Toronto's Hare Krishna Temple | the city's heart of bhakti yoga
Mantra meditation is quite a rage in yoga circles these days. It involves the repetition of a mantra (sacred Vedic, Sanskrit sound) in prayer or meditation, and concentrating the mind on that sound vibration. Japa is a quiet and personal meditation where one chants on prayer beads, often followed by serious practitioners every day. They chant the Hare Krishna Mahamantra: …
Krishna Funskool’s Gopinath Kids Camp is back. Open to children between 5 and 12 years of age, this in-person full-day camp will be a memorable experience for children with exciting themes, activities, Yoga, drama, music and much more…. For more information please contact kids@torontokrishna.com or call 416-830-6850
Purusottama Month (also known as Adhika Masa) appears approximately every three years. It is considered an ideal month to engage in spiritual activities and devotees can receive great favour from Lord Krishna through their efforts. During the month devotees are recommended to increase their chanting of the Holy Name, worship Lord Krishna and make extra endeavours for their spiritual welfare. …
Toronto’s Ratha-Yatra also known as Festival of India launches with a spectacular parade that will cruise down Yonge Street, beginning at Yonge & Dundas, and make its way down to the lake. During the parade, three ornate, 40-foot tall floats will be hand-pulled by participants amidst ecstatic singing, drumming, and dancing creating a wondrous, carnival-like atmosphere. Parade participants and spectators …
We are excited to announce that the 51st Annual Festival of India (also known as Ratha-Yatra) will be taking place on July 15th and 16th, 2023. The festival is open to the public and free for everyone. Get more information by checking out our website: www.festivalofindia.ca July 15th Parade on Yonge St 11am-1pm: Please click HERE for Route details …
TORONTO’S BIGGEST ANNUAL KIRTAN DAY! “Harinama Cintamani” The much-awaited annual Rathayatra 12-Hour Kirtan is just around the corner! Featuring kirtan leaders from around the world, this is certainly a day not to be missed! Being held on Friday, July 14th from 10am – 10pm at the Toronto Hare Krishna Temple at 243 Avenue Road, it promises to be the best …
Our beautiful and beloved Deities, Sri Sri Radha Ksira-Chora Gopinatha, have been the heart and soul of our Hare Krishna Centre for just over 50 years. Actually, Srila Prabhupada named our Deities in Toronto after a famous Deity of the same name in the beautiful and ancient city of Remuna, India. Ksira means “sweet rice” and chora means “thief”. So, the name “Ksira-Chora” …
On Thursday May 4, 2023, ISKCON Toronto welcomes you to celebrate the appearance day of Lord Nrsimha, also known as Nrsimha Caturdasi. This is the half-man, half-lion incarnation of Lord Krishna who is fervently prayed to and remembered several times a day in all centres around the world. This most astonishing form of the Lord is known for removing hurdles on one’s spiritual …
Bhagavad-Gita Overview- Back now by popular demand!! For those who missed it the first time around- are you looking for a life-changing course? In just a few short weeks, you’ll learn the ancient wisdom of this sacred text and how to apply it to your modern life. Here are some of the benefits our students have enjoyed: -A deeper …
The Toronto Hare Krishna Temple is pleased to announce the next Kirtan Standards Workshop with HH Bhaktimarga Swami on Saturday, March, 18th, 2023 from 10:00am – 2:00pm in person at our lovely Temple at 243 Avenue Road. This informative seminar will present the proper etiquette and standards that are meant to be followed at our temple with respect to leading kirtans. Please …