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Come Out of the Darkness

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

Perhaps one of the saddest parts about growing up is learning that Father Christmas is not real. I recall a few years ago hearing how a teacher had been hauled across the coals for revealing this terrible truth to his class of six-year-olds, after outraged parents had bombarded the school with complaints. I was never […]

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SoultoSoul Guesthouse: A Spiritual Haven Emerging from the Heart of Mayapur

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

In the sacred land of Mayapur, the birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a new milestone has been achieved with the establishment of the SoultoSoul Guesthouse. This unique venture, born from the vision of Gopinath Das, reflects not just a physical space for devotees but a holistic approach to Krishna consciousness. In an ISKCON News interview, […]

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Highlights from Latest GBC Meeting, December 20, 2023

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

ZONAL PRESENTATION: ISKCON NETHERLANDS The GBC meeting commenced with an engaging presentation on ISKCON Netherlands by Hrdaya Caitanya Dasa, co-GBC for the region, alongside Madhusevita Dasa. The presentation recalled Srila Prabhupada’s historic visit to the Netherlands on July 26, 1972. Noteworthy activities across ISKCON centers in Amsterdam and Rotterdam were highlighted, incorporating events such as […]

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New Book About Srila Prabhupada Released at Scottish Church College

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

From left to right: Dr. Supratim Das, Vice Principal of Scottish Church College, HG Radharaman Das, V.P. ISKCON Kolkata, HG Sankarshana (Srila Prabhupada’s 78-year-old nephew), HG Dina Bandhu Das, HG Rajasekhara Dasa Brahmachari (author), and Dr. Madhumanjari Mandal, Principal of Scottish Church College. A grand book-release function was held on Wednesday, 20th December, at the […]

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Making Krishna Consciousness Relevant: The Most Special Gift

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

In our pursuit of wealth, knowledge, or power – what do we really want? We’re all thinking, “How can I be happy in this world? What do I have to do? Who can I approach for happiness, peace, and prosperity? Can our teachers and professors help us obtain happiness? Perhaps religion or government?” We might […]

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New Navadvip Dham, a Sadhu Sanga Community in Texas, Holds Inaugural Celebrations Dec 22-25th

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

As Sadhu Sanga turns a decade old, the crescendo of celebration coincides with the Gita Jayanti Day, which marks the inaugural of New Navadvip Dham—a celebration spanning December 22-25 in McAllen, Texas. The event unfolds with the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita, enrapturing kirtans, enlightening classes by revered personalities, and the resonance of Harinam. Devotees […]

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FFL-Nepal Participates in the 15th Human Rights National Magna Meet 2023

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

Food-for-Life Nepal (FFLN), a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of marginalized children and communities in Nepal, recently hosted a stall at the Administrative Staff College in Lalitpur as part of the 15th Human Rights National Magna Meet 2023 held on December 8th. Inspired by the teachings of Srila Prabhupada, Mr. Brijesh Lacoul, Founder-Chairperson, […]

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UK Couple’s Seven-Year, 175,000 Mile Book Distribution Adventure

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

Shyamlal and Danakeli distributing books at the local Ahimsa Festival. In the quaint villages and bustling towns of Norfolk, a retired couple, Shyamlal Prabhu and Danakeli Mataji, have embarked on a remarkable 175,000-mile book distribution journey in the last seven years, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of the local community. This […]

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New Vrindaban Joint Board Meetings Explore Many Projects and Initiatives from Housing to Outreach

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

Board members and residents tour the ten new apartments at New Vrindaban. The semi-annual joint board meetings with ECO-Vrindaban, ISKCON New Vrindaban, and the Village Council took place recently in New Vrindaban, where members met in multiple sessions to discuss the achievements of 2023 and explored ongoing and future projects for 2024. We will look […]

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Representative of ISKCON Brasil Speaks on Justice and Dharma at Major Rio Gathering

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

Kunti Devi Dasi seated with other interfaith representatives. On December 7th, Kunti Devi Dasi, ISKCON’s Interreligious Dialogue representative in Brasil, was invited to speak at an event that brought together judges and justices from the Regional and Federal Courts of Justice in Rio de Janeiro. The auspicious occasion was held at the feet of the […]

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“Madan Mohan: An Enchanting Saga” Book Released in Collaboration with BRC

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

Book launch in Vrindavana. In a ground-breaking initiative to promote and celebrate Vaishnava research and literature, Mandala Publishing and the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) have collaborated to co-publish “The Vaishnava Studies Series,” a unique endeavour with a multi-dimensional approach aiming to showcase the most recent and impactful research on Vaishnavism. The publishers are thrilled to […]

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ISKCON Tucson Creatively Partners with Local Outreach to Serve 20,000 Plates of Prasadam

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

For the past fifteen years, ISKCON Tucson has been serving the city’s unhoused with a healthy seven-course meal along with the chanting of the holy name. The monthly prasadam distribution, which includes kirtan, is part of a partnership with Southside Presbyterian’s “Cross Streets Community” initiative. The CSC program is a multi-faceted outreach to the unhoused […]

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FFA-UK Distributes Thousands of Books to Schools in Vrindavan with Goal to Reach All 240

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

A video screenshot shows Parasuram Das in the upper right square sharing a book with one of many teachers. Food for All-UK, famous for its courageous food distribution in areas plagued by natural disasters or war, recently distributed thousands of Srila Prabhupada’s books to some of the nearly 250 schools in the Vrindavan area. FFA-UK […]

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BBC Radio Episode Celebrates Bhaktivedanta Manor as a Treasured Place of Pilgrimage

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

Srila Prabhupada worshipping Radha Gokulananda at Bhaktivedanta Manor. BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought episode “Wherever I Serve” was presented by devotee Nimai Devi Dasi (Nima Suchak) on the UK network. Her reflection, which begins with a simple Temple floor tile, explores her treasured place of pilgrimage, ISKCON’s Bhaktivedanta Manor, and the 50th anniversary of […]

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ISKCON’s Sri Rama Padayatra Begins 41 Day Journey from Delhi to Ayodhya

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

Leading up to the much-anticipated temple opening in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, ISKCON is organizing a series of events in Ayodhya and the rest of the country to take the teachings of Lord Rama to every household. One notable example is ISKCON’s Sri Rama Padayatra which commenced its 41-day journey to Ayodhya from East […]

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Devotees Offer Kirtan to Thousands at Pattaya, Thailand Interfaith Event

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

On December 9th, ISKCON devotees joined representatives from other faiths (Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, and Hindu) at the annual interfaith gathering held at the Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya, Thailand. They offered kirtan for the thousands in attendance and provided prasadam and Srila Prabhupada’s books in booths at the event. The annual interfaith gathering honoring […]

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CPO North America Holds Largest Online Training Ever

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

Nearly 200 ISKCON managers, teachers, child protection volunteers, bhakti-vrksa leaders, and others who serve in positions of trust or authority throughout North America gathered for the largest online child protection training to date. On Saturday, December 9th, the Child Protection Office (CPO) for ISKCON North America offered the CPO Basic Training course to leaders from […]

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The Bhaktivedanta Medical Association Launches its First Health Camp in UK

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

The Bhaktivedanta Medical Association (BMA), a global healthcare committee with more than 220 devotee doctors dedicated to providing comprehensive care to devotees on a virtual platform free of cost, successfully launched its first-ever health camp on November 25, 2023, at the ISKCON’s Bhaktivedanta Manor. There were about 700 registrations, with 350 devotees attending the three-hour-long […]

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Devotee Featured in The London Economic Shares His Hare Krishna History and Latest Projects

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

Arjundas Adhikari Das (Andrew Horn), author, impresario, and Indian theatre expert, shares with The London Economic his early life as a Hare Krsna monk, an inside look at temple life, his pursuits across multiple artistic mediums, writing projects, and more. To read the full article, visit The London Economic feature here.

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Moving from 16 Days of Activism to 365 Days of Action

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:50am

ISKCON’s GBC Statement Against Domestic Abuse from 2020 says, “Domestic abuse is indefensible, often illegal, and never acceptable within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Any interpretation of Vaishnava religious or social teachings that condones, endorses, or justifies domestic abuse is rejected by the North American Governing Body Commission (GBC).”  – see GBC Resolution […]

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