In a video released by GBC Communications, Govardhana Dasa, First Vice Chair of ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission (GBC), explained the reasoning behind the pause on initiations adopted at its 2026 Midterm General Meeting, citing a “generational transition” among spiritual masters and concerns about how guru services relate to institutional leadership. In the video statement, he said the pause would allow the GBC to review existing policies, strengthen recognition of instructing spiritual master
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By Aindra Das,
More than 108 ISKCON leaders from across Canada and six northern U.S. states gathered in Winnipeg from October 8 to 11, 2026, for the largest Zone 1 Leadership Conference to date. Held over Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, the gathering focused on strengthening Krishna-conscious communities through education, devotee care, leadership development and greater cooperation.
Affectionately named “Winning in Winnipeg” by Bhaktimarga Swami, the conference brought together temple presiden
Statement from the ISKCON Governing Body Commission on Srila Prabhupada and the Role of Gurus in ISKCON
The ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC) passed several resolutions during its Mid-Term General Meeting 2026 regarding the need to better educate ISKCON devotees with “a clearer understanding and articulation of, the qualification and service of all gurus, and their relationship with ISKCON’s Founder-Acarya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, the ISKCON society, and
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
On the auspicious occasion of the appearance day of His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami at ISKCON Juhu, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) entered into a strategic partnership with leadership consultancy VMentor.ai and frontline learning platform Sarathi.ai to develop programs applying India’s ancient knowledge traditions to contemporary business and leadership challenges.
The event was attended by Gauranga Das, Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Ms. Sheeba Rudra, and Dr
By Dina-palika Devi Dasi
Creating safe communities is a shared responsibility. For ISKCON communities to thrive, children and families need to feel protected, supported, and cared for. Building that kind of environment requires more than good intentions—it requires awareness, education, and the confidence to recognize and respond to potential risks.
Karuna Care Association is offering a three-week online course, Strengthening Our Communities: Understanding the What, Why, and How of Child Prote
A series of Bhakti Vriksha leadership training courses was held from June to August 2026 across four major yatras in India and Indonesia, training over 300 devotees to expand congregational preaching and systematic devotee care.
The trainings were held at ISKCON Indore on June 20 and 21; at ISKCON Rohini in New Delhi on July 4 and 5; at ISKCON Mira Road and Juhu in Mumbai on August 1 and 2; and for ISKCON Indonesia from August 8 to 13 in a hybrid offline and online format.
The initiative aims to
By Sankirtana Das
For over 40 years, I’ve offered presentations on the Krishna Consciousness tradition and philosophy in college classrooms. I became friends with many of the professors, and they repeatedly invited me back to the campus every year or two. Then, about 20 years ago, some of the professors started commenting that new students didn’t quite meet the standards of an academic environment. It seemed that students were pushed ahead even without the required skills, and even when they r
By Atma Tattva Das,
Swarupa-Sakti Devi Dasi’s journey in Krishna consciousness began long before temple life: kind teachers in Botswana, books and kirtan in Cape Town, and a life of ashram service, outreach, teaching, counseling, and community care.
Originally from Gaborone, Botswana, Swarupa-Sakti completed her matric at Abbots College before studying at the University of Cape Town. She moved to Australia in 2008, and has lived as an ashram devotee in Cape Town, Durban, and Melbourne. She curr
By Yogesvara Dasa
If you’re a bottom-line kind of person, here are the takeaways from this article, pointing toward a practical path for expanding Srila Prabhupada’s mission in the world: Embrace fresh ideas and challenge your assumptions about devotional service; create a competent, reliable team and identify exciting new projects; establish meaningful connections and build dynamic relationships.
Why are these criteria for the future important? Because those of us in the first generation fail
By Suddha Prem Das and Hari Kirtan Rasa Das
The Hare Krishna Study Centre (ISKCON Guyana) hosted the Hare Krishna Legacy Festival in Georgetown, Guyana, from July 8–12, 2026, bringing together more than 60 visiting devotees from at least ten countries. The five-day celebration commemorated the 60th anniversary of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), 50 years of ISKCON in Guyana, the 10th anniversary of the Hare Krishna Study Centre, and the 20th annual Jagannatha Ratha-
By Atma Tattva Das,
Radhe Dasi, Communications Director for ISKCON South Africa, as chairperson. The appointment places the International Society for Krishna Consciousness at the head of a national advisory body for the first time since the movement’s founding in South Africa in 1975.
Ten Seats at the Table
The CRL Rights Commission is a Chapter Nine constitutional body tasked with protecting cultural, religious, and linguistic rights. CRL Chairperson Thoko Xaluva Mkhwanazi presided over the lau
A new Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program launching this fall seeks to help address what many see as a growing need for professionally trained Vaishnava and Hindu chaplains.
While chaplaincy has become an established profession in hospitals, hospices, universities, prisons, and military settings throughout North America, there remain relatively few Hindu chaplains serving in these environments. Within the Vaishnava community, the number of professionally credentialed chaplains is even smal
According to a post by Maha Varaha Dasa on behalf of Jayapataka Swami’s Health Team and JPS Seva Committee, Jayapataka Swami is in stable condition and is scheduled to be transferred by specialized air ambulance from Dallas to Bangalore, India, where he will begin the next phase of his treatment and rehabilitation.
The move has been carefully coordinated by his medical team in Dallas, his personal and devotee physicians, and critical care flight specialists, and is not an emergency transfer but
By Nityananda Asraya Dasa,
Under the flagship of ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry, a two-day Preaching Krishna Consciousness with Excellence training was held on 16th–17th May 2026 at ISKCON Jaipur, Rajasthan. More than 125 temple devotees from Jaipur and representatives from 25 neighboring centers gathered to strengthen their preaching skills and expand congregational outreach. The program was organized under the guidance of Pancaratna Dasa, Temple President of ISKCON Jaipur.
The tr
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
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
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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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
