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Reducing Climate Change the Marathon Miracle February 2016 Dedicated to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness Srila Prabhupada: I started in 1966, lecturing in a storefront and living in that apartment in 26 Second Avenue. Reducing Climate Change Then gradually, more and more, After the history-making climate change ISKCON is signed up to the Hindu talks in Paris in December, ISKCON Declaration on Climate Change put these young Americans, they is looking to increasing it's part in together by the Bhumi Project at the came to me, and things were addressing climate change. Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, both of which count devotees amongst their organized.…It is Krsna’s desire… During the talks, French president staff. Francois Hollande met with the leaders Lord Caitanya’s prediction, that of twenty faith-based groups at Elysee A major contribution of ISKCON to "As many towns and villages Palace, where they presented him with the environment is its promotion of are there on the surface of the 1.8 million signatures supporting a fair vegetarianism. “Going vegetarian is climate change agreement. one of the quickest and best things an globe, everywhere, this message individual can do to reduce their carbon The leaders included ISKCON emissions,” explained Gopal-Lila das to of Hare Krsna mantra and Lord devotee Gopal-Lila das, who was those he met in Paris. Caitanya's name will be there." there representing the multi-faith environmental organisation GreenFaith. Lecture in Gorakhpur ( Feb 1971) The Marathon Miracle The annual Book Marathon is always a very special time, but last December was extraordinary! In celebration of the 50th Anniversary since the incorporation of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), the aim of the Manor devotees was to distribute 100,000 of Srila Prabhupada’s book in just one month! ....continued on page 4 Bhaktivedanta Manor Newsletter February 2016 Remembering a friendship Rukmini Ramana das retires after 30 years of service with George Harrison After serving in the Manor’s Treasury Temple Commander and various types for nearly 30 years, Rukmini Ramana of administration. das has is now retiring from his daily “Rukmini Ramana prabhu was very The George Harrison Evening had a duties. devoted to Srila Prabhupada and his very special guest who shared a variety He received initiation from Srila mission” explained fellow Treasurer of fond memories. Gurudas was Prabhupada in 1977, and whether at Nabaswati dasi. “He was philosophically amongst the small group of pioneer the Manor or Caitanya College in very sound and one of the most devotees who became close friends Worcestershire, he excelled in all the equipoised and steady devotees I know.” with George Harrison and his Beatles services he took on: book distribution, bandmate John Lennon. When George We wish him the very best for the future. produced "The Radha Krishna Temple”, an album of devotional music released Soul Expressions - in 1971, Gurudas played and sang with Touching many hearts the other devotees. Dhananjaya das, who Warming the Winter recommended to George Harrison the Acaryavan Das purchase of the Manor, was also present. HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA, KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE, HARE RAMA HARE RAMA, RAMA RAMA HARE HARE Annual Gathering The annual gathering at Letchmore Heath’s Village Hall, organised by January 1956 - December 2015 Sukadev das and Sudha Bhava dasi, is Acaryavan das came from a Berber more popular than ever. The event brings family residing in the mountains of Soul Expressions is a monthly event together local devotees for devotional northeast Morocco, near the Algerian which makes devotional music music, performance, inspirational border. He first came to know of accessible to everyone and especially presentations and a wonderful meal ISKCON and devotees after tasting some aimed at those unfamiliar with Krishna prepared in conjunction with the temple mangal-arati sweets, and eventually consciousness. kitchen and community members. “It's joined the temple in Paris during the enlivening to associate with each other 80’s. He quickly developed a reputation Over 70 newcomers attended a special and it sets a nice mood for the rest for his culinary talent - particularly in winter party organised by the Krishna of the year," explained community the art of cooking authentic, homemade Wisdom team. Jayadev das and the representative Brijlata dasi. Moroccan couscous. He quickly Kirtan Scotland group headed by developed very close, lasting friendships Prabhupada Prana das took part and it and relationships during his devotional was an experience most visitors said life. To his family, he remained a dear they will never forget! father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and nephew. The most recent event was attended by over 55 people, If you know anyone In gratitude to his homeland, he shared whom you would like to be introduced the non-sectarian teachings of Krishna to kirtan, contact Radha Govinda das at consciousness in Morocco, Algeria and [email protected] Tunisia. Page 2 Bhaktivedanta Manor Newsletter February 2016 Celebrating ISKCON's 50th Anniversary Accelerate your service to Krishna! 50 Books for the In observance of ISKCON’s 50th For any publications, events, initiatives 50th Year Anniversary this year, all devotees are and projects this year, don't forget to.... invited to ‘accelerate their service to Krishna’, take this unique opportunity 1. Inform the Bhaktivedanta Manor and make a personal contribution to the representative, Farish Lakhani: celebrations. [email protected] Getting involved is as simple as.... 2. Brand it using the ISKCON 50 logo and add the tag line 'Joy of • Carrying through an idea that's been Devotion' on the back-burner As many devotees as possible are If you are part of another ISKCON • Something that you have always encouraged to make a personal offering, Temple community in the UK, then wanted to launch, but never got round by distributing at least 50 of Srila please inform the National Co-ordinator to it. Prabhupada’s books throughout this Devaki dasi: • Something you may already be doing, year. but it can be re-launched or enhanced [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Any type of activity that contributes 50 Hours of Service towards Srila Prabhupada’s mission in Offer 50 hours of service this year to one form or another will be counted. mark ISKCON turning 50! The joy of devotion can be experienced in a variety Various exciting service opportunities of different services to Lord Krishna. will be set up for you around the Manor estate. You can come in groups with Any service performed starting from friends and family or individually and now till the end of November, can be truely experience the joy of devotion! part of your bouquet of ‘50 hours of devotional service’. Contact: [email protected] A Passion to Paint During this 50th Anniversary, 50 new frontiers for the Holy Name community member Fergus Quinn has The Manor's weekend Harinama team week. So far we have already covered decided to make a special effort by has taken ISKCON’s 50th Anniversary 32 new frontiers! Every Saturday we channelling his passion for art to paint to heart. The team aims to perform meet at 11am in the Manor's main car Lord Krishna’s devotees. “My favourite harinama street processions in no park. The last Saturday of each month project so far has been painting Srila less than 50 towns that have never up to the summer we will leave at 10am Prabhupada,” he explained. Fergus set experienced it before! to set off on a longer expedition. Come up Eagle Arts to showcase art projects, and join us and experience the joy of and aims to raise money for Food For "It is an exciting project,” Ananta harinam!" Life through the sale of the artworks. Purusottama das explained, “We started last September during the Holy Name Contact: [email protected] www.eaglearts.co.uk Page 3 As a young university student walked past me, something Bhaktivedanta Manor Newsletter February 2016 Bhaktivedanta Manor Newsletterinside told me to stop him. He was a pharmacy student February 2016 from a wealthy Arab background. I explained how Prabhupada's books explained how mantra meditation helps reduce the suffering and depressing conditions of It was my first book Marathon: I was working hard to modern life. He was eager to know more and told me distribute books door-to-door in my neighbourhood, how he been feeling suicidal because he didn’t see the when I knocked on one particular door. An elderly lady meaning of anything he was doing; studies, work, and opened, and without hesitation she announced “I’ve been life in general. Then he questioned “What do these books waiting for you!”, before enthusiastically inviting me in. talk about that I haven’t heard before?” I then explained She emotionally explained that every year on that day for the Krishna consciousness philosophy in some detail: the past 6 years she and her family would visit the Manor Krishna, the spiritual and material worlds, etc … After a tremendous effort by more than 350 devotees to commemorate the passing-away of her niece. But this As I aproached a young of all types, 131,340 books were distributed across particular year she was unable to leave the house and “Does that make sense?” I nervously asked. “It makes man and said that we the UK, the largest Marathon score outside of India became distraught. Feeling bad, she had been praying all complete sense!” he exclaimed with
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