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By Atma Tattva Das, 

GITA For YOUth, a youth initiative associated with ISKCON Navi Mumbai, is hosting GITA Pravesh: The Journey to Self-Discovery, a free online educational program running across five Sundays in November 2026, from November 1 to 29. Organized in partnership with the wider ISKCON community, the course is designed for college students and young professionals seeking an accessible introduction to the philosophical teachings of the Bhagavad-gita. It invites participants to reflect

By Shyama Krsna Priya Devi Dasi 

What changes when we do not simply read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, but take the time to understand their teachings more deeply?

The School of Rupanugas is offering a six-month online Bhakti-śāstrī course for devotees who would like to explore this question through a systematic study of Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, The Nectar of Devotion, The Nectar of Instruction, and Śrī Īśopaniṣad.

The course combines live, activity-based classes with discussions, śloka learning, da

The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) will offer a 20-session study of Śri Śikṣāṣṭakam from August 27 to September 28, 2026, as part of its newly launched Bhakti-śīlanam course. Sessions will run from 11 am to 1 pm Indian Standard Time (IST) and will be available both onsite in Vrindavan and online.

Śri Śikṣāṣṭakam consists of the eight verses given by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. The upcoming sessions will give participants an opportunity to engage with these verses within the broader

Study deeply. Serve wholeheartedly. Live Bhakti together.

We are opening applications for a five-month residential Bhakti Shastri program
in the serene and pristine surroundings of the Tryavna Balkans, Bulgaria.

This is an on-site program conducted in English, where a small group of devotees will live
together in an ashram, dedicating five months to shastra study, sadhana, seva,
preaching and community life.

What will we study?

• Bhagavad-gita
• Sri Isopanishad
• Nectar of Instruction
• Nectar of Devot

By Dina-Palika Devi Dasi 

Karuna Care Association (KCA), an ISKCON-endorsed organization dedicated to emotional and spiritual care, has opened registration for its upcoming six-week online course, “Escaping the Drama Triangle.” The course is designed to help participants identify unhealthy relationship patterns, develop greater emotional awareness, and cultivate healthier, more empowering ways of relating to others.

Many people find themselves repeatedly caught in cycles of conflict, misundersta

Teenagers ages 12 to 19 are invited to join Mahatma Dasa and his daughter, Syama Mandali Dasi, for an online weekend course exploring self-care from a Krishna-conscious perspective.

The Bhakti Self-Care Journey for Teens will help participants develop self-confidence and self-acceptance, better understand their emotions and beliefs, and establish healthy habits for long-term well-being. The course will also encourage teens to recognize their spiritual worth and support one another through shared

The School for Rupanugas continues its mission of offering spiritually enriching educational opportunities to devotees worldwide. As part of the ongoing observances marking 50 years since the disappearance of Srila Prabhupada and 60 years of ISKCON, we are pleased to introduce our upcoming Srila Prabhupada Introductory Course, a thoughtfully designed program aimed at helping devotees understand and appreciate the life, mood, mission, and teachings of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada.

This cours

Karuna Care has announced a new six-week online course, Trauma and Addiction, which will run from July 17 through August 21, 2026. The program is designed to help participants better understand the relationship between childhood trauma, addiction, emotional healing, and spiritual development.

The course will be led by Sukhavaha Dasi, a devotee counselor and educator with extensive experience in trauma-informed care and devotional support. Through her service with Karuna Care, she has assisted ma

Hare Krishna! Mayapur Academy, founded in 2007, is a premier institution dedicated to equipping devotees with comprehensive training in the sacred science of deity worship. As a joint educational initiative of the ISKCON Mayapur Deity Department and the ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry, the Academy faithfully fulfills His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s profound desire for the development of deity worship and brahminical culture within our society. Our mission is to provide high-

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, 

Syamala Dasi, who holds an M.A. in Sanskrit, has opened registration for “Sanskrit for Scriptural Study,” a one-year online course beginning on June 13, 2026 – May 22, 2027, every Saturday at 6.30 A.M IST. Designed for adults, the course aims to help devotees directly understand Sanskrit shlokas and access the wisdom of the scriptures in their original language.

Her journey began in earnest when she taught her twin boys the Sanskrit alphabet about eight year

Over four days in New Vrindaban, more than 40 devotees gathered for a Leadership & Management Course led by Anuttama Dasa.
It was simple, practical, and grounding—how to lead and serve with clarity and care.
As Jaya Krsna shared, even compared to his MBA, this was one of the most practical courses he’s experienced.
Grateful for the association, the learning, and the shared intention to serve better.

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By Shyama Krsnapriya Devi Dasi  

The School of Rūpānugas continues its mission of offering spiritually enriching educational opportunities to devotees worldwide with the launch of a new Bhakti-śāstrī course beginning May 25, 2026.

Designed to help devotees deepen their scriptural understanding in a structured and accessible way, the 108-day online program offers participants the opportunity to complete Bhakti-śāstrī study through a practical, theme-based format. Organizers say the course is inte

A new initiative titled “Young Minds, Timeless Wisdom” is offering an 8-week online Bhagavad-gita course for youth aged 10 to 19, beginning April 11, 2026. The program is designed to present the teachings of the Bhagavad-gita in a practical and relatable format, helping young people develop clarity, discipline, and emotional resilience in today’s fast-paced environment. The course will be conducted live on Zoom every Saturday at 11:00 AM EST and is open to participants from all backgrounds.

The

By Nitai Madhav Das,

As part of the ISKCON 60–50 global celebrations, and in alignment with the objective of increasing Śrīla Prabhupāda consciousness across the Society, the Śrīla Prabhupāda Introductory Course (SPIC) is being presented by the ICC 60–50 Education Committee. Based on the BBT publication Śrīla Prabhupāda: The Messenger of the Supreme Lord, this course is designed to gently guide participants toward a deeper, more personal appreciation of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, fost

By Dina-Palika Devi Dasi

The Karuna Care Association is pleased to announce an upcoming online course designed especially for ISKCON leaders and those serving in community roles: Trauma Informed Leadership. This six-week program offers practical insight and spiritual context for understanding trauma and its impact on individuals, relationships, and temple communities.

As awareness grows around the effects of trauma on emotional well-being and spiritual life, leaders are increasingly called to re

The Bhakti Vriksha Leadership Training Course, along with the Counseling, Care, and Nurturing Course, was held from January 24–26, 2026, at ISKCON Ranchi, Jharkhand. The three-day program brought together more than 150 devotees from the local community and was guided by Madhusudan Mukund Das, Centre Manager of ISKCON Ranchi.

ISKCON Ranchi has emerged as a dynamic preaching center in just three to four years, engaging thousands of devotees through diverse outreach initiatives. These include villa

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,

The Krishna Center for Empathic Communication, an online platform under the guidance of Bir Krishna Das Goswami, is conducting a ten-week online course series beginning on January 18 that examines communication and relationships through the framework of Empathic Nonviolent Communication (ENVC). The first course in the three-part series, titled “Seeking Harmony Within & Without: Become Your Own Best Friend,” is being held over ten consecutive Sundays from Janua

ISKCON New Vrindaban recently hosted a 10-day Deity Worship Course facilitated by Nṛsiṁha Kavaca Dāsa of the ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry (IDWM). He was joined by a skilled teaching team consisting of Murali Manohar from England, Vraj Mohan Das, Rasa Devī Dāsī, and Nāmaruci Das. This year’s participation exceeded expectations, with 37 students registering—nearly double the ministry’s preferred class size. The IDWM typically aims for 26–30 participants, with a minimum of 20, to allow for persona

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi

For the first time, Mahatma Das will be teaching The Art of Forgiveness in a live online format, making the program accessible to devotees worldwide. The course, which has previously been offered in person, presents a systematic approach to one of the most challenging aspects of spiritual life: the practice of forgiveness.

The program is structured as a 19-step, hands-on process based on Vaisnava wisdom and philosophy. Rather than treating forgiveness as a sing

By Atma Tattva Das

As the recent festival of Diwali illuminated homes around the world, S.B. Keshava Swami invites seekers everywhere to ignite a different kind of illumination: the light of inner wisdom. Find Your Jewels is the first online course under Keshava Swami’s newly unveiled Wisdom That Breathes platform, a global educational and community hub designed to share timeless spiritual insights for the modern age.

The Find Your Jewels course draws inspiration from a timeless parable that Kes