What is really good news is the preparation for this year’s MANtra retreat. Behind us all are the virtual sessions of 2022 and 2021. This exciting program, now back to physical interactive-ness, carrying the theme “Together Again” will take place in the Appalachian Hills of West Virginia and New Vrindavan. The time soon approaches us – September 9th, 10th & 11th – when men of the Vaishnava orientation will bond on “conscious” living.
Whatever the endeavor in the past four years, whether virtual or practical, it has met with success. So now people can register and plan for the travel. Being one of the founding fathers of MANtra, I am pleased to see a continuity of meaningful philosophical presentations, entertainment, meditations and good eating. Included in the program is a drama prepared by our own Bhakti Academy Toronto (BAT) group. The curtains will be drawn for our production “Demon,” about a father/son relationship gone bad or, as some well-read pastimes from the Vedas would know, it is the story of Prahlad and the Lion Avatar.
It is my hope that other locations on the planet will host similar Men’s retreats, to give attention to the specific needs and concerns of men. It’s much needed. While Vaishnavis have had this session, it is equally important to address concerns for spiritually-powering males.
For today some of that element I experienced while Vishal and I drove up to Wasaga Beach to associate with Jiva Mukta at his home on this most fantastic beach in Wasaga.
Source: http://thewalkingmonk.blogspot.com/2022/08/thursday-august-4-2022.html
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