

Mon, 01 Sept
|Zürich College of Vedic Studies
Bhakti Yoga Residential Course
Discover the Joy of Bhakti in the Heart of Vedic Teachings. Learn the foundations of the philosophy and practice of Bhakti Yoga with the one-month ashram residential course.
Time & Location
01 Sept 2025, 09:00 CEST – 28 Sept 2025, 18:00 CEST
Zürich College of Vedic Studies, Bergstrasse 54, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland
About The Event
Learn the foundations of the philosophy and practice of Bhakti Yoga with our one-month ashram residential course. In the association of devotees, you will experience firsthand what it means to become a Vaishnava, both internally and externally. The opportunity to spend your full time deeply understanding and serving Krishna forms the basis for the future of your devotional practice.
Diving into the rich tradition of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, we will explore different facets of Krishna Consciousness in a modular way. This approach will enable you to practice wherever you are – inside or outside the ashram, whether as a student or a householder.
Our teachers, including devotees like Krishna Premarupa Das, Govinda Das, Damodar Prasad das and Bhakta Astor, bring a variety of expertise to the course, offering education in areas such as scriptural excellence, cooking, and Vaisnava culture and etiquette. Their practical realizations will inspire and enrich your personal practice. A further highlight of the course is a weekend retreat to provide a deeper immersive experience.
The course will be facilitated by Shikshastakam Das, who will act as the coordinator, ensuring participants receive guidance and support throughout the program, while the teaching itself will come from our team of experienced instructors.
Benefits
Living in the temple allows you to experience firsthand the powerful effects of Vaishnava sanga. Practicing bhakti yoga together turns spiritually challenging situations into opportunities for growth, while the friendships you develop can sustain you for life. After all, Krishna Consciousness is all about relationships. Ashram life is especially conducive to becoming more personal, both in your dealings with devotees and Krishna.
Another important aspect of the course is the practical seva in the temple. You will not only gain insight into the many ways to serve Krishna but also engage regularly in activities to deepen your experience of pleasing Him.
The holistic approach of this course, based on the teachings of Śrīla Prabhupāda and the previous Acaryas, combined with the ideal facilities in the ashram, will make this an unforgettable experience for your entire life and beyond!
What will you learn
Tradition and Roots: The Founder Acarya and ISKCON.
Devotional Practice: Meditation, music, cooking and more; the elements of day to day lives as bhakti yoga practitioner.
Philosophy: Understanding and applying the concepts of karma, reincarnation, time and so on, in daily life.
Etiquette and Culture: Shaping one’s behaviour to advance quickly.
Krishna: Getting to know God and to establish a viable relationship with him.
Language: English and German
Location: Krishna Tempel Zurich, Bergstrasse 54, 8032 ZH
Registration: Open until 17th of August
Costs: Donation based
Facilitator
Shikshastakam Dasa has been practicing Krishna consciousness since 2017. It was then that he himself participated in the bhakti yoga course and got convinced to take up the discipline of devotional service seriously. After finishing his bachelor's degree in religious studies, he took up the monastic lifestyle of a brahmachari. He received both first and second initiation from HH Shivarama Swami Maharaja. The services of book distribution and also as assistant of his spiritual master took him to India, the USA and around Europe.
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Registration (Donation-Based)
We will send you further details about course registration via email. If you would like to leave a donation, you may do so after completing the one-month residential course. The suggested donation amount is 300.- CHF.
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