COMPASSION CONSORTIUM SWAMI CHIDANANDA: SOUL OF AHIMSA VEGAN SPIRITUAL RETREAT

On April 23, 2023, at 4:00 pm ET, the Compassion Consortium will present our special spiritual guest Swami Chidananda, a monk of the Bhakti Marga order representing the branch of Hinduism based on love and devotion. Compassion Consortium.

​An American of Indian descent, Swami Chidananda has spent the latter part of his life as a monk, studying the philosophical traditions of India and gaining deep insights into their hidden meaning and timeless practices under the guidance of Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda.
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Before taking initiation as a monk, he was a successful investment banker and entrepreneur. Since then, philosophical teachings contained within ancient scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita have had a significant impact on how he views the world and have changed the way he approaches life.
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In late 2022 founded the all-vegan Bhakti Marga ashram in Elmira, NY, site of the upcoming Soul of Ahimsa: A Vegan Spirituality Retreat, co-sponsored by the Compassion Consortium, at the ashram in early June.

Swami Chidananda uses his experience as a former investment banker and entrepreneur to easily articulate the philosophical teachings of India in a meaningful way for those looking to bridge the gap between western and eastern philosophies.

The Soul of Ahimsa: A Vegan Spirituality Retreat

The Compassion Consortium is a co-sponsor of a beautiful, experiential in-person spiritual event coming to Upstate New York (Ithaca area) June 2, 3, and 4: The Soul of Ahimsa: A Vegan Spirituality Retreat.
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Featured presenters are the legendary nutritional biochemist, T. Colin Campbell, PhD (The China Study), our own Victoria Moran (Main Street Vegan), and Swami Chidananda, a monk of the Bhakti Marga order which operates this fully Vegan retreat center in Elmira, NY. Celebrate the heart of vegan spirituality! With world-renown speakers and expert instructors, we will explore the innate connection between spirituality, yoga, and Veganism, and how we can walk the path of Ahimsa (non-violence) in a way that brings more peace and compassion to ourselves, animals, and the earth.

This 3-day retreat features world-renown speakers on veganism, top yoga teachers and spiritual educators who are pushing forward the conversation on the importance of veganism in today’s spiritual landscape.

For more information or to register, check out the info here.

April 23 Compassion in Action will feature John Oberg

Social media professional, animal advocate and influencer, John Oberg.
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John Oberg is an animal advocate, influencer, and social media professional, dedicated to making the world a kinder place for animals by utilizing the power of social media. Through his strategic use of these platforms, content posted to pages he has managed has been seen over 1 billion times.