Hare Krishna Melbourne
Explore life’s big questions with clarity and purpose.
Who am I, really?
Why do happiness and success often feel temporary?
How can ancient wisdom help modern life?
Thoughtful moment
What gives life lasting meaning?
Is there more to life than work, sleep, and repeat?
Why do good people sometimes suffer?

Explore life’s big questions with clarity and purpose

A six-session course inspired by the Bhagavad-gita, created for anyone seeking meaning, peace and a deeper understanding of the self.

What you’ll explore

The gift of human life

Why human life offers a unique opportunity for reflection, growth and self-understanding.

Does God exist?

An open and thoughtful exploration of spiritual intelligence, purpose and higher meaning.

Who am I?

A clear introduction to the soul and the difference between the body, mind and true self.

Why join the program?

Meal
Ask deeper questions

Explore the big questions many of us carry quietly.

Souls
Learn at your own pace

No pressure, no prior knowledge and no judgement.

Community
Find practical wisdom

Connect ancient teachings with modern life.

Lighter
Meet thoughtful people

Share ideas in a welcoming group environment.

Calm
Build inner clarity

Leave with simple tools for reflection and purpose.

What's covered in the program

Across six sessions, you’ll explore key teachings from the Bhagavad-gita in a clear, practical and beginner-friendly way.
  • Guided discussion on life, purpose and the self 
  • Time for questions, reflection and group conversation 
  • Practical takeaways for everyday life 
  • No prior knowledge of yoga, meditation or philosophy required 

About the facilitators

This program is guided by experienced Hare Krishna teachers and practitioners who have spent many years studying and sharing the Bhagavad-gita. Their role is not to pressure or convert, but to create a thoughtful space for questions, reflection and personal discovery.
Responsive Quote Card

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?

No. The Self Discovery Program is open to people from all backgrounds. You do not need to be Hindu, religious or familiar with the Bhagavad-gita. You only need curiosity and an open mind.
"We come here to be with the devotees and love the lectures. It feels like a better use of our time."

– JOHN AND GRACE

"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."

– EMILY S.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. The course welcomes people of all backgrounds – and none. The teachings are presented as universal principles, not sectarian beliefs.

The course is offered freely. Donations are welcomed but never expected.

Approximately 90 minutes, including time for discussion and questions.

No. Practices are offered as invitations, not requirements. Everyone participates at their own pace.

It is a 5,000-year-old Sanskrit text, often described as a manual for living. It takes the form of a conversation between a warrior named Arjuna and his guide, Lord Krishna, on a battlefield – exploring duty, fear, love, and the nature of the self.

Graduates are welcome to join ongoing community gatherings, study groups, and Sunday Feasts – or simply continue the journey at their own pace.

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