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program with key members of Our heartfelt thanks to hr e hr e hr Handing Down the Keys * Z<a e raM a k N T a h Z< DA A r * E C e r ISKCON North America, to get all our members! k a V M a O a < I * Z T L r a k L M K a hands­on experience in congrega­ e E r r A h a M G a a H < h E Z * r tional development, college out­ B e k h Vaikuntha Members e r r e h reach, fundraising, strategic plan­ Aravindaksa Dasa ning, and temple management. Dina Dayal Dasa This is the newest initiative preparation for a lifetime Henk Bul from the SSPT, which hopes to send Jean Pierre, Linda and Nena Devriese five more students for the 2007­08 Maritza Mardones class. The SSPT will encourage oth­ Moira Keyes ers worldwide to take advantage Saranga Thakur Dasa of Bhaktivedanta College to create BHAKTIVEDANTA Newsletter Autumn 2006 Sri Ananga Manjari Dasi Premanjana, Aniruddha, and Malati-manjari similar leadership programs. Stephen Butler In 2006, ISKCON leaders of North America So you want to be a leader? set a precedent after years of discussions Mathura Members The College is Happy to Begin Offering Bachelor’s Degrees on the future of ISKCON. They decided to Through Web sites and networking, the Alakananda Dasi take steps to gradually hand down the keys SSPT canvassed North America looking for Ananda Saraswati For the first time Bhakti­ tributes to a devotee’s strengths in becom­ deepening their knowledge of theology to the next generation. a few young devotees to dedicate them­ Baraha Murti Dasa vedanta College is running ing a teacher, a counsellor, a manager, etc. and related fields. Each year the college One of those steps took place in Sep­ selves to being trained for leadership. The Blazej Bolebruch three years of courses simultane­ Till recently the field of theology has students invigorate the atmosphere of Rad­ tember: The Spiritual Strategic Planning three who have come to the College are Brahmananda and Paula Nandoe van ously, and twenty­six students from been predominated by Christian scholars. hadesh by their enthusiasm and geniality. Team (SSPT) and the GBC of North Amer­ Aniruddha (Vancouver), Malati­manjari Dasi der Wal fourteen countries are enrolled. Three stu­ The potential now is being given to devo­ The College’s combined efforts regarding ica sent three young prospects to begin (Washington, D.C.), and Premanjana (New Bruno van Gompel dents in the Year One course are from the tees to present the illuminating Vaishnava character development and education in their leadership training at Bhaktivedanta Talavan, Mississippi). These three all have an Christian Rudin USA and Canada; thry are part of a program philosophy to society. Educated devotees theology will greatly benefit students and College. The students were sponsored by optimistic view of ISKCON’s future. Devaprastha Dasa sponsored by the North American GBC and can have a positive influence by giving bring the degree­holders high recognition Gopal Bhatta Prabhu (Los Angeles). “I felt obliged to apply for the leadership Dinasraya Dasa Spiritual Strategic Planning Team to find people scholarly explanations of the world in different areas of human society. Anuttama Prabhu, a member of SSTP, program because ISKCON is my family and and support second­ and third­generation and God. Dr. C. Rajagopal said, “Bhaktivedanta College offers the only the temple is my home,” Aniruddha said. devotees to fill an array of important leader­ By studying at Bhaktivedanta Col­ Gandharvika Giridhari Dasi higher­education program in ISKCON that “The idea of being able to take part in ship positions within ISKCON. lege, students dramatically enrich Ivo Diels leads to a Bachelor of Theology degree. Its a revolutionary shift in ISKCON is one thing The nine students in the Year Three their character in three ways: (1) James Lee three­track program (theology and philoso­ that keeps me going,” said Premanjana. course, who are expected to graduate in by the spiritual development that Jaya Krsna Dasa phy, ministerial and vocational training, and All of them agree that Bhaktivedanta June 2007, will receive Bachelor’s degrees comes from sadhana and from introspective and devotional development) College is an ideal institution for training a Josef Lauber in Theology from Bhaktivedanta College’s seminars and retreats given by makes Bhaktivedanta College a perfect new generation of ISKCON leaders. It offers Kamalakantha Dasa partner in education, the University of Wales gurus and senior Vaishnavas; (2) place to prepare budding leaders.” a supportive, nurturing environment that Kevin & Shelina Boyle Lampeter. A Bachelor’s degree in theology through personal development, The students will study here for one allows students to identify their strengths Kumari­priya Dasi can provide a devotee great opportunities pastoral care, and vocational academic year and then travel back to and weaknesses while developing their Lalita Dasi to effectively preach in academia, in public, courses that help them to bet­ America to start a six­month mentorship propensities. Malati Priya Dasi and within the Hare Krishna movement. A ter manage themselves and oth­ Marc Berger Bhaktivedanta College education also con­ ers in the movement; and (3) by College Martin Fels hr e hr e hr Peter Puehler * Z<a e raM k a <a A N TA hr * Z D e k E C r V aM a O a < I * Z T L r a k L M K a e E r r A h a M Premanjana Dasa and Subhadra Dasi G a a H < h E Z * r B e k h e r Toward Ideal Community Care r e h Forthcoming courses Rabin Bangoer Ranaka Dasa In late October, 2006, a new and much ap- At the opening session Haridasa fa- seminar was an upsurge of enthusiastic Please feel free to attend any of our courses. Renee Brabers preciated seminar took place at Bhakti- cilitated a discussion that identified the participation in kirtana. Another was the Dec. 11–15 Bhagavata Purana Garuda Dasa vedanta College, facilitated by Haridasa qualities and behaviour typical of pasto- creation of a better informed student Rupa Manjari Dasi Prabhu (Ph.D. in Pastoral Care, Loyola Uni- ral care. As the sessions continued, their community and staff, which Dec.11–15 Inner Truth Akhandadhi Dasa Stefan Horinka versity). The seminar addressed many of flavours included professional acumen provides a foundation for Jan. 8–19 Classical and Medieval Philosophy Mahendra Dasa Visnumurti Dasa and Laxmipriya Dasi the social and emotional needs of reli- and academic rigour. There was also on- building up the standards Jan. 8 – Feb. 2 Reason and Revelation: Vrindadevi Dasi gious communities. going dialogue between Haridasa and of personal care and The Enlightenment and Religion Abala Dasi Willaert Jacky In the classroom Haridasa radiated a re- the students plus some mind-opening attention that Bhakti- Jan. 22–26 Reflections on Caitanya-caritamrta Kadamba Kanana Swami Yadunandana Dasa laxed, friendly mood. He inspired individual interactive exercises. vedanta College wi- Jan. 27–29 Interfaith Saunaka Rsi Dasa students to invoke a spirit of pastoral care at The last session was special. Students shes to offer. The Feb. 5–16 Kavya and Hinduism Rembert Lutjeharms Vrndavan Members the beginning of each daily class by singing, had been assigned readings from Satsva- intention is that Feb. 19 – Mar. 9 Vaishnava Vedanta Mahendra Dasa Alain de Kuyssche reciting poetry, or reading prose. This mood rupa Dasa Gosvami’s “Sanatorium,” an the quality of pas- Feb. 25 – Mar. 2 Leadership and Management Hanuman Dasa, Alakananda Dasi Manohara Dasa achieved special depth when Haridasa unconventional novel describing numer- toral care can eventu- Feb. 26 – Mar. 9 Vedas and Upanishads Rembert Lutjeharms himself recited from his heart an excerpt ous concerns that Vaishnava practitioners ally be extended into Mar. 26–30 Mediation Braja Bihari Dasa Govardhan Members from Satsvarupa Dasa Gosvami’s poeticized harbour but rarely discuss. the greater Radhadesh Apr. 23–26 VTE Communications Course Anuttama Dasa Mahaprabhu Dasa and Asoka Dasi Prabhupada-lilamrta. One result produced by Haridasa’s community. Petite Somme 2 • 6940 Durbuy • Belgium • Tel: +32 (0) 86 32 32 77 • [email protected] • www.bhaktivedantacollege.com Petite Somme 2 • 6940 Durbuy • Belgium • Tel: +32 (0) 86 32 32 77 • [email protected] • www.bhaktivedantacollege.com Who Are the College Staff Members? We wish to thank everyone! Students busy in spiritual activities The week-to-week operation of Bhakti- he took up Krishna consciousness. Be- Library Donations Kartika is a wonderful month to increase under Sudevi Dasi’s guidance, con- vedanta College requires many services. tween 1996 and 2006 he performed all Mahaprabhu Dasa, our main donor loving devotion to Krishna because Sri- structed a gigantic Govardhana hill in To familiarize you with the staff members kinds of services for the Cologne Temple. Anuradha Dasi mati Radharani is the merciful protector the community hall. So everyone could doing these services to fulfill Srila Prabhu- In September 2006 he began serving at Bhakta Rick of Kartika and spiritual practices count make the traditional parikrama, guided pada’s mission in the field of education, Bhaktivedanta College as the promotion Dina Dayal Dasa a thousand times more than usual. So by Malati Manjari Dasi. Opulent prasa- we introduce them to you here. manager, and he plans to earn a Bache- Haridas Dasa some students took vows to chant more dam pleased the belly of Govardhana lor‘s degree at the College. rounds, abstain from sweets, and serve and then was lovingly shared with the Yadunandana Dasa, the College Princi- Jatayu Dasa more than they were used to. assembled devotees.

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