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Russell Brand popped into our countryside temple last week. We strolled around the gardens, had a bite to eat and finished off with half-an-hour of chanting in the main shrine. According to sources, Russell had at one point seriously considered the idea of monasticism! Read more ›

Just as last year – for the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada – we prepared a range of workshops and lunchtime activities. They showcased the rich culture of India and gave students a taste of what our local Hare Krishna temple has to offer. Read more ›

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 23 July 2013, Durban, South Africa, Evening lecture: A Journey of faith) I thought that I had escaped the Hare Krsna movement effectively until I met a girlfriend who had a dog named Krsna! That created further complications in my life because the dog was not very obedient to begin with and […]

After many requests from devotees, Sacinandana Swami and his team have organized a Kirtan Mela in Germany once again. This year, it takes place at a devotee-owned retreat center in Walthersdorf, which is about 50 km from the old location. Kadamba Kanana Swami and many other kirtaniyas will be participating. A live-steam from the festival will […]

After many requests from devotees, Sacinandana Swami and his team have organized a Kirtan Mela in Germany once again. This year, it takes place at a devotee-owned retreat center in Walthersdorf, which is about 50 km from the old location. Kadamba Kanana Swami and many other kirtaniyas will be participating. A live-steam from the festival will […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 10 July 2013, Fruska Gouranga, Serbia, Seminar 2) No place in the world can attract me, I must honestly say, after Vrndavan. What’s the point of any hill when it’s not Govardhan Hill? What’s the point of swimming in some lake when it’s not Kusum Sarova, when it’s not transcendental – even […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 20 July 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, Spirit Matters Program) Even when we are so transcendental ourselves, we still have to take people’s feelings very serious, even if they are partially motivated by false ego – it doesn’t matter, just like a child. But when you are an adult, you see it different […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 25 April 2013, Radhadesh, Belgium) I remember, we had a book distribution technique where first we used to stand out in the rain, here in Barvaux and we used to knock on the windows of cars and then try and sell books. Then someone changed the technique and when it rained, we stayed […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 30 June 2013, Vrndavan, India, Student Talk) After Srila Prabhupada left Vrndavan, he tried to preach in the Western world. It wasn’t easy; it is not just an easy success story. When Prabhupada was anchored with the Jaladuta just on the pier in New York city, at that time Prabhupada was reflecting […]

A tale of two herds: http://www.dandavats.com/?p=11814 (The Guardian) It is an picture of unmitigated bliss. The Hare Krishna herd of 44 cows and oxen at George Harrison’s old mansion in Hertfordshire is as calm as a temple

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 30 June 2013, Vrndavan, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 6.16.34) Often, when I read the Srimad Bhagavatam, I think of Bhismadeva with the hundreds of arrows that pierced his body yet he was still totally peaceful. He was still instructing Yudhisthira, whereas we – with one arrow, then call the ambulance. And we wonder which […]

Kirtan for Lord Jaganath at the Hunstville Jaganath temple: http://www.dandavats.com/?p=11808Gadi das: We had the pleasure to meet Dan Williams, the former mayor of Athens Al. for fourteen years, and now member of the Al. State representative

“For the first time in ISKCON – UK, a 5-day Certificate Course for Clinical Chaplaincy was organized in Bhaktivedanta Manor by the Department of Spiritual Care of Bhaktivedanta Hospital, Mumbai, India. Dr. V.G.Shanbhag (Vishwarup das), Deputy Director of Bhaktivedanta Hospital… Read more ›

Bill Clinton Explains Why He Became a VeganThe 42nd president of the United States explains how we can — and for our health must — learn to love eating vegetables, too.http://www.dandavats.com/?p=11806

Urmila Devi Dasi: Barbara Bradley Hagerty, the reporter, did this some time ago as part of a story about HK in NYC and our Chaplain programs with Gadadhar Pandit. It is well written and a very good intro for the… Read more ›

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 24 June 2013, Czech Summer Camp, Srimad Bhagavatam 8.2.33)   Yes, we should get serious now. Our time is running out. We must increase our devotional life, and that is really necessary. It is not so cheap, going back to godhead. We get the chance but we have to work for it. […]

We would like to invite you and your family personally to take part in this wonderful opportunity to bathe Their Lordships on the most auspicious day of Sri Krishna Janmastami. For the pleasure of Their Lordships, this year we will make available wonderful and unique Kalashes and Conches for the bathing ceremony. To take part […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 4 May 2013, Radhadesh, Belgium, Free Lecture) When we see everything in relation to Krsna, then we can be very relaxed. “Okay, it’s Krsna’s external energy. I prefer Krsna’s internal energy, but this is also related to Krsna and can be used for Krsna.” Like you see in Prabhupada. He’s very relaxed. […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 30 June 2013, Vrndavana, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 6.16.34) The nice thing about the 24-hour kirtan is that you guys are not alone. First of all, these days cameras are on your face and it is obvious that you are not alone! They (cameramen) block the views sometimes, don’t they? They sit there, in […]

After participating in the Serbian summer camp, Kadamba Kanana Swami travelled to South Africa for a short stay (15-25 July). Although the main purpose of this visit was to discuss plans for the new temple project in SOWETO, an African township that is south of Johannesburg, he also travelled around the country and gave several […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 30 June 2013, Vrndavana, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 6.16.34) In the tenth canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam, the word for mercy is prasad. Every time you read the word mercy, it means prasad. Of course, it is an advanced stage where everything becomes prasad. You have to be quite advanced to appreciate everything as prasad. We […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 23 July 2013, Durban, South Africa, First grain ceremony) Growing up in a family of devotees, it is mentioned in the scriptures, is someone who is finishing something from a previous life; one resumes devotional service! The early impressions in life are the most powerful. Whatever the impressions are of a child […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 13 March 2013, Amsterdam, Netherland, Srimad Bhagavatam 5.1.33) When I was a child, there used to be a television series called Twilight Zone. It was intense. There were always these weird things going on and in this one episode, there was a landing from outer space and these beings came out! They were […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 3 May 2013, Radhadesh, Belgium, Srimad Bhagavatam 5.19.20) Devotee: I have also heard that there is something called jiva apradha (offense to another living entity). Is that a speculation? Kadamba Kanana Swami:  Well, udvege divasa (CC. Antya- Lila 20.40), there are such statements for example, that one should not cause any anxiety to any […]

Welcome to everyone who got the recent Living Social deal! Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions: Q: What does “PROMOTIONAL VALUE EXPIRES ON September 29, 2013″ mean? When you redeem your Living Social voucher at Atma Yoga you activate a pass. The pass you get depends on which offer you purchased (four, eight, […]

Yogeshcandra dasa was born in Santo Domingo on August 23, 1968. He was born with a handicap, Spina Bifida (Latin: “split spine”).  Most children that are born with this condition only survive 13 days.  Krishna had other plans for him and he survived.  When he was around 5 years old he developed a very gradual […]

Spend a relaxing weekend in the Gold Coast hinterland stretching and strengthening, cleansing and rejuvenating, refreshing and revitalising at the Atma Yoga April Retreat. Friday April 5 – Sunday April 7 Cost: $275 Location: Springbrook Theosophical Society Retreat Centre, Springbrook (Gold Coast Hinterland) What to bring: yoga mat, cushion, pillow case, sheets, insect repellent. What […]

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Join fellow yogis on the journey April 5-7, 2013 for three beautiful days and two nights.  Atma Yoga is hosting its second weekend retreat for 2013 at Springbrook in the Gold Coast Hinterland.  The theme for this retreat is “Diet: Eating for optimum physical health and mental happiness”. Come join us for this wonderful opportunity […]