What started off as a vision to bring together the different yatras within the UK, the Rise UK National Retreat returned for its second Maha gathering from April 18-21, 2025 – this time even bigger and better than before! Once again, the Rise retreat brought together devotees from all across the country and beyond for four days of deep connection, spiritual nourishment, and profound realisations. Hosted at Nottingham Venues, this year’s theme, “Hand on Heart – Understanding the Heart of Sri Krishna,” set the tone for a deep, transformative experience for all who attended.
The retreat began with an electrifying Harinama procession through Nottingham Town Centre, filling the streets with sacred sound and vibrant energy. As devotees gathered at Trinity Square, chants of the holy names echoed, drawing intrigued onlookers into the transcendental celebration. This was the very same square that gave rise to one of our very own – Kripamoya Das, where he had first taken a book from the chanting and dancing monks many moons ago.
Once settled into the retreat centre, participants immersed themselves in an enriching schedule designed to deepen their understanding of Krishna’s heart. The opening session, led by Vaisesika Das, laid the foundation for introspection, inviting everyone to explore devotion through setting intentions. His seminar on “Understanding the Heart of Sri Krishna,” coupled with some soul-stirring Bhajans from our Acaryas, unravelled the obstacles that we often hold on to. His analogy of a black box that sends out a beacon to be found was powerful and was the perfect way for us to get in the best mood to immerse ourselves in the retreat.
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