BEGINNING BHAKTI
level 1 community group for those new to bhakti
overview
Beginning Bhakti is the sequel to Intro to Bhakti, and is for those looking to explore the path of Bhakti with a group of like-minded seekers. Over the course of 8 weeks, the group spends time reading primary Bhakti texts and discussing topics such as life’s meaning, purpose, growing through challenges, love, Divinity, and our spiritual identity.
Beginning Bhakti Sat-sanga provides a space for people to explore the path of Bhakti, sharing thoughts and realizations, expressing doubts, asking questions, and finding inspiration and support on the spiritual path. Beginning Bhakti is designed to cover the foundational philosophy of Bhakti-yoga in greater depth, and is a stepping stone to Growing Bhakti.
meeting structure
- introduction and invocation – 10 minutes
- presentation – 20-25 min
- discussion – 25-30 minutes
- check-out – 10 minutes
what you’ll need
- book being discussed for your specific group
- journal and writing utensil (optional)
admission
There is no required fee, but voluntary contributions are welcome. At the Bhakti Center, we strive to keep the costs of our wisdom offerings as accessible as possible for everyone. At the same time, and if you can manage, reciprocity with the teacher is a valued principle in the Vedic tradition. We are here to support your journey. Please contact Vasudeva if you have any questions: [email protected]
groups
Dates: Mondays, July 13th – September 28th
Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
Facilitator: Maya
Location: Bhakti Center
Book: The Journey Within, Part II
Dates: Tuesdays, October 13th – December 15th
Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
Facilitator: Radha Bhakti
Location: Online
Book: The Journey Within, Part II
Dates: Wednesdays, October 14th – December 16th
Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
Facilitator: Jean Rene
Location: The Bhakti Center
Book: The Journey Within, Part II
Dates: Wednesdays, September 2nd – November 18th
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Facilitator: Sri Radha Harini & Param Nimai
Location: Online
Book: The Journey Within, Part II
facilitators
Sri Radha Harini is originally from the UK and was raised in a Krishna Conscious household. A biochemist turned chemical engineer, she now works in UX Research and loves weaving her hobbies – cooking, reading, and the creative arts – into her spiritual life. Bhakti has deeply transformed her life, and she is passionate about sharing what she has learned with others.
Parama Nimai was introduced to Bhakti during his university years in Delhi, a journey that went on to inspire his entire family to embrace Krishna consciousness. A software engineer by profession with a keen interest in finance, he is passionate about making Bhakti accessible and relevant in everyday life, and enjoys sharing its teachings in a simple and meaningful way.
Maya Cabrinha is a kirtaniya, youth educator, and devotional arts facilitator committed to creating spaces of deep connection and transformation through the practice of kirtan. A dedicated practitioner of bhakti yoga, Maya blends traditional mantra meditation with an embodied, heart-centered approach to devotional music under their artist name VisnuMaya.
Jean René Santiago-Cruz has found the path of bhakti-yoga to be the best available process to grow his love for God and all living beings. Raised in the Christian tradition, he finds joy in building bridges among traditions of devotion and contemplation to find mutual inspiration in our diverse experiences of the Divine. Jean René hails from the enchanting tropical island of Puerto Rico and is a practicing lawyer and public policy professional.
