European Vaishnava Festival

Sites

http://www.europeanfestival.net/


http://www.gaudiya.it/

You are all invited and welcome to the European Vaisnava Festival 2010. During the festival friends, devotees, preachers and those who want to live the unique experience of bhakti,
will gather together to hear philosophy, to chant, to pray and
meditate, to serve. Especially the festival is a rare opportunity to
meet a bonafide spiritual master, a perfect and realized soul, he can
give us the happiness and the divine love for which we have a great
longing. The honorable guest of the festival is Yugacarya Sri Srimad
Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja, who, with his presence will
impress on this event all auspicious things and give full success to
everybody.

'I am happy to give something to you which you can take back in your heart when you will return home. And sometimes, you may chance to open your heart and see that Maharaj has
given something and remember and weep, remember and weep. This should
glorify your hearts.I am like a street beggar, I cannot give anything,
nothing. But I have received something from my Guru-parampara,
especially Rupa Gosvami and Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami. I want to give
that to you all. But first be qualified.'
(Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja)'

The opportunity to hear instructions about the science of the self (atma-tattva) is very rare. Even after hearing them, most cannot realize those instructions because a master
who is self-realized (atma-tattva-vit) is very rare. If, by great
fortune, such a teacher is available, the students themselves who are
willing to hear this topic, are also extremely rare'.
(Katha Upanisad 1.2.7)

AVGV

The Association Vaisnava Gaudiya Vedanta (AVGV) is a cultural no profit association established in 1999 under the inspiration of Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja with the
purpose to broadcast in Italy the message of the Gaudiya Vaisnava
philosophy following the tradition of the previous acaryas, starting
from Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Srila Rupa Gosvami, Srila Sanatana
Gosvami, Srila Jiva Gosvami, and in most recent times Srila
Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Srila Bhakti-siddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada,
Srila Bhaktiprajnana Kesava Gosvami Maharaja, Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta
Swami Prabhupada and others.

ACTIVITIES AND GOALS

In order to broadcast the Vedic culture and the bhakti-yoga pratice, the Association AVGV is organizing conferences and festivals. To reach his own institutional goal the
Association is printing and distributing books and videos of Srila
Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja as well as other masters engaged in
promoting the philosophy and culture of the Gaudiya Vaisnava Sampradaya
in the line of the mentioned acaryas.
Our main activities are:

• Translation into Italian and printing of the Vedic literature;
• Festival and seminars of philosophy;
• Broadcasting of the devotional Vaisnava songs and mantras;
• Promoting every aspect of the Vaisnava culture.

For further informations please visit our website www.gaudiya.it or mail to gaudyait@tin.it or in english www.purebhakti.com

Biography of Srila B.V. Narayana Maharaja

Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja was born in 1921 in Bihar, India, in a village named Tewaripur near the bank of the sacred Ganges River. A self-realized guru in the disciplic
succession of saintly masters going back to Lord Krsna Himself, Srila
Maharaja is the foremost disciple of his initiating spiritual master
Srila Bhaktiprajnana Kesava Gosvami Maharaja, and his instructing
spiritual master Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the world
renowned preacher of Krsna consciousness.

An erudite scholar of the classic books of transcendental
wisdom called the Vedas, Srila Maharaja has translated and published
over hundred volumes in Hindi with his own commentaries. His works have
been translated into english and other languages, and are providing
hundreds of thousands of people with new life and spiritual
inspiration.

By his contribute to the research of the Love for God and
universal brotherhood, and for his unselfish public service for the
benefit and welfare of humanity, in the year 2003 Srila Maharaja was
awarded by the title of Yuga Acarya (Master of the Millennium) by the
representants of various religions: the members of the Religious
Parliament of the World.

Even in his advanced age, since 1996 he travels around the
world visiting many countries and continents like America, Australia,
Europe, Asia and Africa.


As a compassionate seeker of the spiritual welfare of all
he teaches: "To make your life successful, happy and peaceful, try to
give all of your love and affection to God, Krishna. Show that love to
all living beings, and try to engage your entire being in helping them.
One who comes to others with love has nothing to take but everything
to give."

THE VENUE
The European Vaisnava Festival 2010 will be held in Tuscany, in the town of Marina di Massa, at 25 Kms from Pisa and 80 Kms from
Florence.
We will be hosted inside the International hostel Turimar, Via Bondano a
Mare.

This big compound in the past was dedicated to host the children during
the summer holidays, and it si situated under a beautiful pine wood
just in front of the Tirreno sea. Inside there is a park and two
swimming pools, all the rooms and the big hall.


HOW TO REACH THE VENUE:
BY FLIGHT
For those who will arrive from Europe the best airport is Pisa
International airport Galileo Galilei. There are flights from all the
main important cities of Europe like Paris, London, Berlin, Frankfurt,
Amsterdam, Brussel, Bristol, Birmingham and many other.
It is possible also to arrive in Florence airport (80 Kms) or Genova
airport (110 Kms).
We will organize the transfer by bus from Pisa international airport on
1st July and back on 7th July. From other airports you may take the
train and reach the railway station in Marina di Massa, just 2 Kms from
the venue.

BY CAR
Marina di Massa is very easy to reach from all directions. For those
coming from Milan, take the highway to Genova-Livorno exit Massa. From
France take highway to Nice-Genova-Massa. From Austria, Slovenia,
Germany you could take the highway Brennero-Parma direction La Spezia
exit Massa.
At the exit turn immediately to right, at the first light turn again to
right, then at the second light turn again to right and then at the
second road (after 100 meters) on left side there is the entrance of
the venue.

BY TRAIN
At 2 kms. from the venue there is the railway station of Massa. Trains
are arriving from France, Rome, Milan, Genova, Florence, Pisa.
Taxis are available in Massa railway station. For further informations
please visit Trenitalia.it

The arrival at the festival is scheduled on 1st July,
departure on 7th morning.

The festival fee will include:

Accommodation in rooms, vegetarian meals three times a day,
use of the kitchen, use of the big conference hall, use of the swimming
pools, transportation to Florence for nagara sankirtana and festival
expenses for Gurudeva, decorations, sound system, transports, etc.
The venue is organized in different buildings with two or
three floors. Inside the park there are two swimming pools and nice
spots where to walk and sit, the sea is just in front of the venue.
There are available double, triple rooms and also rooms with
4-5-6-7-8-10-12 beds. There are accommodations with private bathroom
and with services in the corridor. For this reason the prices will be
different according to the type of accommodation. There are rooms
available for disables.


Since there are many rooms for families and groups of
friends we suggest to find someone to share the room.


1) Children under 2 years old free
2) Children under 7 years old 180,00 euros
3) Group rooms for 12 persons with bathroom in corridor
200,00 euros per person
4) Rooms for 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 persons with private bathroom
265,00 euros per person
5) Rooms for 3, 4, 5, 6 persons with bathroom in corridor
240,00 euros per person

6) Double rooms with private bathroom 320,00 euros per
person
7) Double rooms with bathroom in corridor 300,00 euros per
person
8) Place for tent or sleeping bag 175,00 per person
(children under 7 years old 120,00 euro)

For those who, for specific reasons or due to some problems
need a single room, we advice to contact us directly to verify the
availability by phone at 0039-015-928173 (Krsna Devi dd) or mail to
gaudyait@tin.it.


HOW TO BOOK
1) First select which kind of accommodation you want, then
fill up the booking form which you will find at the end of this page.
It is mandatory to fill all the fields because those
informations are necessary to register your accommodation, to inform
the public security and eventually to book your seat on the bus from
the airport.

2) After sending the booking form, you will receive a
confirmation by e-mail containing the amount of your festival fee.

3) Provide to make the payment within one week, otherwise
the reservation will be cancelled.

4) As soon as we will receive the festival fee, we will send
you a reservation number that you will have to bring with you at
arrival in order to get your key without waiting at the reception and
also in order to book your seat on the bus to and from the airport. As
soon as you will arrive at the venue somebody will direct you to the
keys point or to the registration point.


Bank details for the payment:
Account n: 000013653611
CIN-IT: C
ABI: 06090
CAB: 44330
BIC: CRBIIT2B022
IBAN: IT 47 C 06090 44330 000013653611
Bank address: BIVERBANCA - Via Libertà 50 - Brusnengo (BI)
Account name: Panizza Maria Grazia
Address: Cantone Salero 5 - 13865 Curino (BI) Italy

For special request or specific problems, please contact us
by e-mail at: gaudyait@tin.it
or phone at: 0039-015-928173
Gaura Premanande!

Booking Form

Name* :
Surname* :
Spiritual name* :
Address*:
City*:
Zip code :
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Telephone*:
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Arrival day*:			Departure *:
Airport		Pisa Others
Pick up from airport (6,00 euro):		Yes No
Return bus to airport (6,00 euro):		Yes No
Accommodation*:		Double room Room with bathroom Room with bathroom in corridor Group room Place for tent or sleeping bag 175,00 per person (children under 7 years old 120,00 euro)
Total number of persons in your party*:
Number of adults*:
Number of children*:
Member of your travelling party (name, surname, spiritual name, data and place of birth, age at departure)*:
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Payment:		Paypal Bank transfer
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*All fields in bold are required

THURSDAY 1st JULY

Morning: welcome the devotees arriving at the festival;
2,00 pm Lunch;
5,30 pm Waiting for the arrival of Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana
Maharaja with bhajans and kirtans;
6,00 pm Guru-puja and starting discourse of the European Festival 2010
by Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja;
7,30 pm Gaura arati in the hall;
8,00 pm Dinner.



FRIDAY 2nd JULY

5,30 am Mangala arati and bhajans;
7,00 am Lecture by Sripad BV Van Maharaja;
8,30 am Breakfast;
10,30 am Lecture by Sripad BV Padmanabha Maharaja;
11,45 am Lecture by Srimati Syamarani didi;
1,00 pm Lunch;
3,30 pm Lecture by Sripad BV Nemi Maharaja;
5,00 pm Bhajans;
5,30 pm Lecture by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja;
7,30 pm Gaura arati in the hall;
8,00 pm Dinner.



SATURDAY 3rd JULY

5,30 am Mangala arati and bhajans;
7,00 am Lecture by Sripad BV Van Maharaja;
8,30 am Breakfast;
10,30 am Departure by bus to Florence for nagara sankirtan in the city;
3,30 pm Return from Nagara Sankirtana;
5,00 pm Bhajans;
5,30 pm Lecture by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja;
7,30 pm Gaura arati in the hall;
8,00 pm Dinner.



SUNDAY 4th JULY

5,30 am Mangala arati and bhajans;
7,00 am Lecture by Sripad BV Madhava Maharaja;
8,30 am Breakfast;
10,30 am Lecture by Sripad BV Van Maharaja;
11,45 am Lecture by Sriman Bhudhara Prabhu;
1,00 pm Lunch;
3,30 pm Lecture by Sripad BV Sajjana Maharaja;
5,00 pm Bhajans;
5,30 pm Lecture by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja;
7,30 pm Gaura arati in the hall;
8,00 pm Dinner.



MONDAY 5th JULY

5,30 am Mangala arati and bhajans;
7,00 am Lecture by Sripad BV Van Maharaja;
8,30 am Breakfast;
10,30 am Lecture by Sripad BV Asrama Maharaja;
11,45 am Lecture by Sripad Tridandi Maharaja;
1,00 pm Lunch;
3,30 pm Lecture by Prema Prayojana Prabhu;
5,00 pm Bhajans;
5,30 pm Lecture by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja;
7,30 pm Gaura arati in the tent hall;
8,00 pm Dinner.



TUESDAY 6th JULY

5,30 am Mangala arati and bhajans;
7,00 am Initiations and fire sacrifice;
8,30 am Breakfast;
10,30 am Darshan with Srila Gurudeva and all the devotees in the tent
hall;
1,00 pm Lunch;
3,30 pm Lecture by Sripad BV Damodara Maharaja e Sripad Suddha Advaiti
Maharaja;
5,00 pm Bhajans;
5,30 pm Lecture by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja;
7,30 pm Gaura arati in the hall;
8,00 pm Dinner.



WEDNESDAY 7th JULY

5,30 am Mangala arati and bhajans;
7,00 am Lecture by all the sannyasis;
8,30 am Breakfast;
10,30 am Lecture by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja;
1,00 pm Lunch;
Departure.



To avoid fragmentations and dispersions during the lectures, we invite
the respectful Sannyasis and senior Vaisnavas who will speak, to select
in advance a specific theme (Jaiva-dharma, Guru-tattva, Upadesamrta,
how to perform bhajans or deities worship, Maha-mantra, vaidhi and
raganuga-bhakti, and so on). In this way it will be possible to follow a
specific course and go deep into the arguments discussed, in order to
give a training to the young and give new insights to the seniors.

The preachers who are willing to join the festival are kindly invited
to inform us as soon as possible about the arguments they will discuss
in order to be published and updated in the festival website.

Gaura Premanande!

Saturday 3rd July, after the morning program and the breakfast, all are invited to join the maha nagara sankirtanan in Florence city center. Buses will be arranged for all the registered devotees, the departure
will be outside the gate of the venue, the arrival in Florence will be
around 11,30. Nagara sankirtana will touch all the main places in the
city center for two hours, therefore the lunch will be given in advance
before leaving and will include pizza, fruits, cookies and water. The
return at the venue is scheduled by 15,30.
Please bring your instruments and your enthusiasm, we hope
all will partecipate.
Gaura Premanande!

"Krsna-nama is the sweetest of the sweet and the most auspicious of all that is auspicious. It is the flourishing creeper, the eternal fully-ripened fruit of the Bhagavata,
and the embodiment of knowledge (cit-sakti). Even if someone chants the
holy name only once, either with faith or indifference, he is
immediately delivered from this ocean of birth and death!'
(Hari-bhakti-vilasa 11.234)."

'When a lotus flower gets beams of light from the moon, it blossoms.
Similarly, by chanting harinama by following the process, the beautiful
qualities that are dormant in you will blossom.'
Srila Gurudeva, India, March 2004."

The Association Vaisnava Gaudiya Vedanta (AVGV) organizes the

First International Prize of Vedic Painting

See the Regulations

Registration form of the Prize

The Vedic Culture reached its greatest development in East around 5000 years ago, especially in India, where the society was
founded on the principles of the Vedic Civilization.
The human beings were living in peace and harmony
following the principles of non-violence, compassion, fraternity,
truth; most were engaged in a virtuous life, searching for God
realization.
Till nowadays we can find the vestiges of the grandeur of
this civilization which has influenced the whole world.
The paintings, the sculptures, the architecture, the
music, as the knowledge, have been handed on till today stimulating the
interest in seekers and scholars.

The Vedic painting is a certain type of artistic expression; it
combines the ability and the art of expression with the contents of the
Vedic literature, which are mainly directed to the transcendence and to
the research of the self realization.
In the course of time it has develop and nowadays it is proposed again
on the canvas of many artists from all over the world, thanks
especially to its spreading in Western countries since the Sixties
together with the broadcast of the Vedas translated and distributed in
all the main languages, by the great master and preacher Srila A.C.
Bhaktivedanta Swami Maharaja.
The International Prize of Vedic painting wants to represent an
opportunity for those who, inspired by the study and the knowledge of
the Vedas, have developed the desire to express their own artistic
capacities giving form and representation to the meanings and the
realizations handed on till today by the great masters and
spiritualists.

This first prize of Vedic painting will be presented during the
European Vaisnava Festival which will be held from 1st to 7th July 2010
in Tuscany, in the town of Marina di Massa.
What a best place, the Tuscany, the homeland of Renaissance and of its
most important classic masters, just at few kilometers from the quarry
where Michelangelo took the marble to give form to the Myts and Gods
at those times never figured. Indeed just during the Renaissance, for
the first time in western civilization, Michelangelo represented in his
frescoes, God with an human feature.
This extraordinary fact, has created a revolution on the way to think
and see the spirituality, and in fact has defeated the common theory of
God without form and qualities.
This is, on the other hand, the heritage of the Vedic Civilization for
which it has become master and guide: in the Vedas, Upanisad, Puranas,
we can find detailed descriptions of the form of God, of His wonderful
activities and of the variety of the spiritual world, as the pure souls
describe them, because they have realized and have seen the Truth.

We can see how this kind of picture is giving place to new
inspirations, for this reason we want to introduce to the public even
through the medium of this prize, the value and the beauty of these
paintings.
The paintings selected, will therefore utilized to illustrate and give
worth to the Vedic literature which is still translated and published
by the Master of Millenium Yugacarya Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana
Maharaja.

We hope that the principles of this ancient Vedic Culture, applied at
present, including the art, will helps to bring peace of mind and
harmony to a distressed and depressed modern civilization.
By this initiative we wish to get a positive feedback and give
visibility and vitality to a spiritual research and science so
important for the mankind.

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