Two programs are gifting srila prabhupadas books to thousands of people every year and will change lives across north america this christmas. Iskcon of san diego, commonly known as the san diego hare krishna temple, has been a part of the pacific beach community of san diego since 1977. The temple building itself has survived many earthquakes over the years, and many of the buildings surrounding it are owned by or inhabited by local. This is the first annual edition of the krishna consciousness handbook. There is something special about glorifying srila prabhupada for three days. Posted on feb 8, 2012 in book distribution audio lectures. The sankirtan department at iskcon vrindavan has buses that go all over to distribute srila pranbhupadas books. Iskcon columbus congregation performs book distribution of vedic literature on weekends, special occasions and during festivals by going out on streets, door to door and at different public places. Its core beliefs are based on the hindu scriptures, particularly the bhagavad gita and the bhagavata purana, and the gaudiya. We are open to the public 365 days a year, and all are invited to attend our services and classes, as well as our weekly sunday krishnafest and the many festivals we hold throughout the year. For any query related to prabhupada book distribution, please contact.
And in laguna beach, california, where book distribution rose 1,000% in 2011 and another 33% in 2012, theyre aiming for an increase of at least another 20% in 20. Create free coursespecific marathon pace bands or buy waterproof, snapon pace bands for your race. By minakshi devi dasi last saturday, me, my daughter radhapriya and my mother, ashalata devi dasi went out for book distribution at a local grocery store. Ramesvara 1981 interview on history of iskcon full text. A proper standard would be to go on book distribution at least once a week. In addition, that same weekend they distributed over 200 hardbound volumes and hundreds of btgs and other books. He has distributed 2,000,000 books and has been the top distributor in north america for numerous years. Devotees go out in severe cold, intense heat and monsoon. That it is recommended that all iskcon members should, as much as possible, distribute prabhupadas books and particularly to participate in the srila prabhupada marathon. The nectar of book distribution, iskcon home facebook. The last few days at the 10th annual festival, i felt that i actually made it out of the mode of ignorance i highly recommend that devotees show up for the 11th srila prabhupada memorial festival next year. Times is a leading source of breaking news, entertainment, sports, politics, and more for southern california and the world.
Defying the serious recession that slowed the world economy in 1975, iskcon devotees increased their sales of prabhupadas books by more than one third. If you want to please me then distribute my books srila prabhupad visit iskcon delhi to have the beautiful darshan. Srila prabhupada book distrubution by iskcon devotees at mumbai traffic signal during gita marathon. The iskcon krishna consciousness handbook 1970 pdf. With iskcon book distributors off the streets and staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, you might think their service has completely ground to a halt. Srila prabhupadas books have changed hundreds of thousands of lives in a very positive way. Quickly view the course elevation profile and race details. Book distribution in mumbai traffic signals youtube. The mission of this website is to increase the number of people who have been blessed by reading srila prabhupadas books. Madhava smullen for friends of the bbt newsletter on dec. Inauguration of srila prabhupada book distribution.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary since the incorporation of the international society for krishna consciousness iskcon, the aim of the manor devotees was to distribute 100,000 of srila prabhupadas book in just one month. The books such as bhagavadgita and srimadbhagavatam are translated by iskcon founder acarya srila a. She makes the sweetest little garlands and it takes her so much time. Over 78000 copies of gita distributed during book marathon. The iskcon krishna consciousness handbook 1970 pdf download. Sastra dana and motel gita deliver the ultimate gift this. The international society for krishna consciousness iskcon was founded in 1966 by his divine grace a. Iskcon of san diego enhancing lives through bhakti yoga.
And none of the distributors knew that the others had decided to stay out late. View, california silicon valley, south of san francisco, north of san jose. The new dvaraka temple was established by his divine grace a. Bbt india organized a twoday seminar fon jan 31 st and feb 1 st 2014 on the topic of merits of organized book distribution at iskcon tirupati, india. In 2005 at the gaura purnima festival in mayapur, he was awarded the global excellence award for book distribution. Marathon calendar decide which marathon is best for you by using our comprehensive marathon calendar. The annual book marathon is always a very special time, but last december was extraordinary. The international society for krishna consciousness iskcon, known colloquially as the hare krishna movement or hare krishnas, is a gaudiya vaishnava hindu religious organisation. Inspired by the success of the goaldriven model for increasing book distribution in north america, the bbt marketing and communications department would like to propose a one world team approach with an aim to increase book.
The book marathon program of iskcon sri radha krishna temple, bangalore which commenced on 7th dec 2014 during the auspicious occasion of gita jayanti, went on till 8th feb 2015 and concluded with a prize distribution ceremony on 15th feb, 2015. Krishna wants his children by srila prabhupada sb 01. International society for krishna consciousness wikipedia. Srila prabhupadas book distribution in mumbai youtube. Instead, however, theyve put all their energy into innovations such as mailing, contactless delivery, and e books to distribute thousands of prabhupadas books at a time when people need them more than ever. This was a pioneering attempt to get book distributors in india more organized. In iskcon we have to be absolutely clear that srila prabhupada is the head of the institution and will continue to be that as long as the institution lasts book changes bbt reprint caitanyacaritamrta without knowing what was changed. He was especially enamored of the term i used when referring to the lowclass human beings sunk in the modes of passion and ignorance, addicted to sex and intoxication, who frequented heavy metal rock concerts.
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