Bhakta Vinay shares his memorable experience of the Be a Monk experience at Bhaktivedanta Manor "[It] offered me a rare opportunity to cut myself off from the distractions of everyday life and focus internally through a holistic 7-day experience..."
Ancient wisdom, modern times
Thoughts from a Coronation
Reflections and thoughts from the Temple President after attending the Coronation of King Charles III
Nrsimha Caturdasi: The Right Way to get Angry
Did you know there is a right way to get angry? Most people don't know that spiritual art. Read more to discover the five signs of spiritual anger.
Simplicity: A Not-So-Simple Concept
People may associate simple living with minimalism, a current movement that encourages us to avoid overcollecting and conspicuous consumption. However, for Srila Prabhupada, simple living was much more than this, for it was inextricably linked to high thinking.
Reflecting & Moving Forward
Reflecting on 2022 and moving forward into 2023 as a time to deepen our Krishna consciousness by taking shelter and solace in the holy names of Krishna - as well as celebrating 50 years of Bhaktivedanta Manor.
An ode to the Book Distributors
More than ever, the people of this world need Srila Prabhupada’s teachings. His words and example have helped each one of us, saving us from a life of frustration, improving every aspect of our existence, and giving us true values, direction and hope
Compelling Reality
If we can manage to admit the inherent and unavoidable limitations we have, and if we open ourselves to the possibility of truths revealed in bona fide scriptures, we’ve opened the door to a compelling reality.
Unity in Diversity
Unity in diversity can make us more fulfilled, broader devotees of Krishna. This sort of unity doesn’t mean uniformity and this sort of diversity doesn’t mean fragmentation.
Krishna’s Delightful Mercy
The Sanskrit word for mercy is ‘prasada,’ and Srila Prabhupada’s Hare Krishna movement is internationally famous for a certain aspect of prasada: delectable and variegated vegetarian food that’s been offered to Krishna with love and devotion.
Meditation on Lord Balarama
In honour of the appearance of Sri Balarama, we offer this meditation from the Srimad Bhagavatam
Committed to Krishna
A sannyasi does not act for personal satisfaction. Without self-interest and having no desire for self-satisfaction, his criterion of success is the satisfaction of Krishna.
Royal Duty, Divine Duty
Queen Elizabeth’s devotion to duty can inspire us in fulfilling our duties, both temporary and eternal.
Psychological Atheism
An interesting outlook into how atheism manifests within this world in various ways.
The Naked Truth
An interesting thought on how our external habits can influence our mental capabilities.
Induced Selflessness
We're all different, and so we all need a different narrative to become more selfless in life.
Proud Block
For a progressive spiritualist, the biggest block is that of pride that somehow needs to be curbed.