Guru Krpáhi Kevalam
(Guru’s Grace is Everything)
The victory of humanity is proclaimed through the intense sádhaná of spiritual aspirants. This Supreme Truth applies equally to individuals as well as to the entire universe. When a person attains an exalted state of spirituality, he or she can bring welfare to millions of people, and they can do so due to the grace of Parama Puruśa. So the final word is “Brahma Krpá Hi Kevalam: Gurukrpá Hi Kevalam” – “The grace of Brahma is everything, the grace of Guru and Brahma are one and the same.”
-Shrii Shrii Ánandamurtijii
Message from Sectorial Secretary
Dear brothers and sisters,
Dear brothers and sisters, Namaskár!
It is my great honour to invite you all to our Sectorial conference at Ánanda Suruci Master Unit, Taiwan, from April 1-4, 2023. This conference will be very special because all the Ácáryas of Hong Kong sector as well as Márgiis will attend this conference after the gap of 3 years of the Corona virus pandemic. The theme of the conference is The Grace of Guru “ Guru Krpáhi Kevalam”.
During this conference we will focus more on our spiritual practice, Kiirtana, Sádhaná, Prabháta Saḿgiita and spiritual and social philosophy classes, beautiful RAWA program, 9 hours Akhańd́a kiirtana, workshops etc.
Let us feel and experience the Guru’s grace to come together and boost our spiritual life and create good feelings and vibrations for our spiritual progress.
My warm welcome to you all and hope to see you in the conference.
Yours in Him,
Ác. Shubhaniryasánanda Avt.
SS Hong Kong Sector
Program Details
Location: Ánanda Suruci Master Unit
Address: 56-4 Sha Tien Village, Yu jing District, Tainan County, Taiwan.
Date: April 1 -4, 2023
Time of Arrival: 4pm on March 31st, 2023
Time of Departure: 10:00am on April 4, 2023
Organizer: Chairperson: SS Hong Kong, Coordinator: Chief Secretary SDM with the help of SDM Taipei Unit.
Specialities of this Sectorial Conference:
- Collective meditation – enjoy the strong vibrations of over 150 people doing kiirtana and meditation together
- A total of 12 hours Akhańd́a kiirtana over 3 days
- Practical workshops and classes will teach us how to improve our conduct
- RAWA night with high quality performances
- Well organized Children’s Program
Daily Schedule
| Mar 31st Fri | April 1st Sat | April 2nd Sun | April 3rd Mon | April 4th Tues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 Arrival & Registration | 4:45 Get up | 4:45 Get up | 4:45 Get up | ~6:30 Akhańd́a Kiirtana ends |
| 18:00 Collective Sádhaná | 5:00 Paincajanya | 5:00 Paincajanya | 5:00 Paincajanya | 6:30 Collective Sádhaná |
| 19:00 Dinner | 5:35 Individual Sádhaná & Asanas | 5:40 Nagar Kiirtana | 5:35 Individual Sádhaná & Asanas | 7:00 Baba's video |
| 20:00 Cleaning | 6:30 Collective Sádhaná | 6:00 Individual Sádhaná & Asanas | 6:30 Collective Sádhaná | 7:30 Closing Ceremony |
| 20:30 Free time | 8:00 Breakfast | 7:00 Collective Sádhaná | 8:00 Breakfast | 8:00 Breakfast |
| 22:00 Lights off | 9:00 Opening Ceremony | 8:30 Breakfast | 9:00 Kiirtana | 9:00 Cleaning |
| 9:30 Sádhaná Shivir | 9:30 3 hrs Akhańd́a Kiirtana | 9:30 Discussion on Guru | 10:00 Departure | |
| 12:30 S.C., Svádhyáya | 12:30 Sádhaná & S.C. | 11:00 Kiirtana | ||
| 13:00 Lunch | 13:00 Lunch | 12:00 Collective Sádhaná | ||
| 14:00 Maonavrta | 14:00 Maonavrta | 12:30 Lunch | ||
| 14:30 Spiritual Class by W.T. | 14:30 Two Workshops by Márgiis (Social by Jiivana Deva & Kiirtana by Jyotish) | 13:30 Maonavrta | ||
| 16:00 Half bath & Individual Sádhaná & Ásanas | 16:00 Half bath, Individual Sádhaná, Ásana | 14:00 Social Function (Baby Naming, Wedding) | ||
| 17:15 Collective Sádhaná | 17:15 Dharmacakra | 15:15 Kaośikii & Táńd́ava Competition | ||
| 18:30 Svádhyáya and Spiritual talk | 18:30 Svádhyáya | 16:00 Half bath & Individual Sádhaná & Ásanas | ||
| 19:00 Dinner | 18:40 Marriage Ceremony | 17:00 Collective Sádhaná | ||
| 20:00 Katha Kiirtana (Baba stories & kiirtana) | 19:30 Dinner | 18:30 Prize Distribution | ||
| 21:30 Ávarta Kiirtana, meditation | 20:30 RAWA program | 19:00 Dinner | ||
| 22:00 Lights off | 21:30 Ávarta Kiirtana, meditation | 20:15 RAWA program | ||
| 22:00 Lights off | 21:15 Prabháta Saḿgiita | |||
| 21:30 9hrs Akhańd́a Kiirtana |
Fees
Fees include all food and accommodation:
| Item | Early-bird Price* NT$ (US$) | Normal Price NT$ (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | NT$2,600 ($87) | NT$2,800 ($94) |
| Adult with tent | NT$2,200 ($61) | NT$2,400 ($67) |
| Family** | NT$5,200 ($144) | NT$5,600 ($155) |
| Family with Tent | NT$4,400 ($122) | NT$4,800 ($133) |
| Students (13-21 yrs) | NT$1,400 ($39) | NT$1,600 ($44) |
*Early-bird price until March 12, 2023
**Family – 2 adults and children (below 13 years old)
Registration
Please read before completing the registration form below:
1. If you are coming from outside Taiwan, you can pay on arrival and you will still qualify for the early-bird price.
2. For any inquiry, email or call SDM Taipei jagrti Tel. +886-2-27713559
On arrival registration may not be accepted, so please register before arrival.
Directions
How to reach Ananda Suruci
From Taipei/ Taoyuan Airport to Tainan
1. Bus:
a. From Taipei Main Station bus terminal or Taoyuan Airport
There are few options for bus but most people prefer HoHsin or Ubus because they are more trusted.
Go to the bus station in Taoyuan International Airport, place order to go to Tainan, price range NT$280 – 350 with Ubus and NT$350 – 50o with HoHsin. You will get transferred to another bus after 30 minutes. Enjoy your 4-5 hours trip and stop at Tainan Park or Beimen Road.
2. High Speed Rail:
From Taoyuan Airport you can take the free shuttle bus to the Taoyuan HSR station and take the train to Tainan HSR Station. The trains run every 20 min.
Travel time: 1 hour 22 mins
Cost: NT$1,350
From Kaohsiung Airport to Tainan
1. MRT & Train:
Take Kaohsiung MRT from the Airport Station (R4) to Kaohsiung Main Station and then take the train to Tainan (NT$ 107 by Tze Chiang Train). National Cheng Kung University is by Tainan Railway Station. Take TRA from Kaohsiung Main Station to Tainan TRA Station, which usually takes about 35 minutes on express trains.
2. Taxi & High Speed Rail:
You can take a taxi to Zuoying HSR Station (it costs about NT$300).
Take the HSR Train from Zuoying to Tainan HSR Station.
Travel time: 15 mins
Cost: NT$150
Taxi from Tainan HSR Station to Yujing
From the Tainan HSR station, take a taxi direct to the eco-village, (about 50-60 minutes and costs about NT$950. Here’s the address in Chinese for the taxi driver: 台南縣玉井鄉沙田村56-4 號 行動電話 You can ask the driver to call this number for directions: 0975934843 or 0926151404
Bus from Tainan City to Yujing
The first bus stop for the ‘Green Line’ bus to Yujing is on Park Rd next to the bus park. The 2nd stop is opposite the Tainan train station (No. 2, Chenggong Rd, North District). The bus takes about 70 mins and costs NT$125 (US$4.25).
Map of Yujing bus stop in Tainan
When you reach Yujing, please call us (Tel: 5741965/5744144/5741928 or Mob: 0937298764/0975624788) and we will come and meet you at the bus station (10 min from Ananda Suruci). We are often working outside, so you may need to try different numbers.
Address
56-4 Sha Tien Village, Yu jing District, Tainan County 71443, Taiwan.
Phone: 06- 5741965/5744144 Mobile: 0937298764/0975624788
Map
Reminders
- Thing
s to bring: Sleeping, bag, meditation blanket, personal dining utensils and tent if possible. - Please park your car at the parking lot.
- Please observe maonavrata (silence) after 10:00 p.m. in the dining hall.
- Those attending new people’s class, please inform at the time of registration.
If any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the organizers.
Thank you!