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Veda Course<\/b><\/p>\n
College of Vedic Studies and Bhaktivedanta Manor Brahmacari Ashram present the Veda Course \u2013 a three month residential training for men from 2nd<\/sup> Oct 2013 to 22nd<\/sup> Dec 2013. <\/p>\n Please note there are limited places on this course and there is an application form to be completed<\/a> and sent back to us before 15th<\/sup> Sept 2013.<\/p>\n A Spiritual Retreat in the Beautiful Hertfordshire Countryside<\/b><\/p>\n Meet interesting and diverse people, learn to play musical instruments, study the ancient scriptures, experience monastic life and discover the inner self.<\/p>\n The Veda Course for new skills and experience<\/b><\/p>\n Classes and workshops will be held 4 days a week with accompanying general temple services.<\/p>\n On other days there are opportunities to acquire new or improve upon your existing skills and experience in the following areas; book distribution, university and home visit programs, street procession (Harinam), food distribution, farming and milking cows, cooking and deity services etc.<\/p>\n Fees<\/b><\/p>\n A nominal charge of \u00a3200 will be asked for the course to cover basic costs of study materials, clothing etc. Concessions or sponsorships can be available for those with limited resources.<\/b><\/p>\n The syllabus<\/b><\/p>\n Student will cover 3 handbooks entitled Devotional Practice, Theology & Philosophy, Vaishnava Culture.<\/p>\n A) Theology & Philosophy<\/b><\/p>\n 1.The Existence of God<\/p>\n 2.The Search for the Absolute Truth \/ 3 pramanas \/ 4 defects<\/p>\n 3. “You Are Not The Material Body”<\/p>\n 4. Faith<\/p>\n 5. The Three Aspects of the Absolute Truth<\/p>\n 6. Krishna: The Supreme Absolute Truth \/ The Five Primary Rasas<\/p>\n 7. The Three Energies of the Lord<\/p>\n 8. The Creation \/ Universal Time<\/p>\n 9. Perceiving Krishna in His Creation<\/p>\n 10. The Three Modes of Material Nature \/ the Law of Karma \/ Re-incarnation<\/p>\n 11. Death & Liberation<\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n B) Devotional Practice<\/b><\/p>\n 1. Devotional Service<\/p>\n 2.Daily Schedule & Appearance<\/p>\n 3. Four Principles<\/p>\n 4. Hearing and Chanting: Tips and Pitfalls<\/p>\n 5. Deity Worship: Tulasi Worship<\/p>\n 6. Holy Days and Festivals<\/p>\n 7. Preaching, Paramapara and ISKCON<\/p>\n 8. Cleanliness and Etiquette<\/p>\n C) Vaisnava Culture <\/b><\/p>\n 1. ISKCON’s Cultural Identity<\/p>\n 2. The Vedas<\/p>\n 3. The Four Varnas<\/p>\n 4. The Four Ashrams<\/p>\n 5. Respect: The Basis of Civilisation<\/p>\n 6. Ethics and Morality<\/p>\n 7. Relating to Devotees with Due Respect<\/p>\n 8. Relating to seniors, juniors, and Peers<\/p>\n 9. Receiving a Guest<\/p>\n 10. Fellowship and Association<\/p>\n 11. Three Levels of Devotees<\/p>\n 12. Offences to the Vaishnavas<\/p>\n 13. Twenty-Six Qualities of a Devotee <\/p>\n To recognise success in completing the course, students will be awarded \u201cSuccessful Completion of Veda Course\u201d certificates.<\/p>\n We look forward to hearing from all those interested.<\/p>\n Yours in the service of Srila Prabhupada <\/p>\n Kanhaiya Das<\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n Brahmacari Ashram <\/p>\n Bhaktivedanta Manor <\/p>\n Hilfield Lane,<\/p>\n Aldenham,<\/p>\n Watford,<\/p>\n Hertfordshire,<\/p>\n WD25 8EZ.<\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n E-mail: ashram@krishnatemple.com<\/a><\/p>\n Daytime phone number: 0044 (0)7930 464 750 \/ 0044 (0)1923 851 000<\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n Bhaktivedanta Manor website: http:\/\/www.krishnatemple.com\/home\/<\/a><\/p>\n