ANNNUAL JAPA RETREAT
2024
| HH Romapada Swami |
Annual Japa Retreat – Houston, Texas
July 19, 2024 (FRI) – July 21, (MON)
Registration: 0-4 yrs: No cost | 5-10 yrs: TBA per child | 11+ yrs: TBA 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.
To sponsor Prasadam at Japa Retreat, please visit DONATE – ISKCON of Houston (iskconhouston.org) and select “Japa Retreat Sponsor” 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 Gurubhakti Devi
HG Shyamasundara Das
HG Vatsal Das
HG Saranga Thakur Das
Kirtan & Bhajan:
HG Ramdas Prabhu
HG Vatsal Prabhu
HG Nila Madhava Prabhu
HG Sugopi Devi
HG Kanai Prabhu
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.
(Note that all these activities require registration)
Houston Japa Retreat 2024 Schedule (not yet confirmed)
July 19 – 21, 2024
Starts on Friday at 6 PM and ends on Sunday at 5 pm.
Friday, July 19 (CDT)
6:00 – 6:30pm:
6:30 – 8:00pm: Class by HH Romapada Swami
8:00pm: Dinner
Saturday, July 20 (CDT)
4:30 – 5:10 am: Mangala Arati
5:10 – 7:00am: Japa
7:00 – 7:30 am: Sringara Arati & Guru Puja
7:30 – 9:00am: Class by HH Romapada Swami
9:00 – 10:00am: Breakfast
10:00 – 11:30am:
11:30am – 12 noon:
12 noon – 1:30pm: Class
1:30 – 2:30pm: Lunch
2:30 – 3:00pm:
3:00 – 5:30pm: Class by HH Romapada Swami
5:30 – 6:30pm:
6:30pm: Dinner
Sunday, July 21 (CDT) – 64 Rounds Day
Observe mauna-vrata (silence) until 4:45pm
4:30 – 5:10 am: Mangala Arati
5:10 – 7:00am: Japa (continued)
7:00 – 7:30 am: Sringara Arotike & Guru Puja
7:30 – 8:00am: HH Romapada Swami
8:00am – 4:45pm: 64 Rounds Chanting
9:00 – 10:00am: Breakfast
1:00pm: Lunch
3.45pm: Sanga for those unable to chant 64 rounds – facilitated by HG Guru Bhakti devi (TKG Memorial room)
4:45 – 5:30pm: Sharing Realizations – facilitated by HH Romapada Swami
5:30 – 5:50pm: Sunday Feast Kirtan
5:50 – 6:55pm: Sunday Feast Lecture
7:00pm: Kirtan
7:00pm: Prasadam – Sunday Feast
♥Sacred Sound♥
(Note that all these activities require registration)
Houston Japa Retreat 2024 Children’s Activity Schedule
For more information or any questions about the retreat please email us at: japahouston@iskconhouston.org
Please register (one registration per family) below.
NOTE: Upon registration, payment completion – please check your inbox (and SPAM folder) for your confirmation email.