INTRO TO BHAKTI

an introductory community group for those new to bhakti

overview

Are you new to Bhakti, and want to know more? Start your spiritual journey with our introductory community group, exploring life’s deepest questions through the wisdom of Bhakti teachings. Join fellow seekers for enlightening sessions facilitated by committed bhakti-yoga practitioners, helping to lay the foundation for your Bhakti practice. Intro to Bhakti is based on the first part of The Journey Within by Radhanath Swami. In our sessions we’ll explore four foundational questions of Bhakti-yoga:

  • who am I?
  • who is God?
  • what is yoga?
  • what is bhakti?

Intro to Bhakti is designed to cover the most basic tenets of bhakti philosophy, and is a required stepping stone to Beginning Bhakti.

meeting structure

  • introduction and invocation – 10 minutes
  • presentation – 20-25 min
  • discussion – 25-30 minutes
  • check-out – 10 minutes

what you’ll need

  • The Journey Within by Radhanath Swami
  • 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: Tuesdays – September 1st – 29th
Time: 6:30 – 8pm
Facilitator: Radha Bhakti
Location: Online

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Dates: Wednesdays – September 2nd – 30th
Time: 6:30 – 8pm
Facilitator: Jean Rene
Location: The Bhakti Center

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facilitators

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.

Radha Bhakti is a lifelong bhakti practitioner currently residing in New York City. From Toronto, she relocated in 2018 shortly after getting married. She has been working in Management Consulting since 2008, in the realm of Organizational Strategy & Development. She is a writer, mentor, and speaker across Canada and the US, primarily targeting youth and young adults.