Guru Disciple Course

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Guru Disciple

Date: Sunday 19 June, Saturday 25th June*, Sundays 3rd and 10th July (4 Sessions)

Time: 10:00AM – 1:00PM GMT

Location: Online Zoom and onsite: Nitai Room above the Gosholla, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Dharam Marg, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD25 8HE

* Due to our own Sutapa Prabhu's Sanyasi Initiation on 26th June, we have rescheduled the class for this session to Saturday 25th June

Course Description

The ISKCON disciple course is intended for those wanting to understand the intricacies of the Guru-Disciple relationship. It covers theological principles and practical aspects such as the importance of a guru for spiritual progress, selecting a guru, forming a strong relationship with the guru, testing and serving the guru plus qualities of a bonafide guru and disciple.  

 The course is based on the teachings of Srila Prabhupada, educates one on the history of gurus in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition and explains setbacks experienced by some gurus within ISKCON. This course helps one develop the values and attitude required of a disciple and is a prerequisite for candidates aspiring for initiation. The course includes PowerPoint presentations, interactive discussions, assessment exercises and provides an opportunity for you to ask questions and clear any doubts. 

There are specific requirements for students to be eligible for the official certificate: 

- Attendees must be present for all 4 sessions. If they are unable to make one or more sessions, they will need to attend these sessions next time the course is held 

- Attendees will need to get at least 70% in the test held during week 4. This test will be short answers and multiple choice 

- Certificates will be delivered in 3 weeks time from the test date. It is the student's responsibility to attend all sessions and take the course well in advance to make sure they fulfil their requirements and receive the certificate in time for initiation.

Teacher Profile

Murli Manohara das Joined the temple of Sri Sri Radha Londonisvara in 1990. For the first six years, he was a full time book distributor.  Then he became a pujari in 1996 and head Pujari in 2001 serving in that position until 2022. Now he heads up a Pujari committee that oversees the worship of Sri Sri Radha Londonisvara.  

He studied at the Mayapur Pujari academy in 2010 and is now one of the teachers for the Temple Worship module. He Is presently the representative for the ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry for the UK and is a regular teacher of Bhakti Sastri and other devotional books. 

When
19 June 2022, 13:00 to 10 July 2022, 13:00
Location
School of Bhakti - Online and Onsite
Nitai Room
Goshala Classroom, New Gokul Farm
Bhaktivedanta Manor,
Dharam Marg, Hilfield Lane
Watford,
WD25 8HE
United Kingdom
Event Fee
Event Fee
Online £40.00
In Person at the Manor £40.00
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