Dear Devotees,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Just a reminder that the ISKCON European Convention in Radhadesh will be
taking place soon.

The convention takes place each year in Radhadesh, the Hare Krishna temple
in the Belgian Ardennes. This is a good place for the seminars because of
the nice facilities for delegates as well as the pleasant and peaceful
surroundings. We are also organising special kirtanas in the evenings
after each seminar day.

Please find enclosed information about the teachers and the seminars they
are giving. If you have a notice board please put this message on it to
help us advertise the seminars.

We are looking forward to seeing you here at Radhadesh and having your
association.

Your servants,

Shaunaka Rishi Das, Braja Bihari Das and Hrdaya Caitanya Das

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For registration for the seminars & travel inquiries please contact:

Rasa Parayana Das
Tel./fax: +32 (0)86 38-71-31
radhadesh.guesthouse@pamho.net

Please register as soon as possible!

The poster is on the internet at: http://www.radhadesh.com/index.php?id=61

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***Seminars***

1) Jayadvaita Swami: "Unity and perversity" - ISKCON's loss of its monopoly
on Gaudiya Vaisnavism and how to respond. An analysis and open discussion.

2) Sacinandana Swami: "Development of bhakti-rasa  (Taste in Krsna
consciousness)" - Theoretical analysis and practical tips on how to develop
a deep taste in Krsna Consciousness.

3) Ravindra Svarupa Das: "Texts & sex: Issues of sexuality in ISKCON today"

4) Kurma Das: (2 seminars)

 a) "Cooking with Kurma" - A hands-on, kitchen-interactive tour of
the world of Vedic vegetarian cuisine with Australia's favourite
cooking guru Kurma Das.

 Learn the art of menu creation, prepare fresh cheese, spice masalas
 and pastes, breads, pickles, chutneys, vegetable dishes, savouries
 and sweets, hear about the history, botany and science of Vedic food
 preparation, as well as knife skills, Ayurvedic health, digestion
 and nutrition, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene. Lots of take-home
 recipes, non-stop cooking and sumptuous feasting.

 b) Lessons from "The Great Transcendental Adventure - Pastimes of
 His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami in Australia and New
Zealand"

 Relish aural pleasure as Kurma Das reads and purports his
 highly-acclaimed 700-page book of previously unheard nectarean
 pastimes of Srila Prabhupada. Be there as Srila Prabhupada performs
 his amazing and exemplary South Seas pastimes.

5) Purnacandra Das: "Overhaul your spiritual life" - This series of
interrelated classes cover many major aspects of spiritual life with the aim
of devotional transformation, deepening taste, and realization.

1) Japa workshop (mainly based on Haribhakti-vilas)
2) Crying for Krsna (SB, NOD, Caitanya Bhagavata, Adi Purana, and Caitanya
Siksamrta)
3) Love and trust workshop (very interactive)
4) Standing naked before God (based on SB 10.22)
5) Overhaul your gayatri (Haribhakti-vilas, gayatri tikas, etc)

Purnacandra Das is the chairman of the Sastric Advisory Committee (SAC) and
has written a book entitled, "Unspoken Obstacles On the Path to Bhakti".

6) Braja Bihari Das: "How to run an effective meeting." - As in any
organization, we in ISKCON spend time in meetings. Some are organized well,
many are not. This course will detail what constitutes a well-run meeting,
the different types of meetings and how to facilitate them, the
"decision-rule", developing a facilitator's toolbox, and a number of other
topics. The seminar will include lecture, discussion, and participatory
learning.

7) Atmananda Das: "Atma Yoga: Building communities and facilitating Krishna
Consciousness" - Around the globe millions of people are turning to yoga.
Atma Yoga takes advantage of the greatly increasing interest in yoga
throughout the world.

Atma Yoga is a powerful tool for outreach, education, culture, and community
building. In a series of lectures you will learn how Atma Yoga is being used
to bring many people closer to Krishna, who would otherwise not have an
opportunity for hearing, chanting, and tasting prasadam. Atma Yoga has been
described as more universal and more transformative than any of the other
impersonalist yoga systems. There will also be an opportunity to experience
this style of Vaisnava yoga.

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Creche facilities will be available during class-times for children age 3-12
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***TRAVEL***

When you are in Belgium, how to arrive to Radhadesh?

A) By Train

From Brussels or Luxembourg:
From Brussels there is a train every hour to Arlon-Luxembourg. This train
stops in Marloie, which is the station to get off. The price for the train
from Brussels to Marloie is about 12.5 Euros. From Luxembourg you can take
the same train direction Brussels and get off in Marloie. From Marloie you
can phone to 086 32-29-26 and a devotee will pick you up from the train
station (10 Euros for car).

From Liege:
From Liege there is a train to Barvaux every 2 hours (direction Jemelle).
The price for the train from Liege to Barvaux is about 5 Euros. From Barvaux
you can phone 086 32-29-26 to pick you up by car (5 Euros for car).

B) By Car

We have a temple car with 8 passenger places. The prices given are for one
trip. The cost is divided amongst the number of passengers. A devotee can
pick you up from:

Brussels Central Airport - 50 Euros
Charleroi Airport - 40 Euros
Luxembourg Airport - 60 Euros
Liege - 20 Euros

For travel please confirm by fax +32 (0)86 38-71-31 or e-mail to
radhadesh.guesthouse@pamho.net when you want to be picked up and where you
will be arriving.

IMPORTANT!!!

Please remember that there are 2 airports near Brussels. One is called
'Brussels Airport, Zaventem' and is very close to the city centre. The other
is called 'Brussels south, Charleroi'. This airport is much further away
from Brussels. When you give us details of where you want to be picked up
from PLEASE check which airport you are going to. This is to avoid any
confusion and long waits, which can occur if we get incorrect information.

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***PRICES***

When you attend the seminars the price is:

130 Euros for dormitory with common bathroom (regular temple facilities)
180 Euros for rooms of 4-5 persons with attached bathroom (guesthouse
facility)

Rooms for 1, 2 or 3 persons is possible when paying a suppliment. Please
mention this to Rasa Parayana Das when you are booking your accommodation.

*There is no third world fee*

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When you bring your own caravan or tent the price is 115 Euros.

When you attend the seminars and you bring your own caravan or tent:

Children under 5 years: free
Children 5-12 years: 6,5 Euros (per day)
Children 12+ years: 13 Euros (per day)
Adults (not participating in the seminar): 13 Euros (per day)

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For devotees who stay in Radhadesh but who are not participating in the
courses the fees are:

1) Regular temple facilities:

Children under 5 years (who don't need mattress): free
Children under 5 years (who need mattress): 8 Euros (per day)
Children 5-12 years: 12 Euros (per day)
Children 12+ years: 15 Euros (per day)
Adults: 15 Euros (per day)

2) Guesthouse facilities:

Children under 5 years (who don't need mattress): free
Children under 5 years (who need mattress): 12 Euros (per day)
Children 5-12 years: 16 Euros (per day)
Children 12+ years: 19 Euros (per day)
Adults: 19 Euros (per day)