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International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly referred to as the Hare Krishna movement, is a Gaudiya Vaishnava Hindu religious organization.It was founded by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada [2] on 13 July 1966 in New York City.
Once Prabhupada’s disciples had made a start in England, over the years Prabhupada visited England many times and from there traveled to Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, [115] leading kirtans, installing forms of Krishna in ISKCON temples, meeting religious and intellectual leaders and others keen to meet him ...
Founder of ISKCON: A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada The following is a list of members or people closely associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Jayatirtha Dasa was born as James Edward Immel in Saipan, US Trust Territory of the Pacific.He was a business and philosophy major in college. [1] In 1969, James was initiated into the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, whereupon he was given the name Jayatirtha Dasa.
The following is a list of current notable Gurus in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Gurus are authorised by the Governing Body Commission after rigorous assessment and referral by the ISKCON GBC Body. [1] Only senior, advanced ISKCON devotees may become Gurus through a specific process.
[116] [117] He is one of the few members of ISKCON who influenced the movement globally and remains one of the most inspirational and respected spiritual leaders in ISKCON today. [116] [118] He is on the advisory panel of I-Foundation, [119] which is credited with launching the first government-funded Hindu faith school in London. [120] [121]
In May 1997, Bangalore ISKCON Temple was inaugurated by the ninth president of India, Shankar Dayal Sharma. [3] [2] The society was registered in the year 1978 under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960. The objectives of the society are derived from the Seven Purposes of ISKCON as stated by Srila Prabhupada.
Jayapataka Swami (IAST: Jaya-patākā Svāmī); born on April 9, 1949) is a Vaishnava swami [1] and a religious leader for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).