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ISKCON Parsippany, NJ, USA, Press Conference October 24th 2020
New ISKCON Parsipanny Temple Celebrates Important Milestone
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ISKCON is in the process of constructing a grand Hare Krishna Temple in the city of Parsippany, New Jersey, USA. On October 24th, they celebrated an important milestone in this project – the commencement of the construction of the first walls mar…
The Yoga of Voting
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(The articles in the Opinion section do not necessarily represent ISKCON News’ position on the discussed issue.) Next Tuesday is Election Day here in the United States. And, by virtue of one form of disillusionment or another, a lot…
Bhakti Madhurya Govinda Goswami Hospitalized, Prayers Requested
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ISKCON sannyasi Bhakti Madhurya Govinda Goswami Maharaja had recovered after being hospitalized some years ago; more recently, however, his spinal cord condition worsened. He is now once again in hospital and in a serious condition, with devotees aroun…
ISKCON Malaysia Holds the Largest Virtual Lamp Offering on the First Day of Kartika
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The most auspicious month of Kartika month starts on Nov 1st. For years, devotees in ISKCON Malaysia have been bringing the opportunity of offering ghee lamps to Lord Damodara during Kartika to masses of people. This year, due to the pandemic, t…
GBC-SPT Invites Devotees to Celebrate and Honor Kartika Together
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The GBC Strategic Planning Team has extended their invitation to every ISKCON devotees to celebrate the month of Kartika together: Let’s not let the important restrictions due to Covid-19 get in the way of us having a wonderful Karti…
Finding Ways to Thrive During Pandemic: The ISKCON Connecticut Community
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The ISKCON Connecticut Temple has been open in East Hartford for over 40 years. The temple has a small close-knit community, with about 50-60 regular congregation members visiting the center every Sunday. In 2017, they bought a new building in Glastonb…
ISKCON Cultural Center to Open in Varanasi
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Since past few years ISKCON has had a small temple in the heart of Varanasi, in Bhelupur and now the temple is expanding and evolving into the impressive ‘Sri Sri Radha Gopal Mandir Vedic Indian Cultural Center’ (VICC). The talented y…
Hare Krishna Kirtan by BB Govinda Swami
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Temple of the Vedic Planetarium Opening Date Deferred
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The following official statement has been released by Temple of the Vedic Planetarium Chairman Ambarisa Das and Director of Development Braja Vilasa Das: Dear ISKCON Leaders and Devotees Worldwide: Please accept our humble obeisances. All g…
ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry to Teach How to Worship at Home
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For congregation members and families in ISKCON, deity worship at home has long been a major part of their spiritual practice, as well as a way to bond in service to the Lord. During the COVID-19 pandemic, with people encouraged to stay at home, such w…
Shyamasundar Das’s Writing Cabin Burned Down in Oregon Fire
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The cabin where Shyamasundar Das, one of ISKCON’s earliest pioneers, worked on his ‘Chasing Rhinos With the Swami’ trilogy burned down last month in the Lionshead wildfire in Oregon, USA. The wildfire began on August 16th and has burn…
His Grace Jasomatinandana Prabhu Passes Away
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On Saturday the 24th of October, 2020 at approximately 5 pm Indian Standard Time, His Grace Jasomatinandana Prabhu left this planet. He had been hospitalized with Covid-19 for nearly two weeks and was in the city of Ahmedabad, India; he passed away tod…
Eco-Bhakti Program to Explore Intersection of Ecology and Bhakti Path
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The Sacred Ecology Forum – which facilitates environmental activism and spiritual growth rooted in the Krishna Bhakti tradition – is presenting a special Eco-Bhakti weekend from October 23rd to 25th on Zoom.
Eco-Bhakti Program to Explore Intersection of Ecology and Bhakti Path
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The Sacred Ecology Forum – which facilitates environmental activism and spiritual growth rooted in the Krishna Bhakti tradition – is presenting a special Eco-Bhakti weekend from October 23rd to 25th on Zoom. The weekend is presented in…
Dedicated Volunteer Brings Original Bengali Script To Sri Caitanya-caritamrita Online
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Sometimes when we see a need, the solution is to step forward and fulfill it ourselves. This is what Arjun Bhattacharyya, a young devotee known in ISKCON as a photographer and assistant to Deena Bandhu Das, realized when he decided to volunteer his own…
Does God Like Humor? – by Joe DeGise II
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Joe DeGise II (Yadunath Das) is a stand up comedian and director at New York City’s longest running improvisation theater, Chicago City Limits, on 53rd and Broadway. He also manages a Lower East Side Hindu monastery (ISKCON’s Bhakti Center)…
Ireland’s Govindadvipa Mellows Holds Virtual Kirtan Festival
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The third annual Govindadvipa Mellows – a kirtan festival usually held on the island also known as Inis Rath in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland – will be held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event is co-hosted…
Why Couldn’t the Pandavas Resolve their Conflict Peacefully?
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Much modern thought, especially liberal thought, holds that all conflicts are caused by misunderstandings and can be resolved by discussions. And this is true on many occasions; better communication can prevent small issues from escalating into full-bl…
Prabhupada Memories – Ajamila, Jaya Gaurasundara, Rama Shraddha, Sikhi Mahiti
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A video by Prabhupada Memories.
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Vrindavan, the Playground of God – WhatsApp Kartik Parikrama
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School of Bhakti, United Kingdom, will hold a virtual 30-day walkthrough of the mystical village of Vrindavan – the playground of God, where every step is a dance, and every word a song! There will be daily morning videos, in which Sutapa das and…
The Bhakti Body
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Krishna Consciousness 101 is that we are not our bodies. We may not be our bodies, but our bodies are our vehicles, we use them to get around this world, and just like vehicles it’s important that we maintain them. Simple understanding but we ten…
Re-loving the Gita
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The Gita wasn’t the first book that connected me to Krishna, yet it remains the most impactful reading experience of my life. I remember that first reading clearly – I stayed up late, drawn into the story of Arjuna and wondering what decisi…
Radhe Kishori Daya Karo / A Soulful Prayer – by Madhavas
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Music and video by the Madhavas.
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Covid Schools – Children @Home Show
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Education inside and outside classrooms during the Covid Pandemic. A discussion between Gopi Gita Schomaker and Vishvambhar Das, Director of the Bhaktivedanta Academy school in Alachua. A video by GBC SPT.
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A Super Model to A Super Devotee!! Vogue Magazine Cover Model Anne Schaufuss Turned Hare Krishna
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A video by Vedic Tales.
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Fifty-Bed Secondary Care Hospital to Be Built at ISKCON Mayapur
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A three-storey, fifty-bed secondary care hospital is set to be built on Bhaktisiddhanta Road opposite the ISKCON Mayapur campus in West Bengal, expanding the already existing Sri Mayapur Community Hospital. The hospital will be staffed by qualifi…
Senior Russian Sannyasi Nitai Chaitanya Goswami Passes Away
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Senior Russian ISKCON sannyasi Nitai Chaitanya Goswami Maharaja was hospitalized on September 25th with COVID-19, and passed away around noon on October 14th in the city of Kursk, Russia. He was 70 years old. Throughout his three weeks in hospita…
As WHO Reports Record One-Day Rise in Global Coronavirus Cases, Devotee Doctor Gives Guidance on Health and Safety
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With the coronavirus death toll now exceeding one million people worldwide, the World Health Organization reported a record one-day rise in global coronavirus cases on Thursday October 8th,saying the total rose by 338,779 in 24 hours. In this env…
Bhakti Charu Swami: The Journey of a Modern-day Saint – Trailer
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COVID-19 claims the life of a world renowned spiritual leader but his legacy lives on. Please help produce this documentary by contributing to the crowdfunding campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bhakti-charu-swami-the-documentary/x/5490780#/
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Why Helping Others Doesn’t Always Help Others
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Suppose a person had a severe accident that immobilized them for a long time. As they recover, they need to start doing things for themselves, even if they begin with something as simple as wearing their own clothes. Such activities may be uncomfortabl…
The Plastic Problem
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Often times we start on our spiritual journey with great enthusiasm, excitement and cheer. Yet, somewhere in the middle we come to a point where everything becomes known, monotonous and obvious. The adventure of learning new things dies out and we se…
Fund Established to Care for Varsana Swami Amidst Health Challenges
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Disciples and well-wishers of ISKCON guru Varsana Swami have established a Health Care Fund to help cover costs as Maharaja faces various health challenges. A beloved long-time resident of New Vrindaban and dedicated disciple of Srila Prabhupada,…
New Vrajamandala, Spain Temporarily Closes Due to COVID-19 Cases
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New Vrajamandala, ISKCON’s farm near Guadalajara, Spain, has temporarily closed due to COVID-19 cases. Temple President Yadunandana Swami writes, “Considering that several devotees have tested positive for COVID-19, the Board of Direc…
Know What GBC SPT Does – with Gopal Bhatta Das
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A video by the ISKCON Strategic Planning Team.
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Couple Creates Unique Sound Path for Italy’s Museum of Sacred Art
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An Italian devotee couple has created and installed a permanent “sound path” at the Museum of Sacred Art (MOSA) in Villa Vrindavana, near the city of Florence, home of the Italian renaissance. The installation was created by Madhava and Mar…
Amala Harinama – Day 1 – Radhadesh Mellows 2020
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A video by Radhadesh Mellows.
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Take Control of Your Mind, Time, Life & Destiny | by Ajita Das (Avelo Roy)
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Uncontrolled mind if your worst enemy & controlled mind is your best friend. That’s what Lord Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita.
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Interview with Krishna Kshetra Swami: Books Are the Basis
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Interview by Tapan Mishra Das, video by ISKCON Ministry of Education.
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Ajita Das: Entrepreneur with a Spiritual Foundation
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The journey of a young millionaire, who blends spirituality with entrepreneurship. It’s evening; a young Bengali gentleman sitting in his office in Kolkata completes a webinar on entrepreneurship and moves on to an online TV interview. Interviewe…