New Formalised Initiation Process for ISKCON Brisbane
“Initiation means the beginning of something. In spiritual life, it refers to the beginning of a new stage of spiritual practice, normally when you begin some new discipline, begin a course of study of an ancient text, start performing a particular ritual, or enter into a student-teacher relationship with a guru – or all of […]
Sharing the mercy of Lord Damodara with determination
Many devotees joined together to glorify Lord Damodara during the auspicious month of Kartik. 136 programs were completed in Brisbane and beyond. 75 kartik packs were distributed. Special gratitude to Rasamandala das and Jamadagni das for organising and sponsoring the kartik packs. The hosts were very pleased to welcome devotees to their homes. Hundreds of lamps were […]
Celebrating Gita Jayanti
Gita Jayanti is the day on which the Bhagavad Gita was spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the Battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Bhagavad Gita continues to be one of the world’s most popular and inspiring books. The 700 verses outline the paths of yoga which lead to the lotus feet of Lord Krishna, covering topics such […]
JUMP ON BOARD TO DISTRIBUTE SRILA PRABHUPADA’S BOOKS
“Everyone should preach and distribute books if they want to please me in the best way”Srila Prabhupada – Letter to Sri Govinda, Bombay, 6 December 1974 The Global Sankirtan Movement of Srila Prabhupada lead by HG Vaisesika Prabhu enlivened the spirits of the devotees with two special campaigns for 2020: 1) Bhadra 2020 Go to Goloka – […]
Celebrating Kartik – October 31 to November 30
Let us try to bind Krishna within our heart with love Kartik, or the auspicious month of Damodara is when we glorify the pastime of Lord Krishna stealing butter and consequently being bound with ropes by Mother Yashoda. This month is considered the best of months and is most auspicious for spiritual advancement. Devotional activities performed during this […]
Govardhan Puja And Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day sponsorship 2020
GOVARDHAN PUJA – Monday 16th November *Flower Garlands: $251 *Flower Vases: $251 *Abhishek: $208 *Arati to Govardhan Hill:$151 *Govardhan Hill: $251 Program: 5.30pm: Abhishek 6.15pm: Damodarastakam 7.00pm: Gaura Arati SRILA PRABHUPADA DISAPPEARANCE – Thursday 19th November *Srila Prabhupada Guru Puja: $151 *Srila Prabhupada Garlands: $251 *Srila Prabhupada Vyasasan Decoration: $301 *Flower Petals: $201 Program 5.30pm: Kirtan […]
Gopal’s Glorious Gang
During the last month around 30 Gopal’s Glorious Gang children participated in the Holy NameFestival. They enthusiastically distributed approximately 50 books and lots of prasadam. During the auspicious Purushotthama month they were also actively engaged in conducting home programs. At the home programs they performed kirtan, recited mangalacharan prayers and Bhagavad Gita shlokas, narrated the […]
World Holy Name Festival 2020 – Make the world Fortunate.
By Lakshmi Dasi Srila Prabhupada’s desire was that the chanting of the Lord’s holy names be spread all over the world. To help fulfil that desire, in 1996, the year of the Srila Prabhupada Centennial, ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission established World Holy Name Day. In 2008, World Holy Name Day became World Holy Name Week. […]
Gopal’s Glorious Gang
Gopal’s Glorious Gang By Jayshree devi dasi Gopal’s Glorious Gang (GGG) is a children’s club in Brisbane, Australia with about 80 children, from 4 to 16 years old. Our goal in forming this club is to help each child become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, personal and spiritual growth. The children are divided into various classes […]