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Miatta Fahnbulleh (center) with faith leaders at the IWD event. Photo source. 

Women representing several faith traditions gathered at Westminster on March 10 to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) in a meeting hosted by Miatta Fahnbulleh, the UK Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities.* The event brought together women from Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Hindu, and other communities to highlight the vital role women of faith play in strengthening social cohesion and supporting vulnera

The North America Vaishnavi Ministry is participating in the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), from March 9–20 at UN Headquarters in New York City.  In-person participants include Govind Priya Devi Dasi, Syama Mohini Devi Dasi, and Ila Hatwal. 

In addition to attending the international gathering, the representatives will also speak at a parallel event hosted through the NGO/CSW (Non-Governmental Organization/Commission on the Status of Women) Forum, contributing a f

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

Praghosa Dās, GBC for ISKCON UK & Ireland, together with Sukanti Rādhā Devī Dāsī, Temple of the Vedic Planetarium Coordinator for the UK, Ireland, and the European Union, recently paid a visit to the High Commission of India at India House. During the meeting, they met with Mr. Kartik Pande, Deputy High Commissioner, and Mr. Deepak Choudhary, Minister (Coordination).

The meeting was productive, focusing on collaboration and strengthening the relationship between ISKCON in the UK & Ireland and t

ISKCON Visakhapatnam was honoured to host the Pan-India ISKCON Leaders’ Summit from January 5th to 11th. Set against the serene backdrop of the beautiful seafront, overlooking the Bay of Bengal, where the gentle waves kiss the shore and the morning sun bathes the horizon in golden light, the summit created a spiritually uplifting atmosphere for reflection, discussion, and fellowship. The week-long summit brought together esteemed leaders, including Lokanath Swami, Bhanu Swami, Bhakti Rasamrita S

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

Following its debut earlier this month, ISKCON’s new documentary The Hare Krishnas: The Challenges of Succession and Leadership has received an enthusiastic response from devotees and friends worldwide. Released by ISKCON Communications in partnership with Karuna Productions, the film was created to mark the 60th anniversary of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s arrival in the United States—the historic moment that launched the Hare Krishna movement’s global mission.

What makes this r

From September 5–7, 2025, over a hundred ISKCON leaders from across the United States and Canada gathered at ISKCON of Houston for the annual Leadership Conference. With the theme “Growing with Purpose,” the three-day event blended meaningful association, organizational vision, and practical leadership skills. The atmosphere was one of unity, shared mission, and commitment to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision.

ISKCON Houston provided unparalleled hospitality during the visit under the leadership of the

This weekend, September 12–14, 2025, ISKCON Boston is hosting a three-day festival marking the 60th anniversary of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s arrival in the United States, the historic event that began the Hare Krishna movement’s worldwide mission.

In honor of the 60th Anniversary of ISKCON’s Founder-Acarya Srila Prabhupada’s first arrival in the United States in September 1965, the ISKCON Communications Ministry has released a film entitled “The Hare Krishnas: The Challenges of

In late 2024, the African Regional Governing Body (ARGB) was formally established to improve coordination, unify leadership, and enhance the strategic implementation of ISKCON’s mission across the African continent. As a regional extension of the Governing Body Commission (GBC), the ARGB was created to serve Africa’s diverse and expanding yatra through structured collaboration and regionally informed leadership.

Presiding over this newly formed body is Harideva Das, the ARGB’s first Chairperso

In a bold push to expand Krishna consciousness across the continent, the ISKCON North American Regional Governing Body (NA-RGB) is championing the 3/35 Vision — an inspiring call to engage 3% of the population in Krishna consciousness by the year 2035. Achieving this ambitious target will require cooperation, strategic planning, and a unified approach across all zones, with equal focus on strengthening existing centers and fostering new projects.

On July 6, devotees from across North America g

By Atma Tattva Das

Krishna Premarupa Dasa’s path into Krishna Consciousness began in a modest Zurich second-hand bookshop, where a young man steeped in Roman Catholic traditions discovered a slim Bhagavad-gita. “I thought, this is like a Bible, but it’s a Hindu Bible,” he remembers, running his finger over the thin pages. That spark ignited a lifelong dedication, leading to his appointment as GBC Zonal Secretary for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.

From Catholic Roots to Spiritu

Bhaktimarga Swami and leaders of Zone 1 cut a cake to honor the event.

The 2024 Zone 1 Leadership Conference, held from November 8th to 10th in Edmonton, Alberta, brought together over 60 leaders from more than 25 ISKCON centers across Canada and six northern U.S. states. Under the theme “Think Big, Do Big, Act Small,” the conference focused on a shared vision for ISKCON’s growth and mission, guided by Srila Prabhupada’s principles and the spirit of Krishna Consciousness.

Inspired by Bhaktimar

Nitai (center holding the certificate), celebrates the win with his team.

The Raytheon Autonomous Vehicle Competition is one of the most prestigious events in the technical sector, bringing together top engineering talent from across the southern U.S. Universities from Alabama to El Paso sent their brightest senior students to compete in this high-stakes event, where innovation and precision are key.

For Nitai, a 20-year-old bhakti practitioner, leading his 16-member team from the University o

We are pleased to present the 3 January 2025 GBC Meeting Highlights Report. This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the online GBC meeting highlighting the key topics discussed.

The meeting commenced with a welcome to all members by Guru Prasad Swami, followed by Madhusevita Das reading from a lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam by Srila Prabhupada on 24 May 1973 in London, England.

The following key topics were discussed:

1. GBC EMERITUS STATUS FOR MALATI DEVI:
Guru Prasad Swami offe

As ISKCON continues to grow worldwide, supportive leadership structures have been established in several key areas, including North America and Europe. These structures, known as Regional Governing Bodies (RGBs), operate under the oversight of the Governing Body Commission (GBC), which is the ultimate managing authority in ISKCON.

North America has always had a zonal leadership committee, dating back to when Srila Prabhupada was still physically present. This committee predated the GBC resolutio

By Radhapriya

On Saturday, April 20th, temple leaders from across Southern Ontario gathered at ISKCON Brampton for a day of collaboration and camaraderie. About 30 representatives from 11 centres came together to exchange ideas, strategies, and experiences.

Bhaktimarga Swami was in attendance and was so inspired by the unity that he called the gathering “honey and harmony” and penned a poem entitled “The Meeting.” (see below). The program kicked off with kirtan, followed by a tour of the temple

The GBC Executive Committee, on behalf of the GBC, extends a warm invitation to all Temple Presidents for the upcoming International Temple Presidents Meeting scheduled for 27th February 2024 in Mayapur. According to the invitation letter, “This sanga provides an opportunity for Temple Presidents from ISKCON temples across the world to converge, connect with the GBC, share experiences, and contribute to shaping the future of ISKCON. Srila Prabhupada saw the Temple Presidents as dynamic leaders