INTRO TO BHAKTI SAT-SANGA
an introductory class and sanga for those new to bhakti
overview
Are you new to Bhakti, and want to know more? Start your spiritual journey with our introductory Bhakti-yoga course, exploring life’s deepest questions through the wisdom of the Bhakti teachings. Join fellow seekers in five enlightening sessions – facilitated by a committed Bhakti-yogi – which will lay the foundation for your Bhakti practice. The course covers Part 1 of The Journey Within by Radhanath Swami, exploring topics such as:
- 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 stepping stone to Beginning Bhakti, and other Bhakti-yoga courses.
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
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. At the same time, reciprocity with the teacher is a valued principle in the Vedic tradition. If finances present a challenge, however, we warmly encourage you to reach out to us at the email below. We are here to support your journey.
Contact Vasudeva with any questions vasudeva@bhakticenter.org
groups
dates – Thursdays May 29 – June 23
time – 6:00pm – 7:30pm EST on Zoom
teacher – Vasudev
dates – Thursdays May 29 – June 23
time – 6:00pm – 7:30pm EST on Zoom
teacher – Damodar & Champak
dates – Thursdays May 29 – June 23
time – 6:00pm – 7:30pm EST on Zoom
teacher – Venkata
dates – Thursdays May 29 – June 23
time – 6:00pm – 7:30pm EST on Zoom
teacher – Jamuna
dates – Thursdays May 29 – June 23
time – 6:00pm – 7:30pm EST on Zoom
teacher – Vraj
dates – Thursdays May 29 – June 23
time – 6:00pm – 7:30pm EST on Zoom
teacher – Brinda Kumari
meet your facilitators
Vasudeva Das, originally from the Netherlands, started his journey on the path of bhakti in 1997 Since then, he has lived as a monk for 16 years in various ashrams in India and Europe, engaged in intensive practice of bhakti-yoga and study of Sanskrit and Vedic bhakti texts such as the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. Vasudeva currently lives with his wife in the East Village, New York City, where he serves as the head priest and senior educator at the Bhakti Center.
Brinda Kumari (Susan Hu) is an E-RYT® 500, YACEP®, and founder of an RYS® 200 based in NYC. Born and raised in Shanghai, she has always been searching for the deeper meaning and purpose of life beyond the body and the mind. After obtaining two master’s degrees in Media and Journalism and working in marketing/communications for over seven years, she listened to her inner calling to become a yoga and meditation teacher. Brinda is initiated into the bhakti tradition of the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya as a disciple of HH Radhanath Swami.
Brinda Kumari (Susan Hu) is an E-RYT® 500, YACEP®, and founder of an RYS® 200 based in NYC. Born and raised in Shanghai, she has always been searching for the deeper meaning and purpose of life beyond the body and the mind. After obtaining two master’s degrees in Media and Journalism and working in marketing/communications for over seven years, she listened to her inner calling to become a yoga and meditation teacher. Brinda is initiated into the bhakti tradition of the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya as a disciple of HH Radhanath Swami.
Brinda Kumari (Susan Hu) is an E-RYT® 500, YACEP®, and founder of an RYS® 200 based in NYC. Born and raised in Shanghai, she has always been searching for the deeper meaning and purpose of life beyond the body and the mind. After obtaining two master’s degrees in Media and Journalism and working in marketing/communications for over seven years, she listened to her inner calling to become a yoga and meditation teacher. Brinda is initiated into the bhakti tradition of the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya as a disciple of HH Radhanath Swami.
Brinda Kumari (Susan Hu) is an E-RYT® 500, YACEP®, and founder of an RYS® 200 based in NYC. Born and raised in Shanghai, she has always been searching for the deeper meaning and purpose of life beyond the body and the mind. After obtaining two master’s degrees in Media and Journalism and working in marketing/communications for over seven years, she listened to her inner calling to become a yoga and meditation teacher. Brinda is initiated into the bhakti tradition of the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya as a disciple of HH Radhanath Swami.
Brinda Kumari (Susan Hu) is an E-RYT® 500, YACEP®, and founder of an RYS® 200 based in NYC. Born and raised in Shanghai, she has always been searching for the deeper meaning and purpose of life beyond the body and the mind. After obtaining two master’s degrees in Media and Journalism and working in marketing/communications for over seven years, she listened to her inner calling to become a yoga and meditation teacher. Brinda is initiated into the bhakti tradition of the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya as a disciple of HH Radhanath Swami.
