At that time, BHAKTIMARGA SWAMI walked across Canada (Earth's 2nd largest country) from coast to coast for the spiritual healing of the nation. From there on in he was hooked and later repeated the journey 3 MORE TIMES!
To promote pilgrimage & connection to the Divine through nature.
the walking monk
bhaktimarga swami
putting heart & feet together towards a car-free care-free lifestyle
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WHEN YOU WALK
YOU ROCK
THE WALKING MONK first took to the road as a marathon walker in 1996 to honour the centennial year of his guru, SRILA PRABHUPADA, the Founder Acharya of ISKCON - the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
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WHO IS
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walking
the
monk
BHAKTIMARGA SWAMI, born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, is also known as THE WALKING MONK for having trekked four times across Canada. Keeping with the spirit of pilgrimage, he also crossed the USA, Israel, Ireland, Guyana, Trinidad, Mauritius, and the Fiji Islands. Documentation of his Canadian walks is found in two films: The Longest Road, by the National Film Board of Canada, and Walking: The Lessons of the Road, by Michael Oesch.
As a youth, Swami was a student of fine arts, but took to the life of a Hare Krishna monk at age 20 in 1973. Although pursuing monastic ways, he maintains artistic expression through morality theatre which takes him around the globe as a playwright and director - an opportunity to work with talented youth in various communities.
He is also an instructor of bhakti yoga, a leader of musical mantra meditation called kirtan, and a speaker on the science of the self based on the ancient teachings of the Gita.
THE WALKING MONK - DOCUMENTARY
A Michael Oesch Film
Beach Digital Media ©2018
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To inspire a greener way of life.
WHY
DOES HE
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walk
To promote pilgrimage & connection to the Divine through nature.
To make lots of friends!
To honour our teachers.
"It's not a fund-raiser, it's a FRIEND-RAISER!"
THE WALKING MONK first took to the road
as a marathon walker in 1996 to honour the centennial
year of his guru, SRILA PRABHUPADA, the Founder Acharya
of ISKCON - the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
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At that time, BHAKTIMARGA SWAMI walked across Canada (Earth's 2nd largest country) from coast to coast for the spiritual healing of the nation. From there on in he was hooked and later repeated the journey 3 MORE TIMES!
SRILA
Prabhupada
At that time, BHAKTIMARGA SWAMI walked across Canada (Earth's 2nd largest country) from coast to coast for the spiritual healing
of the nation. From there on in he was hooked and later
repeated the journey 3 more times!
His walking fever quickly spread beyond Canada across international borders.
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walk
WHERE
DOES HE
coast to coast
border to border
every town & village
On home soil or in an exotic land, for a marathon walk or a quick stroll
THE WALKING MONK moves his feet & the people he meets
wherever he sets his soles!
WHERE'S HE WALKING NOW?
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BHAKTIMARGA SWAMI travels regularly all over the globe. You can catch him walking anywhere from Canada & the USA to South America,
from India to Africa & beyond!
QUICK VISITS (LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL)
United States
Canada (4X)
MARATHON WALKS (CROSS-COUNTRY)
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Israel
Ireland
Fiji Islands
Trinidad
Guyana
Mauritius
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DOES HE DO
WHEN HE'S NOT
WHAT
walking
In addition to pilgirmages THE WALKING MONK writes and directs original plays based on themes from the Vedic epics of India. These avant-garde productions are performed all over the world. He is also a leader of lively kirtans (musical chants) and is a teacher of the science of BHAKTI YOGA.
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events
NEWS &
WALKING MONK TRAVEL SCHEDULE
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NOTE: Due to the social effects of Covid-19, The Walking Monk is currently not travelling. You can join him online:
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APRIL
3 & 17 April 2021 | 7:30 pm EST | Oakville
Topic: Biweekly BG discussion
Contact: HG Aindra Prabhu
Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85204379141?pwd=ZzdlNjBMMVpZTWVrSnkrQWpYK2hVUT09
4 April 2021 | 12-1pm EST | Halifax
Topic: BG Chapter 2 summary
Contact: Mangalananda Prabhu
Link: (to be confirmed)
4 April 2021 | 7:30 pm EST | Calgary
Topic: Easter special class on Jesus & Haridas
Contact: Avindram Prabhu
Link:
https://zoom.us/j/98833475946?pwd=TXdYUDF2WmdiM2JkcTRpRnJ5eDBjUT09
5 April 2021 | Vancouver
Topic: SB verse (to be confirmed)
Contact: Manavendra Prabhu
Link: To be confirmed
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10 April - Chicago
Date: Saturday, April 10th, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm-4:30 pm EST
Topic: About Creation in my Scriptures!
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16 April - Burlington
7 PM EST
Topic: Chapter 11 Bhagavad Gita
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18 April - South Africa
1 PM EST
Topic: Mindlessness vs. Mindfulness
18 April - Vancouver
9 PM EST/6 PM PST
Sunday Feast Talk
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24 April - UK
2 PM EST
Topic: Ram Superhero - His Virtues and Good Character
ONGOING:
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Every Thursday Bhagavad Gita study via ISKCON Alachua - 5 - 6 PM EST
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6706942056)
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Mondays & Tuesdays - Available to take calls between 11 a.m. and 12 noon EST.
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FOR DAILY LOCATIONS & INSPIRING STORIES
READ THE WALKING MONK BLOG
tales from trails
Hear from THE WALKING MONK firsthand about the incredible people, places, and wildlife he encounters on his treks. Enjoy the chance of a lifetime by asking the monk your questions at the Q & A after the presentation, & maybe even explore the benefits of mantra meditation for yourself with his lively musical chants!
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