By Madhava GoshThe discussion of whether devotees should use industrial milk currently has 3 schools of thought: 1. Use it and ok if it is offered. 2. Become a vegan. 3. Drink milk only from protected cows. A fourth alternative has been discussed, Milk Offsets.
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- 18 Jan 2014
By Dhirabhakta DasDuring a recent visit to one of the Sanga's held in London I was asked by one of those attending if it was possible to visit their terminal ill farther in many ways an continuation of the request made to me by my Guru Maharaja.
...- 18 Jan 2014
By Sri Arjuna das BrahmachariWhen the first Japathon was held on January 1st 1998, the goal was to chant one name of Krishna for every resident of Boise; the population of Boise then was 100,000 people. As the Temple community grew, we started to chant one name of Krishna for every resident of Idaho, which meant chanting at least 1.5 million names, and since then every year has been a tremendous event, with newcomers and congregation members joining together before Sri Sri Radha Bankebihari to chant together.
...- 18 Jan 2014
By Yudhistir DasThe ISKCON Ministry of Communications has come out with a new video: "Have the same problem as Bhakta John?" Watch it and find out how did he solve it!
...- 18 Jan 2014
By Jai Sita Rani Devi DasiHeaded by book distributor stalwarts, Ravilocana and Tattvavit dasa, devotees in Kuala Lumpur took the opportunity to distribute books during one of the biggest Hindu event in Malaysia, Thaipusam. This event is celebrated once a year in Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur.
...- 18 Jan 2014
By Parijata Devi DasiThe farm is home to 28 milking cows, 14 calves, 19 retired cows and oxen. Through research and intelligence we have made good relations with US government agencies that make grants to agricultural projects, and we have received about $250K for farm projects.
...- 17 Jan 2014
By Mukhya Devi DasiIn 2012 we set the goal to increase by 20%, and we increased 28.6%. In 2013 we again set a goal for 20%, we increased 25%, and it was the largest remittance to the BBT in 30 years. Additionally, this year more of the temples increased. The NA BBT gives more to the construction fund in Mayapur than any other book trust. This success is due to cooperating together, and we see it only increasing.
...- 16 Jan 2014
By Priyavrata dasI could hardly imagine Food for Life being so successful when I first became a volunteer way in 1984. Back then I worked as an assistant cook and server at a free food cafe called, Gopals in Parramatta, Australia. That was one of the first free food cafes set up by the Hare Krishna movement in Australia and it was a forerunner to other Food for Life projects throughout Australia.
...- 15 Jan 2014
By WeanyA devout catholic finds herself unexpectedly amidst a kirtan. In this video she describes her incredible experience...
...- 14 Jan 2014
By Madhava SmullenToday, as they did four decades ago, devotees at ISKCON New Vrindaban are embarking on a labor of love. They’re undertaking the restoration of the Palace of Gold, home to Srila Prabhupada, ISKCON’s Founder-Acarya, to continue spreading his glories to the world.
...- 14 Jan 2014
By Tamohara DasIt has come to our attention that there is some confusion regarding the purchase of Srila Prabhupada's books for mass distribution. It is the policy of ISKCON, clarified by Srila Prabhupada in the accompanying letter, that all ISKCON temples purchase the books of His Divine Grace from the BBT exclusively.
...- 12 Jan 2014
By Shyamananda dasaSrimad Bhagavad Gita being aimed at elevating souls on different levels of conditioning by the three modes of nature and with different spiritual proclivities gives instructions on different levels to ultimately bring them to the pure devotional platform.
...- 11 Jan 2014
By Nitai Nimai DasPlease find below an interview in "The Nation" newspaper of Malawi, Central Africa. It was published on 5 January 2014. The questions were answered by Radhakanth Prabhu - Congregational Development Officer of ISKCON Blantyre
...- 10 Jan 2014
By Hari Narayana Das Denpasar, January 5, 2014, H.H.Subhag Swami Maharaja was invited to give a seminar by Mahendradatta University. The seminar started at 17.00 o’clock local time. There were 150 lectures and students attended the seminar.
...- 10 Jan 2014
Shambhu das: Sriman Stayabhava das prabhu (ACBSP) so much suffering to his body do to cancer at last yesterday January 7, 2014...
- 10 Jan 2014
By Devarsi Narada dasOn the 26th of November last a group of devotees from Croatia visited their President Ivo Josipovic. As per protocol 30 minutes was scheduled for the meeting, however, due to the pleasant atmosphere of the meeting that time was extended. After the exchange of information, gifts were presented to the President, two cakes from our vegetarian restaurant Vegehop for him and his associates, as well as a special gift from India - Rudra Veena.
...- 10 Jan 2014
By Manjulali Manjari Sevini Devi Dasi2013 was another successful year for Bhakti-vriksha around the world. The latest reports from the top places applying this program are presented here.
...- 8 Jan 2014
By Kripa Sindhu Krishna DasThe procession started at 4:30pm with arati and sweeping of road. It has been raining everyday for the past few days in Kuala Lumpur and it was a concern for all the devotees. And it was not different on Ratha Yatra day. Soon after Their Lordships started to move on the chariot rain also started . Nevertheless it did not spoil the enthusiasm of devotees. Everyone continued chanting and dancing in rain with bliss. The roads were being washed to welcome Their Lordships.
...- 7 Jan 2014
By Chaitanya Charan dasMany times we speak insensitively or act indiscreetly on the spur of the moment and later regret: “If only I had thought a bit before doing like that…” How can we avoid such rash impulsive behavior?
...- 6 Jan 2014
By ISKCON CSCDirector of Community Services, Kusha Devi Dasi said, “It is with great pleasure we announce the opening of our first Sunday school for the children of the ISKCON Vrindavan Community. We would like to thank the teachers, staff and Sangita dasi for the curriculum. Our goal is for our children to study our scriptures systematically and have fun at the same time.
...- 6 Jan 2014
By Bhakti Caitanya SwamiHis Grace Syamalal prabhu, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada from Navadvipa, but resident in South Africa, has just departed this world, this evening, January 5th, at around 5 or 6pm South African time
...- 5 Jan 2014
By KriyateAs the rising moon dispels darkness, spreading its soothing rays in all directions, so too did the Golden Avatar Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu appear in this world to bestow infinite light, hope, and love. Day by day, the worldwide bhakti revolution He ignited accelerates, as the background noise of doubt and fear is drowned by the vibration of sacred mantra. Entrance Into Eternity is a multi-part film series tracing this sankirtan movement back to its divine source, the epicenter of devotional ecstasy, the kirtan capital of the universe, Sridham Mayapur.
...- 5 Jan 2014
By Divya Vrndavana Devi DasiKUALA LUMPUR - For many of us the New Year Eve is a day when everyone gets ready usher the new year, but it was different for five youngsters in Gokul Garden of Sri Jagannatha Mandir, Kuala Lumpur. For them it was a day they could proudly claim they have successfully completed their first years in Krishna consciousness in Gokul Garden. That's right, it was graduation day for Gokul Garden!
...- 5 Jan 2014
By Iksvaku dasaThis year, ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry is commemorating the 100th anniversary of Srila Bhaktivinda Thakura's disappearance. The legacy left from his missionary work is still prevalent in our society due to his systematic preaching methods revolutionizing the preaching field in his days and setting a universal perspective in spreading Krishna Consciousness.
...- 5 Jan 2014