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Ten years ago, you were studying at Bhaktivedanta College for a year, what we call the certificate level. You gave up further study at that time. For what reason? David: I found my year onsite a very interesting experience. I made lots of friends and had a really fun time. I especially liked it that we students were a focused group and discussed with one other the topics of our studies. Especially fond memories are the times we ate lunch with our professors and inquired about specific subjects we were not covering in classes. I was not so intrigued

This is indeed sad news. Bhaktavasa Govinda Prabhu is born in Poland some 52-3 years ago; he was taking BC TRS program in period 2005-2008. While studying he was also teaching Bhakti Sasti and Intro to BY courses onsite. In 2009 he joined our Govinda’s prasadam distribution throughout Germany for two summertimes. In 2011 he joined our online department as teacher of Bhakti Sastri modules. He loved it. In 2013 after coming back from India his health started to decline to the point of being bounded to three dialysis per week since his kidneys we

His Grace Lilasukha Dasa received sannyasa initiation this morning (31st May 2015) from his own spiritual master His Holiness Bhakti Caru Swami Maharaja. His sannyasa name is His Holiness Bhakti Prabhava Swami. Four other sannyasis were also witness to the momentous occasion – HH Prahladananda Swami, HH Dhirasanta Swami, HH Dayananda Swami and HH Bhakti Prem Swami. The ceremony took place at ISKCON Leicester, and the event was presided over by Sri Sri Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra, Sri Sri Panca Tattva and Srila Prabhupada. Senior devotees and le

You are invited to join us!! THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES (Starting 1 September 2015) THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES is a 3-year study program validated by the University of Chester which offer a broad and yet profound understanding of Vaisnava heritage, culture and theology…(Read more) FOUNDATIONAL DIPLOMA IN VAISNAVA LEADERSHIP  (21 Sep 2015 – 27 May 2016)  DIPLOMA IN VAISNAVA LEADERSHIP AND MISSION is a program designed specifically for those striving to contribute to ISKCON leadership and missionary work in all its aspects from a V

Transcendental Art Seminar is an intensive biennial art program where, during at least 6 hours of the course daily, one can get a complete experience of art and producing a painting, as well as hints on how to have a deeply spiritual experience while doing it. All levels of advancement are welcome. This year the dates are September 1-14. “All I can say,” said Krishen Kanadia (from London, UK, participant of the seminar in 2013), “is that the experience was very sacred, something to treasure. To meet the devotees who had preached to me through their

The ISKCON Studies Institute cordially invites you to attend its upcoming conference at Radhadesh (Belgium) from May 22-24, 2015. The ISI Conference 2015 features an outstanding array of academic scholars from around the world, who will gather to present their research on this year’s conference theme- Devotional Ethics, Community, and Practice in Caitanya Vaisnavism. The 2015 conference schedule is finalized and a list of speakers and presentation topics is included below. Presentation abstracts are also available HERE. Space is limited, so please r

Mahalaxmi is a graduated Student (BA from Chester) at the Bhaktivedanta College, Radhadesh.  She received her title in 2013. What did you do after graduating from Bhaktivedanta College in 2013? “I went to Vrindavana and took Bhakti Vaibhava courses there, and it was great. After that I came to Belgrade, where I am now working on opening a cultural outreach center called Bhakti Hub.  I also organized a Bhakti Shastri course here, and I co-run two new sangas here.” Are you planning to stay in Serbia? “I do not have fixed plans to do

We are happy to announce the 2015 Communications Seminar to be held in Radhadesh, Belgium from 30th May till 2nd June 2015. In 2015 we are having an international seminar since we are planning to invite devotees from other continents to discuss important issues and international strategies. The seminar will be followed by a communications course from the 3rd of June till the 6th June. The course will be given by HG Anuttama prabhu. The main topic for this year’s seminar is “Preaching, Undue Inluence, Conversion and Religious Freedom̶

What is the purpose of the new Kirtan Course at Radhadesh and what is it`s significance for devotees? Krishna Kshetra Swami: Kirtan is our most essential activity. We have sravanam – hearing and kirtanam – chanting or glorifying the Lord. This is the movement of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in late 15th, early 16th century Bengal. He spread the chanting of the holy name, especially the Hare Krishna mantra all over India and it`s now being spread all over the world. In order to help facilitate this spreading process, musical ability in the practice of kir