A six-session course inspired by the Bhagavad-gita, created for anyone seeking meaning, peace and a deeper understanding of the self.
Join the Self Discovery Program
What you’ll explore
The gift of human life
The difference between simply surviving (eating, sleeping, working) and truly living. What is the unique gift of human intelligence?
Does God exist?
A logical, open-minded inquiry – not blind faith. Can the existence of a higher intelligence be reasonably understood?
Who am I? The science of the soul
If the body changes (from child to adult to elder), what stays the same? An introduction to the atma (Sanskrit for "the self" or soul) – the conscious being within.
What is God? One or many? Form or formless?
Exploring the nature of the divine – impersonal energy versus personal being. Does God have a form? And why does it matter?
Karma and reincarnation – the law of action and consequence
Not punishment, but a natural law: every action has a reaction. Understanding why life sometimes feels unfair – and how to navigate it with clarity.
Living with purpose – a practical toolkit
How to bring ancient wisdom into a busy modern life. A simple, sustainable daily practice that balances work, relationships, and inner growth.
Why attend ?
Shed the week's stress through powerful mantra meditation.
Meet a vibrant community of seekers sharing spiritual journeys.
Discover a state of inner peace that stays with you all week.
Delicious, healthy vegetarian food prepared with love and devotion.
Explore timeless philosophy that brings clarity to modern life.
What's Covered in the Program
- A guided exploration of a key theme from the Bhagavad-gita
- Time for questions, reflection, and group discussion
- Practical takeaways – small, gentle shifts that can be applied immediately
➔No prior knowledge of yoga, meditation, or Eastern philosophy is needed. Only curiosity.
About the course facilitator
This program is offered by the monks and senior practitioners of Hare Krishna Melbourne – men and women who have been living and teaching these principles for decades. They are not here to convert, but to share what has brought peace and purpose into their own lives.
We don't say that this scientific knowledge is useless. Mechanics, electronics – this is also knowledge. But different departments of knowledge differ in their comparative importance. The central point is ātma-jñāna – self-knowledge, knowledge of the soul."
— Srila Prabhupada, conversation with a physics professor, 1973
Do I need to be religious or Hindu to attend?
"We come here to be with the devotees and love the lectures. It feels like a better use of our time."
– RANJANA & RITESH
"Good kirtans, nice lectures, and yummy prasadam."
– NARASIMHA RAJ
"Being a teen, it helps me stay grounded in my culture with a touch of Gen Z in this modern world."
– MUSKAN
"Finding this community has been life-changing. The warmth, the wisdom, the prasadam - it truly feels like coming home."
– PRIYA S.
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Frequently asked questions.
No. Practices are offered as invitations, not requirements. Everyone participates at their own pace.
