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By Atma Tattva Das, 

The ISKCON Ministry of Education is entering an exciting new phase of global development. This phase is characterized by expanded initiatives aimed at strengthening educational standards, enriching curricula, and supporting schools and learning communities across the worldwide movement.

As ISKCON continues to grow in diverse cultural and geographic contexts, the demand for structured, accessible, and spiritually grounded education has become increasingly important. Rooted in

By Sri Radhika Devi Dasi

Strong families serve as the foundation of healthy ISKCON communities. But in today’s fast-paced and often demanding world, Grihasthas face unique challenges in maintaining harmony within while simultaneously serving the institution. Addressing the need to deepen connection while staying rooted in Bhakti values, The Atma Center for Empathic Leadership is offering a virtual course titled Relational Leadership for Couples, beginning on June 1st, 2026. This 22-week-long jou

The 2026 Bhakti Yoga Conference, themed “Sacred Community: Walking the Path of Love Together,” has concluded after bringing together more than 7,000 online participants from around the world for a month-long exploration of bhakti, spiritual friendship, and devotional life in community.

The free global gathering opened with a live event at Harvard Divinity School and concluded at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS), creating what conference founder Rasananda Das described as “a meaningful

By Sidharth Chhabra

In the Srimad Bhagavatam 1.5.22 purport, Srila Prabhupada said:“When advancement of knowledge is applied in the service of the Lord, the whole process becomes absolute. The Personality of Godhead and His transcendental name, fame, glory, etc., are all nondifferent from Him. Therefore, all the sages and devotees of the Lord have recommended that the subject matter of art, science, philosophy, physics, chemistry, psychology, and all other branches of knowledge should be wholly

By Chaitanya Jivana Das 

National Sanskrit University has launched a new undergraduate degree program titled Śāstrī in Gauḍīya Darśana, equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The initiative offers students an opportunity to study Gauḍīya Vedānta within a formal university setting, combining traditional śāstric learning with a modern academic framework.

Program Structure and Duration

The semester-based program is designed to be completed in either three or four years. Students who complete thre

By Nityanand Ashraya Das 

Under the flagship of ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry, a two-day Preaching Krishna Consciousness with Excellence training was held on April 11–12, 2026, at ISKCON Yamuna Nagar, Haryana. More than 15 temple devotees from the local community gathered to strengthen their preaching skills and expand congregational outreach. The program was organized under the guidance of Sri Karta Dasa, Temple General Manager of ISKCON Yamuna Nagar.

The training was conducted b

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

By Dina-Palika Devi Dasi 

The Karuna Care Association is offering three upcoming courses designed to help devotees better understand the emotional aspects of spiritual life and develop tools for personal growth and compassionate care. Together, the courses form a series titled Introduction to Emotional Awareness, though each course may also be taken individually.

The first course, Name Your Feelings, Tame Your Mind, explores how recognizing and identifying emotions can deepen self-understanding

By Atma Tattva Das,

Devotees from across Gauteng, South Africa, gathered at the grounds of ISKCON Midrand for the first Devotee Care South Africa (DCSA) event of the year, a regional Family Fun Day designed to strengthen relationships and promote practical support within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness community.

The in-person gathering brought together devotees from temples and namahatta communities throughout the province for a day combining devotional association, family a

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,

Karuna Chandra Dasa and Karuna Rasa Devi Dasi, a couple based in Mayapur, have introduced KrishnaToys, an initiative aimed to provide children with play materials connected to Krishna consciousness.

The inspiration and heart of the project come from the Vaishnava tradition and the sacred mood of Vrindavan, where Lord Krishna revealed His eternal childhood pastimes. “Our work is offered as humble seva to help bring that mood into the homes of families around th

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, 

Jayapataka Swami has become the first devotee in ISKCON history to receive the Bhakti Sarvabhauma degree, the highest academic qualification of the ISKCON Board of Examinations, earning an A+ grade from the Mayapur Institute.

A Vision Rooted in Srila Prabhupada’s Instructions

The degree system that Jayapataka Swami has now completed at the highest level was established directly by Srila Prabhupada. In a letter to Svarupa Damodara dated January 10, 1976, Prabh

Under the flagship of ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry, a two-day Bhakti Vriksha Leadership Training Course was held on February 21–22, 2026 at ISKCON Noida (Govind Dham), Delhi-NCR. More than 35 devotees from the local community gathered with enthusiasm and determination to deepen their leadership skills and expand congregational outreach. The program was guided by His Grace Vedanta Chaitanya Das, Temple President of ISKCON Noida.

The training reflects the dynamic growth of ISKCON N

Feelings, a new title by Visakha Dasi in the Bhagavad-gita for Children series, is being appreciated by children, parents, and teachers alike.

The Headteacher of Bhaktivedanta Manor’s Gurukula, Gunacuda Devi Dasi, said of the new book, “It is a really important topic and useful for us as part of the National Curriculum, involving learning about feelings and how to manage them. The language seems appropriate for primary-aged children of seven (with adult support) and, overall, it flows well…”

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By Kasisvar Das

A new outreach initiative, the Gita Game, is being introduced as a creative tool for community building and book distribution. Developed by a team of ISKCON devotees from the Bhagavad-gītā Institute in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the board game emerged from years of educational work rooted in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Bhagavad-gītā As It Is. The Institute operates as a branch of the Institute for Applied Spiritual Technology, founded by His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami.

Since 2017, the internat

By Madhuryalila Devi Dasi   

Seva Care has released the latest episode of its ongoing podcast series, Care During Tough Times, titled Marriages and Vaishnava Community Support, featuring Dhanya Rico, M.Ed., Ed.S., NCC, a National Certified Counselor specializing in personal and relationship wellness. The episode offers a thoughtful exploration of how individuals and communities can respond to marriage difficulties, separations, and divorces within a devotional framework.

Hosted by Dhanya Devi Da

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,

Students from Our Little Vaishnavas school in Mayapur recently hosted their annual children’s market day, turning classroom lessons into real-world business experience. Through small booths and creative projects, the children practiced entrepreneurship while embracing Srila Prabhupada’s vision of self sustenance, learning teamwork, responsibility, and practical life skills along the way.

Read more: https://iskconnews.org/young-entrepreneurs-bring-prabhupadas

By SyamaMohini Devi Dasi  

From November 25 to December 10, 2025, the ISKCON Vaishnavi Ministry held its annual “Safe Families, Strong Communities” campaign. We now reflect on the activities undertaken, the support received, and the spirit of compassion and unity that emerged throughout this period. 

During these campaigns, we regularly hear from individuals, particularly Vaishnavis, who find comfort, encouragement, or the confidence to speak about challenges within their homes or communities. M

By Gandini devi dasi 

Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies (BIHS), in cooperation with ISKCON’s North America Regional Governing Body (NA-RGB), will offer a new six-month online course titled Consciousness Studies: Ancient & Modern Perspectives, beginning January 10, 2026. Designed as a university-level program, the course equips devotees to present Bhāgavata philosophy within contemporary scientific and intellectual discourse through weekly live and recorded classes.

Śrīla Prabhupāda envi

From 20th to 30th November 2025, Govardhan EcoVillage (GEV) became a place of deep learning, reflection, and heartfelt association as the GBC College hosted its 11-day in-person residential for leadership training. Leaders enrolled in the Zonal Supervisor Course and the Leadership Training Course came together from many parts of the world, including Reunion Island, South Africa, East and West Africa, Ghana, the United Kingdom, Mayapur, Australia, India, Canada, the United States, Toronto, Brazil