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The Toronto Hare Krishna Temple is pleased to announce the next  Kirtan Standards Seminar with HH Bhaktimarga Swami on Saturday, January 5th, 2019 from 10:00am – 4:00pm at our lovely temple at ISKCON Brampton. This informative seminar will present the proper etiquette and standards that are meant to be followed at our temple with respect to leading kirtans. Moreover, this will …

There are numerous busy times of year for the Hare Krishna Temple here in Toronto when activities and events come in abundance and the temple is buzzing with excitement. The end of the year is certainly one of those times and is always a fun time for everyone as Toronto’s Hare Krishnas are known for closing the calendar in style …

Over five thousand years ago, Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-gita to Arjuna, discussing the fundamental principles of life. The Gita lucidly explains the nature of consciousness, the self and the universe. It contains both the essence of India’s spiritual wisdom and the answers to questions that have been posed by philosophers for centuries. Today, that same Bhagavad-gita has been translated to …

Toronto’s Hare Krishna community is very excited to once again be welcoming Vaisesika Dasa and Nirakula Devi Dasi to our community from December 14th – 19th! Their visit will be punctuated by a whirlwind four days of festivals, classes, and book distribution! The official schedule is as follows: Saturday, Dec 15th to Wednesday, Dec 19th  7:30-9:00 am Srimad Bhagavatam Class daily Saturday, …

“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  Wishing you and your family a Happy Diwali! 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 …

On Thursday, November 8, 2018 Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple will be celebrating Govardhan Puja!Also referred to as Annakuta, Govardhana Puja is a special festival which marks the time when the inhabitants of Vrindavan (Lord Krishna’s abode on Earth) held a harvest festival in honour of King Indra, the demigod who provided the rains essential for the harvest. One day, however, …

Please note the change in the timings of our weekly Sunday Program. The Sunday program will now be held between 4:30-7pm . The details are as follows : 4:30 pm – Kirtan5:00 pm – Announcements & Class6:00 pm – Arati 6:30 pm – Sunday Feast ( vegetarian feast will be served)7 :00 pm – Program Ends (All other Sunday services will remain …

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 Thursday, November 1, 2018 the Hare Krishna Centre will be celebrating this auspicious occasion beginning at 6:00pm and will include kirtan and a wonderful discourse. Radha …

With fall upon us, many special guests are making their way to Toronto to enliven and inspire everyone with seminars and more! Parliament of the World’s Religions: Nov 1-7, 2018The 2018 Parliament of the World’s Religions is taking place in Toronto. On November 2nd Our very own HH Bhaktimarga Swami and his drama troupe will be performing “Many Mothers and …

During this most auspicious month of Kartik (Oct 24 to Nov 22), you can invite Lord Krishna in the form of Bala Gopala (Damodara) to your home, offer beautiful lamps and hear about wonderful stories of baby Krishna.You can book your 1-hour slot by contacting (416) 400-7001 or kartikbookings@gmail.com to reserve your spot during Kartik weekday evenings or weekends. Please …