By Thomas Haribol
A new ISKCON Bhakti Yoga Center in South Minneapolis is opening up in the heart of the city at 4000 Minnehaha Avenue. The location is within two miles of the University of Minnesota (with over 35,000 students) and various other private colleges, with easy access on the city bus line. The vibrant cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, often called the Twin Cities, have a combined population of over 3.5 million.
Since Srila Prabhupada established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Minnesota has had three ISKCON home temples, but none have remained active. For over a decade. a large and growing devotee community has been holding various home programs around the Twin Cities and gathering for some of the more significant festivals, all the time exploring the possibility of having a spiritual home base.
“We returned from the ecstatic Naperville Temple grand opening at the end of April with a renewed vision, desire, and determination,” said Rama Kisora Dasa, one of the founding members. “By May 15th, we had formed a new non-profit, ISKCON Minnesota, and began searching for a preaching center. By the end of June, Krishna guided us to the perfect spot, and we signed the lease on July 24th.” The devotee affectionately considers their project “Matchless Gifts 2 in the Midwest.”
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/pioneering-devotees-open-iskcon-center-in-minneapolis-mn-usa/
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