Ancient wisdom, modern times

Tune In, Go Deep

Tune In, Go Deep

Bhaktivedanta Manor is truly a sacred place, non-different from Vrindavan. Everything we require to make spiritual perfection is there. If we tune in deeply into spiritual practice, we will experience much more than the eye can perceive.

Be a Monk Challenge

Be a Monk Challenge

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..."

Simplicity: A Not-So-Simple Concept

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 & 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

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

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

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

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.

Committed to Krishna

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.

Proud Block

Proud Block

For a progressive spiritualist, the biggest block is that of pride that somehow needs to be curbed.

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