Seeing the Good in Everyone
To be or not to be… vegan?
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Radha-Krsna’s boating pastimes
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Evening kirtana in the courtyard, March 19th
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Factory Meat, Cruel and Bad for Us
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LONDON NITYANANDA APPEARANCE LECTURE
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New Temporary ISKCON Temple Opens in Moscow
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The buildings at Dinamo where Vaisnavas worshipped Krishna for ten years have been recently demolished after the devotees had moved all their belongings to their new temple. The new rented place is spacious and beautifully renovated. But still not spacious enough to accomodate the crowd of five to ten thousand people that are expected to visit the Centre on Janmashtami.
Dome de-domed by giant mechanical spider – temple renovations for Iskcon Dallas (pics and video)
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ISKCON and Hinduism in Indonesia
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Many years ago, Indonesia and much of Southeast Asia today was a part of India and its Vedic heritage. Much resemblance of India and its culture is seen in Indonesia. This includes the moral structure, the language, the arts and to some extent, the religion. As Indonesia only recognises six official religions, all religious organisations has to be linked to either one of them.
New Vrindaban’s New Garden Blog
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by Kacey Orr
Greetings from the garden….
My name is Kacey and I will be in charge of the Garden of Seven Gates. I am looking forward to producing many varieties of vegetables and fruits this year. I have come here from my own small organic farm in Dallas Pike. Each week I will be providing an update for the garden and volunteer opportunities. We also have plenty of space if there is anyone interested in having a personal plot within the garden. Even in this late winter season there is something new and wonderful in the garden each day.
Currently garden activities include:
- Bramble pruning and thinning
- Asparagus preparations
- Greenhouse seeding (flowers, tomatoes, peppers)
- Spring bed preparations
- Planting Perennial Bushes
- Garden Planning
Sivarama Swami at Kirtan Mela Mayapur 2014 Day 1
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Sivarama Swami at Kirtan Mela Mayapur 2014 Day 1
Lecture – SB 7.7.15 No Permanent Shelter – Video
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SB 07.07.15 No Permanent Shelter 2012-08-30
Lecture – Srimad Bhagavatam 7.7.15 No Permanent Shelter – Video Russian
Lecture – CC Adi 1.1-6 The Attitude of Service Creates Good Space – Video
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Please Join The Japa Group
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Lecture – Loving the Mission of Lord Caitanya – Video
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Loving the Mission of Lord Caitanya 2012-08-29 Russian
Lecture – Loving the Mission of Lord Caitanya – Video
Lecture – SB 3.20.29 Our words, our wealth, our intelligence, our life – Video
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SB 03.20.29 Our words, our wealth, our intelligence, our life 2012-08-22
Lecture – Srimad Bhagavatam 3.20.29 Our words, our wealth, our intelligence, our life
AKA
Cooperation at the Brahmabhuta stage
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"Chaturdashi & Amabasyha. Some four gentlemen and ladies came to see me. We talked for some time. They have given their addresses. No income and no expenditure."
Prabhupada Journal :: 1966
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Prabhupada Letters :: 1969
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Prabhupada Letters :: 1969
Relationship issues
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 03 October 2013, Melbourne, Australia, Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.8)
One should never think that we possess anything in this world, not even our children. Our children, they are independent from us; living beings on their own destiny who are placed under our care for sometime, that is all. It is not that they are part of us, ”Something of me lives in this child.” That is illusion.
Genetically, it can be proven, fine! But genes have nothing to do with our identity, absolutely nothing – they are simply part of our bodies. The soul is not determined by genetic clumps in any way. The soul is completely aloof and therefore, why single out one living entity over another and get very affectionate towards one particular living entity and not affectionate towards another.
Maybe if it is based on devotional service, then that criteria is right, that we feel particularly affectionate towards one living being because that living being is very much eager to serve Krsna. That is when we are free from illusion otherwise when we are bound by all kinds of different affections in this world – deep, emotional, we feel it so strong. If it is due to temporary relationships then we are in illusion – we are in maya!
Lecture – SB 1.1.14 Understanding What Is It That We Do Not Understand – Video
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Lecture – Srimad Bhagavatam 1.1.14 Brihuega - Understanding What Is It That We Do Not Understand 2012-08-15
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Prabhupada Letters :: 1970
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Prabhupada Letters :: 1970
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Prabhupada Letters :: 1971
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Prabhupada Letters :: 1974
Lecture – SB 5.14.29 Immunization Against Death
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SB 05.14.29 Immunization Against Death 2012-08-14
Lecture – Srimad Bhagavatam 5.14.29 Immunization Against Death 2012-08-14 Radhadesh
Texas Faith 126: How do we forgive?
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Dallas Morning News,
Each week we will post a question to a panel of about two dozen clergy, laity and theologians, all of whom are based in Texas or are from Texas. They will chime in with their responses to the question of the week. And you, readers, will be able to respond to their answers through the comment box.
Three days after police found the body of 17-year-old Ivan Mejia in the woods in Garland, his father, Flavio, offered forgiveness to those responsible for the young man’s murder. It was the family’s first public statement.
Two of Ivan’s classmates are in custody for the murder, something police say occurred because of a fight over a girl.
Forgiveness is central to so many faiths. But how do we forgive? And what does forgiveness do for the one who forgives and the one who is forgiven? Can true forgiveness come so quickly as the Mejia family offered it, or must it come through time and grief?
Below is Flavio’s statement.
First, we want to thank you on behalf of our family for
respecting our privacy and our silence. We want Ivan to be remembered as a good servant of society who sought the well-being of others and gave a friendly hand in very humble ways and without pretensions. Also he held in high esteem his faith and his passion for Jesus.
It is because of the faith that we profess and that we instilled in Ivan that we hold no grudge toward the people involved in this unfortunate event. We pray for their families because we understand that just like us they are going through a very unpleasant time. We thank God for his strength, for his care
of our family. We thank from our heart our congregation El Lugar de Su Presencia, the community, friends and relatives who have been of help and blessing in these moments that are so difficult for our family.
We have the certainty that our Ivan lived each moment of his life impassioned by his Creator and we know that he did it as a good soldier of Christ. Like the word says in 2 Timothy 4:7: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith.”
Thanks for your attention. We bless you in the name of Jesus.
NITYANANDA CHANDRA DAS, minister of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), Dallas
In the Vedas is said that the beauty of a saintly person is their forgiveness. It is the quality of those who trying to advance their spiritual consciousness. It is described that that the chief of all demigods, Brahmā achieved that post because of his superb quality of forgiveness. Krishna, God Himself, becomes please with those who are forgiving.
This quality of forgiveness is realized when one understands that God is the supreme controller. One should not be upset with the instruments of one's own karma. So for one's own pains a person should be tolerant. This is personal forgiveness, if others are harmed a person should do their part to protect. This is especially in regards to those who are in leadership, who have the duty and nature to protect others. Such persons should not avoid corrective methods for the abusive behavior of the unrepentant.
Lord Chaitanya’s Moon Is Rising
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Dear Maharaj/Prabhus,
Please accept my humble obeisances,
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
This clip was taken from a Harinam in London the day before Gaura Purnima.
It is interesting to note that in the beginning the young people are really just interested in goofing around to the kirtan, but later they start reading the mantra and join the kirtan.
Lord Caitanya is very merciful and the Holy Name has the ability to liberate one and all, the goofers, the chanters and the devotees.
Sankirtan leader is Govinda Prabhu,
Your servant
Parasuram Das
Street Sankirtana Must Go On
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Dome de-domed–pics from temple renovations
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We are currently working repairing/restoring/replacing the three large domes on top of the altar.
Rath Yatra At Jhansi, Iskcon Kanpur (Album 51 photos)
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New Vrindaban Boards Sign Gas Leases for Utica Shale
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The boards of ISKCON New Vrindaban and ECO-Vrindaban, the two landholding entities in New Vrindaban, voted on February 20th and February 23rd, respectively, to sign leases for the Utica Shale, a deep natural gas formation. In 2010, both boards signed similar leases for the Marcellus Shale. As with that decision, this one was fraught with controversy.
Awesome Uses for Turmeric
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Top Gear
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Temple Profile: Kiev, Ukraine
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Today, Ukraine is all over the news for the civil unrest in its capital Kiev. But devotees are safe, and doing what they can to assist those affected. The crisis has, however, affected the Bhakti Sangam festival, which draws thousands of devotees and is the biggest ISKCON festival in the Ukraine and one of the biggest in the world. The festival was held every September in the Crimean Peninsula on the coast of the Black Sea, an area which became Russian territory in late February.
An Appeal to the Devotees of Ukraine and Russia
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What comes before Winter??
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Scare crows and Autumn wreaths were a part of our learning about the Autumn or Fall Season. What happens during this time of year that a scare crow is used for? Harvest! Pumpkins, Other winter squashes, Corn, Nuts, Berries, Apples, Pears, Hay . . . They all must be protected from the many kinds of birds. We also learned about changes taking place in Nature – How leaves change from green to golden yellows, reds and browns before swirling down in the brisk autumn wind to the multicolored ground. This section included a series of Social Studies lessons about the European Pilgrims and Native Americans.
Gaura Purnima – Abhishek
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Gaura Purnima – Ratha Yatra
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Gaura Purnima – Ganga Puja
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