Summer Conference programs outline

Morning and Afternoon programs:

Date Morning: 10.30 am – 12.00 noon Afternoon: 3.00-4.30 pm June 30 (Sunday)

“ Introduction and Orientation”

- By Brother Sudhiira and Ac. Jiivapremananda Avt.

Description: Beginner and advanced spiritualists, alike, will be provided with tools, tips and guidelines to orient and prepare oneself for the weeklong spiritual conference. We will also get to know each other in this introductory session.

“ Spiritual Stories: Sharing of insights and experiences”

- By Ac. Iishvarakrsnananda Avt. Description: Ac. Iishvarakrsnananda Avt. will share spiritual experiences with his spiritual Master and provide useful tips to enhance one’s spiritual practices.

July 1 (Monday)

“Cardinal Principles: A look into teaching of Lord Buddha”

- By Ac. Vimalananda Avt. Description: An interactive presentation on eight-balance principle and how to inculcate it in one’s life.

“Women and Spirituality: A perspective on spirituality for all”

- By Didis and Sister Spiritualists Description: This presentation will discuss about roles of women in spearheading a spiritual renaissance to create a world free from gender bias.

July 2 (Tuesday)

“Climate Change: Impact on environment and adaption”

- By Ac. Dharmapremananda Avt. Description: Warming of the earth due to human activities is a global issue. This presentation will discusses about challenges in future, how we should prepare ourselves, and what we can do, as a spiritualist, to help the environment.

“Build a Better World - Spirituality and Service”

- By Ac. Unmantrananda Avt. Description: Exciting and motivating workshop for spiritualists who’d like to explore the different ways to bring humanitarian assistance whilst exploring what it takes to raise funds and promote projects.

July 3 (Wednesday)

“Aesthetics and Spirituality: A look into our inner sweetness”

- By Avtk. An. Hitaesana Aca. Description: A multimedia presentation on the aspects of aesthetic and supra-aesthetic science. Part of the program will include collective singing of spiritual songs with musical instruments, and spiritual activities.

“ Spiritual Economy: A solution to present socio-economic system”

- By Ac. Shubhacetanananda Avt.

Description: Activity based presentation to explore into the new socio-economic system which will alleviate poverty and bring harmony.

July 4 (Thursday)

Parade

“Spiritual Radio Talk Show”

- By Young spiritualists Description: A stage show presentation reflecting common doubts and questions people have about spirituality and spiritual practices.

July 5 (Friday) “ Summary: A recap of the past days and what to take back home”

- Led by a group

Description: A collective presentation by participants in the conference which will recap important things we have learnt during the week and what to remember and what to forget.

Akhanda Kiirtan: Group chanting and spiritual dancing

Evening programs:

Date 8.30-10.00 pm June 30 (Sunday)

Speech competition Participants will draw a topic from the pile of preselected spiritual topics and will speak on it for 4-5 minutes. It’s open to all. Winner will be given a prize.

- Coordinated by Ac Dharmapremananda Avt.

July 1 (Monday)

Social Service news from around the world

- Coordinated by Ac. Vimaleshananda Avt.

July 2 (Tuesday)

Dance presentations based on spiritual songs Stage drama presentation based on a spiritual story

- Coordinated by Didi Kusum and Didi Anudhyana

July 3 (Wednesday)

Spiritual Movie: Video presentation

- Coordinated by Ac. Shubhacetanananda Avt.

July 4 (Thursday)

Spiritual story telling Participants can tell a spiritual story of their choice with a limitation of 5-6 minutes. It’s open to all.

- Coordinated by Ac. Unmantrananda Avt.

Things to be considered: 1) Ta’nd’ava and Kaoshiikii competitions 2) Dharmashastra 3) Road cleaning 4) Hospital visit 5) Organizational meeting (Bhukti Pradhans, Unity Secretaries, ACB members) 4.00-6.00 pm on July 4th (Thursday)

Program In-charge: Ac. Dharmapremananda Avt.