2016 Gaura Purnima season FOLK news is online now and our print edition should be delivered to your mailboxes in a week or so.
In this edition Srila Prabhupada reveals the identity of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and we uncover the significance of His holy Dhama. Glimpse Ayurveda ‘from the ground up’ at Hare Krishna Valley and appreciate Bhagavad-gita’s spiritual gems.
You can read FOLK news right here or download a PDF.
You can catch up on past issues at our FOLK homepage.
Looking forward to seeing you for our Gaura Purnima season celebrations!
Tuesday, 12 January 2016
Monday, 11 January 2016
Volunteering at Ratha Yatra? Your Safety Induction Closes at the End of January
Are you attending Ratha Yatra (The Festival of the Chariots) on Sunday February the 14th?
Do you intend to assist with services there?
Have you registered to help with Chariot Security, Face Painting, Prasadam Distribution or anything else at the Festival?
WONDERFUL!
Then you need to complete the St. Kilda Festival Safety Induction
This is a minimum requirement for all our volunteers. Online Safety Induction information takes only a short time to read. The test itself is just 10 multiple choice questions. All inductions must be completed no later than January the 31st.
Please print out your Induction Card and carry it with you at all times. You must produce this receipt if requested while working onsite.
If you are unable to complete your induction online, you can go to the St Kilda Festival Office.
Hare Krishna, all glories to Lord Jagannatha!
See you at Ratha Yatra!
Do you intend to assist with services there?
Have you registered to help with Chariot Security, Face Painting, Prasadam Distribution or anything else at the Festival?
WONDERFUL!
Then you need to complete the St. Kilda Festival Safety Induction
This is a minimum requirement for all our volunteers. Online Safety Induction information takes only a short time to read. The test itself is just 10 multiple choice questions. All inductions must be completed no later than January the 31st.
Please print out your Induction Card and carry it with you at all times. You must produce this receipt if requested while working onsite.
If you are unable to complete your induction online, you can go to the St Kilda Festival Office.
Hare Krishna, all glories to Lord Jagannatha!
See you at Ratha Yatra!
Monday, 4 January 2016
Join Our Worldwide Family: International Life Membership
ISKCON Melbourne introduces INTERNATIONAL LIFE MEMBERSHIP to your community.
ISKCON Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada personally introduced the Life Membership Program in the early 1970's. He invited everyone across the world to take advantage of residing in ISKCON temples - all over the world - for a couple of days, of attending spiritual programs and receiving Krishna conscious association.
A one-of Life Membership donation is $1,111.
Your spiritual honors:
Your welcome kit:
Note: upon paying an additional $500, you will receive an 18-book set of the Srimad Bhagavatam.
Enrol today! Contact Sarvajna Krishna Dasa (0404-485-861) in the Members Services Office.
ISKCON Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada personally introduced the Life Membership Program in the early 1970's. He invited everyone across the world to take advantage of residing in ISKCON temples - all over the world - for a couple of days, of attending spiritual programs and receiving Krishna conscious association.
A one-of Life Membership donation is $1,111.
Your spiritual honors:
- a Life Member is entitled for free accommodation for three days per year per center: subject to availability and prior confirmed reservation.
- a list of ISKCON centers across the world will be sent to you along with your International Life Membership Card.
- you will receive birthday greetings for every year and a special puja at the Temple
Your welcome kit:
- a set of Srila Prabhupada's books,
- a framed picture of the Lord Krishna,
- your japa mala and mantra card.
Note: upon paying an additional $500, you will receive an 18-book set of the Srimad Bhagavatam.
Enrol today! Contact Sarvajna Krishna Dasa (0404-485-861) in the Members Services Office.
Collect Your Varsha Puja Member Gifts
Attention all Varsha Puja Members!
Please contact the Member Services Office to update your information in our database and collect your gifts of 2016 Hare Krishna Temple Calendars.
Thank you for your generous support: may Guru and Krishna bless you unlimitedly.
Please contact the Member Services Office to update your information in our database and collect your gifts of 2016 Hare Krishna Temple Calendars.
Thank you for your generous support: may Guru and Krishna bless you unlimitedly.
Friday, 9 October 2015
ISKCON Disciple Course Now Compulsory For All Melbourne Applicants
Please note that passing the ISKCON Disciple Course is now compulsory for anyone taking shelter in Melbourne Yatra. The Course is designed to assist applicants prior to selecting a guru, not afterwards.
By ISKCON law the Course became compulsory for anyone applying for first or second initiation after 6.9.2015.
Melbourne Yatra will host an ISKCON Disciple Course over four days this month:
The Course is facilitated by His Grace Aniruddha Prabhu. Taravali Mataji manages our ISKCON Disciple Course (IDC) registration and invitations. You can contact her in Reception.
The 20 person Course group will include:
50% devotees who are aspiring for shelter, or are sheltered
50% initiated devotees
Please note that acceptance of your registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
You can register online here. If you do not receive a response, please follow-up by contacting Reception.
By ISKCON law the Course became compulsory for anyone applying for first or second initiation after 6.9.2015.
Melbourne Yatra will host an ISKCON Disciple Course over four days this month:
- Thursday October 22 and Friday October 23 6-9pm at the Mary Kehoe Centre in Danks St. opposite the Temple.
- Saturday October 24 and Sunday October 24 in the Temple Theatre, 10am-1pm and 2-5pm daily
The Course is facilitated by His Grace Aniruddha Prabhu. Taravali Mataji manages our ISKCON Disciple Course (IDC) registration and invitations. You can contact her in Reception.
The 20 person Course group will include:
50% devotees who are aspiring for shelter, or are sheltered
50% initiated devotees
Please note that acceptance of your registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
You can register online here. If you do not receive a response, please follow-up by contacting Reception.
Monday, 5 October 2015
Festival of Vedic India at Bestchance Kinder
By: Navadwipa Isvari dasi.
The room was infused with the sound vibration of the Maha Mantra as the children and parents came in. Many parents commented on how calming they felt.
We were invited back the following week to present our Vedic India program to children of age group 4/5 years. It was truly so rewarding to be given the opportunity to interact with children of this age group. They were
very enthusiastic to participate.
After a brief introduction we started our program this time with yoga. We noticed the children were quite well coordinated when it was time to try out the various fun postures. They were quite interactive keeping our
yoga teacher entertained.
We later had a wonderful interactive power point presentation about our culture and festivals.
We also had hands-on demonstration and participation of the mrdanga and kartals. Then it was time to teach the ever popular Maha Mantra. The children learnt the mantra word for word a few times before singing all together using the instruments. They were very excited to learn and sing, as i could see the seated children on the floor moving forward and surround me at the front to sing. One of the students who appeared tired earlier on, asked "to sing the song again" once we had finished this segment. He said he "really liked singing this song". We were very pleased to hear that.
Then we showed the children the beautiful clothing and jewelry we had brought for them to try on. Most of the students got dressed while others were happy watching their teachers and class mates getting dressed.
We distributed Maha prasadam and maha garlands to the teachers and students. They really loved the fragrant and colorful garlands. Some immediately wore the garlands around their neck while some used it to decorated their hair with it.
The teacher was very impressed with our presentation and is looking forward to us coming back. She was so impressed that she told teachers of the other age groups in the same facility.
We felt very privileged to have had the wonderful opportunity to share our culture with these young people.
Monday, 28 September 2015
Diwali FOLK News Online
2015 Diwali season FOLK news is online now and our print edition should be delivered to your mailboxes in the next week.
In this issue you can discover Krishna’s reasons for worshipping Govardhana Hill. Narada Rishi Dasa shares why Krishna appears as Lord Jagannatha and the significance of Jagannatha’s appearance. Melbourne’s Food for Life Kitchen Giving Campaign is launched, and our farm manager Manigriva updates us on Hare Krishna Valley’s Care for Cows program.
You can read FOLK news right here or download a PDF.
You can catch up on past issues at our FOLK homepage.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Temple for our Karttika celebrations!
In this issue you can discover Krishna’s reasons for worshipping Govardhana Hill. Narada Rishi Dasa shares why Krishna appears as Lord Jagannatha and the significance of Jagannatha’s appearance. Melbourne’s Food for Life Kitchen Giving Campaign is launched, and our farm manager Manigriva updates us on Hare Krishna Valley’s Care for Cows program.
You can read FOLK news right here or download a PDF.
You can catch up on past issues at our FOLK homepage.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Temple for our Karttika celebrations!
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