By Atma Tattva Das
By advancing spiritual and academic discourse within ISKCON, the recently revived ISKCON Communications Journal (ICJ) has emerged as an annual platform for engaging in theological and philosophical discussions and addressing contemporary sociological and institutional issues. Doing so reflects ISKCON’s intellectual vigor and an openness to contributions by sympathetic outsiders. The articles written by devotees are rooted in the teachings of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda and offer profound insights into complex spiritual understandings and societal concerns.
The 2023 ICJ came out in early November. In alignment with current publishing trends, the ICJ recently shifted from primarily printed copies to freely accessible online content to ensure a broader audience and greater impact. E-book versions of the current and back issues are located here.
In the 2023 ICJ, some contributors reflect on the future of ISKCON. Jayānanda Dāsa provides valuable sociological insights as he delves into the necessary conditions for ISKCON’s survival and growth as a mainstream religion. Jānakī Devī Dāsī calls for institutional courage to deal with the state of child protection in ISKCON, and Viśākhā Devī Dāsī discusses making balanced judgments about women’s activities in ISKCON.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/the-revived-iskcon-communications-journal-addresses-key-issues-with-intellectual-vigor/
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