Name / Initiated name
Bhakta Tony Bate.
Daily number of rounds of Hare Krishna mahamantra.
16
When, where and how did you come into contact with the Hare Krishna Movement?
In 1972, removing devotees from the supermarket in which I was the manager. They removed me(from Maya!!!!).
Name the nearest or most frequently Visited ISKCON temple/ centre and name few of the devotees whom you know.
The Manor, Karuna Bhavan. Rasesvari Dasi (mentor) .Kripa Moya Dasa, Titiksu Dasa, Govardhana Dasi, Sita Rama Dasa, Raghunatha Batta Dasa.
Please describe yourself so that other like minded devotees can find you.
Recently widowed with three almost teenage children. Guitarist in a gigging band.
What are your expectations from this community?
A lifelong friendship. Encouragement . Practical help, such as help to create flyers and posters for my new preaching centre.
A new social life based around spiritual values.
Describe any specific service you would love to offer to Lord Krishna & His devotees?
Am currently helping the Goshala. Am about to instigate a local preaching centre.