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We had a wonderful Festival of India this month but the summer fun isn’t over yet – join us for the annual Summer Kids Camp, which is happening this year from August 15th – 19th. You can register for any number of days! As always we have lots of fun activities planned out with sumptuous prasadam (vegetarian meansl) for all …

We are very excited to announce that we will now be posting daily darshan of our beautiful Deities on our website!  You can find the daily darshan pictures posted on the right-hand side of the page. Our pujari (priest) department has been capturing photos each day and have been sharing them on Facebook.  We’ve now added them to our temple …

A lone, broke and aged man once embarked on a cargo ship to an unknown land. He suffered three heart attacks but what kept the him going was a mission which was not even his own but his guru’s. A perfect beginning to the history in making. Decades later he is celebrated on CNN as one of the top 10 …

On both Wednesday, August 3, 2016 and Wednesday, August 10, 2016, a very special two-part seminar will be conducted by our very special guest, Laxmimoni Devi Dasi!  This ground-breaking seminar will be focused on how and why we need to make a more focused effort on reading the books of our beloved founder, Srila Prabhupada. Described as an eye-opening seminar, …

Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple is very excited to welcome Laxmimoni Devi Dasi back home to Toronto!  One of the pioneers of our Hare Krishna movement in Toronto, Laxmimoni Devi Dasi is an inspiring teacher, mentor, guide and more. Laxmimoni Dasi was initiated by Srila Prabhuada in 1969 while attending the State University of New York at Buffalo. She received a …

Check out this stunningly made video, entitled “A Day in Vrndavan”.  Produced by Sacinandana Swami and Bhava Films, this eight minute video provides a soul-stirring glimpse into the timeless beauty of this most sacred of lands, Vrndavan.  You are sure to get a few goosebumps watching this beautiful video.

We came upon this fun little video made by one of the young devotees who took part in the Eurobus Tour.  The tour consists of a group of young devotees traveling through 13 countries over the course of the summer.  It’s a fun perspective at how these young devotees keep things “lively”!  Enjoy!

Update #2 (07/31/16) – It looks like there was significant interest in holding the course!  So it’s back on!  However, the course facilitator would like to keep the class size small and so class capacity has already been reached.  If you would really, really like to still attend, please email us.Update #1 (07/28/16) – At this time, it has been decided to …

Inspired by the success of Krishna conscious schools in various parts of the world, a group of devotees decided to open the Vedic Roots Montessori Academy in Toronto. The school was opened in September of 2015, and now has an exciting temporary (with potential to extend to full time) opportunity for a preschool teacher! About you: You are a Krishna conscious …

Throughout 2016, our international Hare Krishna movement has been celebrating our 50th anniversary.  While the teachings of our Hare Krishna culture have existed for thousands of years, the modern “Hare Krishna movement” was incorporated in 1966.  Grand celebrations have been taking place all around the world! Wednesday, July 27, 2016 marks the 50th Anniversary of ISKCON’s incorporation, as calculated by …