ISKCON monthly event in Preston rescheduled to THU, 1st DEC with a Hare Krishna tribute to GEORGE HARRISON (The Beatles) with Sakshi Gopal das
Gouranga Festivals
and the spiritual journey he shared in his songs"
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Special guest: Sakshi Gopal das
THURSDAY, 1st December, 2011 (6.30PM – 8.30PM)
Princes Building
50-52 Lancaster Road,
(Enter from side entrance on Crooked Lane),
Preston, PR1 1DD
Dear Friends,
The 29th of November marks the tenth anniversary of the passing of
George Harrison, a member of the most famous music band of all times –
the Beatles. We invite everyone to learn about the spiritual journey
of this wonderful person. The programme will be held by Srila
Prabhupada's student – Saksi Gopal das, who is originally from
Liverpool.
For one so rich and famous, George Harrison showed a rare humanity and
compassion. He was a man ready to openly express his disillusionment
with the trappings of material name and fame - yet more than happy to
share his own good fortune with others. By the age of twenty three
years George Harrison had already reached the pinnacle of material
success and discovered that celebrity came at a price. His creative
quest and search for meaning led him East—to the culture and spiritual
traditions of India—yet it was in the West that George was able to
share his path of heartfelt spirituality. The teachings of His Divine
Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and the friendship of his
disciples, made an immediate impression on him and in 1973 he
purchased a country property for the use of the ISKCON, known today as
Bhaktivedanta Manor.
George was a man who valued his privacy, yet he shared his own very
personal journey through his songs. With a disarming mix of honesty,
dry humour, and deep insight, he revealed his struggles, hopes and
aspirations in such a way that he hoped might light the way for
others. As he himself sang: “Got a lot of work to do, Try to get a
message through and get back out of this material world”.
His attempt was successful. He used his celebrity and talents for a
higher purpose and many, many people continue to reap untold benefit
as they walk along the pathways he helped illuminate.
George Harrison remembers:
"I bought the Hare Krishna album in 1968 and John Lennon and I
listened to it. I remember we sang the Hare Krishna mantra for days,
John and I, with ukulele banjos, sailing through the Greek Islands
chanting. Like six hours we sang, because we couldn't stop chanting
once we got going. As soon as we stopped chanting, it was like the
lights went out. It went on to the point where our jaws were aching,
singing the Hare Krishna mantra over and over and over and over and
over. We felt exalted; it was a very happy time for us.
"The response that comes from chanting is in the form of bliss, or
spiritual happiness, which is a much higher taste than any happiness
found here in the material world. That's why I say that the more you
chant Hare Krishna, the more you don't want to stop, because it feels
so nice and peaceful.
Admission is FREE, donations are welcome. There will also be
uplifting music, dance and delicious vegetarian & vegan food.
DIRECTIONS to the venue:
http://g.co/maps/rwuct
More info @ 07726688778
Yours sincerely,
ISKCON Karuna Bhavan