Bhagavad Gita Chapter Study

Interested in learning how you can benefit from this ancient wisdom text? Participate in an 18-session series starting Jan 13. The sessions will involve chapter overviews, practical application, weekly meditation/exercises, quizzes, and learning through fun games. Certification will be provided to those who register and attend all sessions. For details, email education@torontokrishna.com

Virtual Srila Prabhupada Festival

Celebrate New Year’s Day with our annual Srila Prabupada Festival; this year’s festival will be taking place virtually and include a special panel discussion, arati, and guru puja. The Temple is also open for darshan visits until 5:30pm (Click HERE for details). Join us today at 5 PM for Virtual celebrations to welcome 2022. Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/ISKCONTORONTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torontokrishna/  

Gita Jayanti Celebrations

On the battlefield of Kuruksetra, over five thousand years ago, something unthinkable happened. Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-gita to Arjuna- a philosophical approach to living a life of giving because in giving we receive. The Gita has the answers that encapsulate the essence of life- karma, time, nature, the conscious self, God. Today that same Bhagavad-gita has been translated into languages …

Share the gift of Bhagavad Gita

“To show them special mercy, I, dwelling in their hearts, destroy with the shining lamp of knowledge the darkness born of ignorance.” Bhagavad Gita As It Is 10.11     The months of November and December are an auspicious period highlighted by many events including Diwali, Kartik, and Gita Jayanti (World Gita Day). Many celebrate this festive time by offering …

Honouring Srila Prabhupada – November 7th

Honouring Srila Prabhupada on the occasion of his disappearance day. 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 as the Disappearance Day). We will have an extended virtual program this weekend starting at 5 PM – 6:30 PM We …

Diwali and Govardhana Puja

ISKCON Toronto will be celebrating Diwali on Thursday, November 4th. The Temple will be open for special Darshan Visits from 4:15am – 12:30pm and 4:00pm – 7:00pm.  The story of Diwali stems back to ancient times when inhabitants of Ayodhya celebrated the return of Lord Ramachandra. Lord Rama was in exile, away from His kingdom, for many years. The joyful …

Auspicious Month of Kartik

The holiest month of Kartik or Damodar is from October 21st -November 18th this year. It is a great opportunity, for new and seasoned bhakti practitioners alike, to dive a little deeper into their spiritual practices. As per Vedic texts, any devotional activity done during this month has its benefits multiplied a thousand-fold. Lord Krishna is known for His sweet childhood pastimes …

Global Kirtan Protest

This Saturday, October 23rd, ISKCON Toronto and temples from across the GTA will be joining ISKCON temples around the world for a peaceful Global Kirtan Protest to demand protection and justice for the minorities in Bangladesh. Between October 13 and 15, multiple temples, homes, shops, and individuals were attacked across several districts of Bangladesh. Several innocent members of the Hindu …