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
!
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.
WHO IS
?
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
THE WALKING MONK - DOCUMENTARY
A Michael Oesch Film
Beach Digital Media ©2018
PLAY, PRAY, WALK, LAUGH - THE JOURNEY OF BHAKTIMARGA SWAMI
BY KRISZTINA DANKA - KARUNA PRODUCTIONS
To inspire a greener way of life.
WHY
DOES HE
?
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.
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.
?
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?
CLICK HERE
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)
Israel
Ireland
Fiji Islands
Trinidad
Guyana
Mauritius
?
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
:
2022:
OCTOBER
26 - 30
WINNIPEG
NOVEMBER
21 - 24
TORONTO
25
ISKCON OTTAWA/RUSSELL - BHAGAVATAM CLASS
6 AM EST
29 - DEC 6
CUBA
DECEMBER
NOV 29 - DEC 6
CUBA
DEC 11 - 22 (TBD)
VANCOUVER
JANUARY 2023
JAN 31 - MAR 2
INDIA (MAYAPURA & VRINDAVAN)
ONGOING / ONLINE:
ISKCON VANCOUVER - MORNING BHAGAVATAM DISCUSSION
EVERY FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH
11 AM EASTERN / 8 AM PACIFIC
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/787234335
GITA CHATS
ISKCON OF WESTERN CANADA
EVERY 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH
5 - 6 PM PACIFIC TIME
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81509532224?pwd=UmJpeE8wQkx6RnIrZ3h6RnMwRktXUT09
ISKCON ALACHUA & FRIENDS
THURSDAYS 5 - 6 PM EASTERN TIME
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6706942056
ISKCON HALIFAX & FRIENDS
EVERY 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH
8:30 - 9:30 PM ATLANTIC TIME
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86290376306
FOR DAILY LOCATIONS & INSPIRING STORIES
READ THE WALKING MONK BLOG
Want to meet THE WALKING MONK?
Come & join him for...
tales from trails
... a warm & engaging presentation of highlights & insights from walking the road.
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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