0 - 5 years – learning to renounce nappies and use the toilet independently

5 - 12 years - primary school and dodgy school dinners

12 - 16 years - secondary school, GCSE’s, bullies

16 - 18 years - sixth form, college, first car (crash), part-time work

18 - 21 years of age – university, weird societies, clubbing

21 - .. looking for a different kind of experience?

Do you want see if there is anything else out there?

Are thinking of taking a gap year?

Are you finishing your studies? Had enough of the 9 to 5 and need a break?

Can you spare 6 or 12 months from January 2011 till December 2011?

If YES to any of the above questions, then you can come to Bhaktivedanta Manor for the *Tenth Consecutive Sabbatical.*

 *Sabbatical 2011*

After completing the bhakta course or similar training programme, sabbatical is an introduction to the ideal practice of KC, with the focus of internal development and application.

This will be two part programme with a focus on four areas:

Sanga (Association): Devotees need to experience deep relationships that everyone is yearning for, through selfless service towards each other with Krishna in the centre.

Sastra (Scripture): All the acharyas taught us that the greatest need for today is people who can live by the pure teachings of Krishna Consciousness.

Sadacara (Character): Philosophy without good character is useless.

Skills: Practical Skills are that central to vaisnava culture and lifestyle.

For more information read below and see poster attached.

Sabbatical Part 1 / Brahmachari Training

This is a six month residential course at Bhaktivedanta Manor starting on the 24th January 2011 and completing on the 31st July 2011.

Major highlights include:

Learning to play musical instruments

Learning to cook

Bhakti shastri

Learning and reciting key verses

Assortment of self development and skills sessions

Book distribution

Harinam

Participating in upcoming festivals

Annual European brahmacari convention

Travelling and preaching in various parts of UK and Europe

Schedule will be facilitated by resident brahmacharis, deciples of Srila Prabhupada and various Sannyasis.

To commend success in completing the course, students will be awarded Bhakti Shastri / Sabbatical Course certificate.

Please note there are limited places on this course and there is an application form (attached) to be completed and sent back by 17th January 2011.

Sabbatical Part 2 / India

This is a three month residential course starting on 6th September 2011 and completing on the 22cd December 2011.

There will be an introductory week at Bhaktivedanta Manor then travel to India making your base at Radhagopinath Temple (Chowpatty), flagship centre for training and education in bhakti-yoga, devotees benefit from the wonderful association and guidance of senior practitioners from all walks of life.

Major highlights include:

Travelling and preaching in various parts of India

Bhagavad Gita study

Learning and reciting key verses

Book distribution

Participating in upcoming festivals

Accompanying HH Radhanath Maharaj on Yatra

Visiting holy Dhams during the month of Kartik (Vrindavan, Mayapur and Jaganath Puri)

Schedule will be facilitated by resident brahmacharis, deciples of Srila Prabhupada and various Sannyasis.

To commend success in completing the course, students will be awarded Bhakti Shastri / Sabbatical Course certificate.

Please note there are limited places on this course and there is an application form (attached) to be completed and sent back by the End of February 2011.

Feedback

“Engaging in study of Srila Prabhupada’s books and developing my sadhana, has given me an incredible spiritual foundation in preparation to re-enter the professional working environment” (Kiran-UK)

“Staying at the Manor and Chowpatty Temple was so amazing! It took my Krishna Consciousness to another level” (Uwe – Germany)

“I was pleasantly surprised that part of the training course consisted of developing skills such as management principles and public speaking” (Sunny – UK)

“A life changing experience, everyone must try it! I truly realised the value of Prabhupada’s books and the wonder of vaisnava association” (Raj – India)

To find out if you can take part in this valuable experience, please contact us.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours in the service of Srila Prabhupada,

Kanhaiya Das

Brahmachari Ashram

Bhaktivedanta Manor

Hilfield Lane,

Aldenham,

Watford,

Hertfordshire

WD25 8EZ

E-mail: ashram@krishnatemple.com

Daytime phone number: 07930 464 750 & 01923 851 000
Click here to read the prospectus (PDF document)

Bhaktivedanta Manor website: http://www.krishnatemple.com/home/