To promote pilgrimage & connection to the Divine through nature.
the walking monk
bhaktimarga swami
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!
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, popularly known as THE WALKING MONK, took to a monk’s life in 1973 as a youthful 20 year old. Prior to becoming a monk, he did chores on the family farm in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, and was a college student of Fine Arts. His walks are extensively and internationally featured on radio, television, in newspaper, and film.
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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 honour our teachers.
To make lots of friends!
"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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MARCH
6 - Stouffeville, ON
8-9 - Toronto, ON
14-16 - Toronto, ON
17 - Brampton, ON
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APRIL
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2-3 - Cape Town, South Africa
4 -12 - Durban, South Africa
13-20 - Mauritius
21 - Toronto, ON
25 - Niagara Falls, ON
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MAY
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7-10 - New Vrindavan, West Virginia
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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!
want to:
attend a tales from trails?
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host a tails from trails?
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join him for some walking?
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just say hello?
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