Devotees' Escape from Leicester Temple Explosion Dubbed "A Miracle"
By Madhava Smullen on 3 Sep 2010
Devotees at the ISKCON center in Leicester, England, were sitting down to enjoy a prasadam feast in honor of ISKCON Founder Srila Prabhupadaâs appearance day at 1pm on Friday September 3rdâwhen they heard a loud hissing noise that sounded like a gas leak.
ISKCON Australia School Hall Receives Government Funding
By Madhava Smullen on 3 Sep 2010
The Australian Commonwealth Government is funding $250,000 of a new $300,000 Multi-Purpose Community School Hall for the Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula on ISKCONâs New Govardhana farm.
ISKCON Television Begins Production on Cell-Phone Mini Shows
By Madhava Smullen on 3 Sep 2010
ISKCON Television (ITV) India is producing a series of three to five-minute shows for the mobile phone format, featuring spiritual discourses on the Bhagavad-gita by senior ISKCON devotees and Swamis.
So, it is not just a question of mouthing God's name. One should be in the proper consciousness, the proper mood of service to God and to the devotees of God--in whatever tradition, culture, or community they may be.
Choosing not to breastfeed your babies can have significant health consequences. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have discovered that mothers who do not breastfeed are twice as likely as mothers who do to get type 2 diabetes.
Mainstream nutritionists often claim that conventional produce is no different than organic produce. But a new study proves otherwise, revealing that organic fruits and vegetables pack a greater nutritional punch and produce better, healthier soil than their conventional counterparts.
On this auspicious day 114 years ago, you appeared in this world to bestow causeless mercy on the fallen souls of this age. At the time of your appearance your glories were unmanifest like a lotus flower that remains closed in the darkness of night
Srila Prabhupadaâs Master Plan For New Vrindaban
By Madhava Gosh das
Krishna by His practical example taught us to give all protection to the cows and that should be the main business of New Vrindaban. Vrindaban is also known as Gokula. Go means cows, and kula means congregation. Therefore the special feature of New Vrindaban will be cow protection, and by doing so, we shall not be loser
24-hour Kirtan program & Inter-faith dialogue in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Gaur Gadadhar das: You are cordially invited to the Eleventh Annual 24 Hour Akhanda Sankirtanam at the home of Ravi (Nitai Gaurasundar das) and Meena Singh (Matsya devi dasi)
Vyasa-puja is an annual celebration by devotees of Lord Krishna to offer homage to their guru, or spiritual teacher. Each year, the BBT publishes a Vyasa-puja bookâa collection of homages to Srila Prabhupada from devotees and temples all over the world.
An early tract distributed by Krishna devotees issued the challenge âWho is Crazy?â Having frequently encountered taunts regarding their mental state, the devotees responded with this well reasoned argument from Srila Prabhupada on the definition of insanity.
The ISKCON Vrindavan Goshala makes an urgent appeal to its worldwide community of devotees, the goshala which houses over 385 cows, bulls and calves are in urgent need of 30 acres of grazing land, winter and summer sheds, upgraded medical care,and other facilities.
Even though the New York Times is as establishment as you can get among the major media outlets in the world, they regularly lend their voice to exploring, nay endorsing, all three of the alternative ways of living Srila Prabhupada taught.
In the last 50 years, we have seen divorce rates sky rocket. Currently in the âdevelopedâ counties about 50% of first marriages end in divorce, 60-67% of second marriages and 73-74% of third marriages end in the same way. We are witnessing a slow motion collapse of our civilization.
Save Yourself: Mayapur Institute Upcoming Courses Announced
By by Janmastami Dasa for ISKCON News on 1 Sep 2010
Whether you are riding a wave of success in your devotional service or you are overwhelmed with life's challenges, please seriously consider fortifying and empowering yourself by attending the Mayapur Institute's Bhakti-sastri or Bhaktivaibhava Courses beginning November 10th in Mayapur.
Gadadhar Pandit, a member of ISKCON and the Hindu Chaplain at Columbia University and New York University was featured with two quotes and a photograph in the New York Times in an article about an upsurge in belief in reincarnation.
The New Issue of Varnashrama Newsletter Is Released
By Vrndavanlila Dasi (Dr. Vrinda Baxi) for ISKCON News on 27 Aug 2010
The tenth issue of Varnasrama Newsletter, THE EIGHT PETALS for Trivikrama Mas has been released. The present issue of the newsletter revolves around âmedicineâ.
ISKCON Devotee Bids for Brussels to Host Parliament of World Religions
By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 27 Aug 2010
The next meeting of one of the biggest interfaith gatherings in the world, the Parliament of the Worldâs Religions, could be hosted in Brussels, Belgium in 2014âand an ISKCON devotee is front and center in the bidding process.
Samadhi Established for ISKCON Kirtan Singer Aindra Dasa
By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 27 Aug 2010
The feeling amongst devotees is that Aindraâs roomânumber 89 in the International Schoolâs brahmachari ashramâwas the perfect place to create his Samadhi and commemorate his life of service.