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Regional Conference in Taiwan Autumn 2023
October 6 @ 4:00 pm - October 10 @ 10:00 am
Brahma Sadbháva
(Ideation on Brahma)
“It is said that spiritual practice or Brahma sádhaná is the superior form of sádhaná. The next best is the practice of concentration and meditation, even where there is no cosmic ideation. But when sádhaná is based on the internal urge to attain the Supreme Entity, it is called Brahmasádhaná or absolute spirituality.”
-Shrii Shrii Ánandamurtijii
Message from Sectorial Secretary
Dear brothers and sisters, Namaskár!
It is my pleasure and honor to invite you all to attend our Taiwan Regional Conference from 7-10 October 2023 at Ananda Suruci MU, Taiwan.
Our conference is a great occasion to meet with all new and old Margiis, where we get the chance to enhance our knowledge and devotion to Bábá. It is a suitable occasion for all of us to get together for our collective spirit, structural solidarity and helps us in spiritual elevation.
During the conference, we all will enjoy a blissful flow of kiirtana, and meditation and get special Bábá’s Grace, which always flows on such programs. I am very sure every participant will get new inspiration and a deep understanding of Bábá’s mission.
I welcome all Margiis to attend our Regional Conference and devote your time to this spiritual event. Looking forward to seeing you all at our 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: October 7 – 10, 2023
Time of Arrival: 4pm on October 6th, 2023
Time of Departure: 10:00am on October 10th, 2023
Organizer: Chairperson: SS Hong Kong, Coordinators: SOS HK & Ac. Priyabodhananda Avt. with help from Kaohsiung & Meinong units
Specialities of this Sectorial Conference:
- Bábá’s video
- 2 nights with RAWA Performances
- Lectures & Workshop
- Constant discussion on SDGs & Work Team of Ananda Marga
Daily Schedule
| Oct 6th Fri | Oct 7th Sat | Oct 8th Sun | Oct 9th Mon | Oct 10th 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 3 hrs Akhańd́a Kiirtana | 9:30 Sádhaná Shivir | 9:30 Discussion on Guru | 10:00 Departure | |
| 12:30 Sádhaná & S.C. | 12:30 S.C., Svádhyáya | 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 Workshop by Jiivana Deva | 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 | 17:00 Dharmacakra | 15:15 Kaośikii & Táńd́ava Competition | ||
| 18:30 Svádhyáya and Spiritual talk | 18:00 Svádhyáya | 16:00 Half bath & Individual Sádhaná & Ásanas | ||
| 19:00 Dinner | 18:15 Marriage Ceremony | 17:00 Collective Sádhaná | ||
| 20:00 Katha Kiirtana (Baba stories & kiirtana) | 19:00 Dinner | 18:30 Prize Distribution | ||
| 21:30 Ávarta Kiirtana, meditation | 20:00 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$2,800 ($90) | NT$3,000 ($97) |
| Adult with tent | NT$2,400 ($78) | NT$2,600 ($84) |
| Family** | NT$5,600 ($180) | NT$6,000 ($193) |
| Family with Tent | NT$4,800 ($155) | NT$5,200 ($167) |
| Students (13-21 yrs) | NT$1,600 ($52) | NT$1,800 ($58) |
*Early-bird price until September 18, 2023
**Family – 2 adults and children (below 13 years old)
Registration
After registration, please pay fees by any way:
1. If you are coming from outside Taiwan, you can pay on arrival and you will still qualify for the early-bird price.
2. Local Jagrti in Taiwan.
3. Transfer to Bank Account. Please send the receipt to “” after transferring
Bank Name: Taishin Bank (812) Cisian Branch
Bank Account No.: 20251390208390
Account Name: 王淑美
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!