The International Temple President meeting, hosted by ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission (GBC) on 27 February 2024 at Mayapur, commenced with a warm welcome extended by the GBC to the International Temple Presidents. The meeting, attended by more than 150 participants, both in person at ISKCON’s international headquarters in Mayapur and online, was proficiently facilitated by Tapana Misra Das, vice chairman of the GBC Executive Committee (EC). Each table was hosted by a GBC member, with Temple Presidents joining them.
To set the tone and mood, a video clip featuring Srila Prabhupada discussing the vital role of Temple Presidents was played. Tapana Misra Das invited GBC members from across the world to start the proceedings by appreciating the immense contribution made by temple presidents. Jayapataka Swami, Guru Prasad Swami, Malati Devi, Revati Raman Dasa, Anuttama Dasa, and Achyutatma Prabhu, shared their appreciation in the welcome session. Many highlighted their prior roles as Temple Presidents and emphasized the significant role of the Temple President in steering the mission.
Tapana Misra Dasa then delivered an informative presentation titled “History of the ISKCON Temple Presidents,” delving into the historical background and resolutions from GBC meetings about GBC and Temple President interactions from the 1970s to recent years. This highlighted the cooperative relationship envisioned by Srila Prabhupada between the GBC and the Temple Presidents.
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