Volunteers for the Food For Life Program in Turin, one of Italy’s largest cities, distributed 15,000 meals to homeless people in need during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, and plan to increase to 20,000 meals in 2021. The project was launched by …
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Food For Life in Turin, Italy, Distributes Thousands of Meals to Homeless
Letter from the GBC: HG Pankajanghri Prabhu Has Departed
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Dear Devotees,Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. HG Pankajanghri Prabhu, ISKCON’s most beloved Nrsimhadeva pujari, has departed from this world in Sri Dham Mayapur. Having joined ISKCON in the footsteps of …
GBC Launches Covid Relief Campaign–Appeals for Help for Mayapur and Bangladesh
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The Governing Body Commission of ISKCON, in conjunction with ISKCON leaders in South Asia, has launched a Covid Relief Appeal to provide funds to aid devotees and others in need in the Mayapur region and Bangladesh. Below is an appeal letter from …
‘Spiritual Solutions’ with Krishna Dharma
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Source: Kishori Jani Krishna Dharma Das is the acclaimed author of a number of English versions of Ancient Indian classics including Mahabharata, Ramayana and Panchatantra. He is also a broadcaster, appearing regularly on the BBC’s ‘Pause F…
What It’s Like To Work At A Crematorium In India As The Death Toll Mounts
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Source: Insider News How One Man Is Honoring The Dead As India’s COVID-19 Death Toll Climbs India had 360,960 new COVID-19 cases in one day this week, marking the world’s largest single-day total. The country has nearly 18 million infection…
The Truth about Loneliness
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We all know that diabetes can cause death. And that cigarettes can reduce our life expectancy. But what most of us do not know, is that loneliness can have a similar affect on our health. On Valentine’s Day last year, the BBC launched the largest…
Beirut Food Relief Efforts – Providing Meals to Those in Need, Crisis After Crisis in Lebanon
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On August 4th, 2020, Prema Dhan was sitting alone in his office on a phone call, catching up with some work. Suddenly his desk started shaking and he almost fell off his chair. It felt like an earthquake. “I’ll call you back,” he said…
Second Covid Wave Hits India Hard, ISKCON Steps Up to Help
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A second Covid wave has struck India hard, with deaths passing 200,000, although according to the BBC “the real number of fatalities is thought to be far greater, with many not being officially recorded.” There have been at least 300,000 ne…
ISKCON Environmental Initiative Guides Temples in Implementing Environmental Practices
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On Earth Day (April 22nd, 2021), ISKCON’s North American Council passed a resolution endorsing the work of the ISKCON Environmental Initiative (IEI), and encouraging “adoption of the environmentally sustainable practices promoted by the IEI…
Online India Relief Events this weekend
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Saturday, May 1st through Sunday, May 2nd: GBC SPT hosts “Kirtan Prayers Global” for all devotees worldwide afflicted by Covid-19: https://gbcstrategicplanningteam.com/kirtanprayers/ Saturday, May 1st from 4 pm …
Moods of Kirtan, New Song Released by Gauravani Das
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Moods of Kirtan (feat. Yaitza “Jaya Sita” Lopez) Full poem with translation. Voice. Cello. Guitar. Beautiful. Simple. Epic.
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News Brief: Covid-19 Appeal to Help ISKCON Delhi, Provide Beds and Oxygen to the Most Vulnerable
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Patients are dying without oxygen amid Delhi surge with 1 death every 5 minutes (Source Global News). Join us to help ISKCON Dwarka, Delhi during this crucial time of need and make a difference. India has an unwelcomed record of Covid-19 cases with ove…
News Brief: Critical Health of Head Pujari of Mayapur, Pankajanghri Prabhu, Prayers Requested
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Updated: April 29th, 2021 Arrangements are being made to bring HG Pankajanghri prabhu to Mayapur, today. Pankajanghri prabhu had expressed his desire to be brought back here and continue the treatment here. After discussing with HG Jananivas …
News Brief: Fire in Kolkata ISKCON Temple, Deities are Safe
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Yesterday, Monday, April 26th, at around 6 pm, devotees heard a blast then found smoke in the Albert Road, ISKCON Kolkata Temple. It was seen that the dress room of Sri Sri Radha Govindaji was on fire. Devotees immediately rushed to…
The Hare Krishna Community of North America Condemns the Indianapolis Shooting – A Statement
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The Hare Krishna Community (also known as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness) joins hands with other religious and civic leaders in condemning the gun killings of eight FedEx employees in Indianapolis on April 15th. Our prayers go out …
Rick From the Band Goose: An Interview and My Reflections
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avināśi tu tad viddhi yena sarvam idaṃ tatam vināśam avyayasyāsya na kaścit kartum arhati That which pervades the entire body, know it to be indestructible. No one is able to destroy that imperishable soul. – Bhagavad Gita,…
ISKCON 3.0 Summit on Leadership North America – Open For Registration
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The Leadership Summit, ISKCON 3.0, will be held on May 15th-16th, just under a month from now. During this virtual event, we will gather as GBC, Temple Presidents, Senior Devotees, and Next Generation Leaders – all members of Srila Prabhupad…
Taking Suicide out of the Closet
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Taking Suicide out of the Closet Rambhoru Dasi, ACBSP, Certified Professional Chaplain, Crisis Counselor, and Spiritual Director discusses this important topic. Suicide is a dirty word mired in judgment, shame, and taboo. It is often whispere…
GBC SPT Some Lessons I’ve learned dealing with Covid-19 with Gopal Bhatta das
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Some Lessons I’ve learned dealing with Covid-19, Q&A with GBC SPT chair Please join us to hear from Gopal Bhatta das as he shares the essential lessons he has learned in chairing the SPT through a most difficult year of Covid-19 along with pe…
Ways to Cope
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This morning I overheard a conversation and in response to the usual question of ‘How are you?’ the person answered, “Well, I’m having a ‘keep the kirtan going all day kind of day’.” In other words, I’m not great and I’m going to need some kirtan shelt…
Environmental Organization Bhumi Global Launched on Earth Day
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On Earth Day (April 22nd), as US President Joe Biden hosted a virtual summit of world leaders to address the global climate crisis, Bhumi Global, a new non-profit environmental organization based on Hindu principles of environmental care, was launched….
New Vrindaban to Offer Nourishing and Inspiring Mother’s Day Retreat in Safe Environment
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ISKCON New Vrindaban is set to offer a Covid-safe Mother’s Day Wellness Retreat for Vaishnavis and their families with an aim to provide nourishment, relaxation and inspiration for women during difficult times. “During the pandemic, people …
Transcendental Throwback: ISKCON Memories Part 1
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In our Trancendental Throwback, a spin on “Throwback Thursday,” devotees from around the world submit a photo from earlier in their devotional life to ISKCON News. Along with it, they share their memories of the moment shown in the photo an…
Report from Russia: Authorities Drop Charges Against Chanting Parties in Moscow
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On April 3, 2021, three Harinam groups were stopped and detained in Moscow by the local police. Forty-six cases of administrative offenses were initiated against twenty-five devotees. Chanting of the Holy names of Krishna in the streets of Moscow is a …
Gita Nagari Eco Farm & Sanctuary
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New video-project filmed for Gita Nagari Farm. Oriented for students from colleges and universities around the East Coast. Gita Nagari EcoFarm and Sanctuary provides a safe platform for team build among the students during alternative breaks. High five…
Loving the Body of God
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The Srimad Bhagavatam depicts the universe as the body of God. “This vast universe is distinctly the body of the Supreme: all matter; all energy; all phenomena of past, present, and future.”[1] Outer space constitutes His eye sockets, these…
Krishna Conscious Agriculture
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Source: Nava Vraja-dhama Krishna Valley is the largest and most well organized ecological community in Hungary, and of Central-Europe. It has been established since 1993. In our farm communities like Krishna Valley we offer an alternat…
The Real Mother Earth
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In honor of Earth Day, we would like to give respect and reverence to Mother Earth, Goddess Bhumi Devi. The following is an article written by HG Hare Krsna devi dasi for Back to Godhead. From the Srimad-Bhagavatam we learn that the ear…
Why I Decided that Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Was the Right Choice for Me
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Last month I received my second vaccination against Covid-19. Many advanced devotees have gotten vaccinated. Among others, Indradyumna Swami and B.B. Govinda Swami eloquently explained their decision to be vaccinated. You can read their personal statem…
Krishna Kids Keeps Young Children Entertained and Learning
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrea Suarez has been offering a much-needed service for devotee families – her Krishna Kids Youtube videos and Instagram page provide Krishna conscious stories, songs, and arts and crafts lessons that will keep young…
Bhadra Campaign Aims to Distribute 25,000 Bhagavatam Sets This Year
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The Bhadra Campaign, flooding the world with spiritual wisdom in the form of full sets of Srimad-Bhagavatam, keeps going from strength to strength. Launched in 2017, the campaign is inspired by the Srimad-Bhagavatam verse 12.13.13, which states, “…
Srila Prabhupada Murti Installation Ceremony Planned for TOVP in October
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In honor of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, 125th appearance anniversary year, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) plans to install in October, a one of kind worship-pose murti of Srila Prabhupada, thereby fulfilling h…
News Brief: River Recognized as Legal Person
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For the first time, a river in the Canadian province of Quebec has been granted the designation of a “legal person” by the city council. This initiative is part of a global movement – particularly active in New Zealand,…
How Vaishnavis Can Flourish in Krishna’s Service – Event
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Sunday, April 18th at 7am PDT a panel discussion on Fb live on the Vaishnavi Ministry FB page.
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ISKCON Latin America and Caribbean – Joint Kirtan Event – May 22nd
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ISKCON Latin America and the Caribbean would like to invite you to join them in a first-ever online kirtan event: “Nama Sankirtan.” The online event will take place all day on May 22nd. In a dynamic effort to join together to glo…
Earth Day, 2021: Virtual Events & Environmental Films
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Earth Day, 2021: Virtual Events & Environmental Films Earth Day is an annual worldwide event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated glob…
Jahnavi Harrison Maha Mantra [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO]
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The Maha Mantra is composed of Divine names: ‘Hare’ – the divine feminine; ‘Krishna’ – the all-attractive; ‘Rama’ – the reservoir of all pleasure. These divine names clean the mirror of the heart, r…
Off the Altar Podcast with Dhanya
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Welcome to Episode Two of Off The Altar Podcast, with our very special guest Dhanya Rico. Dhanya Rico is a 2nd generation practitioner of Krsna Consciousness. She was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. Dhanya holds a Master’s degree in Counse…
Bhagavat Seva Sunday School Uses Course Fees to Distribute Bhagavatam Sets
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Bhagavat Seva, an ISKCON Silicon Valley project with the motto “Distributing Ancient Wisdom Through Education” is offering online Sunday School, and using the course fees to distribute full Srimad-Bhagavatam sets. Coordinators also hope tha…
Largest Group Yet Passes Bhakti Sastri Online Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns
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Bhakti Sastri – the systematic in-depth study of Srila Prabhupada’s books Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Sri Isopanisad, Nectar of Devotion and Nectar of Instruction – is designed for serious practitioners of Krishna consciousness. The progr…