we met Door2Door about Srimad Bhagavatam was discomforting, but after going out on a field trip with devotees at ISV we realized that it was possible to distribute a set by just glorifying Srimad Bhagavatam. We were really excited about this change in our perspective and after we returned to Toronto we distributed 4 sets going out on door to door within the first one month. We also witnessed an increase in number of maha big books being distributed after coming back to Toronto!! All glories to HG Vaisesika prabhu and devotees of ISV for inspiring us.
Anshul Kidile (Toronto) – “The Sankirtan SOS seminar was an incredibly beneficial and memorable experience. Highly organized and inspiring sessions, practical tips from expert sankirtan devotees and the experience of going out on book distribution with the empowered group gave immense confidence and increased my faith in the power of Srila Prabhupada’s books and their power in changing peoples’ lives. In Toronto, we have been trying to share the learning from the sessions and I would recommend anyone who has appreciation for Srila Prabhupada’s books to attend this one-of-a-kind seminar on learning how to share these gems.”
Suneet Gandhi (Austin) – “It was a great experience to attend the Sankirtan Orientation Seminar at ISKCON Silicon Valley. To be in association of great Vaishnavas and stalwart Sankirtan leaders from all around America was very inspiring. The seminars were very enlivening and both field trips were very powerful. Doing service in a group with mood of compassion and gratitude is what I saw throughout the weekend in ISV. The whole weekend was extremely well organized and covered a broad spectrum of Sankirtan styles. I especially enjoined Sets distribution, MotelGita and Kids Sankirtan seminars. The field trips were also very well managed and by example, they all perfectly manifested the first principle of Book Distribution – “Get Organized”. The devotees also took excellent care of every visiting guest by facilitating good accommodations and amazing Prasadam! This is a seminar that all Sankirtan devotees need to take. Much gratitude to all devotees of ISV community for hosting us and making such superb arrangements. All glories to HG Vaisesika Prabhu and ISV Yatra!”
Register TODAY to get your spot!
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Srila Prabhupada’s mission was to write and distribute transcendental books far and wide so that it can change people’s lives. He has quoted that even 1% become devotees, it will change the entire world. As we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of ISKCON, here is an opportunity to learn the art of distributing his books through a dynamic and hands on seminar. After a successful and inspiring seminar last year, on the request of devotees, we present the Sankirtan Orientation Seminar 101 (SOS 101) once again for your pleasure. SOS 101 will help you acquire the tools of trade by learning the nuances of book distribution, basic laws, codes of conduct and success stories along with hands on sessions in a fun filled environment. You’ll learn tips and strategies to successfully distribute Srila Prabhupada’s books to anyone and everyone. Join us for this enlivening course and boost your self-confidence!
Srila Prabhupada’s mission was to write and distribute transcendental books far and wide so that it can change people’s lives. He has quoted that even 1% become devotees, it will change the entire world. As we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of ISKCON, here is an opportunity to learn the art of distributing his books through a dynamic and hands on seminar. After a successful and inspiring seminar last year, on the request of devotees, we present the Sankirtan Orientation Seminar 101 (SOS 101) once again for your pleasure. SOS 101 will help you acquire the tools of trade by learning the nuances of book distribution, basic laws, codes of conduct and success stories along with hands on sessions in a fun filled environment. You’ll learn tips and strategies to successfully distribute Srila Prabhupada’s books to anyone and everyone. Join us for this enlivening course and boost your self-confidence!
Title of the Seminar:
SANKIRTAN ORIENTATION SEMINAR (SOS 101)
Benefits:
· Master the art of book distribution
· Boost your self-confidence
· Feel happy and successful
· Stay motivated
· Strengthen your spiritual life
Focus Audience:
· Devotees from North America/Canada
· Anyone interested in book distribution and would like to enhance their skills
Venue:
ISKCON of Silicon Valley, Mountain View, CA
Iskconsiliconvalley.com
When: April 29 – May 1 2016
Seminar Schedule:
Friday, April 29
· Evening
o Presentation: “Gita on its own Merit” [7 pm – 9 pm]
o Hands-on Session
Saturday, April 30
· Morning
o Presentation: “Get Sets and Go” [8:30 am – 10:30 am]
o Hands-on Session
· Afternoon
o Field Trips [12 pm – 4 pm]
v Sets distribution – door to door
v Kids Sankirtan
v Street Sankirtan
v Feedback/coaching on the field
· Evening [7pm – 9pm]
o Session – “Sharing our Sankirtan Realizations”
v Improvements/Feedback
v What worked?
o Kirtana and Vaisnava Songs
Sunday, May 1
· Morning
o Presentation – “Corporate Sankirtan” [8:30 am – 9 am]
o Presentation – “Kids Sankirtan” [8:30 am – 9 am]
o Presentation – “Motel Gita” [9 am – 9:30 am]
· Late Morning / Afternoon [11 am – 3pm]
o Field Trips
v Kids Sankirtan and Motel Gita
v Feedback/coaching on the field
· Sunday Feast
o Presentation – “Books are the Basis”
REGISTRATION:
Register by filling out this form: http://goo.gl/forms/M2J8B4f7pj
Contact: teamisv@gmail.com or call 510-516-1925. Registration is free. However, if you would like to make donations, we would gladly accept them.
Accommodation:
Team ISV can host up to 20 individuals registered on first come first serve basis. Prasadam will be provided during the seminar.