ISKCON Studies Conference on "Interpretation"

26 Jul 2007

Day One: Mapping the field

* Overview and examination of the theme of interpretation.

* A history of interpretation in Gaudiya Vaisnavism. Including case studies on,

* Vaisnava text and tradition

* Bhaktivinoda, the Bhadraloka, and Christianity

* Interpretation and culture

Day Two: Spiritual institution or institutional spirit?

This day includes presentations and discussions on

* Theology, reform, and renewal

* ISKCON as interpretation

* Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, the Gaudiya Math, and the twentieth-century

* Srila Prabupada and interpretation

* ISKCON law and interpretation

Day Three: Day trip *

Day Four: Interpretation and schism

* Schism: Cause and effect

* Overview and history of schisms in the West

* Schism as an act of interpretation

* ISKCON and schism: Past, present, future

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LOGISTICS

Prabhupadadesh, Italy. Friday 27 till Monday 30 July 2007.

Cost 110 Euros including all accomodation, prasadam, and conference fees. Extra nights, 10 Euros.

* There will be a small extra charge for the daytrip.