Latest edition of the Journal by HH Satsvarupa dasa Goswami
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Satsvarupa dasa Goswami: This edition of the Journal begins by discussing how, in my old age, I am accepting personal service from a disciple (vapu) for health reasons, while in my relationship with Srila Prabhupada I chose to serve his vani, even while he was here. I typed his Srimad-Bhagavatam tapes and began the Boston center on his behalf, and even when called to serve as his servant in 1974, I became restless and volunteered to lead the BBT Library Party.

Pujari Training Course at the London College of Vedic Studies (ISKCON-London)
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By London College of Vedic Studies

Sri Sri Radha-Londonisvara are some of ISKCON’s famous Deities, in fact Srila Prabhupada’s Lilamrita recalls the story of Their installation with great affection. Therefore as a result the Deity worship department at our Temple is always striving to serve Their most beautiful Lordships with ever increasing love and devotion. One way in which this endeavour is manifest is through constant training. As such, we recently held the course ‘Introduction to Pujari’, facilitated by the our Head Priest HG Murli Manohara dasa. Continue reading "Pujari Training Course at the London College of Vedic Studies (ISKCON-London)
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The New Newsletter
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You might have noticed that our “Daily Newsletter” was not delivered daily anymore over time. More and more “live action” is happening on the big social platforms. WhatsApp and other message services are eating away at traditional media like e-mail and Instagram blows us away with an explosion of photos ?

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Divya’s Kitchen: Where Your Feelings Matter As Much As The Food
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Meet Divya Alter, the chef, cookbook author and co-owner of Divya's Kitchen, the first Ayurvedic restaurant in New York City, operating in the East Village at the ground floor of the Bhakti Center, fully devoted to your feelings. Feelings matter in food. Moreso, Divya explains, they matter when it comes to digestion. Many of us suffer or have suffered after a meal because we did not honor this simple rule: Eat for how you feel. Meaning, eat mindfully for balance to maximize wellness.

Dare to Think of Krsna as Your Friend!
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Dare to Think of Krsna as Your Friend!
HH Sacinandana Swami: For many devotees in our movement, Krsna is anything but a friend. They do not dare to think in this direction. Some feel it is sahajiyaism, or taking things too lightly, while others think, “He is so far away and inaccessible. A friend is someone I can call with my smartphone or write a whatsapp to. Krsna is a friend? Is this just a swami-hype? How can we relate to this?” My dear devotees, you can only find peace in your life if you become aware that:

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Panca Tattva Maha Abhiseka
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Every five years the Mayapur devotees organise a Maha Abhiseka for Sri Panca Tattva during the festival time. There were so many devotees and guests who came that they couldn’t all fit into the temple but spilled outside by the thousands.

This year I was most fortunate because I was asked by the management to help bathe Sri Gadadhara Pandit. We all climbed up stairs at the back of the deities onto a large platform just behind Them so we could perform the abhiseka.

Become Prabhupada?
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By Navina Nirada Dasa

"So you want to become Prabhupada?" These words of a senior devotee rang in my ears, and I started pondering. He had asked me about the purpose of my stay in Mayapur. I told him that I'm attending the Bhaktivedanta Course. Although appreciating his fervor, I have mixed feelings regarding the connotations of his question, some of which I'll address in this thesis. Reflecting on his undertone, I conclude the topic must be worthy to explore, if it stirs up such a reaction. As devotees in ISKCON we often casually use the term "Bhaktivedanta" dozens of times daily. Are we doing this simply mindlessly, or do we fully understand the real meaning and significance of Bhaktivedanta? Continue reading "Become Prabhupada?
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Grand Opening of Unique Cafe in Watford UK
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By Parasuram dasa

For this project we got 100% support from the police, the Mayor, local politicians, local charities, local businesses, supermarkets, football clubs and one unique aspect of the project is we made solid friendships with some ministers from a Christian church and we are working together as a serious team. The cafe is beautiful, clean and friendly. So many people came for the opening ceremony that many couldn't get through the door. The Mayor loved the taste of so many different preps and remarked that only people who serve out of love can produce such food. Continue reading "Grand Opening of Unique Cafe in Watford UK
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Potencies of Lord Sri Krishna
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By Jaya Gaursundar Dasa

The Lord’s Potencies are inconceivable (acintya): That which cannot be thought of, understood, imagined or believed. While taking Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma to Mathura, and taking bath in the Yamunā, what Akrura saw in the water was four-armed Lord Vāsudeva. His complexion was dark blue like a fresh raincloud, He wore yellow garments and He lay on the lap of thousand-hooded Ananta Śeṣa. Lord Vāsudeva was receiving the prayers of perfected beings, celestial serpents and demons, and He was encircled by His personal attendants. Continue reading "Potencies of Lord Sri Krishna
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I want Krsna
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By Srimati Dasi

May the Supreme Lord who is known as the son of Srimati Saci-devi be transcendentally situated in the innermost chambers of your heart. Resplendent with the radiance of molten gold, He has appeared in the Age of Kali by His causeless mercy to bestow what no incarnation has ever offered before: the most sublime and radiant mellow of devotional service, the mellow of conjugal love. Continue reading "I want Krsna
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The Marriage of Heaven and Earth (In the Gaudiya Vaishnava Tradition)
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By Matsya Avatara Das

Marriage is a samskara; one of the ten sacraments that serve to elevate a person's consciousness from the human level to the spiritual experience. Such elevation and transformation of consciousness is the purpose of human life. Samskaras trace and orient the path of a person in the world, from birth to death. Continue reading "The Marriage of Heaven and Earth (In the Gaudiya Vaishnava Tradition)
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Just 2 days to go for Sri Panca-tattva Maha Abhisheka!
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Sri Panca-tattva Abhisheka is around the corner! Just two days to go for Sri Panca-tattva Maha Abhisheka. Worldwide devotees have started arriving at Sri Mayapur to take part in the most exciting event of the year. Sanyasis, GBC’s, Srila Prabhupada disciples, senior leaders have also assembled in Mayapur. The entire mood is one of the […]

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Dhruva Maharaja
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Dhruva Maharaja, by HH Niranjana Swami.
SB 4.9.11: Dhruva Maharaja continued: O unlimited Lord, kindly bless me so that I may associate with great devotees who engage in Your transcendental loving service constantly, as the waves of a river constantly flow. Such transcendental devotees are completely situated in an uncontaminated state of life. By the process of devotional service I shall surely be able to cross the nescient ocean of material existence, which is filled with the waves of blazing, firelike dangers. It will be very easy for me, for I am becoming mad to hear about Your transcendental qualities and pastimes, which are eternally existent.


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Meditation and Chanting Go Together
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Meditation and Chanting Go Together.
In the Gaudiya way of bhakti, you offer everything to Krsna, the good, the bad – your life. You share everything with someone you are close to, the barriers are low, close friends are intimate. In bhakti this is called mamata, a strong sense of ownership, or relation to the Lord, that “He is mine and I’m His”. This type of love can be attained by two types of devotional service, as it is stated by Narada Muni in Sri Brhad-bhagavatamrta: “One develops that love by practicing the devotional service whose main ways are meditation on and singing about the many Vraja pastimes of the Lord.” (3.5.218) A devotee who wants to reach Vrndavana focuses on these two aspects of bhakti: meditating on and singing about Vraja-lila.


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“That other is Krishna”
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“That other is Krishna”
Srila Prabhupada: From the very beginning, the body was given by father and mother. In the childhood, as the father and mother say, “Sit down here, eat this, don’t go there,” everything is controlled by the father and mother, and originally given by the father and mother. So how we can claim, “This is my body”? From the very beginning. Then, somebody else maintains you. Suppose you are working in an office, in a factory. So actually that body belongs to him, the maintainer. In this way, up to the point of death, and after death also, the body belongs to others.


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Sun Love Feast – Mar 3rd, 2019 – Vedic discourse by Her Grace Mokshalila Mataji
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Chant: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare 

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare 

And Be Happy!!

ayur harati vai pumsam
udyann astam ca yann asau
tasyarte yat-ksano nita
uttama-sloka-vartaya

Both by rising and by setting, the sun decreases the duration of life of everyone, except one
who utilizes the time by discussing topics of the all-good Personality of Godhead.
 ~ Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.17




11.00 - 11.15      Tulsi Puja
11.15  - 11.30     Guru Puja
11:30 - 11:55     Aarti & Kirtan
11.55  - 12.00    Sri Nrsingadeva Prayers
12.00 - 1:00     Vedic discourse
  1.00 - 1.30      Closing Kirtan
  1.30 - 2.00     Sanctified Free Vegetarian Feast


COMING UP AHEAD


Vijaya Ekadasi
Fasting.....................on Fri Mar 1st,  2019
Breakfast................  on Sat Mar 2nd, 2019 b/w 7:17 am – 10:38 am

Amalaki Vrata Ekadasi
Fasting.....................on Sun Mar 17th,  2019
Breakfast................  on Mon Mar 18th, 2019 b/w 6:25 am – 7:15 am

Every fortnight, we observe Ekadasi, a day of prayer and meditation. On this day we fast (or
simplify our meals and abstain from grains and beans), and spend extra time reading the scriptures
and chanting the auspicious Hare Krishna mantra.By constantly ‘exercising’ our minds through
regular japa we can train our senses to push the threshold of contentment.
English audio glorification of all Ekadasis is available here 


ONGOING PROGRAMS

Adult Education At The Temple
ISKCON Brampton offers various courses and Seminars for adults. The courses take a personal approach to learning. It encourages the student not only to study thoroughly the contents of Srila Prabhupada’s books but also to clearly understand the philosophy and practically apply it. The course focuses on behaviour and character, nurturing students in appropriate Vaishnava values.
Professionally designed and presented, it draws on the principles of Krishna consciousness
and the best of progressive education. In this way, it is true to ISKCON’s heritage and at the
same time relevant to its mission in contemporary society.

For further information, please contact HG Prema Gaurangi Devi Dasi @ premagaurangi.jps@hotmail.com


Sunday School

To register,contact us
Email:sundayschool108@gmail.com
Call:647.893.9363

The Sunday School provides fun filled strategies through the medium of music, drama, debates,
quizzes and games that present Vedic Culture to children. However the syllabus is also designed
to simultaneously teach them to always remember Krishna and never forget Him.
The Sunday School follows the curriculum provided by the Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture (BCEC).


Monthly sankirtan Festival(MSF)
“One who has life can preach, and one who preaches gets life.”(Previous Acaryas)
Every member of ISKCON should have the opportunity to make advancement in Krishna
consciousness by preaching.We encourage everyone to come out and participate and make
Srila Prabhupada happy.

Please contact:
Dharma Dasa- dharandev58@gmail.com-647.892.0739(Mississauga and Brampton regions)


The Mentorship Program

Please note that registration in the Mentorship System is now a mandatory requirement for all initiation requests at ISKCON Brampton.It

1.Facilitates  and nurtures devotees aspiring for first and second Initiation.
2.One-on-One personal follow up on a regular basis.
3.Systematic training to devotees in matters of Philosophy, Sadhna, Vaishnava behavior, etiquette, Lifestyle and attitudes.

To find details please click here


Gift Shop

Are you looking for some amazing gift items which are less expensive and more beautiful for your
loved ones for festivals or many other occasions??
Our boutique is stocked with an excellent range of products, perfect for gifts or as souvenirs of your
visit. It offers textiles, jewelry, incense, devotional articles, musical instruments, books, and CDs
inspired by Indian culture.We're open on all Sundays and celebrations marked in our annual calendar.

One Vision Cafe – Grand Opening (Watford) (Album of photos)
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One Vision Cafe - Grand Opening (Watford) (Album of photos)
We were at the Grand Opening of the new One Vision Cafe in Watford today. A new multi-faith community project that will serve FREE food (Prasadam) to anyone on Mondays, and ‘pay as you can’ for the rest of the week. A very strong new partnership between ISKCON (Food for All/Hare Krishna), the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Watford Council and other groups! Well done to Parasurama das (Peter O’Grady) for being such an inspiration behind this project.