By Madhavendu dasThe international society for Krishna Consciousness commenced its propagation in Bangladesh in an effective manner in 1980. In the millennium year ISKCON was awarded land of 1.5 acres as charity in the Swamibag area of Dhaka metropolitan city, Bangladesh
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- 19 Apr 2010
Every day, as I read inmates letters, I want to share with all of you the miracles Lord Caitanya works in the heart of the inmates, through Srila Prabhupada’s books and the chanting of the holy name. Each book and BTG that is sent to one inmate is passed along to many others, potentially to be read by dozens of inmates, shining the light of knowledge in the darkest of places.
...- 18 Apr 2010
By Bhakti Raghava SwamiThe basis of “Simple Living and High Thinking”, the norm for civilized human beings, lies in the acceptance of village life centered on the performance of sacrifice, yajna, which is born of prescribed duties as delineated in the scientific system of varnas and asramas
...- 16 Apr 2010
By Amrita Gopala dasiThis weekend marked the second 24-Hour kirtana festival hosted by Nova Gokula farm community. Cradled by lush mountains capped with rain-filled clouds, Nova Gokula is a wonderful place to chant and dance anytime of the year.
...- 16 Apr 2010
By Chelsea PulaBhakti is fast becoming the best source of free vegetarian food on campus. As Ajay Mangal, CC ’10, remarked, “If you’re allergic to delicious, this [Bhakti] isn’t the place for you.” However, Bhakti is about more than food—it is also one of Columbia’s strongest spiritual communities
...- 15 Apr 2010
By the GBC Executive CommitteeYou will find attached a two-part document presented by the Governing Body Commission (GBC) of ISKCON. We write this letter to provide you a brief account of the events leading to the writing and publication of this document. The first part, "Conversation Between Srila Prabhupada and H. H. Narayana Maharaja: Vrindavan-October 8, 1977,"consists of a transcription of the audio recording of that conversation preserved in the BBT Archives. The second part, titled "The Last Conversation," offers a careful analysis of the meaning and significan...
- 14 Apr 2010
This past weekend, New Vrindaban Community hosted 36 students from the Global Leadership Center (GLC) at Ohio University it Athens, OH. Dr. Greg Emery, the GLC’s Director, is an affiliate of Harvard University’s Pluralism Project, which studies religious diversity in the United States, focusing on communities and religious traditions from Asia and the Middle East.
...- 14 Apr 2010
By Bhaktivinoda SwamiMore than 350 devotees gather at the Sacred town of Guruvayur, Kerala to learn more about "who is a Vaishnava"
...- 13 Apr 2010
By Parasuram das
This was the first year the devotees got involved in St. Patrick's day parade London. It was a major success and we plan to bring the Rathayatra cart for next year - with a green canopy.
...- 11 Apr 2010
By Champakalata dasiIn 1988 when His Holiness Indradyumna Swami (as Temple President of the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple of Understanding) decided to fulfill the instruction of Srila Prabhupada that the ancient Festival of Chariots be held on Durban’s beachfront, little did he and the rest of his team realize the challenges that they would be confronted with
...- 9 Apr 2010
By Yudhistir Krishna DasThe artists for decorating the pond were specially brought in from Vrindavan. We used 6 different kinds of flowers weighing nearly 200 lbs” said Vrindavan Vinod Das, Manager for ISKCON Delhi.
...- 8 Apr 2010
By Omkara Devi DasiRecently I started part time book distribution, several days a week. Please find some stories based on my distribution program. These have enlivened me ever so much. I hope to share with you….
...- 3 Apr 2010
By Ambarisa das"Now you all together make this Vedic Planetarium very nice, so that people will come and see. From the description in the Srimad- Bhagavatam you prepare this Vedic Planetarium. My idea is to attract people of the whole world to Mayapur" Srila Prabhupada 1976
...- 3 Apr 2010
By Folio WeeklyWe celebrated Ratha Yatra in St. Augustine, FL 2 weeks ago and this week the cover story in the Folio Weekly newspaper is all about it with 13 full color photos, really well done.
...- 1 Apr 2010
By Parijata devi dasiOn 24 March 2010, devotees and well-wishers at ISKCON Juhu celebrated Ramnavami. The appearance of Lord Rama is celebrated as Ramnavmi. Ramnavmi falls on the ninth day of waxing fortnight of the month of Chaitra.
...- 31 Mar 2010
By Caru DasNews Coverage, Blogs, Videos about the Holi festival in Utah's Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple
...- 31 Mar 2010
By Lakshman dasA very wonderful cultural program held in Vraja called "international friendship festival" devotees from India and Russia doing this presentation for the pleasure of Krishna and His devotees.
...- 30 Mar 2010
By Radha Mohan dasOn Sunday 28th March Bhaktivedanta Manor Krishna Temple near Watford held its annual Rama Navami celebration, which observes the birth of Lord Rama
...- 30 Mar 2010
By Indradyumna SwamiAfter my unsettling experiences in the San Diego and Vancouver airports, where I was interrogated by security officials, I again considered wearing non-devotional dress while traveling in the United States.
...- 29 Mar 2010
Doubtless Padmalocana Prabhu was not an ordinary soul, he was definitely not of this earth but had descended from a higher region to fulfill the tasks assigned to him by the Lord and finish up his worldly existence.
...- 29 Mar 2010
We set up a shop in the foyer with mainly books but other paraphenalia also. So we do home programs and some people buy books during the programs.
...- 29 Mar 2010
By the GBC SecretaryIskcon Governing Body Commission Society. Minutes Of The Annual General Meeting. Sri Mayapur Dham, February 6 – 17, 2010. GBC Officers and Members. Zonal Assignments for GBC Members. Sannyasa Waiting List. Reaffirmation of Ministries and Standing Committees. Categories of GBC Resolutions. Minimum Standards for Guru Approval. Reestablishment of the ISKCON Interfaith Commission.
...- 28 Mar 2010
By Niranjana SwamiGrahila Prabhu then went on to tell me that he could not possibly describe how fortunate he was in all respects. He said that his constant meditation and prayer to Srila Prabhupada and Krsna was that they would engage him in Their service eternally.
...- 28 Mar 2010
By Dhruva Maharaja dasaOne of the first books I came across in that process was Padmalocana's Cintamani-dhama. There weren't very many books in English, but "Padma" had learned to read and speak some Hindi, even back then, and we soon began traveling together throughout Vraja visiting places where Lord Krsna had performed His divine lilas
...- 28 Mar 2010