Gbc begins agm with encouraging reports of increased book distribution february 7, 2015 admin after concluding the threeday sanga for gbcs, gurus and sannyasis, iskcons governing body commission began its annual general meetings agm yesterday, 6 th february, in mayapur, india. Iskcon book distribution good to read great to gift bhagavad. Distributing books in foreign languages far east middle east. The international society for krishna consciousness iskcon is a worldwide affiliation of bhaktiyoga practitioners. Here you can read about all the reasons why we distribute books and why everyone should be connected with this endeavour in any way possible. These books are so potent that anyone who reads them is sure to become krishna conscious, so it is a very valuable service to distribute our books. In the 1970s, iskcon expanded its vision of prasad distribution and developed the food for life program to target food distribution to the less fortunate. Book distribution in usa for more videos of this category, visit. Books for the soul source for transendental book distribution. Purpose of iskcon welcome to sri sri radharasabihari temple.
Dec 12, 20 and in laguna beach, california, where book distribution rose 1,000% in 2011 and another 33% in 2012, theyre aiming for an increase of at least another 20% in 20. Srila prabhupada used to stress a lot on book distribution. Now, with visible results all over the continent and two new centers on the way, this innovative idea seems to be reaching its turning point. Elevate your consciousness to the spiritual platform with these transcendental books and become completely free from all anxiety and suffering. I am very glad to hear the book distribution is increasing. An inspirational video for the 2017 prabhupada marathon. Understand the ancient philosophy of india, the vedas, and become liberated and free from anxiety and suffering with these easy to understand comprehensive translations and commentaries on the original sanskrit texts by srila prabhupada, the founderacharaya of iskcon, the hare krishna movement.
The world is feeling the weight of the hare krishna movement. Iskcon leadership seminars and plenary presentations. Available now, are the various power point presentations from the plenaries and seminars. Books on the hare krishna movement, iskcon and srila prabhupada. The bhaktivedanta book trust bbt india invites iskcon devotees to participate in a 2day seminar on the merits of organized book distribution. The bbt especially emphasizes the works of the gaudiyavaishnava tradition.
This section is dedicated to encourage you to distribute srila prabhupadas mercy in the form of book distribution. Hare krishna and welcome to iskcon desire tree multimedia social network of the international society for krishna consciousness iskcon. Here you will find book distribution stories, quotes, videos, audio, images, etc. Hg vaisesika prabhu book distribution story from 2005 to 2007 iskcon silicon valley. As times change, theres a flood of innovative, cuttingedge book distribution techniques that use the diverse skills and backgrounds of a wide variety of devotees. In his welcome message on the home page, iskcon minister of book distribution vijaya dasa writes, we hope this website will inspire you to do what was very pleasing to his divine grace srila prabhupadabook distribution. The bbt, as of january 2009, had printed over 500 million books and magazines in more than 60 languages.
This year as part of srila prabhupada book distribution marathon we, devotees from iskcon pune, are organizing value empowerment contest, based on bhagavadgita as it is, in different parts of telangana and maharashtra like. The international society for krishna consciousness iskcon was founded in 1966 by his divine grace a. Hg vaisesika prabhu the monthly sankirtan festival. We earnestly request you make a monetary contribution to this noble cause.
Various book distribution techniques by bhakta jacob. When many of us came under the care and direction of srila prabhupada, during that time in iskcon, 1972 was just about to kick in the incredible expansion and the worldwide spiritual book distribution program. Bhaktiveanta swami prabhupada, bhaktirasamrtasindhu, free downloads, free ebooks, hare krishna, iskcon press, krishna path, lord caitanya mahaprabhu, nectar of devotion, rupa goswami, srila. Read articles on book distribution view book distribution videos view book distribution images view book distribution posters hear book distribution lectures. Videos related to book distribution for more information on book distribution, kindly visit. Online spiritual and transcendental knowledge books shopping india buy bhagavad gita as it is, srimadbhagavatam. Hare krishna, hare krishna, krishna, krishna hare hare hare rama, hare rama, rama rama hare hare and be happy. The temple is a place not for eating and sleeping, but as a base from which we send out our soldiers to fight with maya. Demonized by iskcon for distributing srila prabhupadas books.
The alachua hare krishna temple has been distributing sanctified food to the public for 37 years. The more the books are distributed, the more the ignorance will be smashed. Srila prabhupadas main mission was the printing and distribution of his transcendental books. Oct 08, 2018 srila prabhupada inherited the mission to distribute books on krishna consciousness from his spiritual master, and passed it on to his disciples. Jun, 2018 but the prime means for spreading krsna consciousness, prabhupada emphasized, was the distribution of transcendental literature. Srila prabhupadas books have changed hundreds of thousands of lives in. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. In iskcon we have to be absolutely clear that srila prabhupada is the head of the institution and will continue to be that as long as the institution lasts book changes bbt reprint caitanyacaritamrta without knowing what was changed. He did this well and became the number one distributor. In recent years, iskcon affiliates have parterned with the uk government in establishing a series of krishna avanti schools, the first statefunded vedic, or hindu, schools in united kingdom. Book distribution is the hare krishnas most important activity. The books such as bhagavadgita and srimadbhagavatam are translated by iskcon founder acarya srila a. For any query related to prabhupada book distribution, please contact.
Every temple is independent, that is every temple is selfresponsible for raising funds. Iskcon also has several affiliated schools for children in india, including vrindavana, utar pradesh, and mayapura, west bengal. Bhaktivedanta swami greatly emphasized the distribution of spiritual literature such as bhagavadgita, srimad bhagavatam and several other vedic scriptures. After joining the krsna consciousness movement in 1978 in miami florida, vijaya prabhu was soon asked to distribute books. If this book distribution is managed properly, pushed on with great enthusiasm and determination, and at the same time if our men keep spiritually strong, then the whole world will become krsna conscious.
Online spiritual and transcendental knowledge books shopping india buy bhagavad gita as it is, srimadbhagavatam, sri caitany. I want that my books be distributed in huge quantities and thus we will be able to thoroughly convince the majority of population. Though relatively new to the western world, krishna consciousness is at the heart of indias timeless spiritual culture. It is the desire of iskcon columbus and associates to be a place where all are welcomed, connected to krishna, encouraged to grow in devotion to him, enabled to practice krishna consciousness based on the teachings of srila ac bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, and equipped to. Srila prabhupda book marathon in telangana and maharashtra 2016.
The publishing arm of iskcon, the bhaktivedanta book trust bbt, was established in 1972. They also applied a number of principles tried and tested at book distribution laboratory iskcon silicon valley. Tips for book distribution by amarendra dasa youtube. Iskcon leadership sanga seminars and plenary presentations the 1st gbc international leadership sanga ils held in sridham mayapur this year hosted more than 40 seminars and workshops. Book distribution iskcon vrindavan distrubution of the tresure sankirtan department the sankirtan department at iskcon vrindavan has buses that go all over to distribute srila pranbhupadas books. Iskcon incorporation day july 26, 2019 sri sri lord jagannath rath yatra. One day when we were going to distribute srila prabhupada s books we had to board iskcon book distribution to read more, please visit source. Iskcon books distribution srila prabhupada home facebook. Book distribution every year we organize several exhibitions of valuable books in various organizations, which are based on our rich and diverse culture, promoting human values to combat the evils and vices of the present civilization thereby benefitting the masses, organizations and corporate houses.
Book distribution distrubution of the tresure sankirtan department the sankirtan department at iskcon vrindavan has buses that go all over to distribute srila pranbhupadas books. This page contains additional quotes from srila prabhupada and current iskcon laws regarding initiations. We will be updating this list as more become available. Book distribution spiritual quotes by iskcon desire tree. This is the first annual edition of the krishna consciousness handbook. Iskcon temple bangalore iskcon sri radha krishna temple. On this website you will find accounts of book distributors realizations, videos and audio of book distributors, many adventurous stories of experiences book. Book distribution sri sri radha madan gopal temple iskcon. To save ebooks on your computer, right click and select save as.
Some of our devotees wanted to go out to distribute books doortodoor yesterday, saturday. They are essentially mailing lists conferences, but they can be treated as web forums too if archiving is switched on. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, books by srila prabhupada, free downloads, free ebooks, nectar of devotion tags. It is being conducted under the expert guidance of vaisesika dasa adhikari. Must recognize the gbc as the ultimate managing authority in iskcon, support the gbc system, and follow the gbc. Since 2007, the bhaktivedanta book trusts training center for new book distributors colegio bhaktivedanta in mexico has been gradually strengthening book distribution culture in latin america. I t is scheduled to take place on jan 31,2014 and feb 1, 2014 at iskcon tirupati. Continue this book distribution program very nicely, and at the same time take advantage of these books yourselves. Iskcon columbus congregation performs book distribution of vedic literature on weekends, special occasions and during festivals by going out on streets, door to door and at different public places. In case you are unable to view the ebooks after downloading than it is possible you need the latest adobe reader to view the pdf documents.
Akola, nizamabad, jagtial, kama reddy, khammam, bodhan, mehaboob nagar, etc. It was in the year 1992 when hh nava yogendra swami maharaj, one of the senior disciples of srila prabhupada came here with few devotees and started regular preaching program for local residents and visitors. Gbc begins agm with encouraging reports of increased book. This was the order given to him by his spiritual master srila bhaktsiddhanta sarasvati thakur and srila prabhupada took this order, if you get money. Our modern commercial kitchen feeds thousands of people on festival days. We have to increase the book distribution work more and more to firmly establish the movement. There is no doubt about it, to distribute books is our most important activity. Iskcon book distribution good to read great to gift. Hare krishna book distribution in a muslim city duration. Read articles on book distribution view book distribution videos view book distribution.
This seminar showcases some of the sankirtana strategies being successfully implemented in different parts of the world, bringing growth to book sales and commitment to srila prabhupada. Iskcon50 book distribution days in hungary article iskcon news. We hope this website will inspire you to do what was very pleasing to his divine grace srila prabhupada book distribution. The sankirtan department at iskcon kanpur aims to distribute vedic literature and books written or translated. The bhaktivedanta book trust bbt was founded in 1972 by his divine grace a. Distribution of my books is the most imporatant thing. The bbt soon became the worlds largest publisher and distributor of books on indian philosophy and religion. Each temple gathers its own funds and then uses it. These other thing such as selling incense and records are not as important as this. Our main aim in starting this website is to achieve the various purposes.
Srila prabhupada inherited the mission to distribute books on krishna consciousness from his spiritual master, and passed it on to his disciples. Autobiography of an american swami by radhanath swami, chasing rhinos with the swami volume 1 by shyamasunda. Srila prabhupadas books have changed hundreds of thousands of lives in a very positive way. Stories of iskcon book distribution 1 chant hare krishna blog. Our sole objective is to assist devotees in their krishna consciousness. My ambition is to spread these books far and wide all over the world so that everyone shall read at. The nectar of book distribution a book by and for iskcon devotees to learn how to distribute srila prabhupadas original books. Its focus is on publishing classic vaishnava texts, epics, and contemporary works on the philosophy, theology and culture of bhaktiyoga. It has been highly praised by iskcon leaders including jayapataka swami, giriraj swami, indradyumna swami and many more as a mustread for all devotees. Following the instructions of lord caitanya and srila prabhupada, the devotees in iskcon are enthusiastically distributing books for the benefit of people everywhere. Books to enrich your life the bhaktivedanta book trust bbt was founded in 1972 by his divine grace a. Famous monk sayadaw recieving bhagavad gita in burmese by hg lila.
Audio books on srila prabhupadas letters about book distribution english, hindi. Mix play all mix hare krsna tv iskcon desire tree youtube big fight. The funds gathered is used in buying cooking materials for p. To systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate all people in the techniques of spiritual life in order to check the imbalance of values in life and to achieve real unity and peace in the world. See more of iskcon lotus temple, nagpur on facebook. Examples include weekend warriors, smart boxes, vending machine distribution, motel gita programs, ebooks, online stores, and more. The iskcon devotees regularly go out on the streets to distribute books to people, giving them mercy and encouraging them to come out of suffering and improve their lives to be liberated and go back to godhead to eternally serve the lotus feet of the lord. Book distribution to colleges, libraries and universities. Book distribution banner 01 posted on dec 14, 2015 in english banner download book distribution banners in following sizes. Iskcon book distributors are constantly trying to find new ways to give out srila prabhupadas books, and new people to reach. Each month we feed 2500 people at weekly sunday open house programs where visitors, devotees and the general public eat prasad with us. Iskcon community these sites are focused on the iskcon community, speaking to the practicing family of hare krishna followers about community issues, services, events, and groups. As part of the iskcon50 program series, vaishnavas in hungary organized a twoday national book distribution event, taking place at different.