BHAKTI CENTER

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A SPIRITUAL OASIS

We live in an age which grants us extraordinary conveniences and torrents of information. Yet the very technology designed for our well-being often serves only to isolate us from one another and distance us from the experience of all that is truly divine. The Bhakti Center was established by H.H. Radhanath Swami as an alternative experience for New Yorkers and for visitors from all over the world. It is a spiritual oasis in the jungle of Manhattan, a place to reconnect to community and to our true selves.

Located on the Lower East Side of New York City, the Bhakti Center is a spiritual home for truth seekers; with a community devoted to sharing the experience of self-transformation through the timeless culture and practices of Bhakti. It’s a center of authentic learning, and a great place to meet new people, make lasting relationships, and find inspiration and support on the spiritual path.

The Bhakti Center offers an amazing variety of classes, courses and events thats include yoga, meditation, wisdom and culture. A significant part of Bhakti Center’s ethos is to give back to the community through a number of social initiatives. It also provides subsidised or free classes and events to ensure that everyone has access to the learning and support available.

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The Four Avenues of Growth

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THE FOUR AVENUES OF GROWTH

DEFINE YOUR JOURNEY

The Bhakti Center aims to celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, no matter their race, religion, gender, sexuality. Every person is welcomed on the equal level of the soul and invited to realise their authentic expression of self with the support of educational tools and community.

The organisation presents four avenues of growth, each drawing from the yoga tradition.
You can explore each to create your own path:

YOGA

to purify the body and the mind

MEDITATION

to find yourself by elevating the mind to a higher frequency

WISDOM

to contemplate life from a spiritual perspective

CULTURE

to experience the transformative power of the arts & sciences

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YOUR SPIRITUAL HOME

FINDING YOUR SPACE

When you come to visit the Bhakti Center, you enter a sanctuary. Some of the features of the building include:

State of the art, beautifully renovated yoga and meditation studios. Within them, sheltered from the whirlwind of Manhattan, one can find space and support to heal and grow.

The Amrita Boutique store that provides a curated selection of products aimed at enriching ones bhakti lifestyle.

New York #1 rated vegetarian restaurant Divya’s Kitchen – the perfect place to nourish yourself with spiritually-charged, plant-based food before and after events.

A lovingly tended roof top garden featuring an array of plants, vegetables and flowers. The perfect eco-oasis for sunset yoga.

A TEMPLE IN THE CITY

Another unique feature of the Bhakti Center is the Temple room on the 3rd floor. A one-of-a-kind on the island of Manhattan, it offers an experience of worship within a traditional Vaishnava Hindu Temple. It is also a space to learn, with regular wisdom lectures and a library filled with ancient yogic texts.

One can find a quiet space to sit and reflect or on certain evenings join in an uplifting experience of mantra meditation, also known as kirtan. Musicians are invited from all over New York and the world to lead this practice of singing sacred mantras in a community setting.

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GIVING BACK

What really impresses the hearts of people is not miraculous feats but genuine humility, integrity and a true sense of love achieved through service.

RADHANATH SWAMI

SOCIAL INITIATIVES

At the heart of the Bhakti Center lies the belief that self-transformation is truly realised through acts of service. There are a number of initiaves implemented that serve and give back to the local neighbourhood and the city of New York, including:

A 12 Step Recovery program that is based in the principles of Bhakti Yoga and is open to all those seeking support on their recovery journey.

Inspirit, a regular program that focuses on end-of-life support and dealing with grief.

The Sacred Ecology Forum which hold conferences with expert panelists and speakers to discuss issues and sacred solutions pertaining to the climate challenges we face today.

Soul Food, a food distribution program that offers free food daily to vulnerable members of the community.

COMMUNITY &
VOLUNTEERING

The Bhakti Center is a vibrant community made of individuals from all walks of life. There are a number of ways to connect with regular community picnics in local parks, community groups that meet weekly to discuss sacred texts and grow friendships, and children’s programs that are fun and educational.

Community members are given opportunities to help find meaningful service engagement at the Bhakti Center. Volunteering for seva or service is an integral part of community life at the Bhakti Center, with people coming together to take ownership of the project and create deep connections.

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