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ISKCON Mourns Three Young Devotees Lost in Tragic Car Accident

Madhava Smullen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:15:15 -0500

By Madhava Smullen on 3 Feb 2012

The ISKCON community is shaken and saddened after three young devotees—Nitai Dasa of New Vrindaban, West Virigina, Yadupati Dasa of Alachua, Florida, and Tim "Gopinath" Carter of Gainesville—passed away in a tragic car accident.

Year in Review: Ten Stories that Shaped ISKCON in 2011

Madhava Smullen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:56:09 -0500

By Madhava Smullen on 3 Feb 2012

GBC Statement Regarding Prabhavishnu Dasa's Resignation

Madhava Smullen — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:50:12 -0500

By The Governing Body Comission on 2 Feb 2012

The GBC wishes to acknowledge the pain this causes those who been serving with and under Prabhavisnu Prabhu while at the same time acknowledging, as we feel Srila Prabhupada would, the extensive service Prabhavisnu Prabhu has rendered in some of the most challenging parts of the world.

Bhaktivedanta Research Centre Expands Library to 15,000 Works

Krishna-lila — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:52:06 -0500

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 28 Jan 2012

The library catalog of the Bhaktivedanta Research Centre (BRC) in Kolkata, India—which opened in June 2009 and aims to be an easily accessible resource of all Gaudiya Vaishnava literature—has expanded from 3,500 titles in October 2010 to an amazing 15,000 works today.

ISKCON Swamis Meet With Yoga Leaders to Plan World Yoga Day

Krishna-lila — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:46:37 -0500

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 28 Jan 2012

Renowned masters from various Yoga schools—including ISKCON’s Yadunandana Swami and Radhanath Swami—met for an international Yoga conference this past December 4th and 5th at the headquarters of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living Foundation in Bangalore, India to agree on a date for a special World Yoga Day.

Book Distribution Up 23% in North America

Krishna-lila — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:22:48 -0500

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 28 Jan 2012

At the recent 2012 North American Governing Body and Temple President meetings in Dallas, Texas on January 13th, Book Distribution Minister Vaisesika Dasa had some exciting news for the more than sixty leaders from across the US and Canada in attendance.

ISKCON Communications Receives Grant for Video Production

Krishna-lila — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:44:01 -0500

By ISKCON News Staff for ISKCON News on 27 Jan 2012

On the 24th of January, the US-based Odyssey Networks` second town hall meeting brought together multi-religious scholars and leaders in the world of faith media for a dynamic two hour event in New York, which was also followed by many in the US and other countries through live-streaming.

ISKCON Temple in Ujjain Goes Online

Krishna-lila — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:34:34 -0500

By Contributor for The Hindustan Times on 26 Jan 2012

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple in Ujjain has moved one step forward in using modern information technology as well as natural energy sources for the benefit of pilgrims.

A New Narasimha Temple Coming Up in Bangalore

Krishna-lila — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:19 -0500

By Hariksetra Das for ISKCON News on 26 Jan 2012

This temple is coming up on a piece of land that was earmarked for a mechanized slaughter house, but the government had to back track due to the perseverant opposition from the local leaders and citizens.

“Exploring the Bhagavad-gita” Wins Prestigious Choice Award

Krishna-lila — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:35:14 -0500

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 20 Jan 2012

Earlier this month “Exploring the Bhagavad gita: Philosophy, Structure and Meaning,” a new book written by ISKCON Academy of Arts and Sciences member Dr. Ithamar Theodor, and released by leading academic publisher Ashgate, was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2011.

ISKCON Leaders to Gather in Mayapur for Inspiration and Support

Krishna-lila — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:34:11 -0500

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 20 Jan 2012

A unique second festival will be held alongside the Mayapur Festival this year in West Bengal, India. On behalf of ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission, the GBC’s Strategic Planning Team will organize the first International Leadership Sanga from February 10th to 17th.

When ISKCON First Came to South Africa

Krishna-lila — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:58:30 -0500

By ISKCON Vaishnava Research Forum, Durban, South Africa for ISKCON News on 19 Jan 2012

In 1972, Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada sent two young devotees to South Africa. It was decided that Rsi Kumar Swami and Ksudhi Das would be the first ISKCON devotees to travel to South Africa and establish Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s movement.

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Visits Hare Krishna Land, Juhu

Krishna-lila — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:26:27 -0500

By Parijata Dasi for ISKCON News on 19 Jan 2012

The Honorable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago accompanied by Foreign Minister, Surujrattan Rambachan and ministers of her cabinet visited ISKCON Juhu on 13th January.

ISKCON North America Leaders’ Meeting Opens in Dallas

Krishna-lila — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:39:41 -0500

By ISKCON News Staff Writers for ISKCON News on 14 Jan 2012

The 2012 North American Governing Body and Temple President meetings opened yesterday, January 13, in Dallas, Texas, with more than sixty leaders from across the US and Canada in attendance.

Vedic Astrologers Predict More “Interesting Times” in 2012

Krishna-lila — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:01:49 -0500

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 14 Jan 2012

With a new year rolling in, many may be wondering what will happen with the damaged economy, the upcoming U.S. elections, and people’s likeliness to transcend all this and turn to spirituality. Then again, the world might end on December 21st, if we’re to believe some interpretations of the Mayan Calendar.

Devotees Feed Passers-by in Fiji

Krishna-lila — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:52:25 -0500

By Mary Rauto for www.fijitimes.com on 14 Jan 2012

Market vendors and passengers at the Suva bus station (Fiji) took advantage of free lunches yesterday provided by the Hare Krishna movement. The members of the Hare Krishna faith distributed 1000 serves of food to passers-by.

The BBT Moves Into the World of E-Books

Krishna-lila — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:48:25 -0500

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 13 Jan 2012

While printed books still account for the lion’s share of the market, the publishing business is changing in today’s digital world. The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, ISKCON’s publishing wing established by its founder Srila Prabhupada in 1972, is also looking to keep up with the changing times.

Radhanath Swami Inaugurates Maharastra Eco-village

Krishna-lila — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:07:55 -0500

By Contributor for radhanathswami.com on 13 Jan 2012

The Govardhan Eco-village has been built for the modern lifestyle needs of both individuals and corporate groups. It hopes to serve as a model of how spirituality can integrate the needs of a modern society with traditional answers.

Bhaktivedanta Manor Tops Book Distribution Record

Krishna-lila — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:53:42 -0500

By Contributor for ISKCON News on 13 Jan 2012

The Prabhupada Christmas Book Marathon is a special time of the year. Many ISKCON devotees make special endeavours to distribute Srila Prabhupada`s books, and many others made extra sacrifices to facilitate them. In the Bhaktivedanta Manor, UK, it was an especially wonderful team effort and exhibition of unity.

Bhagavad Gita in Court: Overcoming Unexpected Roadblock to Relationship

Krishna-lila — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:31:20 -0500

By Dadan Upadhyay for Russia & India Report on 13 Jan 2012

The ruling by the Tomsk city court in Siberia on December 28 to throw out the six-month-old case to ban the holy Hindu scripture Bhagawad Gita, is an unprecedented event of unique importance in the entire history of Indo-Russia relations.