Color Galore (Album with photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Yesterday, before leaving New Vrindavan, all the members of our Discover India tour participated in a Festival of Colors near the famous Palace of Gold. Thousands of young people came throughout the day from all over the region to throw colored dyes and chant and dance in ecstasy as our bhajan band performed live on stage. Titiksava Karunika’s band also gave an amazing performance. A memorable experience on our tour through the United States of America.
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Color Galore (Album with photos) Indradyumna Swami: Yesterday,…
Room conversation with guests
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Harinama in Barnaul, Russia (Album with photos)
Srila…
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Harinama in Barnaul, Russia (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: “As a result of chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, one makes such great advancement in spiritual life that simultaneously his material existence terminates and he receives love of Godhead. The holy name of Krishna is so powerful that by chanting even one name, one very easily achieves these transcendental riches.” (Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 8.28)
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10th European Farm Conference (Album with photos) A glimpse of…
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10th European Farm Conference (Album with photos)
A glimpse of the Conference at New Vraja Dhama (Krishna Valley), Hungary.
Mayapur Academy’s 2017-18 semester
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Mayapur Academy’s 2017-18 semester.
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
The international diploma in arcana course at the Mayapur Academy begins on October 6th in Sridham Mayapur!
Each year, Mayapur Academy trains pujaris from all over the world in the various arts and aspects of deity worship. From dressing and cooking for the deity, to the daily services of worship in the temple, to a deep study in the culture and lifestyle of brahmana, the Mayapur Academy covers the whole spectrum of what it means to be a pujari.
The Mayapur Academy facilitates pujaris to get a deep understanding of their service and offers systematic training that can be used in all ISKCON temples around the world. The school focuses on a training program that equips pujaris with the knowledge, skills, and values which are integral for pujari service. Students get the amazing opportunity to learn first hand from the ISKCON Deity Worship Minister and two of ISKCON longest serving and most dedicated pujaris Jananivas Prabhu and Pankajanghri prabhu, as well as learn from many other senior devotees who have all mastered the field in which they teach. The experience is really like nothing else in ISKCON and truly has a life changing effect for those who participate.
There is still available space in the Academy for the 2017-18 semester. Interested students should visit the Mayapur Academy website at www.mayapuracademy.org and fill out an online application. The course runs from October 6, 2017 - January 29, 2018.
Space is filling up, so please send in your application soon and take advantage of this special opportunity of learning how to serve Krishna in his deity form in the spiritual abode of Sri Mayapur dham!
If you have further inquiries about the Mayapur Academy, please write to Acarya-nistha dasa at acarya.nistha@mayapuracademy.org
Hare Krishna!
Your servants,
The Mayapur Academy staff
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Gold Coast, Australia, Bhakti Centre Rathayatra (Album with…
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Gold Coast, Australia, Bhakti Centre Rathayatra (Album with photos)
Srimati Devi Dasi: Yesterday we went to the Toowoomba Flower festival parade in which the Gold Coast Bhakti Centre Rathayatra cart was part of. It was wonderful sharing the Holy Name with over 50,000 people and the mood was really nice and happy. Lots of lovely devotees and kirtan and lots of beautifully decorated other carts around. Lord Jagannatha’s cart won first prize for the third year running for the best visiting float!
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Newbury Rathayatra – 16th Sep 2017 (Album with photos)
Hare…
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Newbury Rathayatra - 16th Sep 2017 (Album with photos)
Hare Krishna Festivals UK: The Lord Mayor of Newbury officially opens t...
SB Class by H.G. Deena Bandhu Prabhu, 14.09.2017, at ISKCON…
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Daily Darshan: September 17,2017
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Giriraj Swami’s Vyasa-puja, September 12, Pakistan, via Skype
Giriraj Swami
“The Padma Purana and our acharyas, especially Jiva Goswami, have explained that there are ten offenses in the chanting of the holy names. And, to get the proper benefit, one should chant without offense. One of the ten offenses is pramadah which means inattention. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura says that if we avoid the offense of inattention – or in other words if we chant with attention by pronouncing and hearing every syllable – chanting with attention will destroy all the other offenses. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura says if we don’t try to hear the holy name but allow our minds to wander here and there, then inattentive chanting will allow the other offenses to flourish.”
Vyasa_puja, Pakistan
Why does our mind dwell more on painful memories than on joyful memories?
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We talk a lot about practicing bhakti, but not about practicing morality – why?
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When faced with problems, how to decide how many solutions to try out?
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If someone chants a lot of rounds, but doesn’t behave properly with their spouse, how do we understand?
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Do gopis know Krishna’s future pastimes?
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Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
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The Greatest Acharya Who Has Ever Existed
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The following is a 2017 Vyasa Puja offering to Srila Prabhupada by His Holiness B.B. Govinda Maharaja. It is highly inspiring and relevant to all ISKCON devotees because it further reveals to us who Srila Prabhupada is and the purpose of his mission in which we all are serving. It will also increase our understanding of the importance of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium and the long-lasting and important effect it will have on the people of the world for generations to come.
On the occasion of Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja, 2017
An offering by His Holiness B.B. Govinda Swami
Note: Akinchana Krishna das Babaji Maharaja was a dear Godbrother and admirer of Srila Prabhupada who inspired many ISKCON devotees with his wonderful kirtans, humility and pure devotional mood.
When I first met him, I looked at him and I didn’t know what to say and I said, “Srila Akincana Krishna das Babaji Maharaj.” And then he saw that I had a tape player in my hands, and so without my having to say anything he just closed his eyes and he started tapping his hands together and he sang his Mangala Caranam before singing Sri Krishna Chaitanya. And then he started singing Hare Krishna mantra, and it was like going into another world. He was chanting so beautifully, and it was like each syllable was drenched in bhava and prema.
After about 20 minutes he stopped, and then he looked at me and he said, “I would like to tell you something.” I said, “What is that?” And he said, “I am an old man, and I’ve had a lot of experience in this world. From my experience, I can honestly tell you that there has never been a greater acharya than your spiritual master.”
And when he said that, I became stunned because he was a disciple of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur. Then he looked up and he said, “There has never been an acharya in history who has performed miracles like your spiritual master, Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, Prabhupada.”
And then he paused and he looked at me, he said, “Do you know why?” I was so stunned, I couldn’t say anything. And he said, “Because in history there was never a greater servant of Sri Krishna’s Holy Name than your spiritual master, because your spiritual master had so much absolute understanding of Sri Krishna’s Holy Name and so much absolute faith in Sri Krishna’s Holy Name that he personally carried Sri Krishna’s Holy Name through the length and the breadth of the world. Therefore, he is the greatest acharya who has ever existed.”
Srila Prabhupada ki jai…….!!!
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West Liberty University discovers the spiritual tradition of…
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West Liberty University discovers the spiritual tradition of India (Album with photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Yesterday evening we performed at West Liberty University, one of West Virginia’s most well-known universities. Three hundred students, as well as the dean of the university, several professors, the local chief of police and numerous other dignitaries enjoyed the program. In fact, we received a standing ovation twice during the show.
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I desire to start a new business – is this desire compatible with bhakti?
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The jnanis concepton of the Absolute Truth lacks potency – please explain?
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How can we have steady faith that Krishna cares for us?
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Deal with desire not by indulgence or resistance but by intelligence and transcendence
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[Reflection at NewYork, USA]
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Cultivate not just factual memories but also emotional memories
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[Reflection at Denver, USA]
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Gopi Gita 3 – “We cannot tolerate your feet being hurt by thorns – please return”
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[Congregation program on Bhagavatam 10.31.14-19 at Pittsburgh, USA]
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Ten years of ISKCON European Farm Conferences (Album with…
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Ten years of ISKCON European Farm Conferences (Album with photos)
Some pictures of the Photo Exhibition of ten years of ISKCON ...
How economy influence the fate of a society and its peoples
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Bhagavatam class.
TOVP: A paint which will last forever! (Album with…
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TOVP: A paint which will last forever! (Album with photos)
Sadbhuja Das: Please have a look at the wonderful mineral paint from Germany.
This facade paint which is very resistant to sunburn and exposure to the atmosphere will be coated on the GRC ribs on all three domes and on the decorative elements of the GRC under three Kalashes.
It’s fabulous, isn’t it?
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Maha Harinam on the Arbat street, in the historical centre of…
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Maha Harinam on the Arbat street, in the historical centre of Moscow, 26.08.17 (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: To keep o...
Closed Monday for Auckland day
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World Holy Name Week in Vrindavana (Album with photos)
Yesterday…
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World Holy Name Week in Vrindavana (Album with photos)
Yesterday Evening World Holy Name Week Special Kirtan at Iskcon-Vrindava...
Canadian Premiere of “Hare Krishna!” the movie…
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Canadian Premiere of “Hare Krishna!” the movie (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: The Hare Krishna chant is called the maha-mantra, the great, exalted mantra above all other Vedic mantras, because simply chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra brings so many beneficial effects. (Srimad Bhagavatam, 9.1.17 Purport).
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ISKCON’s Govardhan Ecovillage adjudged National winner among NGOs
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ISKCON’s Govardhan Eco Village won the Spirit of Humanity Award in the Livelihood category. The 8th edition of the Spirit of Humanity awards was held on 14th Sept 2017, in a gala event at J W Marriott, Juhu, Mumbai. The event was organized by AmeriCares, a non-profit disaster relief and global health organization providing immediate response to emergency medical needs and supporting long-term health care initiatives for people around the world. The Spirit of Humanity awards recognize and reward exemplary contributions made towards the society in the fields of Child Care, Education, Health, Disability, Livelihood and Women’s Empowerment. Following a stringent 3-step evaluation process, spread over 6 months, the best-in-class NGOs were identified from each zone. Continue reading "ISKCON’s Govardhan Ecovillage adjudged National winner among NGOs
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Power of Habits (video)A March 2017 inspiring lecture at the…
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Power of Habits (video)
A March 2017 inspiring lecture at the Bhaktivedanta Manor by His Holiness Radhanath Swami.
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Gita 14.05 Modes are a combination of matter that trigger emotion which matter in isolation doesnt
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Bhagavad-gita verse-by-verse podcast
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chappan bhog offering
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Some black and white scenes from the Black Sea festival
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Sunday Love Feast – Special Guest – HG Laxmimoni Mataji.
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About HG Laxmimoni Mataji:
Laxmimoni Dasi was initiated by Srila Prabhuada in 1969 while attending the State University of New York at Buffalo. She received a B.A. in psychology after getting an "A" for her senior sociology project: "Life in a Krishna Temple." She has been involved in ISKCON educational projects since 1974. Now she is a member of the GBC Ministry of Educational Development and a GBC Deputy. She was the principal of the Vaishnava Academy for Girls, in the USA, for 29 years.
She is currently the director of the Bhakti Bhavan, a Vaishnavi training progam at ISKCON Alachua and also helps direct ISKCON Resolve, an international mediation service for Hare Krishna devotees. Last year, she returned from an extensive lecture tour throughout Europe and India and we are delighted to have her back as a teacher.
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
World Holy Name Week:
ISKCON Brampton is arranging four hours of non-stop kirtan and feast as well Tomorrow(Sep 16,2017,9.30am-2pm).It's a public event.All are welcome.please bring your friends and family to support and take benefit of this wonderful event.We'll look forward in seeing you.
Fasting.....................on Sat Sep 16,2017
Breakfast................ on Sun Sep 17 ,2017 b/w 6.44am-10.52am
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.
Sunday School
Email:sundayschool108@gmail.
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. School
The Sunday School follows the curriculum provided by the Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture (BCEC).
Monthly sankirtan Festival(MSF)
Please contact:
Dharma Dasa- dharandev58@gmail.com-64
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.
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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, jewellery, 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.
Update from the Iskcon Miami temple in the wake of Hurricane…
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Update from the Iskcon Miami temple in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
From Dharma prabhu, the head pujari at the Miami temple: T...
one of the most difficult things to do in Krishna consciousness
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Arjuna was asked to shoot arrows and kill but it was Krishna who determined the ultimate result. If we can have patience and calmness of mind to simply work leaving the result to Krishna (result may be for or against our aspirations), then we will never fall away from the path of service to Krishna. I think this is one of the most difficult things to do in Krishna Consciousness - to leave the result to Krishna while I work diligently!
Hare Krishna
ISKCON Auckland NZ: Holy name week 2017 (Album with photos)…
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ISKCON Auckland NZ: Holy name week 2017 (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: O my Lord, Your holy name alone can render all b...