Written by audarye Sunday, 27 January 2008
European Communications Seminar 2008
Dates: 22 till 26 April
Place: Radhadesh, Belgium
I am happy to announce and invite you all to the European Communications Seminar 2008 which will be a wonderful opportunity to associate with devotees from all over Europe who are doing important Communications preaching; to learn from experienced and expert devotees on different topics as well as guests who will bring their expertise and different angle on certain topics; and to share your realizations, successes as well as challenges.
The Seminar will focus on some important issues and topics for all those doing Communications preaching.
Some of the highlights of the Seminar are:
Anuttama prabhu (International Minister for Communications) Will begin the Seminar with a presentation on "What is Communications all about?" discussing the underlying principles and values of Communications preaching and will close the Seminar with a discussion on "Toward a Global Strategy: Puting Theory into Practice" concluding with practical suggestions on how to improve our Communications strategies and network worldwide.
Saunaka Rsi prabhu (Director of the Oxford Center for Hindu Studies and Communications Director for Europe from 1987 to 2003) will give us a historical and analytical account of Communications preaching in Europe as well as realizations and experiences in pioneering the ISKCON Interfaith dialogue in Europe.
Gauri prabhu (Temple President from Bhaktivedanta Manor) - "Am I a Hindu" will discuss the issue of Hindu Identity for ISKCON leaders and followers.
Vinnay Tanna (In Charge of Communications - Bhaktivedanta Manor) - "The costs of flirting with Hindu organizations".
Vyenkata Batta (Director of ISKCON Communications US) - "Revisiting the Blind
Man Lame man analogy" will make a presentation on seeing ISKCON and Hinduism through the eyes of a second generation diasporic Hindu and ISKCON's opportunities in seeking their participation
Yadunandana prabhu- (Principal of Bhaktivednata College) - Will bring us to higher spiritual consciousness by organizing a retreat for all the Participants
Mahaprabhu dasa - European Issues like the Hindu Forum of Europe, Communications Publications, Report on State/Religious organizations/ISKCON relationship through out Europe, Yatra Representation, etc.
1 Representative per Yatra will have an opportunity to speak for approximately 10 minutes to present the Communications successes and challenges of their Yatra preferably with visual support (PowerPoint) or at least a written report.
Special Guests:
Interfaith
Patrick Hanjoul (President of URI Europe as well as Bond Zonder Naam a very influential catholic organization in Belgium) will speak about his realizations and experiences in interfaith dialogue and will briefly present the activities of United Religions Initiative.
Two different perspectives on Hindu Nationalism Koenraad Elst is a scholar from Antwerp, Belgium specializing in Hindu Nationalism and has given many public presentations and written papers on the subject.
Professor Ram Prasad Chakravarthy teaches in the University of Lancaster in the UK.
Religious Freedom
Willy Fautre is the Director of Human Rights without Frontiers and is a specialist in religious freedom issues. He will give an update on religious freedom in Europe.
European Communications Seminar 2008
Dates: 22 till 26 April
Place: Radhadesh, Belgium
Costs: 150 euros per person on shared rooms in the Guest House from 21st till 27th of April. This price includes the conference, prasadam, one day visit to Brussels with prasadam and one lunch in the Radhadesh restaurant. (for double rooms 200 euros and for single rooms 250 euros).
New: Cost 120 euros for dormitory facilities in the Guest House.
Themes:
"Interfaith: Being Proactive Amid 21st Century Pluralism"
"The Hindu Polemic: Yes, No, or All of the Above"
"European Issues and Country Reports"
"Interfaith: Being Proactive Amid 21st Century Pluralism"
"The Hindu Polemic: Yes, No, or All of the Above"
"European Issues and Country Reports"
Organizer: Ministry of Communications and ISKCON Communications Europe
This year's Seminar will focus on the practical application of a communications strategy, in our own local, as well as a pan-European context.
We will look at the opportunities presented by the increasing global interest in interfaith dialogue, hear reports how ISKCON is taking a leading role in some regions, and analyze how to improve interfaith work in different countries.
Second, we will return to the question of ISKCON identity to understand how to better position ourselves as a voice for eastern monotheism. We know that pure devotion transcends worldly designations, but living in this world of names, how do we function effectively as communicators?
We will also hear reports from our fellow communicators about recent successes and challenges they have faced, and work to develop a cohesive strategy for moving forward in 2008-9.
For registration, bookings and transport please contact Rasa Parayana prabhu at the Radhadesh Guesthouse: Radhadesh.Guesthouse@pamho.net
For any further enquiries on the Seminar please contact me at:Mahaprabhu.BE@pamho.net
For any further enquiries on the Seminar please contact me at:Mahaprabhu.BE@pamho.net
The Seminar will be followed by a Communications Course at the Bhaktivedanta College in Radhadesh from the 27th of April till the 2nd of May. For more registration and further information please contact Bhaktivedanta College website: www.bhaktivedantacollege.com
TRAVEL
When you are in Belgium, how to travel to Radhadesh?
When you are in Belgium, how to travel to Radhadesh?
Radhadesh Guesthouse
Petite Somme 5
6940 SEPTON DURBUY
BELGIUM
0032(0)86.387131
Radhadesh.guesthouse@pamho.net
Petite Somme 5
6940 SEPTON DURBUY
BELGIUM
0032(0)86.387131
Radhadesh.guesthouse@pamho.net
*From Airports:
By Taxi (private pickup service):
By Taxi (private pickup service):
For our pickup service please confirm by e-mail to radhadesh.guesthouse@pamho.net or with the driver directly via krishnapandu@hotmail.com, 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 International' ( Zaventem) and is very close to the city centre. The other is called 'Charleroi' *or* 'BRUSSELS SOUTH'. This airport is a little bit closer to Radhadesh.
Please remember that there are *2* airports near Brussels. One is called 'Brussels International' ( Zaventem) and is very close to the city centre. The other is called 'Charleroi' *or* 'BRUSSELS SOUTH'. This airport is a little bit closer to Radhadesh.
*PLEASE* check which airport you are going to. Sometime there is confusion between Brussels International (Zaventem) & Brussels South (Charleroi). These 2 airports are a long way apart so please confirm which one you are arriving at.
This is to avoid long waits, which can occur if we get incorrect information. Give us details of where you want to be picked up from. Please give your flight information: flight number, arrival date, departure date & airport (or station).
Prices - ONE WAY [calculated at 0.30 euro/km]
*Zaventem - 70 Euro
*Charleroi - 55 Euro
*Airport Luxembourg - 90 Euro
*Liege - 30 Euro
*Namur - 30 Euro
*Marloie - 13 Euro
*Barvaux - 6 Euro
*Charleroi - 55 Euro
*Airport Luxembourg - 90 Euro
*Liege - 30 Euro
*Namur - 30 Euro
*Marloie - 13 Euro
*Barvaux - 6 Euro
By Train:
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 15.00 Euros.
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 15.00 Euros.
* From Marloie:
Phone to 0032(0)86/387131 (Radhadesh Guesthouse: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily) or 0032(0)494-384171 (Pandu Vijaya prabhu) and a devotee will pick you up from the train station.
Phone to 0032(0)86/387131 (Radhadesh Guesthouse: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily) or 0032(0)494-384171 (Pandu Vijaya prabhu) and a devotee will pick you up from the train station.
*From Liege:
From Liege there is a train to Barvaux every 2 hours (direction Jemelle).
For pick up : please contact the driver (see above) 1 hour before arrival.
From Liege there is a train to Barvaux every 2 hours (direction Jemelle).
For pick up : please contact the driver (see above) 1 hour before arrival.
By Car:
*From Brussels
Take motorway direction Namen-Luxemburg. After Namen take Marche exit. Drive into Marche. In Marche take the N63 - direction Liège (Luik). Exit Somme-Leuze. In Somme-Leuze drive direction Durbuy . Next follow the signs Petite Somme and Château de Petite Somme (Radhadesh) on the left.
*From Brussels
Take motorway direction Namen-Luxemburg. After Namen take Marche exit. Drive into Marche. In Marche take the N63 - direction Liège (Luik). Exit Somme-Leuze. In Somme-Leuze drive direction Durbuy . Next follow the signs Petite Somme and Château de Petite Somme (Radhadesh) on the left.
*From Maastricht
Follow direction Namen (E40). Turn left at the fork E40 Seraing/Flémalle. Exit Flémalle and drive into Flémalle. After the roundabout in Flémalle cross the Meuse (river) and follow direction Marche until you are on the N63, Luik-Marche. On N63 take Somme Leuze exit. Next follow the signs Petite Somme and Château de Petite Somme.
Follow direction Namen (E40). Turn left at the fork E40 Seraing/Flémalle. Exit Flémalle and drive into Flémalle. After the roundabout in Flémalle cross the Meuse (river) and follow direction Marche until you are on the N63, Luik-Marche. On N63 take Somme Leuze exit. Next follow the signs Petite Somme and Château de Petite Somme.
*From Liege
In Liege take the N63 - direction Marche. Exit Somme-Leuze. Next follow the signs Petite Somme and Château de Petite Somme.
In Liege take the N63 - direction Marche. Exit Somme-Leuze. Next follow the signs Petite Somme and Château de Petite Somme.