online course - Blog - ISKCON Desire Tree | IDT2024-03-29T07:46:06Zhttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/online+courseOnline Course Offers an Exploration of the Vedic Universe with Devotee Scientisthttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/online-course-offers-an-exploration-of-the-vedic-universe-with-de2023-08-15T11:40:56.000Z2023-08-15T11:40:56.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><p><strong><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12189640674,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="12189640674?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>By Thomas Haribol</strong></p>
<p>The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) will offer an Online Cosmology Seminar from September 24-October, 9, 2023. The instructor for this informative offering will be Giridhari Dasa (Dr. Tiziano Valentinuzzi). </p>
<p>Giridhari holds a Ph.D. in Astronomy from Padua University (Italy) and has studied Vedic scriptures for nearly 30 years. His extensive research on Vastu, Vedic Sciences, and Bhakti Yoga has been conducted under the spiritual guidance of Radhanath Swami. He is also a member of the Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies (BIHS) research team, where he studies the cosmology and astronomy of the ancient Vedic texts.</p>
<p>He first became interested in Vedic Cosmology in 1997, and when asked about the differences between the paradigms taught in classical Western science and the Vedic scriptures, Giridhari noted, “They are not so different; actually, we just need to connect the views and read properly what Sukadeva Goswami was telling us so that the devotees can relish the profound truth of Srimad Bhagavatam.”<br /> <br /> <strong>Read more: </strong><a href="https://iskconnews.org/online-course-offers-an-exploration-of-the-vedic-universe-with-devotee-scientist/">https://iskconnews.org/online-course-offers-an-exploration-of-the-vedic-universe-with-devotee-scientist/</a></p></div>New Free Online Course on Sankirtan Leadershiphttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/new-free-online-course-on-sankirtan-leadership2021-08-07T12:53:59.000Z2021-08-07T12:53:59.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><div><strong><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9392113880,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="450" alt="9392113880?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></strong></div>
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<div><strong>By Navina Nirada das </strong></div>
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<div>For the first time the “Course on Sankirtan Leadership” is available now as a free online course. 1.5 hours of videos, a comprehensive student handbook and other resource materials bring this course to life on your home screen. In the current times online courses and becoming a leader in the sankirtan movement are especially relevant and this offer makes both easily accessible. </div>
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<div>Looking for ways to expand your leadership skills, preaching and book distribution? We are happy to offer the Free Online Course on Sankirtan Leadership, as the sequel to the Free Online Course on Book Distribution (over a thousand participants to date). This course teaches you the art of becoming a leader in the sankirtan movement. It is highly recommended for all wishing to deepen their appreciation, skills, and knowledge to grow the sankirtan effort in the service of Srila Prabhupada. </div>
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<div>The course focuses on a wide range of topics for sustainable outreach, including: </div>
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<div>• Vision, strategy, and organization of the sankirtan effort</div>
<div>• Principles, values, and aims of sankirtan leadership</div>
<div>• Different types of leaders</div>
<div>• Roles and duties of a sankirtan leader</div>
<div>• Personal life of a leader</div>
<div>• Skills to increase effectiveness</div>
<div>• Recruiting, training and communication</div>
<div>• Management versus leadership </div>
<div>• Interpersonal skills and how to overcome obstacles</div>
<div>• Delegation, empowerment and succession</div>
<div>• Building communities based on sankirtan </div>
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<div>In addition to lecture videos, students will have short readings, worksheets, and inspirational videos of Srila Prabhupada to enhance their learning. The course has been designed to be short and sweet, so students can complete the entire curriculum in one sitting or gradually over a few days. </div>
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<div>Students will also be able to connect personally with instructor Navina Nirada das, a leading book distributor and educator in the sankirtan movement. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to deepen your bhakti practice! Hare Krishna! </div>
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<div>Some feedback from students: "I am personally inspired to go out and spread the fire of book distribution as a result of this seminar. It's a hit. Thank you!" <br /> "This course should be given to all ISKCON devotees!" </div>
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<div>Sankirtan Leadership course intro video:<a href="https://youtu.be/M3LGyJdW-SU" target="_blank"> https://youtu.be/M3LGyJdW-SU</a><br /> Course: <a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/online-course-on-sankirtan-leadership" target="_blank">https://www.udemy.com/course/online-course-on-sankirtan-leadership</a> <br /> <em>For more information please contact Navina Nirada das at navina@pamho.net </em></div></div>Bhagavata Life - Online Coursehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/bhagavata-life-online-course2021-03-22T11:12:56.000Z2021-03-22T11:12:56.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><p><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8692603072,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="600" alt="8692603072?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></p>
<p>School of Bhakti - Bhagavata Life - Course</p>
<p>Online | Free | April 4-May 23rd, 2021</p>
<p>Srimad Bhagavatam Cantos 7-12</p>
<p>The translation of Srimad Bhagavatam is perhaps Srila Prabhupada’s greatest gift to the world. As we browse through the pages, we’ll find a relevant story, an inspiring personality, a striking situation, a philosophical exchange or a powerful life lesson that illuminates our heart. Every word brings life back into perspective, reminding us of the greater journey we are on, and filling us with clarity, hope, and inspiration.<br /> <br /> <strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://iskconnews.org/bhagavata-life-course,7731/">https://iskconnews.org/bhagavata-life-course,7731/</a></p></div>Registration for Thematic Essence Study of Priti Sandarbhahttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/registration-for-thematic-essence-study-of-priti-sandarbha2021-01-05T17:04:01.000Z2021-01-05T17:04:01.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><p><a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/6sandarbha" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8389444274,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="8389444274?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
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<p>Online Course on Thematic Essence Study of Priti Sandarbha<br /><br />When: Every Friday & Saturday Night (8-10pm US/EST time) / Every Saturday/Sunday Mornings (Asia time)<br /><br />Duration: 36 Lessons<br /><br />Fees: FREE of Cost with a condition of atleast 70% attendance. This is to discourage irresponsible dropouts.<br /><br />Course Facilitator: Carucandra das (Dr. Chandrakant P. Giri, Ph.D.), disciple of H.H. Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj. At 76, he just earned his postgraduate degree in philosophy, science, and religion from the U of Edinburgh, U.K. (Aug 2020).Beginning Sep 2021, he aspires to go for his 2nd PhD., but now in philosophy, science & religion [Gaudiya Vaiṣṇava philosophy (GVP)].He has been conducting thematic essence-based courses on GVP for the past two decades. The projects he completed thus far include BG, NOD, NOI, ISO, all 12 Cantos of SB, CC, five of the Six Sandarbhas, Bṛhad- & Laghu-Bhagavatāmṛtas, and Gopāla-tāpanī-Upaniṣad.<br /><br /><br />Course Start Date/Time:<br />- ~15th Jan 2021 (08:00 - 10:00 PM), US/EST Time<br />- ~16th Jan 2021 (05:30 - 07:30 AM), India Time (+ 1 hr during US Day Light Savings)<br />- ~16th Jan 2021 (08:00 - 10:00 AM), Singapore Time (+ 1 hr during US Day Light Savings)<br />- ~16th Jan 2021 (09:00 - 11:00 AM), Japan Time (+ 1 hr during US Day Light Savings)<br /><br />Prerequisites:<br />Priti Sandarbha being a fairly advanced course, the aspiring devotee must have been chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra and should have prerequisite exposures to Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Nectar of Devotion, and SB (at least the first two cantos).<br /><br />While the Priti Sandarbha course is being offered online live via video teleconferencing and PowerPoint (PPT) presentations, the audio transcripts of the classes and PPTs should be available later for those who may happen to miss the live ones.<br />The students can interactively participate from the comfort of their own homes and that too @ NO COST to them In exchange, however, we require that they must post a minimum of 70% attendance record solely to discourage irresponsible drop-outs. <br /><br />Features: <br />- PowerPoint presentations<br />- Live interactive participation across the globe.<br />- Access to previously recorded sessions<br />- Q&A Sessions<br />- Optional homework questions for active reading<br /><br />Where: In the comfort of your own home through live video conference over the Internet<br /><br />Contacts: <br />- <a href="mailto:bhaktishastra108@gmail.com">bhaktishastra108@gmail.com</a><br />- Carucandra Pr: <a href="mailto:chandrakant.giri@gmail.com">chandrakant.giri@gmail.com</a><br />- Sanjiv Keswani Pr: <a href="mailto:sanjivkeswani@gmail.com">sanjivkeswani@gmail.com</a> <br /><br />Web: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.bhaktishastra.com&sa=D&ust=1609869606115000&usg=AFQjCNEoKy0t3FFjcFBCpyigg8GadsJhxw">www.bhaktishastra.com</a><br />Facebook : <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/BhaktiShastra&sa=D&ust=1609869606115000&usg=AFQjCNHA2_j9h55knFawcYfQIgeokOFm_Q">www.facebook.com/BhaktiShastra</a></p>
<p>-THE SIX SANDARBHAS BY ŚRĪLA JĪVA GOSVĀMĪ [JG] (Śrī Tattva-, Bhāgavata-, Paramātmā-, Kṛṣṇa-, Bhakti- and Prīti-Sandarbha) comprise an in-depth explanation of the essential teachings of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (SB) which is the essence of the Vedas, or the commentary on the Vedānta-sūtra.<br /><br />- ŚRĪ PRĪTI-SANDARBHA [PS] is the last of the SIX SANDARBHAS, in which JG defines Prīti, or the unalloyed love of Bhagavan Śrī Kṛṣṇa, as prayojana, or the ultimate goal of human form of life. The descriptions of the love of God include its transcendental nature, characteristics, manifestation, the qualities of its different stages, and, most importantly, HOW KṚṢṆA MAKES THE DEVOTEES FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM. <br /><br />- Volume 2 of PS is exclusively devoted to the advanced descriptions of the 12 primary and secondary rasas, especially the nature and moods of Vraja gopīs headed by Śrī Rādhā in mādhurya, or śṛṅgāra-rasa, or the mellows of pure love of Gopāla Kṛṣṇa, the cowherd boy in Vraja. Śrī Rādhā is even more glorious than the 16,000 queens of Lord Kṛṣṇa of Mathurā & Dvārakā.</p>
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<p>For the first time the “Graduate Course on Book Distribution” is available now as a free online course. Two hours of videos, a comprehensive student handbook and lots of resource materials bring this course to life on your home screen. In the current times online courses and online book distribution are especially relevant and this offer makes both easily accessible.</p>
<p>The original course was produced by the VTE (Vaishnava Training & Education) in 1996. It became mandatory for all full time distributors and highly recommended for all congregational members in 1997. Over a hundred teachers are certified to teach it. Since then several thousand devotees have successfully taken it.</p>
<p>This online course teaches about the art of distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books. It's designed for all wishing to deepen their appreciation, skills and knowledge of sankirtan. </p>
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<p>This course focuses on: Principles and values behind book distribution</p>
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<li>Techniques and book distribution mantras</li>
<li>Enhance your communication skills</li>
<li>Different methods of distribution including online distribution, book tables, set distribution, street and door to door sankirtan</li>
<li>Implementation of customer care</li>
<li>Overcoming challenges</li>
<li>Sources of strength and inspiration</li>
<li>Vision, strategy, empowerment and other leadership topics</li>
<li>How to organize a sustainable sankirtan program</li>
<li>Follow up systems and making devotees</li>
<li>A healthy and blissful lifetime of sankirtan</li>
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<p>Some feedback from students: </p>
<p>"I am personally inspired to go out and spread the fire of book distribution as a result of this seminar. It's a hit. Thank you!" </p>
<p> "This course should be given to all ISKCON devotees!" </p>
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<p>BD Course link: <a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/book-distribution/">https://www.udemy.com/course/book-distribution/</a></p>
<p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCju1oKyE9o-v_c9tAnFIFzQ/">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCju1oKyE9o-v_c9tAnFIFzQ/</a></p>
<p><em>For more information please contact Navina Nirada das at navina@pamho.net </em></p></div>Gita Life Online Course Taught by Sutapa Das, UKhttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/gita-life-online-course-taught-by-sutapa-das-uk2020-06-27T11:30:21.000Z2020-06-27T11:30:21.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><div id="article_image" style="text-align:center;"><img class="align-center" src="https://iskconnews.org/media/img_versions/2020/06-Jun/gita1_slideshow.png?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="600" alt="gita1_slideshow.png?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></div>
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<p>The Bhagavad-Gita is a theological and philosophical classic. In 700 concise verses, it summarises the conclusions of the Vedas, ancient scriptures written approximately 5000 years ago in the Sanskrit language. It covers topics ranging from religion to relationships, science to sociology, leadership to lifestyle management: the keys to all aspects of life, the universe and everything. For thousands of years, it has been a source of limitless inspiration for thinkers, leaders, and spiritual seekers. </p>
<p>Over 10 thought-provoking and interactive sessions, the Gita Life online course will be taught by Sutapa Das who will provide a chapter-by-chapter summary, giving very relatable themes and life lessons from this historical epic.</p>
<p><strong>Start date:</strong> 2020 June 20th</p>
<p><strong>Duration: </strong>10 sessions, Saturdays</p>
<p><strong>Time:</strong> 2 to 5pm BST</p>
<p>For more information and registration: <a href="https://schoolofbhakti.com/course/gita-life/">https://schoolofbhakti.com/course/gita-life/</a></p>
<p>Video recordings of all 10 sessions will be provided to those who have registered.</p>
<p>Sutapa Das is a resident monk at ISKCON UK’s headquarters, Bhaktivedanta Manor. He oversees School of Bhakti, the monastic program, leads on national outreach projects, and is a mentor and counsellor for the community’s youth groups. He has written and teaches courses on spirituality, lifestyle management, success principles, and devotional practices at the school. For the past twenty years, Sutapa Das has studied ancient Sanskrit texts in depth, particularly the Bhagavad-gita, and has a passion to share the insights and worldviews these texts offer.<br /> <br /> <strong>Source: </strong><a href="https://iskconnews.org/gita-life-online-course-taught-by-sutapa-das-uk,7399/">https://iskconnews.org/gita-life-online-course-taught-by-sutapa-das-uk,7399/</a></p>
</div></div>10,800 People Attend 'Gita Made Easy' 18-Day Online Coursehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/10-800-people-attend-gita-made-easy-18-day-online-course2020-06-26T11:12:23.000Z2020-06-26T11:12:23.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><div id="article_byline"><img class="align-center" src="https://iskconnews.org/media/img_versions/2020/06-Jun/gme1_slideshow.png?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="600" alt="gme1_slideshow.png?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></div>
<div><strong>By Nandapriya Nivedita Devi Dasi<br /><br /></strong></div>
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<p>Covid -19, a virus that has taken the world by storm, has inconvenienced many and has taken away precious lives. It continues to stay on giving newer challenges to the society at large. People all over the world are trying their best to cope with the new normal, continue to fight in solidarity and are earnestly looking forward to the older comfortable reality. In this time of uncertainty coupled with great fear, many people are looking for answers other than modern science. </p>
<p>The Bhagavad Gita was spoken at a time of extreme crisis and served as a solution to startled humanity. “Gita Made Easy”, a course designed and facilitated by Amarendra Gaura Das and his wife Sukirti Madhavi Dasi from ISKCON Chennai was an attempt to deliver the Bhagavad Gita to 2020’s disturbed population at large. What started off as a course aimed at an online audience of 300, saw thousands of people registering every single day. In just after a week’s time of opening up for registration, a whooping 10,800 people signed up for the course. </p>
<p>Amarendra Gaura Dasa and Sukirti Madhavi Dasi are full time devotees serving ISKCON Chennai, in various capacities for the past 15 years. While Amarendra Gaura dasa is a part of the Temple Management team he also takes care of the temple’s sankirtan department and is into temple campus outreach. His wife, like her husband, is an MBA, and also a trained psychotherapist who uses her skills to help people, especially the youth. Their years of experience of being dedicated preachers served as a great tool for facilitating the “Gita Made Easy”course. </p>
<p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://iskconnews.org/10800-people-attend-gita-made-easy-18-day-online-course,7398/">https://iskconnews.org/10800-people-attend-gita-made-easy-18-day-online-course,7398/</a></p>
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