Bhaktivedanta Manor’s public Rama-Navami festival was honoured to welcome a distinguished array of guests, hosted graciously by the Communications team. Among those attending were three local Mayors and other dignitaries representing a wide spectrum of faiths and communities, including Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities); Dr. Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi, Chief Imam...
Her Grace Visakha dasi an event which was historic milestone, when, for the first time in the 1,400-year history of the role of the Archbishop of Canterbury, a woman was installed.
A resident monk at Bhaktivedanta Manor, Ananta Gopal Das, visited the new Venkatakrishna Vrundavana Temple in St Albans, established by members of the Madhva sampradaya.
On 2nd February, Dr Diviash Thakrar and Nilesh represented Bhaktivedanta Manor at a local Tu BiShvat festival, the Jewish tree-planting celebration. The ceremony was led by a mix of civic leaders, faith representatives, and local community members.
Bhaktivedanta Manor’s involvement in Interfaith Week is important because it fosters mutual understanding, respect, and collaboration among diverse religious communities, promoting social cohesion and harmony.
National Interfaith Week provided a wonderful opportunity for the children of Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School to deepen their appreciation of other faith traditions while grounding their learning in Vaishnava values of respect, empathy, and unity.
The leaders of the Church of England have made an exemplary statement. They have seen past Bishop Sarah’s bodily identification (a woman!) to her extraordinary personal merit.
A vibrant interfaith program took place at St. Alban's Cathedral, bringing together individuals from various religious backgrounds to share their faiths to foster understanding, and work towards a stronger, more harmonious community.
Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the UK, invited faith leaders from different traditions to join him for breakfast on Thursday, November 14th.
Visakha Dasi, representing ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor, was pleased to hear Mr Starmer emphasise the importance of faith to the fabric of UK society.
Bhaktivedanta Manor had the pleasure of hosting Rev'd Canon Will Gibbs, Executive Residentiary Canon of the historical St Albans Cathedral.
