Montreal/Toronto
In Two Cities
I delivered a final class to the
residents at Iskcon Montreal and the subject was “Observing the Good Character
of King Ambarish.” He is so adored.
Ryan and I then took the Via Rail
train ride to Toronto. It was his first journey on a train, which somewhat
surprised me. After all, he is 35 and you would think he would, by that age,
have experienced all things.
Once arriving at Iskcon Toronto,
I had the pleasure to meet up with two monks from the States who have ignited
the wonderful Bhakti Academy at the temple. Brhat Mrdanga and his 17-year-old
monk assistant are doing an exceptional job at restoring a training initiative
for young men and women. Some life has been added to the temple/ashram atmosphere;
all for the best. I am so indebted to these two young men for their valuable
service. We are looking at an experience for future leaders. What a need there
is for such a beneficial insertion into today’s crazy world. Our plan is to
duplicate this initiative into other regions of northern North America.
An excursion in the downtown put
my walking partners and I in the splendid wetness of a rain shower. And while
walking there is always chanting on our japa meditational beads. So,
rain or shine, walking entails remembering the Creator. Soaked like anything,
this evening we were not deterred from giving a final class with our west coast
Vaishnavas and discussing the three levels of God realization.
May the Source be with you!
4 km
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