Dear friends, we have an extra special guest, His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami joining us for a long Weekend of Nectar from this Thursday 20th till Sunday 23rd August.

Bhakti Caitanya Swami is originally from New Zealand and he has been practicing and teaching Krishna Consciousness for 45 years. He is direct student of Srila Prabhupada and a renowned teacher of Bhakti Yoga all over the world. He is a guru, a life long monk (Sanyasi), an author of several books and he is famous for his engaging discourses in Krishna Consciousness.

The schedule for his visit is as follows:

THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST

1st of a 2-part seminar on ‘THE PANCHA TATTVA, WHO ARE THEY AND WHY HAVE THEY APPEARED?’

6.30pm till 8.30pm (including kirtan and a vegetarian meal)

FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST

2nd of a 2-part seminar (NB. SEE ABOVE)

*6.30pm till 8.30pm (including kirtan and a vegetarian meal)

SATURDAY 22nd AUGUST

MORNING PROGRAM – 7am till 9am

(Srimad Bhagavatam seminar by Bhakti Caitanya Swami at 7.30am, with Kirtan and breakfast)

SACRED STREET PARTY – 11am till 1pm

(The street party will be held on Northumberland Street, Newcastle City Centre, followed by a vegetarian feast at the Temple from 1.30pm)

SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST

INITIATION CEREMONY of Vasheel Prabhu by Bhakti Caitanya Swami – 11.30am till 1.30pm

(The feast will be served at approximately 1.30pm)

SUNDAY PROGRAM – 3pm till 6pm

(Bhakti Caitanya Swami will be giving the seminar at the Sunday Program)

Don’t miss this special opportunity to associate with a great soul!

From Caitanya and Jagannathesvari