Bhakti Vriksha is part of International Society for Krishna Consciousness

Bhakti vriksha class held at different locations in the houses of devotees and temple for two hours on a particular day of week at their convenience

Terminology:

The name Bhakti Vriksha, and its various terminology and hierarchical organizational structure is taken from the book ” Godruma Kalpa tavi ” written by Thakur Bhakti Vinode. Thakur Bhakti Vinode was the pioneer of Hare Krishna Namahatta.
Word Bhakti Vriksha is derived from Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita . The 9th Chapter of CC- Adi-lila is filled with the description of tree of devotion or Chaitanya tree

Organizational structure:

The structure of BV follows Bhaktivinod Thakura’s “Nama hatta organization”

• Group – upto 15 members
• Upacakra / Sector – 3-5 groups
• Cakra / Circle- 3-5 sectors (9-15 groups)
• Mahacakra – (36 groups)
• Mala – 108 groups

Benefit:

• Opportunity to learn our real identities.
• Know your relation with the Supreme creator.
• Know the cause of miseries of this material world
• Understand how to revive the lost relation with God.
• Achieve eternal peace and love of Godhead.

Special features of Bhakti Vriksha program:

• Efficient in training
• Flexible and interactive Sat-sang
• Focuses on the Individual member
• Economical and no “punishment” for the host
• Upward growth for all
• Versatile – open to all regions, cultures and age groups
• Generates Sense of Belonging
• Fosters Good Relations
• Small Group of devotees
• Meets every week
• Personal one to one spiritual counseling, care.
• Capable of addressing personal needs of members
• Every member actively preaches

Weekly classes:

Six part of Bhakti Vriksha weekly meeting

Ice breakers

• Getting to know each other better
• Removes shyness
• Generate Confidence to open up ourselves
• Gives chance every one to speak
• Learn appreciating ideas and views of others

Kirtan

• Transcendental sound vibration
• Nourishes body, mind and soul
• Awakens love of godhead from within the heart
• Creates divine environment

Mantra meditation

• Meditation on transcendental sound vibration of Hare Krishna mahamantra
• Soft chanting of Mantra with full concentration
• Increases concentration
• Generates self confidence
• Reveals spiritual power from within
• Gives peace of mind

Group discussion

• Learn spiritual facts by discovery, understanding and application method
• Share your spiritual realizations with others
• Learn to appreciate views and ideas of others
• Removes shyness
• Gain confidence in public speaking
• Learn how to lead a group discussion

Reaching out public

• Tell others what you have learned
• Talk whomever you meet about God and science of soul
• Every day make new like – minded friends

Prasadam

• Enjoy the higher test of sanctified food
• Honor prasadam, remnants food which is offered to the Lord
• Food which snourishes body mind and soul

Other Activities

• Regular get together
• Street Sankirtan
• Cultural programs
• Conducted tours
• Festivals
• Seminars