Summer Conference programs outline

Morning and Afternoon programs: Date

June 30 (Sunday) Introduction and Orientation - By Brother Sudhiira and Ac. Jiivapremananda Avt.
Description: Beginner and advanced spiritualists, alike, will be provided with tools, tips and guidelines to orient and prepare oneself for the weeklong spiritual conference. We will also get to know each other in this introductory session.

Morning: 10.30 am 12.00 noon

Spiritual Stories: Sharing of insights and experiences - By Ac. Iishvarakrsnananda Avt.

Description: Ac. Iishvarakrsnananda Avt. will share spiritual experiences with his spiritual Master and provide useful tips to enhance ones spiritual practices.

Afternoon: 3.00-4.30 pm

July 1 (Monday)

Cardinal Principles: A look into teaching of Lord Buddha - By Ac. Vimalananda Avt.

Women and Spirituality: A perspective on spirituality for all - By Didis and Sister Spiritualists
Description: This presentation will discuss about roles of women in spearheading a spiritual renaissance to create a world free from gender bias.

July 2 (Tuesday)

Description: An interactive presentation on eight-balance principle and how to inculcate it in ones life.

Climate Change: Impact on environment and adaption - By Ac. Dharmapremananda Avt.

Build a Better World - Spirituality and Service - By Ac. Unmantrananda Avt.

Description: Warming of the earth due to human activities is a global issue. This presentation will discusses about challenges in future, how we should prepare ourselves, and what we can do, as a spiritualist, to help the environment.

Description: Exciting and motivating workshop for spiritualists whod like to explore the different ways to bring humanitarian assistance whilst exploring what it takes to raise funds and promote projects.

July 3 (Wednesday)

Aesthetics and Spirituality: A look into our inner sweetness - By Avtk. An. Hitaesana Aca.
Description: A multimedia presentation on the aspects of aesthetic and supra-aesthetic science. Part of the program will include collective singing of spiritual songs with musical instruments, and spiritual activities.

Spiritual Economy: A solution to present socio-economic system - By Ac. Shubhacetanananda Avt.

Description: Activity based presentation to explore into the new socioeconomic system which will alleviate poverty and bring harmony.

July 4 (Thursday)

Parade

Spiritual Radio Talk Show - By Young spiritualists

Description: A stage show presentation reflecting common doubts and questions people have about spirituality and spiritual practices.

July 5 (Friday)

Summary: A recap of the past days and what to take back home - Led by a group
Description: A collective presentation by participants in the conference which will recap important things we have learnt during the week and what to remember and what to forget.

Akhanda Kiirtan: Group chanting and spiritual dancing

Evening programs: Date June 30 (Sunday) Speech competition 8.30-10.00 pm

Participants will draw a topic from the pile of preselected spiritual topics and will speak on it for 4-5 minutes. Its open to all. Winner will be given a prize. Coordinated by Ac Dharmapremananda Avt.

July 1 (Monday) July 2 (Tuesday)

Social Service news from around the world

Coordinated by Ac. Vimaleshananda Avt.

Dance presentations based on spiritual songs Stage drama presentation based on a spiritual story
Coordinated by Didi Kusum and Didi Anudhyana

July 3 (Wednesday) July 4 (Thursday)

Spiritual Movie: Video presentation

Coordinated by Ac. Shubhacetanananda Avt.

Spiritual story telling

Participants can tell a spiritual story of their choice with a limitation of 5-6 minutes. Its open to all. Coordinated by Ac. Unmantrananda Avt.

Things to be considered: 1) Tandava and Kaoshiikii competitions 2) Dharmashastra 3) Road cleaning 4) Hospital visit 5) Organizational meeting (Bhukti Pradhans, Unity Secretaries, ACB members) 4.00-6.00 pm on July 4th (Thursday) Program In-charge: Ac. Dharmapremananda Avt.