By Sankirtana Das (ACBSP)
There is a saying, “Think globally, act locally.” And that’s what Srila Prabhupada did when he began his mission in 1966 on NYC’s Lower East Side. In those days, the counterculture—young people dissatisfied with a war-driven, materialistic society—gravitated to New York and to Haight-Asbury in San Francisco. These were the first two places where the Hare Krishna Movement took root in the West.
During the early years of the movement, many young people were willing to
Bhaktivedanta Manor opened its gates to the public for a special open day celebrating its goshalla, organic farm and commitment to sustainable living. Around 300 visitors joined us for the event, many experiencing the Manor for the first time.
This year, the focus was on showcasing the eco-friendly side of the Manor and giving visitors the opportunity to discover the inspiring projects and practices that make the estate so unique. Guests of all ages enjoyed a range of hands on activities, includ
By Atma Tattva Das,
On May 25th,2026,
ISKCON Hong Kong brought together devotees, community leaders, diplomats, and members of the public for a free public celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), highlighting both the movement’s global development and nearly 45 years of outreach in Hong Kong.
Held at a public outdoor venue, the day-long program featured kirtan, cultural performances, educational exhibits, and prasadam distribut
By Aravinda Nimai Das
A unique cultural and devotional initiative titled “The Harmony of Heritage: Scriptural Melodies for Peace” was successfully presented by the students of Gaurang Gurukul under the guidance of Bhadra Rupa Das from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. The project was undertaken with the blessings and encouragement of Bhaktivedanta Rukmini Krishna Goswami and received active support from the Faith for Rights Framework of the Office of the United Nations High Commissione
By Madana-gopala Dasa
Beyond the Binary: Recovering Moral Clarity in a Divided World
When I wrote recently that the “No Kings” protests revealed the soul’s longing for genuine, caring leaders, for the spirit of Lord Rāma rather than another self-serving ruler, some readers accused me of being “too liberal.” Others said that if I spoke about the sacredness of unborn life, I would be branded as a “religious conservative.” It seems that in much of today’s world, nuance and independent thought hav
Human relationships in this modern world are scary. There is so much fear whether a relationship will last. For instance, will a marriage work out or not? Why have we changed?
This is because of the culture that we live in and the changes in the Western world and in the modern world that we witness around us. Previously, holding marriage as sacred was a very serious social thing. And if one wanted to break a marriage, it was considered as a disgrace, to the extent that the entire society an
It was a very scenic, long drive to the area of Quebec City. A gracious host, Priya Radha, invited our troupe to her home for chanting and a talk. There was food and fun.
On the way to her home, at I’sle de Neige, I read to our troupe a recent poem I wrote about some observances of the world. This does not reflect on Radha Priya and her program. This is a first draft of “Culture? Do We Have One?”
Culture? Do We Have One?
Culture? Do we have one?
With waterways spoiled
And precious air done
ISKCON at the UN and the ISKCON Vaishnavi Ministry have organized an interfaith panel discussion entitled “Shared Stories: Culture, Religion & Women’s Empowerment” which will take place virtually on March 21st as part of the NGO Commission on the Status of Women Forum. The panel, which will take place from 12:30pm to 2:00pm EDT, is co-sponsored by Muslims for Progressive Values and ACT Alliance, a coalition of Protestant and Orthodox churches and church-related organizations engaged in humanita
There is a culture within this movement. Srila Prabhupada brought the transcendental knowledge from India and brought the culture from India as well. Seated on the floor, eating with the right hand, chapattis, puris, sabzis and so on. In the philosophy that we get through the scriptures, the knowledge is preserved. In the culture we get from the devotees, the knowledge is also preserved.
What Srila Prabhupada brought from India was the establishment of this ISKCON culture and many such things c
