Bridging the Gap – Connecting the Older and Younger Generations.
Bridging the Gap is a program in which our youth can have a chance to spend some quality time with the pioneering first generation of the New Raman Reti community. The idea is to create an avenue where we can create relationships, ask questions, and get to know the first generation, all in an informal setting. We’ve had two programs so far, the first with Bada Hari Das as our guest speaker and the second with Yadubara Das and Vishaka Devi Dasi. They spoke about their life and beginnings in Krishna Consciousness and shared their advice and wisdom for the next generation. We had over 25 youth attend, many who agreed it was the type of nourishing sanga they were looking for. It’s also a great way to find mentors in the community!
Growing up here in New Raman Reti, there are many of Srila Prabhupada’s disciples and senior devotees who I don’t have any personal association with, yet alone even know their name. However, our senior devotees have a wealth of experience and are just waiting to share it with us. Thus “Bridging the Gap” refers to connecting this generation gap. Creating relationships between the youth and elders builds a strong community and helps prepare us to “take on the torch” for the future.
We plan to host these programs once a month, with a variety of guests speaking and doing activities with the us. Our next “Bridging the Gap” will be in August and all youth are invited!
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