International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), popularly called Hare Krishna, is a new religious movement founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, referred to by followers as "Srila Prabhupada," in New York in 1966. ISKCON is a society formed for practitioners of bhakti yoga, the yoga of devotion, as practiced within Gaudiya Vaishnavism. The bhakta's devotion is specifically directed towards Krishna, along with Radha, his divine consort. International Society for Krishna Consciousness - An overview< ...

Including:

• International Society for Krishna Consciousness - An overview
• International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The great mantra
• International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and history
• International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON
• International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word
• International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death
• International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy
• International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Controversial Points
• International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources
• International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

Read more here: » International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Encyclopedia - International Society for Krishna Consciousness

HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE The popular nickname "Hare Krishnas" for devotees of this movement comes from the maha-mantra (great chant) they either sing aloud or chant quietly on rosary-like beads. The sound vibration created by repeating these names of God is said to gradually induce pure God-consciousness. The maha mantra appear ...

See also:

International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - An overview, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The great mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and history, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Controversial Points, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

Read more here: » International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Encyclopedia II - International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The great mantra

Prabhupada spent much of the last decade of his life setting up the institution of ISKCON. As the charismatic leader, Prabhupada's personality and management were responsible for much of the growth of ISKCON and the reach of his mission. Upon the death of Prabhupada on November 14, 1977, eleven of his disciples became initiating gurus for ISKCON. Those chosen were: Tamala Krishna Gosvami, Satsvarupa dasa Gosvami [1], Jayapataka Swami [2], Hrdayananda Gosvami, Bhavananda Gosvami, Hamsaduta Swami, Ramesvara Swami, Harikesa Swami, Bhagav ...

See also:

International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - An overview, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The great mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and history, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Controversial Points, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

Read more here: » International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Encyclopedia II - International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death

The origin of the soul (Sanskrit: jiva). Srila Prabhupada explains that the soul falls from the spiritual world (the paradise) to this material world and the supreme objective of the human life is to become "Krishna conscious" to be able to return "Back to Godhead" (this is also the title of the official ISKCON magazine). However Sarasvata Gaudiya Vaisnavas teach that the soul has never been in the spiritual world. More i ...

See also:

International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - An overview, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The great mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and history, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Controversial Points, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

Read more here: » International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Encyclopedia II - International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Controversial Points

Since the death of Prabhupada, ISKCON experienced a variety of what they now describe as "heresies" over the next two decades. These heresies include: 1) The Guru is God Heresy 2) The Centralisation Heresy 3) The Zonal Acarya Heresy 4) The Proxy-Initiation Heresy 5) Heresies of Continuity 6) The Sannyasi-Householder Controversy 7) The Gopi-bhava Club Heresy 8) The Rasika-bhakti Heresy 9) The Origin of the Soul Heresy [3] [4]. Over the years ISKCON and its leadership have been accused of kidnapping, child molestation, obstruction of ju ...

See also:

International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - An overview, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The great mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and history, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Controversial Points, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

Read more here: » International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Encyclopedia II - International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy

The Origin of the Soul (Sanskrit: jiva). Srila Prabhupada explains that the soul falls from the spiritual world (the paradise) to this material world and the supreme objective of the human life is to become "Krishna conscious" to be able to return "Back to Godhead" (this is also the title of the official ISKCON magazine). However Sarasvata Gaudiya Vaisnavas teach that the soul has never been in the spiritual ...

See also:

International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Great Mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Presence in City Streets, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and History, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Points of Philosophical Contention, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

Read more here: » International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Encyclopedia II - International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Points of Philosophical Contention

Hare Krishna devotees understand Krishna to be synonymous with Vishnu, and the highest form of God, or "the Supreme Personality of Godhead", and Radha to be his female counterpart, the embodiment of love. The teachings of bhakti yoga date back to the Vedic era and were fully developed since the times of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in West Bengal in the mid 1500s. Thus Hare Krishna devotees specifically follow a disciplic line of Gaudiya, or Bengali, Vaisnavas. Since the middle ages Gaudiya Vaisnavism has had a continuous following in Indi ...

See also:

International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Great Mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Presence in City Streets, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and History, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Points of Philosophical Contention, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

Read more here: » International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Encyclopedia II - International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and History

ISKCON is actively evangelical. Members try to spread "Krishna consciousness" by, for example, going on the streets to chant their mantra or to sell their books. According to the doctrine of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu one does not need to be born in a Hindu family to take up the practice of Vaishnavism. This openness places ISKCON in strong contrast to many other branches of Hinduism, which may place strong or exclusive stress on hereditary lineage and are non-missionary by nature. Thus there are ISKCON communities around the world with schools, restaurants and farms. Many ISKCON ...

See also:

International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Great Mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Presence in City Streets, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and History, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Points of Philosophical Contention, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

Read more here: » International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Encyclopedia II - International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word

The popular nickname "Hare Krishnas" for devotees of this movement comes from the maha-mantra (great chant) they either sing aloud or chant quietly on rosary-like beads. The sound vibration created by repeating these names of God is said to gradually induce pure God-consciousness. (see below) HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE The maha mantra appear ...

See also:

International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Great Mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Presence in City Streets, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and History, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Points of Philosophical Contention, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

Read more here: » International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Encyclopedia II - International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Great Mantra