Special Rama Navami Celebrations Next Week!

On Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Toronto’s Hare Krishna Centre will mark the Appearance Day of Lord Rama (also known as Rama Navami). Lord Rama is the incarnation of Lord Krishna as the perfect monarch. He enacts His lila, or pastime, of killing the evil king Ravana and establishing virtue, by personal example, throughout His kingdom. The epic story of His …

Snapshots of the Spirtual Visit of Vaisesika das

A look at Vaisesika das’ sublime visit this week to our Toronto Temple through the eyes of a camera lens!Vaisesika das leading the Incredible “Kirtan Night” with many different bhajans!Going door-to-door with a group of devotees to share Krishna Consciousness and goodwill.Meanwhile Bhaktimarga Swami leading a joyful kirtan at Yonge and Queen.The transcendence slicing though the mundane.During Sunday Feast, Vaisesika …

Gaura Purnima & Holi Festivities Doused With Colour!

Sunday, February 28th marked Gaura-Purnima, the appearance anniversary of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Caitanya Mahaprabhu, revered as an incarnation of Krishna, propagated the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra over 500 years ago. He was at the centre of a spiritual revolution, focused on developing love of Krishna (bhakti-yoga). Festivities began in the early hours of the morning with a stalwart group …

Vasesika das comes back to Toronto!

Over the past few months, the Hare Krishna Community at ISKCON Toronto has seen an encouraging growth in the Sankirtan efforts. Sankirtan is the form of sharing bhakti or Krishna Consciousness with the public through books and outdoor kirtan. This has been due to the inspiration of Vaisesika das, who in his previous visits to Toronto has empowered and inspired …