Around forty Italian members of the congregation gathered at Goloka Ecofarm in Pontinvrea (Savona, Italy) for a three-day retreat, May 1-3, organized by the USCI (Office for the Development of the Congregation in Italy), dedicated to shared spiritual practice, learning, and community connection.
The participants, all Italian, engaged in a rich program of activities, including workshops, theatre, Harinam with the local congregation, cow milking, and the temple’s daily spiritual program, featuring kirtan, bhajan, and Tulasi arati. The atmosphere throughout the retreat was joyful and participatory, allowing devotees to deepen both their practice and their relationships within the community.
The retreat concluded with the awarding of certificates to participants who completed the USCI courses. Participants and organizers alike expressed deep gratitude and happiness, highlighting the importance of creating more regular opportunities for in-person gathering and spiritual growth.
USCI, founded in 2019 by Bhaktya Labhya Das, Devaki Rupa Devi Dasi, and Akarsini Radhika Devi Dasi, supports the spiritual education of the congregation through online programs and annual in-person retreats across Italy.
A special thank you goes to the devotees of Goloka Ecofarm for their care and loving support, which made the retreat possible.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/italian-devotees-gather-for-three-day-spiritual-retreat-at-goloka-ecofarm/
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