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The individual soul is described in the Vedāntic expression ānandamayo ‘bhyāsāt: “composed entirely of bliss.” Spiritual play, in its deepest manifestation, is not incidental, supplemental or peripheral, but the very heartbeat of existence.
“Seeing Spirit, Not Gender” – By Her Grace Visakha Dasi
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.
Looking Inwards
Each experience and interaction offers an opportunity for self-discovery and learning about other devotees. It’s not always easy to confront our flaws, such as bad habits, a critical mindset, or cheating.
Bhakti Yoga – The Yoga of the Heart
As “perfect” robots gradually take over jobs, devaluing human skills, and artificial intelligence relieves us of the need to think, write, or memorise, all that remains in humans that can’t be taken away is the heart.
A Spiritual Voyager
Enter a world of magic, mysticism, adventure, and fascinating stories of the saints who dedicated their lives to serve the Supreme Lord Krishna.
Born to Serve
Not all of us may become spiritual teachers, learned scholars, or famous orators, but all of us can and should become servants of devotees. Come, visit us on Sundays, meet saintly devotees, and learn more about devotional service.
Golden Cup of Bhakti
We all carry a golden cup in the heart. When full of bhakti, it keeps us healthy, enthusiastic, and inspired in our spiritual practice. If the cup is empty, we struggle in our sadhana and service.
Sanctuary for the Soul
Come, join us and experience the joy of serving Lord Krishna, singing his praises, and celebrating His festivals.
Vrindavan In The Heart
A meditation and immersion, exploring the importance and spiritual beauty of Vrindavan, the land of Krishna (the Supreme Personality of Godhead) and His servants.
Bhishma Panchaka: The Potent Five
The Lord is offering us even more blessings as we prepare to enter the last week of the Kartik month. The last five days of the month of Kartik are traditionally known as Bhishma Panchaka
A Sense of Urgency
At the temple there is a sense of urgency, the eagerness to make spiritual progress now – in this life – and not later, on another day or in some future birth.
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Wellbeing Day
The Krishna Wisdom team at Bhaktivedanta Manor warmly welcomed over a hundred new faces through the gates. Guests travelled from across the country, representing a wide range of ages and backgrounds, to take part in the annual Krishna Wisdom Wellbeing Retreat.
Gurukula Children Shine at New Year Eve Event
At the Gurukula Hare Krishna Primary School, children receive a holistic, Krishna conscious education that nurtures their individual talents and...
Culture, Community and Chanting on New Year’s Eve
The School of Bhakti department hosted a wonderful New Year’s Eve celebration in the Haveli, bringing many people together in...
A Beautiful Evening of Future-Focused Wisdom
In late December, the School of Bhakti hosted Gita 2099 with His Holiness S.B. Keshava Swami. From 6.30pm, over 650...
A Roaring Success – The Lion King (Simha Raja)
The Bhaktivedanta Players concluded their 40th anniversary year on a powerful and joyful note with a spectacular production of The Lion King – Simha Rāja, presented with a thoughtful Kṛṣṇa conscious twist.
Krishna Wisdom’s Christmas Party
Krishna Wisdom hosted its annual Christmas Party last Saturday and what an absolute triumph it was! With around 70 souls coming together, the evening was a joyful celebration of community, connection, and Christmas spirit!
Interfaith Week 2025
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.
A Campus Tour of Gita Wisdom Across India
As part of outreach preaching efforts beyond the UK, Maha Prasad Govinda Das—who lived as a monk at Bhaktivedanta Manor from 1983 to 1990—recently traveled to three prestigious universities across India as a delegate to a Bhagavad Gita conference.
ISKCON Acquires Historic 7 Bury Place, London
Devotees in London are thrilled to announce that it has successfully acquired 7 Bury Place, the site of its original London temple, in a recent auction.
Christmas Book Distribution Marathon
Participate in this year’s Śrīla Prabhupāda Christmas Book Distribution Marathon, which will run from 28 November to 24 December
Gurukula Observes Interfaith Week with Respect, Curiosity and Devotion
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.
Weekly Readings of Srila Prabhupada-Lilamrita
Join us for weekly readings of Srila Prabhupada-Lilamrita in Srila Prabhupada's Darshan Room between 6:30pm - 7:30pm























