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ISKCON News - The News Agency of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness - 22 new articles

ISKCON News - The News Agency of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness - 22 new articles

In This Issue...


Eco-Certification Proposed for ISKCON Temples in India

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 14 May 2010
Spiritual teacher Bhakti Rasamrita Swami is heading up a new effort to introduce an internal system of eco-friendly certification for ISKCON temples in India.

ISKCON to Launch New Educational Institute for Spanish Speakers

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 14 May 2010
A brand new ISKCON educational institute will deliver a unique service: all of its spiritual, philosophical, and vocational courses will be offered in the Spanish language only.


Japa Arrow Pierces the Heart of Retreat-Goers in Belgium

Bhaktivedanta College on 14 May 2010
The annual Japa & Kirtan Retreat took place in the beautiful land of Radhadesh from May 2-7, organized by Bhaktivedanta College as part of its devotional strand of courses.

Restoration of Srila Prabhupada's Palace Planned

By New Vrindaban Communications on 14 May 2010
The memorial and major tourist attraction, built over forty years ago, is undergoing a comprehensive structural analysis.

Utah Krishnas Part of National Prayer Day

By Navina-Shyama Dasa for ISKCON News on 14 May 2010
Caru Das, president of the Lotus Temple in Utah, participated in the National Prayer Day Observances across the country on May 6 by speaking at the Provo Taberanacle on the evils of "party spirit" among religions.

"Shravanam Kirtanam" Camp on the Banks of the Narmada

By Nartaka Gauranga Dasa on 14 May 2010
Inspired by Bhakti Vikas Swami, more than four hundred devotees from twenty locales around Gujarat and beyond gathered near Bharuch, the largest town on the banks of the holy river Narmada, to hear and chant about Lord Krishna at a "shravanam kirtanam camp" from May 7-9.

Food for Meditation in Ohio

By Chelsea Pula for The Columbia Spectator on 13 Apr 2010
The student club "Bhakti" is fast becoming the best source of free vegetarian food on the campus of Columbia University in New York.

Akshay Tritiya - A Day for New Beginnings



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Voice of America at the Krishna Temple


Joseph Mok, who filmed the Holi Festival for Voice of America, posted a 7 minute segment on Youtube. It is a very well, professionally done piece which will be featured in "Cultural Odyssey", a TV show which is viewed by 30 million Chinese in Taiwan, the Mainland, Singapore, and Macao.
At one point Caru, the MC, got the crowd saying, "Welcome to Spring" in Cantonese for the benefit of the Chinese audience. That is the meaning of the three Chinese characters which are imposed on the sceen at one point.


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'Sri Bhaktisiddhanta Vaibhava' Now Available

By Bhakti Vikas Trust on 14 May 2010

Sri Bhaktisiddhanta Vaibhava, tho biography of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati over twenty years in the making, is now available.



Fear and Loathing in Heaven?

By Satyam Kaswala for ISKCON News on 11 May 2010
To portray God as an angry punisher and the source of all fear, rather than as a loving protector who yearns to deliver us, seems criminally counterproductive.

You Are What You Grow

By Michael Pollan for The New York Times on 22 Apr 2010
How is it that today the people with the least amount of money to spend on food are the ones most likely to be overweight?

Saturday Night Krishna Fever in London


Parivida Dasa teaches the fine art of chanting Hare Krishna on the streets of London, Saturday night 8th May. He is a senior disciple of Srila Prabhupad whose main service is composing Krishna Conscious dramas and musicals.

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'The Eight Petals' for Purushottam Mas Released

By Vrndavanlila Devi (Dr. Vrinda Baxi) on 13 May 2010
The eighth issue of the Varnasrama Newsletter, THE EIGHT PETALS, for Purushottam Mas is now available at:

Vendors/Entertainers Needed for Gita Nagari Ratha Yatra

By Ortrun Gates on 13 May 2010
The special "country" Ratha Yatra will be held on July 31, 2010 from 10 am until 6 pm.

The Quest to Sort Out Competing and Comparable Religions

By Kathleen Parker for The Washington Post on 9 May 2010
An incident during National Day of Prayer observances brings up questions about the relationship between different religions.

Raw-Milk Advocates Rally for Access to Their Drink

By Brian R. Ballou for The Boston Globe on 11 May 2010
A "Raw Milk Drink-In" was organized by members of the Massachusetts Raw Milk Network to protest the state's proposal to limit the activities of raw-milk buying clubs.

Ground Zero Mosque Gets Approval

The Post Chronicle on 10 May 2010
A New York community board has approved plans for a mosque and Islamic center two blocks from the site of the World Trade Center.

Shroud of Turin is Real Enough

By David Farley for USA Today on 10 May 2010
The Catholic Church's most famous (and infamous) holy relic is being exposed to the faithful for the first time since the year 2000.

'Long-Term Harm' of Too Much TV for Toddlers

BBC News on 3 May 2010
The more TV a toddler watches, the higher the likelihood they will do badly at school and have poor health at the age of 10, researchers warn.

New Wellness Program Pays Consumers to Get Healthy

PR Newswire on 5 May 2010
A national wellness program with a new twist - its members can earn cash and win prizes just for getting healthy.

Third of Plants and Animals 'At Risk of Extinction'

By Matthew Moore for The Telegraph (UK) on 9 May 2010
One third of plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction, a UN report is expected to conclude this week.

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