Newsletter March 2026
Dear friends of Goloka Dhama,
When I took part in the Bhakti Immersion Retreat last year, I had no idea how profound, exciting and fun those days would be for me. Long afterwards, the impressions, conversations and new, surprising insights continued to accompany me in my everyday life. That is precisely why I am writing today – to invite you to the Bhakti Immersion Retreat in April 2026.
What made this retreat so special for me was the brilliant combination of sound, systematic knowledge of our scriptures and realised Krishna consciousness. With HH Sacinandana Swami and Hari Parsad Prabhu, we are fortunate to have two teachers who not only explain bhakti, but embody it and make it understandable to us. I often had the feeling that I suddenly understood familiar concepts from a completely new perspective.
The retreat is an invitation to delve deeper into the Bhakti tradition: to ask questions, recognise connections and reflect more consciously on one's own spiritual path. But the community was just as valuable to me. The days at Goloka Dhama were marked by open, deep conversations and the feeling of being on a journey with other serious devotees who share similar questions, longings and challenges. And yes, I must mention the delicious prasadam! Every meal was not only delicious, but also a moment of community, and you can feel that the food is cooked with devotion.
If you wish to deepen your bhakti, gain new inspiration, challenge yourself mentally and spiritually, and at the same time be carried by a joyful atmosphere, then I can wholeheartedly recommend this retreat to you. It is a real gem in our annual program full of nectar-filled events.
Why do we go on a retreat? I think it is to take something essential back into our daily lives. HH Sacinandana Swami spoke about how bhakti truly matures when we anchor it in our everyday lives – through small, sincere steps, through conscious decisions to continually realign our lives with Krishna. The focus is not on perfection, but on sincerity, continuity and our relationship with Krishna. I found this very motivating and it was an important impetus for me to realign my priorities.
Hare Krishna
Your servant, Ekanti devi dasi, for and on behalf of Goloka Dhama
Kommende Veranstaltungen (März/April 2026)
Dear Friends of Goloka Dhama,
Take part in our upcoming events and immerse yourself in the joy and connection of our vibrant spiritual community.
Gaura Purnima
Sri Chaitanya’s Appearance Day on 3rd of March 2026 – the divine advent of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Who spread the message of love, compassion, and the joyful chanting of the Holy Names.
Bhakti Immersion Retreat
With H.H. Sacinandana Swami and H.G. Hari Parshad Prabhu, April 2–6, 2026 – ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Click on the link to register:
Please note that meals will be distributed first to those who have registered online, and then to guests who arrive without registration. This helps us avoid wasting Prasadam (Vegetarian &
Vegan food) and ensures that everyone who registered for the event receives a meal. For any inquiries, feel free to reach out at [email protected]
More information and updates on the event schedule are available at https://www.goloka-dhama.de/english/events/bhakti-immersion-retreat/
And more events…
o 4th-7th June, 2. Bhakti Festival – Tickets & Info: [email protected] & https://www.goloka-dhama.de/english/events/bhakti-festival/
o 9th-17th July, Visit of H.G. Narayani Devi Dasi – Info: [email protected]
o 2nd-6th September, Janmashtami Festival with H.H. Sacinandana Swami and H.H. Krishna Kshetra Swami – Info: [email protected]
o 18th-20th September, Radhastami Festival and Seminar about Srimati Radharani with HG Bhagavat dharma das, Tickets & Info: [email protected]
o 4th-18th October, Kirtan Course – Registration & Info: [email protected] & https://www.goloka-dhama.de/english/events/kirtan-course/
o 28th December-1st January, Sanga Mela Festival – Info: [email protected]