the hero’s journey - Blog - ISKCON Desire Tree | IDT2024-03-29T02:35:01Zhttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/the+hero%E2%80%99s+journeyMAN-tra Retreat for Devotee Men Explores The Hero’s Journeyhttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/man-tra-retreat-for-devotee-men-explores-the-hero-s-journey2021-11-23T10:06:01.000Z2021-11-23T10:06:01.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><p><strong><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9836086273,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="550" alt="9836086273?profile=RESIZE_584x" />By Madhava Smullen </strong></p>
<p>This year’s MAN-tra Retreat, held from November 12th to 14th, explored “The Hero’s Journey,” a common story template that involves a hero who goes on an adventure, is victorious in a crisis, and comes home transformed. The retreat applied the template to the life of devotees, who often see a similar awakening or call to adventure, followed by trials and transformation.</p>
<p>There were over 100 registrants from the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries for this fourth annual MAN-tra Retreat, the second held online due to the pandemic. Organized by Bhaktimarga Swami, ISKCON Communications Director Anuttama Das, and Canadian devotees Rajarshi Ray, Mangalananda, and Bader Soma, the event was MCd by the energetic Vallabha Hari Das.<br /> <br /> <strong>Read more: </strong><a href="https://iskconnews.org/man-tra-retreat-for-devotee-men-explores-the-heros-journey,8100/">https://iskconnews.org/man-tra-retreat-for-devotee-men-explores-the-heros-journey,8100/</a></p></div>The 4th Annual MAN-tra Retreat - The Hero’s Journeyhttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/the-4th-annual-man-tra-retreat-the-hero-s-journey2021-10-13T14:17:01.000Z2021-10-13T14:17:01.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9680667069,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9680667069,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9680667069?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p>
<p><strong>By Mangalananda dasa </strong></p>
<p>ISKCON’s annual “MAN-tra Retreat” is coming to your computer screen in mid-November. The theme of this year’s virtual event is The Hero’s Journey!</p>
<p>Men, 18 years of age and older, are invited to transform their lives by participating in this unique event. You are the hero and your journey is distinct and extraordinary. The Lord Himself encourages us to return home, back to Godhead. From Lord Rama to Srila Prabhupada, the story of life follows a set pattern. Learning about this pattern helps us understand ourselves and reveals the steps needed for transformation.</p>
<p>The Hero’s Journey will be nothing short of spectacular. The journey is not easy and obtaining love of God, the most treasured gift is difficult. Shedding our dark habits and returning to the light requires us to face our deepest fears and close the gap between our shortcomings and reunion with God.</p>
<p><strong>Read more: </strong><a href="https://iskconnews.org/the-4th-annual-man-tra-retreat-the-heros-journey,8031/">https://iskconnews.org/the-4th-annual-man-tra-retreat-the-heros-journey,8031/</a></p></div>