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Riverslea Sanctuary Retreat

Here are some photos from an experience out of this world. (gallery)
At this stage I have posted just 60 of the 300 taken.

We have just accompanied His Holliness Devamrita Swami on a spiritual retreat at Riverslea Sanctuary, Otaki, New Zealand. This retreat was the preliminary before the ‘blow-out’ extravaganza at Lake Taupo at the end of the month.


HH Devamrita Swami

Having the privilege to attend a gathering like this is certainly the mercy of the master upon his servant. I feel the fortune of this recipiency.

Ladies in Camaraderie
Ladies in Camaraderie

Evening Kirtan
“Feel the ‘real’ ecstasy!” DAS

Flowing like a river of nectar, HH Devamrita Swami shared with us some deep realisations from Caitanya Caritamrta & Srimad Bhagavatam.


Appreciating the association of such wonderful dedicated Vaisnavas is Supreme wealth beyond no other.

Of course, photos never really capture the real essence and atmosphere created in the association of  such devotees.

Vaisnava Vrnda Ki!!!



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  1. [...] ed a retreat in Otaki, in the lower half of the North Island. Visnu-maya devi dasi posted photos to her blog. I saw them over at ISKCONNews.net. It looks like the retreat was total nectar (which it was o [...]

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