Founder-Acharya: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Facing the challenges of the pandemic, ISKCON devotees have created an ever-increasing host of online sanga opportunities, which continually reveal new treasures. One particularly sweet offering, which has been running since late April but may still be undiscovered by some, is Bhakti Virtual’s “One Day in the Life of a Vaishnava,” or “Un Día En […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 10, 2020) – When it comes to religion, American teenagers and their parents tend to have a lot in common – though not quite as much as the parents may think, according to a new analysis of Pew Research Center survey data. To begin with, most U.S. teens (ages 13 to 17) […]
Since August 2015, the ISKCON Disciples Course has been mandatory for all new initiates in ISKCON, and recommended for all devotees. Developed under the direction of the Guru Services Committee, it is designed to deepen devotees’ understanding of guru tattva (the meaning of guru) and guru padasraya (taking shelter of the guru). Click to read […]
On the most auspicious day of Bhadra Purnima, purchase a set of Srimad-Bhagavatams for yourself, for family members, for friends or co-workers, or sponsor one or more sets for our temple devotees to distribute. While supplies last, get your sets for only $210 each, including shipping to anywhere in the contiguous 48 states. Click on […]
Current as of August 1, 2020 The spread of COVID-19 continues to rise in Florida. If you have any of the following symptoms you should be tested for the virus: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache Loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or […]
On this page you’ll find the darshan times, restrictions and protocols that apply at the ISKCON Alachua Temple during the COVID-19 pandemic, as of August 1, 2020. Darshan Times Mangal Arati 4:30 – 5:15 am. Everyone attending should stand on a physically distanced marked yellow X. Wear your mask during kirtan. For the […]
Come celebrate Sri Krishna Janmastami at the ISKCON Alachua Hare Krishna Temple on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. We have planned an abbreviated, physically distanced festival this year. Everyone MUST be wearing a face mask on temple property. The temple will open at 11 am. Please plan your arrival after that time. All programs will be live […]
Online Shastra Courses offered through various ISKCON educational institutions have been compiled in one convenient location, at the following website: http://www.iskconcourses.com/
“When the lockdown started, nobody thought we could distribute books, and everybody was worried about what would happen,” says Shyama Mohini Dasi, co-sankirtan leader at ISKCON Toronto, Canada. “But Vaisesika Prabhu encouraged us to think differently, and innovate.” Every year since 2007, devotees at Toronto, ISKCON Silicon Valley, and other temples – inspired by Global […]
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