While on this day Americans are celebrating their Independence Day, those of us in the Canadian legion of ISKCON Montreal are joyfully occupied in our lord and master, Jagannath.
Yes, the Chariot Fest took off at the corner of Ste. Laurent and Sherbrooke as a procession and culminating in stage presentations with Bhaktivedanta Book Trust publications on display, a chanting tent, yoga, food, and bhakti accessories for sale.
Our dear monk from Mauritius was available for Q&A, Bhakti Sundara C
Phillips Square in Downtown Montreal has been the spot for Krishna monks to appear there with their music. After a leisurely walk with European Bhakti Prabhava Swami through the Botanical Gardens, our schedule called for a visit to the Square for more of what devotees have been doing for decades — kirtan. At least that’s the location for the ancient practice in this great city in the summer months. In winter time we get permission, as musicians, to sing and play music in the Metro, the undergro
By Bhava Bhakti Devi Dasi
The Annual ISKCON Zone 1 Leaders Conference was held in Montreal with the theme “Feel, Heal, and Be Real.” Jai Nitai Dasa and Bhava Bhakti Devi Dasi were asked to serve as keynote speakers at the meetings, giving presentations on Devotee Care. They were also invited to attend all three days of the meetings and encouraged to contribute their input on the important matters discussed.
“All the Temple and Centre representatives gave updates and shared best practices in th
The local devotees of Krishna Consciousness pulled off a great fest today; the first of two days to honour Jagannatha, the Lord of the Universe, on this 44th celebration. Back they are to the procession on Ste. Laurent and then to Rue Mont Royale. Our group from Toronto and the Bhakti Academy took to the stage for the performance of “Demon.” Actually, community theatre like this is very meaningful. My experience tells of the best form of teamwork. From age eight up to my age (I’ll be 70 this ye
It used to take a clear six hours drive to Montreal from Toronto, then add a half-hour for a refreshment/bio break. These days you can knock off one hour because the standard motorist moves at 110 to 120 km per hour up the Highway, known by commuters as the 401.
Gabriel was kind to use his fire-engine red car to take me to Pie IX Boulevard and the temple for ISKCON Montreal. It was a real pleasant cruise, so time flew by. We even managed to get a full hour Gita Chat in with host Vaishnavi from
