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Film on Spirituality and the Global Economy

By Krishna-lila Dasi (Krisztina Danka) for ISKCON News on 16 May 2012

Good filmmaking is about making people stop and look deeply into their own hearts -- to turn each of them into a better person.

Communications Seminar Tackles the Environment and the Hindu Question

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 11 May 2012

Around forty ISKCON leaders and communications staff attended the 2012 ISKCON Communications Europe Seminar at the Community Hall in Radhadesh, Belgium this April 22nd to 25th.

Students` Life at the Bhaktivedanta College, Belgium


Bhaktivedanta College is the home of some young devotees from all over the world. Together they pursue academics and learn to love Krishna in a nurturing and thriving community, Radhadesh. This video provides a taster of student life.

To learn more: http://www.bhaktivedantacollege.com/


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Mayan Prophecy: The world Won’t End, As A Newfound Calendar Goes On And On

By Brian Vastag for The Washington Post on 11 May 2012

In a striking find, archaeologists in Guatemala report the discovery of a small building whose walls display not only a stunningly preserved mural of a brightly adorned Mayan king, but also calendars that destroy any notion that the Mayans predicted the end of the world in 2012.

Teaching Position Vacant in Auckland, New Zealand

By Krishnanandan Das for ISKCON News on 11 May 2012

Hare Krishna School in Auckland has a position vacant from the second of July 2012 for a qualified and motivated devotee educator. The position will come with some aspect of school management which will be appropriately rewarded.

Religion in the News: Week in Review by Odyssey Networks


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The Appearance Day of Lord Nrsimhadeva at the Bhaktivedanta Manor

By David Circk for ISKCON News on 11 May 2012

Last weekend ISKCON celebrated the appearance day of one of Krishna`s incarnations, Lord Nrsimhadeva worldwide. Photographer David Crick has put together a beautiful slide show about the festivities held at Bhaktivedanta Manor in the United Kingdom.

Deputy Prime Minister of Hungary Visits ISKCON Delhi

By Yudhisthir Govinda Das for ISKCON News on 11 May 2012

The Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Zsolt Semjen, Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament Janos Latorcai, along with the Hungarian Ambassador to India and seven other Hungarian government officials visited ISKCON Delhi on the 6th of May.

Get Rich Quick

By Sutapa Das for sutapamonk.blogspot.com on 11 May 2012

On recent travels, I've had quite a few interesting conversations with the old and wise. Just last week I met an 82 year-old retired banker. We conversed about his life journey, the ups and downs, and the topic of money.

Increasing Interest in Veganism

By Wendell Fowler for Southside Times on 11 May 2012

An awakening America is recognizing, “What we eat is infinitely more relevant than anyone ever thought.” Two-thirds of Americans are now obese, clearly credited to nutritional illiteracy, greedy corporations, and the failed Standard American Diet.

AXED: A Short Film about Mind Control


An innovative way to share Krishna-conscious philosophy by Mahat Tattva Das.


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Indian State Launches Unique Free Food Scheme for Poor Hospital Patients

By Bikya Masr Staff for bikyamasr.com on 10 May 2012

Hot lunch will be served to patient and attendants at the Niloufer Hospital, daily, thanks to a joint program launched by the Hare Krishna movement, Megha Engineering and Infrastructure limited and the Andhra Pradesh government.

The Samadhi Contemporary Dance Company Performs `Saranagati'


Courtesy of the Samadhi Dance Company. www.samadhidancecompany.nl


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Spirituality Meets Contemporary Dance in the Netherlands

By Bijoy Krishna Debnath for ISKCON News on 10 May 2012

Relatively unknown outside the Benelux, the ́Samadhi Dance Company' recently won the Dutch Dance Audience Award 2011. For such a young company with minimal funding using Vedic themes and insights, this achievement is quite extraordinary.

Israeli Artifacts Support Solomon’s Temple, Archaeologists Say

By Michele Chabin for Religion News Services on 10 May 2012

Archaeologists have unearthed a trove of artifacts dating back to the time of the biblical King David that they say closely correspond to the description of Solomon’s Temple found in the Book of Kings.