ANNNUAL JAPA RETREAT
2025
CHANTING WITH ENTHUSIASM, PATIENCE and CONFIDENCE
| HH Romapada Swami |
| Special Guest: HG Yamuna Jivan Prabhu |
Annual Japa Retreat – Houston, Texas
December 12, 2025 (FRI) – December 14, 2025 (SUN)
0-4 yrs: No cost | 5-10 yrs: $25 per child | 11+ yrs: $50 per person
Come and immerse yourself in a weekend of guided mantra meditation, live music and prayers.
The Japa Retreat is an immersive festival of the spirit where HH Romapada Swami, who have been avidly practicing this Bhakti tradition for the past 4 decades, lead us in finding our own connection to God.
Special Guest this year! HG Yamuna Jivan Prabhu (Chicago) is well known for his teachings on such essential topics as Japa, Forgiveness, Humility, Vows and to give devotees the best weapons available to fight their war with maya, the training required to expertly use those weapons, and strategies needed to win the war.
To sponsor Prasadam at Retreat, please visit DONATE – ISKCON of Houston (iskconhouston.org) and select “Amount of Your Choice” to enter amount.
This is an in-person Japa Retreat (being held at ISKCON of Houston – 1320 West 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018) and limited space is available so please register early.
HH Romapada Swami is a senior disciple of Srila Prabhupada, a Vedic scholar, and an initiating spiritual master in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Having been an avid practitioner of this ancient bhakthi tradition for more than four decades, the Swami draws on life experiences to guide all of those seeking a spiritual path by hosting these retreats and creating programs to help inspire and transform the lives of thousands.
Speakers:
HG Yamuna Jivana Prabhu
Schedule: Dec 12 (Friday evening) through Dec 14 (Sunday
Because we wanted something that would encourage us to delve deeper into our spiritual practice, we have planned and coordinated workshops, music, meals, and events to inspire, nourish, and entertain. Subject to change
Friday, Dec 12, 2025 (CST)
6:00-6:30p: Opening Kirtan
6:30-8:00p: Class by HH Romapada Swami:
Enthusiasm, Determination, and Patience in Japa
8:00pm: Dinner (carryout)
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 (CST)
4:30-5:10a: Mangala Arati 5:10–7:00a: Japa
7:00-7:30a: Sringara Arati & Guru Puja
7:30-9:00a: Class by HH Romapada Swami:
Offering with love, from the heart
9:00-10:00a: Breakfast
10:00–11:30a: Class by Yamuna Jivana das: Japa Journey Map – Part 1
11:30a–12:00p: Kirtan
12:00–1:00p: My Journey with the Holy Name [Sobha Kisori devi dasi, Kalpataru devi dasi, Nilamadhava Prabhu]
1:00 – 2:00p: Lunch
2:00-2:30p: Kirtan
2:30–4:00p: Class by Yamuna Jivana das: Japa Journey Map – Part 2
4:00-4:30p: Bhajan – Rati das: Kevalastakam & Hare Krsna kirtan
4:30-6:00p: Class by HH Romapada Swami:
Why?
6:00p–7:00p: Nama Yajna 7:00p: Dinner (carryout)
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 (CST) – 64 Rounds Day
12am (midnight): Japa begins in temple room (maintain mauna vrata) 4:30-5:10a: Mangala Arati
5:10–7:00a: Japa (continued – maintain mauna vrata)) 7:00-7:30a: Sringara Aarti & Guru Puja
7:30-8:00a: Short Class by HH Romapada Swami:
Hear with the spiritual ear
8:15–9:00a: Japa (continued)
9:00-10:00a: Breakfast (maintain mauna vrata) 10:00a-4:45p: 64 Rounds Chanting
1:00–2:00p: Lunch (maintain mauna vrata)
3.45p: Gathering for those who will not be completing 64 rounds – facilitator TBD
4:45-5:30p: Sharing Realizations – facilitated by HH Romapada Swami
5:30-5:50p: Sunday Feast Kirtan
5:50-6:55p: Sunday Feast Lecture:
Kevalastakam – HH Romapada Swami + Yamuna Jivana das
7:00p: Kirtan in temple room
7:00p: Prasadam – Sunday Feast
For more information or any questions about the retreat please email us at: japahouston@iskconhouston.org
Please register (one registration per family per event) below. Only select one retreat per registration.
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