Small steps towards a greater faith
The mission of The Little Faith Project is to explore the great depths of faith, hope and love, high ideals that are shared by most of the world religions. We are inviting you to walk the spiritual path, that is calling you, with an open mind.
Genuine spirituality opens up the window of opportunity. It doesn’t judge you based on your past or even your present situation, but sees you in the light of your true potential. It helps you to grow in compassion, kindness, tolerance and humility.
While exploring spirituality mostly from the perspective of Gaudiya tradition, we are open to interfaith dialogue celebrating the beauty and wisdom of different religious paths. We hope that The Little Faith Project will offer words of encouragement and inspiration on your spiritual journey.
The "Little Book of Faith" explores the concept of faith from a Gaudiya Vaishnavism perspective, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the existence of God, believing in divine knowledge, and forming a personal relationship with the Divine. The book describes the different stages of faith, the importance of spiritual teachers, the significance of surrender, and the need for self-care and balance in spiritual practice. The author also emphasizes the importance of trust, will, attitude, and humility in developing faith, and encourages readers to celebrate each stage of their faith journey while reaching for their ideals. Through stories and analogies, the book inspires readers to prioritize what is important for their spiritual growth and develop a deeper relationship with God.
Haripriya Dasi is a wanderer on the path of love and a sadhaka in the Gaudiya tradition under the guidance of Swami Bhaktivedanta Tripurari. She works as a project and communication specialist and is involved in many voluntary community efforts. Haripriya Dasi currently lives with her cat in a small cottage in the woods of Eastern Finland and visits Madhuvan Ashram regularly.
The author hopes that her little book will encourage readers, regardless of their background and religious commitments, who are interested in devotion, and for those curious about faith in the Gaudiya tradition, as well as those who share the same spiritual path and can offer mutual encouragement.
It’s important to the author that her writings about spiritual themes are available for free. However, if you like the book and if it’s possible for you, please consider making a small donation to Madhuvan Ashram in Costa Rica.
Madhuvan is a hindu (gaudiya) monastery situated in a remote valley in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, where the residents practice farming inspired by permaculture principles and non-violent cow husbandry and milk-processing, as well as their own spiritual lives.
The facility is open to the public for yoga retreats, birdwatching, relaxing in their guest cabins, or even just a glimpse into their lifestyle and spiritual tradition.
Madhuvan has a small herd of Jersey and Zebu cows that roam freely on the mountain pastures throughout the year, and they cherish the traditional principle of non-violence (ahimsa). The cows are allowed to age with dignity and live as a part of the herd before, during, and after lactation. To support them, consider contributing to their Patreon. Even a small donation of $1 per month can make a difference!
You can also follow Madhuvan's cows on Instagram.