For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of August: North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors etc., Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5

When Srila Prabhupada incorporated the first ISKCON temple, he stated the first purpose of ISKCON as follows: "To systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate all peoples in the techniques of spiritual life in order to check the imbalance of values in life and to achieve real unity and peace in the world."

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this page contains the following results for the month of July : World Totals, Monthly Congregation and Weekend Warriors...

We enjoyed perfect weather the first two days of the next festival, in Rewal. On the third and final day, we began preparing early in the morning for a Vedic wedding of two couples, expecting a big crowd. But Mother Nature had other plans, and just before noon it began pouring rain.

In this edition of 24 pages (2 MB) we present: 1. How the unseasonal three-month monsoon affected us and what we did about it. 2. A report on an accident at Davanala Kund. 3. CFC is starting to make house calls in Sundrakh and Raman Puri. 4. A report on three new arrivals. 5. And more...

In this edition you can read: - Sixth Academic Year Ends Successfully - Lampeter Representative Attends the Graduation Ceremony - It Takes More Commitment To Be a Master - An interview with Yugala-kisora Dasa, one of the first six graduates of Bhaktivedanta College and his wife - First Elected Student Representative - Applied Education: Preaching in The Hague - Laxmimoni Dasi, the Dean of Students

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of July: North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors etc., Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5

“A lot is hidden behind the printed sentence,” says Govinda Madhava, who worked as a translator himself. “And often, without background history and information to help you understand what Prabhupada wanted to say, it’s hard to reflect the mood intended in a different language.

Our August 2008 Care for Cows Newsletter has been posted. Please review it at your earliest convenience.

Srila Prabhupada writes:"Because of the curse of Daksa, Narada is never allowed to live continuously in one place. Sridhara Swami, however, has pointed out: in Dwarka there is no influence of curses or other such evils, because Dwarka is the abode of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and is always protected by His arms.

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this page contains the following results for the month of June : World Totals, Monthly Congregation and Weekend Warriors...

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of June: North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors etc., Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5

Mahavira put me in touch with Devi-Deva Prabhu, who gave an amazing donation of $25,000 to print our first deluxe Bhagavad-gita, and it was exactly the injection of money and hope we needed—with the profits from its sales, we could print new books, and get back on our feet.

Our July 2008 Care for Cows Newsletter has been posted. Please review it at your earliest convenience.

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this page contains the following results for the month of May : World Totals, Monthly Congregation and Weekend Warriors...

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of May: North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors etc., Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5

As a young man in Lille, France, Anandamaya Dasa probably never expected to live most of his adult life in India. But in 1971, he took an epic journey that would change his life, driving thousands of miles from his home to the mystical Eastern country, where he planned to spend a year travelling.

Our web site has suffered major problems and is being rebuilt. We should be back to normal soon. Please bear with us. Our June 2008 Care for Cows Newsletter has been posted. Please review it at your earliest convenience.

We'd like to extend a special thanks to the Sastra Dana donors. By your practical mercy the boon of Krishna consciousness is being extended through the Sastra Dana channels to thousands of souls.

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this page contains the following results for the month of April : World Totals, Monthly Congregation and Weekend Warriors...

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of April: North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors etc., Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5

Friends of the BBT Newsletter – May 08. In Silicon Valley’s Hare Krishna community, a new book distribution effort is turning into a juggernaut that could be the future of ISKCON’s outreach.

Jack becomes a regular visitor to the temple after getting a book from our rack in Ocean Beach. We have just received a new batch of racks. Hurry to order yours before they are all gone. This is a great service opportunity.

Our May 2008 Care for Cows Newsletter has been posted. Please review it at your earliest convenience.

That is why I said preach as you go, instead of go to preach. Also, Srila Prabhupada said, “Whoever you meet, wherever you meet, simply try to teach him this Krishna consciousness.”

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this page contains the following results for the month of March : World Totals, Monthly Congregation and Weekend Warriors...

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of March: North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors etc., Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5

My name is Dharmasetu Dasa. I am a disciple of Srila Prabhupada. I joined in Boston in 1973 and I came here to San Diego in 1977 for a visit and never went back. I've served here at this temple in many different positions: Head Pujari, Temple President, Bhakta Director for about eight years.

Bhrigupati Dasa has spent thirty of his thirty-four years in ISKCON selling Srila Prabhupada's works. He's distributed 200,000 books, collected over $500,000, and has been the top distributor in North America four times.

Dear Friends, Jai Govinda! Our April 2008 Care for Cows Newsletter has been posted. Please review it at your earliest convenience.

Preaching Krishna Consciousness attracts the Lord. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura suggested not to try to see Krishna, but work in a way that Krishna will see us. We want to be noticed by Krishna, we want to get His mercy.

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this page contains the following results for the month of February : World Totals, Monthly Congregation and Weekend Warriors...

I began asking questions of my dear mother. Momma, how come these people were so happy? Why were they singing and dancing? What were they singing, Momma? Why were they wearing those funny clothes? Momma, why did they have bald heads? Unfortunately, my precious mother could not answer any of my questions.

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of February: North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors etc., Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5

Bhakta Mike is one of the latest new devotees at Iskcon of San Diego. An activist at heart and a spiritual seeker, Bhakta Mike quickly found our temple attractive and the Sastra Dana missionary activities appealing.

A very touching incident happened in downtown Atlanta. I presented the Bhagavad-gita to a fellow with a guitar, and he liked it very much. Unfortunately, he didn’t have any money, since he’d just spent whatever he had for lunch.

Our March 2008 Care for Cows Newsletter has been posted. Please review it at your earliest convenience

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this page contains the following results for the month of January : World Totals, Monthly Congregation and Weekend Warriors...

Sastra Dana San Diego collected $19,473.30 out of which $3,005.215 went for miscellaneous expenses. The balance of $16,468.09 was used for purchasing books for distribution. Sastra Dana Los Angeles collected $15,812.26 out of which $3,657.075 went for miscellaneous expenses. The balance of $12,155.19 was used for purchasing books for distribution.

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of January: North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors etc., Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5

This excerpt from the interview with Vaisesika Prabhu should give you a valuable information about an essintal thing: how to build up and maintain enthusiasm in spiritual life in general and missionary endeavors in particular. Buckle up, we are taking off.

In Columbia, ISKCON had been devastated by splinter movements. Book distribution in Peru was difficult, with only a small BBT presence and devotees scattered throughout the country. And Argentina was a financial wreck.

Our February 2008 Care for Cows Newsletter has been posted. Please review it at your earliest convenience.

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this page contains the following results for the month of December : World Totals, Monthly Congregation and Weekend Warriors...

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of December: North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors etc., Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5

Once you get one rack out, you want to put another one, and another one, and another one. It becomes an addiction

After years of quiet, Murari Sevaka farm is experiencing a revival. A small group of dedicated devotees has brought the Deity worship to a very nice standard along with vibrant festivals and as a result we have hundreds of people visiting the farm again.

Srimad Bhagavata Vidyapitham, the BBT's Sanskrit School for training brahmanas and new translators, has just purchased over five acres for its brand new campus.