PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COURSE SCHEDULED FOR 20 JULY 2024 TO 4 AUGUST 2024 IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.  HOWEVER, YOU MAY STILL USE THE FORM BELOW TO RECEIVE ADVANCED NOTICE OF FUTURE COURSES TO BE SCHEDULED.

Hare Krsna. Please fill in this form to express your interest in participating in the Online ISKCON Disciple Course. Even though this is a virtual event, it is still limited in terms of the number of participants that can be accommodated, due to the extensive group work involved.

COURSE INFORMATION
For those who may be unfamiliar, this course explores the guru-disciple relationship within the ISKCON context. It is meant to increase the understanding of discipleship and guruship within the ISKCON context, to better understand the position of Srila Prabhupada, siksa and diksa gurus and the way to relate within the ISKCON environment in terms of being disciples of various spiritual masters.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE?
Participants should be practising devotees who chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra regularly. This course is a pre-requisite for any form of initiation within ISKCON.

COURSE FEES
There are no course fees. However, you are welcome to offer a donation to the facilitators and/or your local temple in appreciation for the service being offered.

COURSE SCHEDULE
Participation in all sessions is compulsory. The sessions will be held using the guideline below. However, there is a strong possibility that things may take more or less time than planned. We would appreciate all devotees being flexible in this regard as this is just a guide. Break and finish times may vary on specific days.

Saturday, 20 July 2024:
Session 0:        14:30-14:45     Course Etiquette / Training / Queries
Session 1:        14:45-15:45     Welcome and Introduction
Session 2:        16:00-17:30     Guru-tattva and Parampara

Sunday, 21 July 2024:
Session 3:        14:30-15:45     Srila Prabhupada - ISKCON Founder Acarya
Session 4:        16:00-17:30     ISKCON Gurus
Session 5:        17:45-19:00     Guru-padasraya

Saturday, 27 July 2024:
Session 6:        14:30-16:00     Selecting Guru
Session 7:        16:15-17:45     Initiation Vows

Sunday, 28 July 2024:
Session 8:        14:30-15:45     Guru-puja
Session 9:        16:00-17:15     Guru-seva
Session 10:        17:30-19:00     Guru-vapuh and vani-seva

Saturday, 3 August 2024:
Session 11:        14:30-15:45     Guru-tyaga
Session 12:        16:00-17:25     Presenting One’s Guru

Sunday, 4 August 2024:
Session 13:        14:30-15:50     Relationships within ISKCON
Session 14:        16:00-17:30     Course Round Up

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Google Meet will be used, with breakout rooms for group discussions and interactions. There will be a short session right at the beginning of the course to familiarize with the platform. Your device (PC, Tablet or Smartphone) should have a working camera and microphone (or headset). You should also have a stable internet connection with the required amount of data to be able to keep connected with video for the duration of the course. It is expected that you participate with your video on throughout the course.

COURSE MATERIAL
The Student Handbook PDF will be made available to you. It may be difficult to interact with this document in this format so you may want to get the document printed for easier use.

COMMUNICATION
The main methods of communication prior to and during the course, will be via email and WhatsApp.