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The Saffron Path: Trekking the Globe with The Walking Monk
THE LAND... THE PEOPLE... THE WILDLIFE... THE INSPIRATION...
THE SAFFRON PATH
Trekking the Globe with The Walking Monk
From being stalked by a grizzly bear to being mistaken for an escaped prison inmate, swami and marathon walker, The Walking Monk, braves the elements and adventure across the globe to bring you the tales only trails can tell.
The Saffron Path is the inside story of a man in saffron robes crossing on foot countries near and far. The Walking Monk (Bhaktimarga Swami) has walked across Canada 4 times, the U.S.A. once, Israel, Ireland, Guyana, Trinidad, Mauritius, and Fiji.
Join him on his quest to connect with the land and its inhabitants in all forms and species, as he uplifts us toward a more ‘car-free care-free’ lifestyle. Feel the mysticism of Canada’s northern lights or a starry Colorado sky, the fright of hair-raising close calls, and the simple joys of human kindness that fuel a swami to keep trekking forward on The Saffron Path .
When you walk, you rock! May you love the adventure!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR A shy Canadian farm boy turned monk, John Vis (now Bhaktimarga Swami) stepped his way into the moniker of “The Walking Monk” one stride at a time after finding a path forged by saintly Indian scholar and spiritualist, the founder and preceptor of ISKCON, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami. The Walking Monk joyfully shares the wisdom of India’s ancient and inspiring texts worldwide through upbeat musical mantra meditation and dance, his vibrant and original live community theatre productions, and of course, marathon walking! These marathons have been covered in two Canadian film documentaries and numerous international media outlets. Bhaktimarga Swami is based in Toronto, Canada. When not tending to the more administrative side of his leadership duties, he eagerly sets the rhythm of his feet far and near, by tree and by tower, to honour the practice of history’s greatest pilgrims. He details his experiences promoting connection to nature, to each other, and to the Divine in his daily blog and on his Instagram page.
THE SAFFRON PATH
Trekking the Globe with The Walking Monk
From being stalked by a grizzly bear to being mistaken for an escaped prison inmate, swami and marathon walker, The Walking Monk, braves the elements and adventure across the globe to bring you the tales only trails can tell.
The Saffron Path is the inside story of a man in saffron robes crossing on foot countries near and far. The Walking Monk (Bhaktimarga Swami) has walked across Canada 4 times, the U.S.A. once, Israel, Ireland, Guyana, Trinidad, Mauritius, and Fiji.
Join him on his quest to connect with the land and its inhabitants in all forms and species, as he uplifts us toward a more ‘car-free care-free’ lifestyle. Feel the mysticism of Canada’s northern lights or a starry Colorado sky, the fright of hair-raising close calls, and the simple joys of human kindness that fuel a swami to keep trekking forward on The Saffron Path .
When you walk, you rock! May you love the adventure!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR A shy Canadian farm boy turned monk, John Vis (now Bhaktimarga Swami) stepped his way into the moniker of “The Walking Monk” one stride at a time after finding a path forged by saintly Indian scholar and spiritualist, the founder and preceptor of ISKCON, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami. The Walking Monk joyfully shares the wisdom of India’s ancient and inspiring texts worldwide through upbeat musical mantra meditation and dance, his vibrant and original live community theatre productions, and of course, marathon walking! These marathons have been covered in two Canadian film documentaries and numerous international media outlets. Bhaktimarga Swami is based in Toronto, Canada. When not tending to the more administrative side of his leadership duties, he eagerly sets the rhythm of his feet far and near, by tree and by tower, to honour the practice of history’s greatest pilgrims. He details his experiences promoting connection to nature, to each other, and to the Divine in his daily blog and on his Instagram page.
324 pages, Paperback
Published April 22, 2022
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January 23, 2023
The pilgrimage of Bhaktimarga Swami
The journey of Bhaktimarga Swami distills the timeless wisdom of a practitioner of Krishna consciousness into a meaningful life. This is an inspiring and empowering book in which Swamiji shows us how we can clear the hurdles to our potential. Combining ancient wisdom of India and his own rich experiences in life helps us to overcome negative thoughts and access the purpose that lies within all of us. The Maharaj is not only known for inspiring kirtans, clear expression of love to Lord Krishna is also a marathon walker who walked across Canada four times, Israel, Ireland, Guyana, Trinidad, Mauritius, Fiji, and the United States. He is like a superman for a mission, known for teaching bhakti-yoga, mantra meditation, kirtan, and a passion for the performing arts. He walks to exercise his thoughts, connect with nature, meet new people, experience life, share his knowledge and life experiences. He is known to carry meditation beads and chanting along lonely roads; he discussed the wisdom of Bhagavadgita and the Srimad Bhagavatam with people around the world. He spoke at some of the biggest temples to highly educated devotees and spiritual students. There is no dearth of well-wishers during his long trek. The locals excited about a monk visiting their town, the motorists honking their horns and passersby wishing him well. Swamiji recalls that there was an envy of a free spirit.
Of course, there were many days when human interaction was minimal, and when the elements and the wilderness were the raw reality. Much of the trip involved pitching a tent at night, and the land is sparsely populated, the Swami was confronted with all kinds of wildlife and pests. However, the sight of bears, moose, elk, wolves, and birds compensated for the austerities. He also recalls the companionship of his disciples like Garuda Vahan, Daruka, and Jamuna Jivana (as well as a parrot named Billy). While on the great trail, he covered the sideroads, backroads, short-cuts, and lots of highways. Meteor showers in the night sky, temperatures reaching 107-degree Fahrenheit, and walking on salt flats were some of the highlights in the deserts of Nevada and Utah. A documentary produced by the National Film Board of Canada “The Longest Road,” details the remarkable feat of Bhaktimarga Swami and his path to bhakti and devotion. The message of the book is simple, open your mind, open the door, open the world, walk on. Energize your thoughts, and reflect on life, because you are a pilgrim.
The journey of Bhaktimarga Swami distills the timeless wisdom of a practitioner of Krishna consciousness into a meaningful life. This is an inspiring and empowering book in which Swamiji shows us how we can clear the hurdles to our potential. Combining ancient wisdom of India and his own rich experiences in life helps us to overcome negative thoughts and access the purpose that lies within all of us. The Maharaj is not only known for inspiring kirtans, clear expression of love to Lord Krishna is also a marathon walker who walked across Canada four times, Israel, Ireland, Guyana, Trinidad, Mauritius, Fiji, and the United States. He is like a superman for a mission, known for teaching bhakti-yoga, mantra meditation, kirtan, and a passion for the performing arts. He walks to exercise his thoughts, connect with nature, meet new people, experience life, share his knowledge and life experiences. He is known to carry meditation beads and chanting along lonely roads; he discussed the wisdom of Bhagavadgita and the Srimad Bhagavatam with people around the world. He spoke at some of the biggest temples to highly educated devotees and spiritual students. There is no dearth of well-wishers during his long trek. The locals excited about a monk visiting their town, the motorists honking their horns and passersby wishing him well. Swamiji recalls that there was an envy of a free spirit.
Of course, there were many days when human interaction was minimal, and when the elements and the wilderness were the raw reality. Much of the trip involved pitching a tent at night, and the land is sparsely populated, the Swami was confronted with all kinds of wildlife and pests. However, the sight of bears, moose, elk, wolves, and birds compensated for the austerities. He also recalls the companionship of his disciples like Garuda Vahan, Daruka, and Jamuna Jivana (as well as a parrot named Billy). While on the great trail, he covered the sideroads, backroads, short-cuts, and lots of highways. Meteor showers in the night sky, temperatures reaching 107-degree Fahrenheit, and walking on salt flats were some of the highlights in the deserts of Nevada and Utah. A documentary produced by the National Film Board of Canada “The Longest Road,” details the remarkable feat of Bhaktimarga Swami and his path to bhakti and devotion. The message of the book is simple, open your mind, open the door, open the world, walk on. Energize your thoughts, and reflect on life, because you are a pilgrim.
January 21, 2023
Wonderful book describing many wonderful journeys throughout the world. All filled with devotion and spiritual lessons. Highly recommend this wonderful book
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