A Weekend of Gratitude

The Guru Lineage Illuminated

August 1–3, 2026 | White Rock, BC

Join master teacher Jeffrey Armstrong Kavindra Rishi for a deeply meaningful 2.5-day summer workshop in an intimate coastal setting just outside Vancouver.

This special weekend is dedicated to gratitude, lineage, mantra meditation, satsang, kirtan, community, and the living transmission of Vedic wisdom.

The Sanskrit word Guru is often understood as “the remover of darkness” — one who dispels ignorance and illuminates the path toward direct knowledge of the Self and the source of creation within.

Guru Purnima is traditionally a sacred time when students and seekers offer gratitude to the Guru and to the lineage of teachers who preserve and transmit Vedic knowledge. It is also considered an especially beneficial time for yogic sadhana, mantra meditation, study, and inner renewal.

Come enjoy summer on the coast — Vedic wisdom, ocean air, nourishing vegetarian meals, and a heart-centered sangha.

Early planning is sattvic. 😉 Let us know if you can join us.

Weekend Theme

The Guru Lineage Illuminated
The Brahma–Sarasvati–Madhva–Gaudiya–Vaishnava Sampradaya

This retreat offers a rare opportunity to understand the guru lineage not merely as history, but as a living current of knowledge, gratitude, and transmission.

Schedule

Saturday, August 1 | Evening Celebration

Starts at 6:30 pm

Opening Celebration Hosted by Jeffrey Armstrong Kavindra Rishi
Keynote: Gratitude for the Various Categories of Gurus

Includes dinner, kirtan, community gathering, and entertainment.

Sunday, August 2 | 8:00 am–7:00 pm

A full day of teachings and practice, including:

Morning mantra meditation
Classes with Jeffrey Armstrong
Workbook study
Vegetarian meals
Satsang and community time

Monday, August 3 | 8:00 am–7:00 pm

Includes:

Morning mantra meditation
Teachings with Jeffrey Armstrong
Vegetarian meals
Afternoon excursion and outdoor adventure & dinner with the group

Retreat Highlights

Daily satsangs, mantra meditation, and kirtan
Personal guidance from Kavindra Rishi
20-hour Certificate in Yoga Philosophy — VASA Certified
Nourishing vegetarian meals
Workbook and study materials
Beach breaks and nature walks
Small-group coastal retreat setting

Tuition & Payment Details

Regular Tuition $499 USD

Registration closes July 25, 2026
Questions: email: vasa@jeffreyarmstrong.com

Fees are non-refundable after June 30, 2026.

Accommodation is not included.

Accommodation Tips

The retreat takes place in the serene beachside town of White Rock, BC.

For those looking to share an Airbnb with fellow participants, we are happy to help coordinate. Please email vasa@jeffreyarmstrong.com to express your interest.

With a little coordination, you may find an ideal, affordable stay — and perhaps a new friendship or two.

About Jeffrey Armstrong Kavindra Rishi

ICCR Distinguished Indologist | Award-winning author | Poet | Philosopher | Vedic Astrologer

Jeffrey Armstrong Kavindra Rishi is the founder of VASA — Vedic Academy of Sciences & Arts, co-chair of VFA — Vedic Friends Association, and a scholar on the British Board of Dharmic Scholars.

With more than 45 years of Vedic study, practice, and global teaching experience, Kavindra Rishi brings the wisdom of a traditional Vedic lineage into clear, modern language. His teachings weave together Bhakti, Jnana, Karma, Mantra, and Tantra Yoga, while also illuminating the psychology of Yoga and its relevance for contemporary life.

This is a rare opportunity for in-depth study with a master teacher from within the Bhakti tradition.

Learn more: jeffreyarmstrong.com/press

With gratitude,
Sandi & Kavindra Rishi
vasa@jeffreyarmstrong.com

Aug 1-3, 2026 | 2.5 Day Retreat: A Weekend of Gratitude with Jeffrey Armstrong