Indresh Gaura also flew in from Toronto in order that a number of us could put our ‘heads together’ to discuss the future of the Krishna conscious project in the Greater Vancouver area. What we are looking at is a ten-acre property that has so much potential. Since the 80s, there has been a campus here – a facility for a temple and some residents. Those buildings are now old and a whole reconstruction of the area is required. Generally, the area is relatively a flat terrain in this Burnaby area, but being close to the mighty Fraser River, the campus ends up being on a bog, which is a challenge. What is not a challenge?
Generally, when I come to the west coast, I am kept quite busy with home visitations in addition to meetings that are usually quite visionary by nature. Out here in the Vancouver area, there are the mountains and the Pacific nearby. They are captivating. The natural aesthetics of the place offers inspiration.
And, when you have ekadasi to honour, a grainless day, the mind tends to be more open. Today, the sun shone so nicely, the sky was blue, the air fresh. It all contributed to mind-expanding experiences.
For the evening, two home visits became our reality. A couple going through some healing was our first stop. Adi Devi and Saci gave so much to our community in so many ways. Secondly, I took part in a Bengali gathering where sukta is served and the women greet you at the door with flowers while ululating.
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