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The Hare Krishna Temple warmly invites one and all to join us for a reflective evening as we observe Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day on Thursday, October 31st, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. On this day, we reflect on the remarkable life of Srila Prabhupada, the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on the anniversary of his passing (known …

There are many places of pilgrimage for Krishna devotees, especially in India. Devotees visit them to become inspired in their spiritual lives. Devotees of Krishna observe the appearance of Radha Kunda, also known as Bahulashtami. This Sunday, October 29th the Hare Krishna Centre will be celebrating this auspicious occasion beginning at 4:30pm and will include kirtan and a wonderful discourse (please …

We are excited to announce that HG Gaura Nataraj das will be visiting Toronto to conduct a seminar entiteled “Krsna Yoga – Be fit to serve Krishna”. The seminar will take place on October 19th and 20th and is divided into to three parts: 1. Krsna Yoga Part 1 : Understanding discipline of yoga and structure of the self (pancha …

The Hare Krishna Temple warmly invites you and your family to join us on Friday, September 6th for Radhastami celebrations – celebrating the appearance of Srimati Radharani! Festivities will commence at 6:00pm, and will feature a special flower outfit darshan! Radhastami is a special festival for New Remuna Dhama (ISKCON Toronto) as it marks the 47th installation anniversary of our …

A few years ago, the leadership of our international Hare Krishna movement instituted the “ISKCON Disciples Course”, which is a great overview about several important aspects in one’s spiritual life within our Hare Krishna family. This foundational course covers important topics like: The importance of accepting initiation in a disciplic succession Srila Prabhupada’s special position How to select a spiritual …

On Friday, August 23rd we will be celebrating  Krishna Janmastami, the appearance day of Lord Krishna. This occasion marks the biggest and grandest celebration at Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple. Lord Krishna appeared over five thousand years ago in Mathura. His name means the all attractive one. He is transcendental, all-knowing and possesses all the qualities of all the avatars yet He remains as …

The day after celebrations for one of our biggest festivals of the year, Krsna Janmastami, we will be celebrating one of the most important festivals for us as Hare Krishnas – Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja starting at 11am on Saturday, August 24, 2017. The Vyasa Puja festival is always held the day after Janmastami and the festival honours the appearance …

The appearance day (birthday) of Srila Prabhupada is a very special occasion for all Hare Krishna devotees.  Srila Prabhupada appeared on Nandotsava – the day that Nanda Maharaja had a big festival to celebrate the birth of Lord Krsna (Sri Krsna Janmastami).   This year, Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja falls on Saturday, August 24, 2019 and celebrations will be from 11am-3pm …

The auspicious appearance day (birthday) of Lord Balarama, Lord Krishna’s older brother is less than a week away- on Wednesday August 14th! Lord Balarama symbolizes strength and compassion- and we all could do with a little bit of that! So we invite you to take part in the celebrations at the Hare Krishna Temple. Festivites will begin at 6pm, devotees …

There is always a special buzz in the air when Toronto’s vibrant Hare Krishna community welcomes back Vaisesika das back to our temple. A disciple of Srila Prabhupada, and a mentor to so many of us in Toronto and around the world, we are always looking forward to his visits. From inspiring classes and hitting the streets with spiritual books, …