By Premvilas DasLittle did I know what was in store when I started for the Wada farm with my father and mother from Chowpatty
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- 10 Dec 2013
By Kavicandra SwamiYesterday we were invited to bring Lord Jaganath and his chariot to the "Sanctuary of Truth" in Pattaya for a prayer festival honoring the King of Thailand
...- 10 Dec 2013
By Kesava Krsna DasaBy now, devotees might be wondering why ISKCON, particularly here in South Africa is going to great lengths to acknowledge Madiba, as he is affectionately known. Did he not appeal to many other people of religion besides us? Was he an ally of our cause?
...- 10 Dec 2013
By Nitai Priya Devi DasiDuring Bhaktimarga Swami's recent visit to Argentina, he was interviewed and there was an article published about him in an Argentine Magazine. We have edited some grammar, however, we haven't fully edited it, in order to maintain the voice of the original author, even though we may have worded things a little differently. We hope you enjoy it.
...- 9 Dec 2013
By Madhava SmullenWith its new Protected Cow Dairy Initiative, ISKCON New Vrindaban is carefully taking one step at a time back towards dairy self-sufficiency. Nityodita Das, who spearheaded the Initiative, fondly remembers the early days of New Vrindaban, when ISKCON Founder Acharya Srila Prabhupada was still physically present
...- 9 Dec 2013
By ISKCONZA CommunicationsFollowing the devotees tribute with kirtan and food for life at Madiba's home in Johannesburg the following piece was published on news24 and has re-appeared on many online local sites
...- 9 Dec 2013
By Abhaya Mudra DasiThough observing austerities connected with the vow of celibacy is the best way of trying to overcome sex desire, without proper spiritual understanding harsh practices alone do not free the fettered soul from identification with the gross material body
...- 9 Dec 2013
By Vishaka Lila Devi Dasi‘Give the Gita’ is an annual campaign organized by the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV). ISV has been engaged in distributing and sharing the Bhagavad Gita's to everyone in and outside of Bay Area for several years
...- 9 Dec 2013
By Devaki Devi DasiOn the 16th of September an enormous crowd of ten thousand devotees gathered in the little holiday resort called Evpatoriya, on the Crimea Peninsula situated on the Black Sea in Ukraine
...- 9 Dec 2013
By Champakalata DasiThe International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) joins the world in mourning and paying tribute to the foremost human rights icon of current times, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. We offer our condolences to the Mandela family and to the entire South African nation
...- 7 Dec 2013
By Jaganmohini Devi DasiOn the occasion of H.H. Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami Sripada Maharaj's 76th Vyasa Puja celebrations, Dec. 8th 2013, we are glad to share with you a heartfelt warm tribute by Rev. Charles Gibbs to Sripada Maharaj
...- 7 Dec 2013
By Radha Govinda devi dasiTaking advantage of a Panamanian National Holiday, on December 1st Iskcon devotees held a 5 hour kirtan organized by Bhakta Jair. The kirtan started with our Temple President Shanto Maharaj leading the kirtan followed by a list of more than 10 kirtan leaders
...- 6 Dec 2013
By Bhakti Caitanya SwamiOn the whole he was very nice, but the most interesting thing was when we went into the temple room. We took him over to see Srila Prabhupada, and he offered obeisances. Then he and I sat down on the other side of the temple room and spoke a little. I was explaining about our movement and what Srila Prabhupada did to establish it – how he travelled single handed from India and got everything started.
...- 6 Dec 2013
By Sugopi Sakhi Devi DasiFoot-tapping fusion kirtan, ‘Vedic Walk’, dance, plays, puppet show, booths offering face painting and henna, matchless gifts, games, food court and more; the grand two-day Jagannath Habba Celebrations organized at the temple premises had all the elements of a spiritual carnival
...- 5 Dec 2013
By Josh ZeppsHost Josh Zepps frames this episode’s interview as a conversation between an atheist and a believer. Pandit discusses his views on science and faith, inter-religious conflict, and the perspectives of a believer on atheism
...- 5 Dec 2013
By Ramanuja dasWith the blessings of Lord Sri Krishna and Srila Prabhupada, we are delighted to inform you that B4U Music TV Channel has started broadcasting our Hare Krishna Culture TV show on its channel every day from 6am till 7am GMT all over the UK, Europe, Africa, Malaysia and Singapore
...- 5 Dec 2013
By Sadbhuja DasThe TOVP has already received much acclaim and recognition for its grandeur and size. However, a picture is worth a thousand words. Our staff photographer took a trip to Navadwip and took photos showcasing the view of the temple from across the Ganga. Captured from a distance, these pictures underscore how formidably the super structure stands against the landscape
...- 5 Dec 2013
By Dhirabhakta DasIt's book marathon time, a time when we can show our appreciation and love for Srila Prabhupada, and anyone and everyone can be a part of it and there is many devotee's who are willing to help if your unsure
...- 4 Dec 2013
By Chaitanya Charan DasaNo, because the only way to get over with temptation is by resistance, not indulgence. The peace that we get after indulgence is short-lived and deceptive; lasting peace comes only through resistance and transcendence.
...- 3 Dec 2013
By Kesava Krsna DasaHow to become a guru within ISKCON? Many say that our understanding of guru-tattva is undeveloped. Others opine that we are far from enabling traditional guru/disciple roles. Should the question even be asked, “How to become guru of disciples?” Are we missing something?
...- 3 Dec 2013
By Manor staffThe Archbishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark Mr Kevin Mcdonald praised Bhaktivedanta Manor for its 'wonderful welcome and hospitality' during his official visit
...- 2 Dec 2013
By Huffington PostMore people than you may have thought are on plant-based and animal-free diets: PETA reports that 2.5 percent of U.S. residents are vegans, while another 5 percent are vegetarians. Celebrities are no strangers to these dietary changes; big names like Bill Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres and now Al Gore are all on board with veganism
...- 2 Dec 2013
By Chandan Yatra DasThe exact spot where Lord Sri Krishna spoke Bhagavad-Gita. Is the most important place to be seen because there is a Banyan tree in this place under which Krishna explained Bhagavad-Gita 5000 years back to Arjuna
...- 30 Nov 2013
By Vraja Bihari DasI am reminded of Bhakti Vinod Thakur’s kesavatuvajagatvicitra- ‘the material creation of Yours, Oh Keshava is most strange’ I conclude that sex and death are the two eternal activities happening in this bizarre material world;
...- 29 Nov 2013