By Sesa Das on 7 Jul 2010 for ISKCON NewsThe desire tree ISKCON provides unlimited service opportunities. It was said about Srila Prabhupada and ISKCON that he built a house the whole world could live in. From art to building construction, solitary places of devotion to massive public festivals, agrarian life to big city temples, […]

By Gaura Hari Das for ISKCON News on 7 Jul 2010June 2010 marked the 40th anniversary of Europe’s largest green field music festival. Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts was started from humble beginnings four decades ago and attracted mostly those immersed in the hippy culture and those seeking an alternate lifestyle. June 2010 marked […]

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 9 Jul 2010With Ratha Yatra season in full swing and ISKCON devotees all over the world celebrating the ancient Chariot festival in honor of Jagannath, Lord of the Universe, this month will see one of the largest events in North America—Toronto Ratha Yatra. With Ratha Yatra season in […]

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 2 Jul 2010What do you think of when someone says the word, “Doughnut”? Fast food chains? Cops in a car pretending to “stake out a joint” while guiltily putting on the pounds? Perhaps Homer from the Simpsons saying, “Mmmm… sugary, fried, greasy treats…” Mark and the doughnuts What […]

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 2 Jul 2010The life-changing journey down the path of enlightenment that followed led to his current status as one of India’s great spiritual leaders, Radhanath Swami. But not before he experienced a series of adventures and spiritual encounters that even the greatest novelist couldn’t have made up. American-born […]

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 1 Jul 2010Devotees are already preparing seminars on philosophy, Vaishnava etiquette and relationships, and practical skills such as performing arati ceremonies, which will be offered at each center. “We feel that these local centers will give the devotees a strong sense of identity and focus,” says Nanda Kumara. […]

This is an excellent 7plus  minute video produced by the BBC. Devotee in charge of agriculture is very articulate. This is an excellent 7plus  minute video produced by the BBC. Devotee in charge of agriculture is very articulate.

By Anuttama Das for ISKCON News on 26 Jun 2010Many of us are familiar with the statistic that America, with only 5% of the world’s population, consumes nearly 25% of the world’s resources. Here’s a less known fact: With the same 5% of the population, the United States consumes 65% of the world’s illegal drugs. […]

Earlier this month, my friend Tulasi married Gauranga at the Hare Krishna Temple in Los Angeles. The ceremony was lovely with beautiful music, singing, and chanting, but as I’ve never been to a Hari Krishna Temple before,  I don’t know the proper names or the “meaning” behind the wedding rituals. Read more…

Just as I was making a beeline for the Underground, a Hare Krishna devotee accosted me and asked me I was going to sample the feast. I was just about to pretend I was broke…when she mentioned it was free. Not being one to look a gift horse in the face, I joined the queue […]