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By Savitri Devi Dasi

The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) will hold “Alone with Kṛṣṇa, Together with Kṛṣṇa’s Devotees,” a retreat at the Govardhana Retreat Center at Govardhana, from 4:00 p.m. on October 23 to 12:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026. Led by Bhurijana Dasa, the retreat will offer a focused period of Kṛṣṇa-kathā, japa, prayer, śāstric reading, introspection, kīrtana, prasādam, and association with devotees.

For devotees whose responsibilities and routines often leave little

Devotee men from across North America will gather at ISKCON New Vrindaban, West Virginia, for the 9th annual MAN-tra Retreat, from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Conceived in 2018 by Bhaktimarga Swami and Anuttama Dasa, the retreat aims to empower Krishna-conscious men to live with greater integrity, devotion, and purpose. The weekend promises dynamic seminars by renowned speakers—including Yadubara Das, Ekavira Das, Yadunath Das, and Gopal Hari Das—alongside a stirring drama by B

By Sarvada Matabudul 

More than 110 youths and devotees gathered at Eagle Ranch Resort in Port Dickson, Malaysia, from May 29 to June 1, 2026, for ISKCON Kuala Lumpur’s 7th Annual Youth Retreat. Organized by the ISKCON Kuala Lumpur Youth Department under the leadership of Rasa Parayana Das and Rati Gopika Devi Dasi, the four-day retreat centered on the theme “Stronger Inside,” encouraging participants to cultivate inner strength through Krishna consciousness.

The retreat sought to address a ques

By Venu Madhav Das 

Recently, ISKCON Kurukshetra, Srila Prabhupada’s dream project to spread Krishna consciousness worldwide, was blessed with the auspicious association of Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami, who conducted a spiritually uplifting four-day Japa Ashraya (Level-1) Course attended by around 120 devotees from Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar, Chandigarh, and nearby areas.

Enthusiastic devotees gathered to deepen their understanding and practice of chanting the holy names in the association of Vais

The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) has announced its latest course (online and in-person) lineup for June–December 2026, continuing its longstanding commitment to supporting devotees in their lifelong journey of spiritual education and growth.

Rooted in Srila Prabhupada’s mission to establish an institute in Vrindavan dedicated to serious students of sastra and the training of qualified preachers, VIHE offers a structured progression of foundational, intermediate, and advanced c

By Jaya Vamandev Das  

In the spiritually charged atmosphere of Vrindavan, over 450 brahmacharis gathered for the NIDC (North India Divisional Council) Brahmachari Retreat Camp, creating three days filled with learning, reflection, and heartfelt devotion.

The retreat was made especially memorable by the presence of revered senior leaders, including Guru Prasada Swami, Lokanath Swami, Bhakti Ashraya Vaishnav Swami, Radheyshyamananda Swami, Vrindavan Chandra Swami Prabodhanand Saraswati Swami, and

By Atma Tattva Das, 

The upcoming BhaktiFest 2k26 is poised to draw more than 200 young adults to a four-day residential spiritual retreat over the Easter weekend, from April 3-6, 2026. Hosted on a private island venue near Sydney, this event marks the continuation of what has quickly become a signature youth engagement initiative within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Australia and neighboring regions.

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ISKCON Philippines has marked a significant milestone with the successful hosting of its first national Vaishnavi Retreat, held from December 6-8th, 2025, culminating in the formal establishment of the Vaishnavi Ministry Philippines. The three-day retreat brought together Vaishnavis from across the country for a carefully structured program focused on sisterhood, healing, leadership development, and spiritual empowerment. The initiative reflects the visionary leadership of the ISKCON Philippines

Rasananda Das, aka Happy Jack (in black), with GEV monks and retreat participants.

A group of 42 yoga practitioners from six continents recently completed a deeply transformative pilgrimage to Govardhan EcoVillage (GEV)—an experience that many described as the most soul-nourishing week of their lives. Immersed in daily yoga, satsang, service opportunities, sacred ceremonies, and the uplifting association of GEV’s devotees, participants encountered bhakti yoga in its lived, practical form. From

From March 29th to April 1st, 2025, 70 enthusiastic youth and 20 senior devotees from ISKCON KualaLumpur,gathered for an unforgettable journey into not only the heart of nature—but also the soul.

Held at the Gopeng Rainforest Resort, nestled deep in the rural beauty of Perak, Malaysia, this year’s retreat, themed “Coming Back,” invited participants to disconnect from the noise of modern life and reconnect with Krishna, community, and their inner selves.

Organized by ISKCON Kuala Lumpur Youth D

ISKCON Ekachakra (left); the Goshala at ISKCON Ekachakra (right).

From December 21 to 25, 2024, a Holy Name Retreat was held at Ekachakra, the birthplace of Lord Nityananda, organized by Devaki Devi Dasi and assisted by Dhara Devi Dasi. The event brought together participants from various parts of the world, including India, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the UK. 

The retreat offered an immersive experience focused on chanting the Hare Kris

On February 22nd-23rd, 2025, Mandakini Devi Dasi, the author of the children’s book Nimai’s Adventures, will offer a virtual camp for children online. Mandakini Publications’ free, interactive camp is designed to immerse young hearts in the extraordinary life and teachings of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

This two-day camp promises to be a blend of fun, learning, and devotion. Activities include storytelling sessions that dive into the enchanting pastimes of Lord Chaitanya, crafts and hands-on acti

The highly anticipated online retreat entitled “Small Is Powerful,” led by Mahatma Das, will be held in two groups on January 25-26th, 2025 and January 31-February 1, 2025. Offered in multiple languages, the transformative retreat invites participants worldwide to accelerate their spiritual growth through his profound teachings on humility and self-honesty.

The workshop will take place in two sessions: the first on Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26th from 6:00–9:30 PM EST, 7:00–10:30

A life-changing and memorable experience is awaiting you at the Annual MAN-tra Men’s Retreat in New Vrindaban, West Virginia on September 20-22, 2024. The popular annual event promises to be a spiritually uplifting gathering for all devotee men.

The MAN-tra Team shared what you can expect: “Special guest presentations and workshops by Sri Prahlada Das, Prasannatma Das, Yadunatha Das, and Bhuta Bhavana Das will be held, and there will even be an interactive all-women’s panel discussion. All thes

Hare Krishna dear vaisnavas

Agnideva prabhu is hosting a retreat in Tobago (neighbouring island to his birthplace of Trinidad in the Caribbean near the tip of South America off the coast of Venezuela)

Please go if you can and share this flyer with those whom you think would appreciate this wonderful opportunity to relish the prayers of our Acharyas in person with agnideva prabhu.

Prabhu will be featuring 6 Bhajans & discussion each day.

Contact
Presthaya@gmail.com
1-425-578-0663

After a two-year hiatus from the annual Sadhu Sanga Kirtan retreat, it is back! The Sadhu Sanga retreat is the offering of His Holiness Indradyumna Swami, one of Srila Prabhupada’s most distinguished disciples. This year’s event is a weekend of enthusiastic kirtan, world-class prasadam, and devotional classes which will take place Memorial Day weekend (May 27 – 30th) at the gorgeous Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. Registration is currently closed as the event sold out in jus

A day full of laughter, music and wisdom.

The School of Bhakti Community team hosted a retreat for those curious about spiritual life. The retreat was an immense success! They learned intimate details about the Manor and the life of Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, from the President – Visakha Dasi. They learned about its history as they explored the stunning temple grounds, followed by combing and feeding the cows in the cow sanctuary. If that is not all, they had a drumming workshop Jayadev da

By Madhava Smullen 

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.

There were over 100 registrants from the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries for th

By Madhava Smullen

The Gita Nagari farm in Port Royal, Pennsylvania has launched the Bhakti Immersion Experience, a Krishna conscious residency for new and experienced bhakti practitioners aged 18 to 28 with three, six or nine-month options.

The program is tailored towards both second generation devotees looking to get some formalized ashram training and experience in full-time temple/farm service, and young people who are relatively new to bhakti and would like to learn more.

“It’s a finite am

What a treat it was on a Zoom call with 45 colleagues who are influential bhakti yoga instructors from different parts of the globe. It was a planned, three-hour seminar for gurus in the diksha category. Presenters such as Bhaktivaibhava Swami from Germany, Atmanivedana Swami from India and Ravindra Svarup from America, spoke marvelously on the topic of challenges for a guru.

There was a Q&A session and a portion of time given to breakout groups. I was asked to facilitate. I’m bashful with thes