The ISKCON Ministry of Education will host its annual virtual Symposium of Education, “PAN America Mini-Symposium 2024,” on Friday, June 21st, 2024, at 6:00 pm CDT, for two hours only on Zoom, FaceBook Live, and YouTube Live platforms. Tho…
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Annual PAN America Symposium on Education to be Held Online June 21st, 2024
Hundreds Gathered in Helsinki to Celebrate ISKCON Finland’s 40th Anniversary
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Devotees listening to a lecture by Dhirasanta Dasa Goswami. On June 16th, 2024, ISKCON Finland celebrated its 40th anniversary as an officially registered religious society in the country. The Education Ministry of Finland registered Krishna-liike ISKC…
Extensive Renovations and Expansions Underway at ISKCON New Mayapur
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Govinda Das, Construction Manager. ISKCON New Mayapur temple, housed in a 100-year-old castle with an area of approximately 83 hectares, is receiving a much-needed restoration and renovation under the guidance of Temple President Locananda Das and Vice…
Remembering Sudharma Devi Dasi
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From Sudharma Devi Dasi’s godsister Pranada Comtois: “Our dear friend and valiant servant of Srila Prabhupada, Sudharma dasi, has left us just after 11:00 pm EDT on June 14, 2024, in Alachua, FL, from cardiac arrest. Sudharma devi dasi took…
Sweden Hosts Youth Leaders from 12 Countries with Focus on Child Protection and Security Education
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From June 6-9, 2024, over 20 youth leaders from 12 different countries gathered at the ISKCON Almvik Eco-village in Sweden for a transformative four-day seminar. The event focused on critical topics such as Child and Youth Protection, First Aid, and Se…
ISKCON Nairobi’s Ratha Yatra Festival Attracted Thousands in Kenya’s Capital
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On June 8, 2024, ISKCON Nairobi celebrated its 38th Annual Festival of Chariots, attracting over 2,000 participants from all walks of life. “The four-hour procession passed through the [capital city of Nairobi] with many onlookers joining in the …
Krishna Capital Gate Centre Opens in Hainault, London
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“The Krishna Capital Gate Centre was inaugurated with great enthusiasm and joy [on June 9, 2024 in Hainault, London]. This newly established centre marks a significant milestone in the efforts to support humanitarian aid and community service. Th…
ISKCON Minnesota Launches Monthly Sankirtan Festival Near Major Tourist Attraction
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On Saturday, June 1st, 2024, the vibrant community of ISKCON Minnesota came together to launch their first-ever Monthly Sankirtan Festival at Minnehaha Falls, the largest park in Minneapolis. “Minnehaha is a Lakota tribe word that means ‘w…
Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies Joins University of Arizona’s Conference on Consciousness
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Akhandadhi Das (Martin Fleming) opened the workshop with a summary of Vaishnava Vedanta and Sankhya metaphysics which could address the problematic gaps in current thinking about the interaction of the conscious agent, the mind and the brain. The Bhakt…
Construction Updates on the State-of-the Art Sri Mayapur Community Hospital
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Harilila Das (left); the Sri Mayapur Community Hospital under construction. In a recent interview, Harilila Das, head of ISKCON Mayapur’s Health Care Division, shared the latest updates on the Sri Mayapur Community Hospital project. The ground-br…
COMING OF AGE #16 – I, Me, Mine – Field!
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There’s one thing about minefields. They are dangerous. The “I, Me, Mine” mentality is arguably more deadly to our spiritual progress, even if compared to the dangers of traversing an explosive minefield during a war. There’s a famous story of Srila Pr…
Krishna Center for Empathic Communication to Host Online Workshop
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Bir Krishna Das Goswami; Workshop details. The Krishna Center for Empathic Communication, an online platform under the guidance of Bir Krishna Das Goswami, is hosting an online workshop called “Seeking Harmony Within and Without” from June …
Astronaut Carried Bhagavad Gita on Historic Starliner Flight to the International Space Station
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Photo credit: Joel Kowsky. On Thursday, the new Boeing Starliner made history by successfully docking with the International Space Station. One of the two astronauts aboard, Sunita Williams, brought some “essentials” along on the mission, …
Sadhu Sanga Kirtan Retreat Returns to Texas with Record-Breaking Attendance
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Over Memorial Day weekend 2024, more than 3,100 devotees gathered in Frisco, Texas, for the 11th annual US-based Sadhu Sanga Kirtan Retreat, organized by Indradyumna Swami. The sold-out event was held at the Frisco Convention Center near Dallas, Texas …
Greek-Catholic Seminarians Visit ISKCON’s New Navadvipa Mandir in Kyiv, Ukraine
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On June 5th, 2024, a group of Greek-Catholic seminarians visited the ISKCON Kyiv temple with their professor as part of their religious studies curriculum, which includes learning about other spiritual traditions. Under the guidance of Acyuta Priya D…
Canadian Devotees Open Unique Cultural Centre in Northern Ontario
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Sri Sri Radha Muskoka Isvara with 175 preparations in the new Muskoka Krishna Cultural Centre. The Muskoka Cultural Centre in Huntsville, Ontario celebrated its Grand Opening during the 3rd week of May 2024, with the aim of spreading Krishna Consciousn…
ISKCON South Africa and Food for Life Rushes Aid to Tornado Victims
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Gomatila Dasa and his Food for Life team distributing prasada in affected area. A tornado has caused significant damage in the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, resulting in the loss of eleven lives and injuries to more than 50 people. T…
ISKCON’s 30th Communications Conference Held at Radhadesh
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The four-day ISKCON Communications conference held at Radhadesh on May 25–28 was the thirtieth conference organized by ISKCON Communications Europe (ICE). The first day was dedicated to this anniversary. Mahaprabhu Dasa, ICE’s current director, invite…
Annapurna Dasi’s “Illuminations from the Ramayana” Exhibit Debuts at MOSA
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On May 25, 2024, a new exhibition featuring the paintings of Annapurna Dasi (Anna Johansson) opened at the Museum of Sacred Art (MOSA) in Radhadesh, Belgium. Titled “Illuminations from the Ramayana,” it will be on display for one year and s…
New Book by Vaisesika Dasa Answers Four Timeless Questions, Offers Inspiration
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“The Four Questions: A Pathway to Inner Peace” by Vaisesika Dasa is a remarkable, compact book that not only summarizes the wisdom of ancient Vedic texts into four multi-layered questions but also provides practical answers that are highly …
Highlights Report from May 29th GBC Meeting Released
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We are pleased to present the GBC Meeting Highlight Report for the GBC Meeting held on 29 May 2024. This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the online GBC meeting highlighting key topics discussed. The meeting commenced with Prahladanan…
ISKCON Italy Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Prestigious Gathering and Ratha Yatra
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Parabhakti Dasa speaking at the event. Seated to the right: Ugo Papi, Msgr. Michael Santiago, and Madhu Sevita Dasa. June 1, 2024, marked a historic turning point for Yatra Italia as it moved closer to achieving the Agreement with the State, the highes…
A Festival of Devotion Honoring Kadamba Kanana Swami
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In the heart of Vrindavan, amidst the vibrant colors of the Holi festival of India in 2024, devotees from around the globe converged to honor the Tirobhava & Samadhi Festival for Kadamba Kanana Swami. This sacred gathering, rich in devotion and cel…
Vedic Culture Means Protection
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What is the difference between the spiritual and the material worlds? In the spiritual world, everyone is serving Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. And these lovers of Krishna are also serving one another. Even Krishna relishes serving H…
BRC Releases Visual Tour of its Extensive Rare Manuscript Collections
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The Bhaktivedanta Research Centre (BRC) has released a visual tour on YouTube of their extensive collection of rare manuscripts, books, and journals dedicated to Vaishnavism and Indian philosophy. Located in Kolkata, West Bengal, the BRC is a premier…
Rupa Vilasa Dasa Continues to Chronicle the Legacy of our Vaishnava Acharyas
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Rupa Vilasa Dasa has dedicated his life to preserving and disseminating the rich heritage of our Vaishnava acharyas through his devotional biographies. Recently, he spoke with ISKCON News about his latest offering. At the heart of Rupa Vilasa’s s…
ISKCON Kuala Lumpur Holds its 5th Annual Youth Retreat in Bali, Indonesia
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Youth gathered with Kavichandra Swami. On May-24-28th, a group of 42 youth and 18 senior devotees from ISKCON Kuala Lumpur traveled to ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha Mandir in Bali, Badung (Indonesia) for a spiritual youth retreat. The much anticipated…
Research Study, Released by 24-Hour Kirtan Birmingham, Shows the Positive Impacts of Kirtan
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A research study was recently conducted to explore the impact of the 24-hour Kirtan Birmingham event on participants and the broader community, particularly during the 25th Anniversary of this extraordinary gathering. This popular annual event provided…
Global Companies Honored for Appreciating Religious Diversity in the Workplace
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Yachneet Pushkarna, CEO of HARIBOL Foods, Sonia from American Airlines, and Anuttama Dasa, ISKCON’s Global Minister of Communications. On May 21-22nd, the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation (RFBF) hosted its fifth annual Faith@Work Confere…
Two Exciting Summer Camps for Children Offered at New Vrindaban
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Gaurangi Priya Dasi along with her mother, Kamalini Dasi and children from an earlier camp experience. ISKCON New Vrindaban in West Virginia is offering devotee families two exciting summer camps for children this June – the Bhakti Arts Summer Ca…
Liverpool Honors George Harrison with Plaque at His Birthplace
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Blue plaque says: “George Harrison, 1943–2001, Musician and Songwriter was born here.” Photo Credit: PA George Harrison’s profound influence on culture, music, and spirituality was recently honored with a blue plaque at his family home in Liverpo…
Is There Really “Only One Sun”?
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Statements by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda such as “within this universe there is only one sun” (Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, 5.21.11 purport) and that “the stars that twinkle in the sky also reflect the light of the sun” (Bhagavad-gītā …
3rd Annual Sandton Festival of Chariots was a Vibrant Celebration of Devotion and Culture
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The streets of Sandton came alive on the weekend of May 11-12, 2024, as ISKCON Sandton hosted its third annual Sandton Festival of Chariots. This spectacular event, steeped in centuries-old tradition, brought together a diverse assembly of devotees, s…
Appreciating Vijaya Dasa, a Champion of Book Distribution
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For over two decades, Vijaya Dasa has been a key figure in promoting Srila Prabhupada’s books worldwide. In January 2024, Vijaya stepped down from his role as the International Minister of Book Distribution, a position he held for 22 years, passi…
Highlights Report from May 15th GBC Meeting Released
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GBC MEETING HIGHLIGHTS REPORT – 15 May 2024 We are pleased to present the 15 May 2024 GBC Meeting Highlights Report. This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the online GBC meeting highlighting the key topic discussed. The meeting …
ISKCON Naperville to Host 10-Day Deity Worship Training in October 2024
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The ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry Team is gearing up to facilitate a 10-day in-person Temple Deity Worship Training at ISKCON Naperville in Illinois, from Oct 11th-20th, 2024. “This immersive course is a unique opportunity for devotees to acquir…
ISKCON Mayapur Releases New App on Nrsimha Chaturdasi
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On the auspicious occasion of Nrsimha Chaturdasi 2024, ISKCON Mayapur would like to offer the “Mayapur’ App for the pleasure of Sri Sri Radha Madhava, Sri Sri Panca-Tattva, Sri Sri Prahlad Nrsimhadeva, and Srila Prabhupada. Vision for Mayap…
ISKCON Leader Addresses the Global Dialogue Forum in Portugal
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Yudhistir Govinda Das on Sacred Ecology panel with Yahaya Cholil, Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama, and Msgr. Maroun Gemayel, Apostolic Visitor for the Maronites in Europe. The International Dialogue Centre – KAICIID opened its inaugural Global Dialog…
ISKCON Leader Joins Interfaith Prayer Gathering in Mexico City Ahead of Upcoming Elections
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On May 7, 2024, religious leaders from a broad range of traditions gathered with the Catholic Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mexico City for an evening of Interreligious Prayer. Among the key participants was Anuradha Devi Dasi representing ISKCON Me…
Hundreds of Devotees Gathered to Celebrate 50 Years of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai in Italy
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The Italian Yatra of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) recently celebrated a significant milestone: the 50th anniversary of the installation of the deities Sri Sri Gaura Nitai in Rome, Italy. The celebrations spanned two days…