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Instant Karma

By Sutapa Das for sutapamonk.blogspot.com on 24 May 2012

The concepts of Karma and Reincarnation are intimately connected. However, when we discuss the law of karma being dispensed over the context of multiple lifetimes, then invariable doubts arises. If I can’t link my present reaction to a previous action, then how does Karma actually teach me anything?

Dharma Traditions’ Perspective Enhances Religious Leaders' Statement to G8

By Keshava Sharma for ISKCON News on 24 May 2012

Religious leaders gather in Washington, D.C. to issue joint statement to the world’s political leaders. Representing the broader Hindu and Jain traditions were Anuttama Dasa, from ISKCON and Arvind Vora, from the Federation of Jain Associations in North America.

European Devotees Gather to Respect Their Protector in Simhachalam

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 19 May 2012

In every ISKCON temple around the world, the morning greeting ceremony is held to the sweet, gentle sounds of “Govindam Adi Purusham” sung by the late Yamuna Devi. Not in Simhachalam. There, new visitors are startled by a ground-shaking crash of thunder, followed by Vedic brahmanas chanting “Om Narasimhaya namaha.”

ISKCON Receives Grant to Produce Smartphone Videos

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 18 May 2012

ISKCON Communications has received a grant from Odyssey Networks, America’s largest multi-faith production company, to produce thirteen short films for its Call on Faith app for smartphones.

Religious Leaders Publish Statement for G8 Summit

By Contributor for Odyssey Networks on 18 May 2012

Religious leaders from diverse faith organizations recently published a statement for the G8 leaders who met at Camp David this past week.

Eight Chowpatty Devotees Pass Away in Tragic Nepal Plane Crash

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 18 May 2012

The devotees were on their way to a pilgrimage at Nepal’s Muktinath Temple, located at the foot of the Thorong La pass in the Himalayas. Reports suggested that the small airplane lost balance due to strong winds, hit a hillock, and broke into pieces just after the pilot reported a problem at around 9:45am local time.

The Best Foods To Eat For Type-2 Diabetes

By Aurora Geib for Natural News on 18 May 2012

Getting diagnosed with type-2 diabetes can do a lot of things to your perspective: Your life, your priorities, your family and even your food.

New ISKCON Temple Opens in Kursk, Russia

By Olessia Podtserob for ISKCON News on 18 May 2012

On the 5th of May, over a hundred Hare Krishna devotees from all over Russia gathered in Kursk to celebrate the opening of the new center.

Remembering Joseph T. O`Connell

By Ravi M. Gupta (Radhika Ramana Das) for ISKCON News on 17 May 2012

Prof. Joseph O'Connell suddenly passed away on 5 May, at the age of 72. He has been a friend to Vaisnavas in the Academy for decades. He was an exceptional scholar, who did much for the study of Gaudiya Vaisnavism. He met Srila Prabhupada several times while he was working on his PhD dissertation at Harvard, and always spoke fondly about him.

New Book: Homeschooling Krishna's Children by Aruddha Devi Dasi

By Kaisori Dasi for ISKCON News on 17 May 2012

Many ISKCON devotee parents are finding that traditional schools do not offer a spiritually nourishing environment for their children, and an increasing number are choosing to homeschool. This guide will help these parents instill in their children strong Krishna-conscious values while giving them a solid academic education.

Dalai Lama Donates $1.7 Million Prize to Charity

By msnbc.com staff for msnbc.com on 17 May 2012

The Dalai Lama received the 2012 Templeton Prize for his work linking science and wider questions of faith and religion. The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader was awarded the prize, which comes with $1.7 million, Monday at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.

2012 Bhakti-shastri Course in Vrindavan

By Mitra Dasi for ISKCON News on 17 May 2012

The Vaishnava Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) is inviting all the serious students to a transformational Bhakti-sastri course taking place from July 19 to November 2012, in Vrindavan, India.

Bhakti Vriksa Convention To Be Held In Sri Dham Mayapur

By Manjulali Sevini Dasi on 17 May 2012

ISKCON`s Congregational Development Ministry will hold its first Bhakti Vriksa Convention for Leaders on August 18th and 19th, 2012 in Sri Dham Mayapur.

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.