Gita Life Course

Gita Life presents a thematic summary, emphasizing relevant themes and life lessons from Bhagavad-gita. This nine-week course offers deeper insights into the Gita, covering themes such as the yoga ladder, caste system, divine hierarchy, choice, death, and more. Following a format akin to Discover course, this journey involves extensive study and discussions, fostering a profound understanding and appreciation for the this historical epic. The Bhagavad-gita is best understood when shared with fellow spiritual seekers, fostering meaningful discussions and deep inquiries into its teachings—an experience we aim to cultivate through this course.

Participation

Gita Life is our second stage foundational course on Bhagavad-gita and is designed for individuals who have completed the Discover course. Participants who are generally familiar with the Gita and its main topics are also welcome to join.

Schedule

This course will be taking place on Wednesdays evenings at 6.30 PM and Saturday mornings at 9:30 AM starting from Nov 11, 2026.

There will be eighteen sessions with the last one happening on Jan 13, 2027 (no session on Nov 21).

Language: English

Session duration: 1h 30m

Registration fee: 60 CHF

If you would like to join the course as a couple, i.e. with your second best half – the registration will be completely free for him or her.

If you’re a student or facing financial constraints, but would still like to benefit from the course, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us – we’re here to help.

The course includes:

• 18 sessions

• Course guidebook

• Recordings of each class

• Your tutor is available by email and other forums

• Communicate with fellow students using our forums

About facilitator

Lea Kusanic (Loka-pavani devi dasi) is originally from Zagreb, Croatia, where she started practicing Krishna Consciousness in 2008. She moved to Switzerland in 2016 and has been serving in Krishna Temple Zurich ever since. She received her first initiation in 2018 and a Brahmana initiation in 2022. She holds a master degree in Law, LLM degree in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights and holds a Bhakti Shastri Degree. She also serves at ISKCON Vaisnavi Ministry, ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry, ISKCON Law Department and ISKCON Communications Europe. She gives various lectures at Bhakti Yoga Center Zagreb and College for Vedic Studies Zurich. Currently she is studying a master’s program in Philosophy, Theology and Religions at the University of Lucerne.