By Shyama Krsna Priya Devi Dasi
What changes when we do not simply read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, but take the time to understand their teachings more deeply?
The School of Rupanugas is offering a six-month online Bhakti-śāstrī course for devotees who would like to explore this question through a systematic study of Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, The Nectar of Devotion, The Nectar of Instruction, and Śrī Īśopaniṣad.
The course combines live, activity-based classes with discussions, śloka learning, da
Teenagers ages 12 to 19 are invited to join Mahatma Dasa and his daughter, Syama Mandali Dasi, for an online weekend course exploring self-care from a Krishna-conscious perspective.
The Bhakti Self-Care Journey for Teens will help participants develop self-confidence and self-acceptance, better understand their emotions and beliefs, and establish healthy habits for long-term well-being. The course will also encourage teens to recognize their spiritual worth and support one another through shared
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
Vedavarsity, an online educational initiative by Brajsundar Das, is offering the Bhakti Shastri course beginning on September 7, 2026, entirely free of charge to devotees worldwide. Conducted online, the program requires no upfront fees, with students invited to contribute voluntarily according to their means.
In a recent interview, Brajsundar Das shared the vision behind the initiative, its unique structure, and its mission to make a systematic study of Krish
The School for Rupanugas continues its mission of offering spiritually enriching educational opportunities to devotees worldwide. As part of the ongoing observances marking 50 years since the disappearance of Srila Prabhupada and 60 years of ISKCON, we are pleased to introduce our upcoming Srila Prabhupada Introductory Course, a thoughtfully designed program aimed at helping devotees understand and appreciate the life, mood, mission, and teachings of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada.
This cours
By Atma Tattva Das,
The Reddit community r/ISKCON has reopened under a new moderation team, marking the return of one of the few online discussion forums dedicated specifically to the teachings of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and its Founder-Acarya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Announced in recent weeks, the reopening comes as more devotees seek spiritual association through digital platforms such as Reddit, Discord, WhatsApp, Zoom, and o
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
Syamala Dasi, who holds an M.A. in Sanskrit, has opened registration for “Sanskrit for Scriptural Study,” a one-year online course beginning on June 13, 2026 – May 22, 2027, every Saturday at 6.30 A.M IST. Designed for adults, the course aims to help devotees directly understand Sanskrit shlokas and access the wisdom of the scriptures in their original language.
Her journey began in earnest when she taught her twin boys the Sanskrit alphabet about eight year
By Rasa Devi Dasi,
The ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry in North America has announced its 2026 training schedule, featuring two in-person Temple Deity Worship courses in the United States and a global online Home Deity Worship course. The ministry is honored to welcome Nrsimha Kavaca Dasa, Global Deity Worship Minister, and Murli Manohar Dasa, IDWM Regional Minister for the United Kingdom, as facilitators for the programs assisted by Rasa Devi Dasi, Nama-ruci Dasa, Vraja Mohan Dasa, Krsna Dasi, a
The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) has announced its latest course (online and in-person) lineup for June–December 2026, continuing its longstanding commitment to supporting devotees in their lifelong journey of spiritual education and growth.
Rooted in Srila Prabhupada’s mission to establish an institute in Vrindavan dedicated to serious students of sastra and the training of qualified preachers, VIHE offers a structured progression of foundational, intermediate, and advanced c
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 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 Nitai Madhav Das,
As part of the ISKCON 60–50 global celebrations, and in alignment with the objective of increasing Śrīla Prabhupāda consciousness across the Society, the Śrīla Prabhupāda Introductory Course (SPIC) is being presented by the ICC 60–50 Education Committee. Based on the BBT publication Śrīla Prabhupāda: The Messenger of the Supreme Lord, this course is designed to gently guide participants toward a deeper, more personal appreciation of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, fost
The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) will host an online gathering focused on the distribution of Sri Caitanya-caritāmṛta, bringing together experienced practitioners from ISV, London, Pune, and other regions. The session will highlight practical strategies, effective presentation techniques, and the deeper spiritual inspiration behind participating in Lord Caitanya’s mission through book distribution.
The gathering will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, via Zoom. Participation is open to
We are pleased to provide the free online TOVP 2026 calendar as a viewable, downloadable and shareable flipbook. This year’s theme is, The TOVP Story 1971-2025, From Kutir to Mandir.
Monthly images showcase the progress of the TOVP from its initial inspiration by Srila Prabhupada into the heart of H.G. Ambarisa prabhu in 1976 to the recent Grand Opening of the A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Legacy Museum in February 2025. In 2026, we will reach another milestone with the Grand Opening of th
Following the intensity of the December Marathon 2024, we in the snowy world of Michigan began looking for a new target market for our “family business”—book distribution. We stumbled upon a massive market that was hiding in plain sight: Amazon.
Through our year-long efforts, we have successfully pushed Srila Prabhupada’s magnificent translation almost to the top of the charts. Now, we need your help to finish this race and claim the #1 spot. (Read to the end to find out how!)
When we first look
By Prabhavati Gopi Devi Dasi
The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) has released its upcoming schedule of winter courses and seminars for 2025–2026, inviting devotees from around the world to strengthen their study of śāstra and deepen their devotional practice. The institute’s blended online and onsite offerings aim to support systematic learning and help devotees apply scriptural teachings in daily life.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/vihe-opens-registration-for-2025-26-winter
The School of Rupanugas continues its mission of offering spiritually enriching educational opportunities to devotees worldwide. This fall, three more online courses — Basics of Spirituality, Congregation Preaching Skills (for US & Canada), and the Online Turban Making Course — will be available to help deepen both practical and philosophical understanding within the devotee community.
Basics of Spirituality
From November 1st to 5th (7:30–8:30 PM IST), this five-day course invites participants
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
Pranada Comtois, author of the book The Bhakti Trilogy, has launched a comprehensive new YouTube series called “Exploring Bhakti” to provide modern seekers with a systematic and accessible introduction to the philosophy and practice of Bhakti. The series addresses a significant gap in online resources for those seeking to understand Bhakti philosophy in a methodical, comprehensive manner.
Pranada explained that the inspiration came after noticing the lack of q
As ISKCON expands its reach across the globe, presenting the philosophy of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu in a way that is both conducive to sāstra and accessible to sincere seekers has become increasingly essential. Among these seekers is a niche yet significant audience: Sanskrit speakers. This group includes university students, traditional scholars, and spiritually inclined individuals—many of whom are deeply familiar with the language of the Vedas but unfamiliar with the theology of Gauḍīya Vai
By Gandini Devi Dasi
The Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies (BIHS) invites you to the Summer Discovery Series, a free online event hosted via Zoom, unfolding over three weekends—July 12–13, July 19–20, and July 26–27. This global gathering brings together 18 distinguished speakers to share insights on some of the most pressing and profound questions of our time. Designed to explore the deeper dimensions of science, consciousness, and human values, the series features a diverse group of
