Weekend Warriors

Concept

A renaissance in book distribution is blooming in North America. This revival is being led by a new pedigree of transcendental book distributors—the "Weekend Warrior."

Many "Warriors" are householders who have family obligations and who work during the week to earn their livelihood. But despite their busy professional and family lives, these devotees, eager for the nectar that comes from direct preaching, go out on weekends to distribute Srila Prabhupada's books.

But the "Weekend Warrior" comes in all shapes and sizes: Kids, students, temple managers, retired book distributors, and congregational members of ISKCON are all joining the swelling ranks of the "Weekend Warriors." In fact, this new approach to book distribution is so simple and appealing that even devotees who previously thought of book distribution as being intimidating or too demanding are now enjoying Srila Prabhupäda's favorite method of preaching.

How to begin?

For those who are attracted to the idea of starting their own "Weekend Warriors" program, the process is straightforward. One only needs to follow in the footsteps of those who have already succeeded.

Regional Sankirtana Leader for the Southwest of America, Brghupati Prabhu outlines three fundamental steps one can take to get started:

1. Establish your locations for distribution and secure permits or permission to work them.
2. Gather the tools you'll need for a simple display: Portable table, a banner, and a nice variety of Prabhupada's books.
3. Invite some of your devotee friends to join you.
4. Go get started!

For more information about how to start your own "Weekend Warriors" program contact Vaiseshika Dasa.

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