Two years ago, ashram resident Bhakta David rekindled an interest he had in writing poetry. After his spiritual master told him that he had a talent for writing and he instructed me to keep writing in his spare time, whenever the inspiration comes. The results have led to a collection of poems called Poems On the Path. The book contains thirty poems and they explain different aspects of life in accordance with the scriptures. Some poems are from Bhakta David’s personal experience and he feels they are anyone on the path of devotional service. The poems are accompanied by explanations...
Bournemouth Kirtan Festival
Devotees and well-wishers based in the Bournemouth area held an unique event in the area. Godruma das of Bhaktivedanta Manor was invited to host the occasion, which had over 100 participants.
Pujari sanga gathering
Recently the deity department hosted a heartfelt gathering, Pujari Sanga, bringing together over 90 devotees who serve deities in various capacities
Summer National Book Marathon
The annual Summer Book Marathon was from 5th of July - 19th July this year. During that fortnight, no less than 7093 of Srila Prabhupada’s books of all types were distributed.
Family Wellbeing Open Day
On Saturday 20th July Bhaktivedanta Manor put on a Family Wellbeing Day, when special features designed for guests’ mind, body and spiritual needs were on offer.
Devotees embrace the Glastonbury crowds
Devotees from around the UK, including the Hare Krishna Festival Team, Food for All and monks from Bhaktivedanta Manor joined forces to make a welcome presence during the huge Glastonbury Festival.
Counsellors of Agriculture – an international delegation
A special delegation spent a day at Bhaktivedanta Manor. They work as Counsellors of Agriculture and are advisors for their embassies, including the US, Germany, Ireland, Brazil and the Netherlands.
Bhagavad-gita As It Is to be used for Parliamentary Oath
Bhagavad-Gita As It Is, with translations and purports by Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, will now be used in the House of Commons for when Hindu MPs swear in and take a Parliamentary Oath, following their election.
Beyond Ordinary
What happens when introverts or extroverts become devotees? Do they need to change their nature to make tangible spiritual advancement?
A working model of the Puranic universe
Taruna das brahmacari has been working on an intriguing physical model of the universe according to a certain approach to the Srimad Bhagavatam.
His model gives credence to one interpretation of the plane of bhu-mandala as proposed by the late Sadaputa das (Dr Richard Thompson)