UK Community Morning Programme

 

 

   

 

Buckland Hall Retreat 2008
October 5,6,7

 

 
       
 

Very Interesting Reading - Sep/Oct Vaishnava Connection - Chant Online

   

“Keep on with this business of writing articles; in the midst of your heavy duties go on writing something and put our philosophy into words. Writing means to express oneself, how he is understanding this philosophy. So this writing is necessary for everyone.”

--Srila Prabhupada

   

Vaishnava Connection is a magazine serving the UK ISKCON devotee community.

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2008
Jan/Feb

 
New Year's party
Mayapura Madhava prabhu reporting from ISKCON Birmingham
Bright On New Year
Another report from the Brighton devotees, very serious about developing their centre
Illicit Sex
Advaita Acharya das - should we or shouldn't we?
Christmas 2007 UK Book Marathon results
The Mother of all ISKCON activities
Prabhupada Memories by HariSauri das
We promise you have never heard this before
Veda Slovena
Ancient poems from ancient Europe
Not just for the Humans by Janananda Swami
Excerpt from a great new book on animals in KC
Guildford Calling
Guildford Namahatta warns of Nazi invasion
Poem by Cavello Caretti
ISKCON loves me, ISKCON loves me not, ISKCON loves me, ISKCON loves me not.....
Wind in the Willows by Herbert Pinkwhittle
A nice innocent children's story - Not!
 
A poetic rendition of Damodarastakam by Kalakanta das
What could this be about?
 
Second-Class citizens of ISKCON - by Kripamoya das
And no, it's not about women.
 
 
 
     

2007
Nov/Dec

Guildford Calling by Chris Pakula
The premiere news bulletin of the home counties, available from all leading temples.
Ganga Incredible Journey Ila dasi, ISKCON UK's MahaVisnu Swami, Parasuram prabhu and crew's Ganga expedition to discover the ocean.
Facing the terrors of rapids, waterfalls, fire and flood, wild animals, the press, and caste brahmins, and each other, they boldly went.
Letters and Bharma Muhurta Time with Ranchor prabhu (ISKCON London) & Raghupati prabhu (ISKCON Birmingham)
Response to last month's yoga article, and a reminder of the benefits of rising early.
Badger Harry threatens to sue Vaishnava Connection Badger Harry (ISKCON Shadey Dell) complains of editorial bias
Vaishnava Connection to pay for concilliation therapy for Badger and Molly the cow.
Vanipedia Visnumurti prabhu's (ISKCON Belgium) latest news on Bhaktivedanta Archives
Next generation ISKCON is not a biological development... but an evolution in approach
Coaching magazine by Akrura das (ISKCON Soho)
Amazing article on Akrura prabhu's devotee coaching
Reading Srila Prabhupada's Books - by Tribhangananda prabhu (ISKCON Manchester & Leicester)
One of Srila Prabhupada's most dedicated servants continues to try to persuade us to read Srila Prabhupada's books!
 
 
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007
Sep/Oct

Rathayatra Festivals
Jagannatha Lilas all over the UK - find out for yourself...
Review of "Blue Boy" magazine Krupesh gives his views
ISKCON Birmingham Pandava Sena come up with a unique magazinr
Rathayatra Magazine
The first free mag for Rathayatra festival goers gets the thumbs-up.
Chant and be Serious
Get up seriously early to chant Hare Krishna online
Jayananda Prabhu's mother Kalindi dasi
The Mother of the real Jayananda gets the Lord's special mercy
Yoga Mart by Danavir Swami
Maharaj gives his views on Yoga practice and Krishna Consciousness
The Wind in the Willows - or is it?
Some harmless fun which you may or may not get
 
 
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007
Jul/Aug

Guildford Mini Rathayatra By Atmatma das
Guildford Namahatta hold mini-Rathayatra
Cambridge Mini Rathayatra by Lorenzo Vignato
Julie, Abhay Charan Gaura das's sister, tells us a bit about her brother's life
Appreciation by Jagannatha Ram das
Danger, violence and immanent death for a devotee in Nepal
Leicester Rathayatra Weekend Invite special 2 day congregational event
Please come!
The ISKCON Book rewiewed by scholarly folk
New book documenting ISKCON's past 40 years by Radha-Mohan das from the Manor
A Bright Shining Star by Yaduvendu das
Suci dasi,a really lovely and gentle devotee, leaves us
Friendly Mind by Akrura das
"But we like to be depressed. Why? Because then I am at the centre." WOW!
 
 
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007
May/Jun

Midlands Retreat
A report on the recent event held in Leicester
Vraj Mandal Parikram ... by Rob Edwards
Going around the sacred places of Vrindavan with Parasurama prabhu
GBC Minutes 2007
Legislation affecting all ISKCON centres
GBC Appointments 2007
Who's where and with who...
Serve Krishna!
A big request to all devotees
"Madhu Vrata"
By Jahnavi Harrison
24 Hour Kirtan Advert
Forthcoming attraction at ISKCON Birmingham
 
     

2007
Mar/Apr

"Bless this House" By Jayadvaita Swami
Is Maharaj going all domestic? Better read this poem to find out...
A Special Life Abhay Charan gaura (Bhakta Adrian) passes away
Julie, Abhay Charan Gaura das's sister, tells us a bit about her brother's life
Online Community Morning programme
The amazing new system that gives everyone everywhere the association of devotees
Mahabharat
A new dance drama takes place in Saddlers Wells Theatre, instigated and financed by ISKCON devotees.
GBC Meetings 2007 Not the minutes, but a brief summary
A fuller account of the meetings than in the printed version of the Vaishnava Connection
Evolution by Myuren Thanabalasingham
Probably the best article on evolution you have read yet
Midlands Retreat in ISKCON Leicester
Details of the ISKCON National Community Event on 14th 15th April - go to www.iskconleicester.org for more details
 
 
 
     

2007
Jan/Feb

University Preaching by Nitai Kirtan das
Nitai Kirtan leads youth preaching in Birmingham University
Sabbatical Pilgrimage Interview with Bhakta Sunny
A four month stay in India is part of the Bhaktivedanta Manor sabbatical programme. Read how Sunny got on
Installing Love Conversation between a Customer and Tech Support
Hard-wired to hatred? Read this...
A Passage from India by Mick (of the Manor) Thomas
This fourth part of the Mick trilogy gives us excellent insight into how best to benefit form a trip to India
My Journey to Spiritual Life by Jagannath Ram das
This is an amazing story of how Jagannatha Ram prabhu ran away from home to join Vrindavan gurukula
Newspaper Article The Manor supports the first Hindu school in the UK
News too good to comment on.
Back in the Hills by Ravi das
Get a new perspective on the fight to save Vrindavan fom pollution and devestating mining
 
 
 
   

2006
Nov/Dec

Buckland Hall by Kripamoya das
A short account of the annual Buckland hall retreat
Rays of the Sun by Sandeep “Oadby” Patel
Bhakti Caru Swami gives Buckland Hall a real spiritual presence
Home Deity Worship by Amit Patel
HG Nrsimha Kavacha prabhu's seminar at Buckland Hall summarised by Amit
Transcendental Prasadam by Rasika devi dasi
Our full-time prasadam expert comments on the transcendental quality of the hospitality
Share the Nectar by Bhakta Lorenzo
Let the Cow Die NaturallyConversation with Srila Prabhupada
A Dham and the Ants by Bhakta Mick
Bhakta Mick's continuing adventures on the Bhaktivedanta Manor bhakta programme
Maharaja of Manipur by Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami's servants
Rememberances of one of Srila Prabhupada's most prominent disciples
 
     

2006
Sep/Oct

Boyfriend and Girlfriend - by Advaita Acharya das
Irresponsible Parenting!
Bhakta the Future - by Bhakta Mick
From Polish Woodstock to Tolcarne Farm in Cornwall on the exciting Bhaktivedanta Manor Bhakta programme.
Prabhupada’s RathYatra Man - by Andrew Hallum
A school-friend finds out Jayananda's story
Radhe Radhe - by Parasuram das
Some devotees feel like throwing in the towel when they hear all sorts of things chanted during kitran. Whatever happened to the maha-mantra?
Tulasi Prayers Rendered in Verse - by Marion Bell
Ayurvedic Treatment in Coimbatore - by Kamalangi dasi
Kamalangi gets the full wax and shine at Coimbatore Ayurvedic treatment centre.
Krishna Camp - by Mahabhuja das
In Prabhupada We Trust - by Hari Sauri das
 
 
   

2006
Jul/Aug

 
Who am I? Nobody!
Yes! At last an article NOT about increasing one's self-esteem. A devotee finds out that by thinking we are respecting others sensibilities, we in fact can do them a great disfavour. Our friends deserve our Krishna Consciousness more than our sentiments..
ISKCON Leicester flies the Flag
WOW! What is happening in this place?
Mike gets Bhaktised
Total immersion in the River Jordan of Krishna Consciousness at Bhaktivedanta Manor and Mick receives his bhaktism.
Hardcore Punk Scene
Get out your tilak and safety pins...
Bhaktivedanta Coaching Interview
Akrura prabhu's hugely important attempt to help devotees on a personal level.
Become Deep
HH Sachinandana Swami - great article.
 

2006
May/Jun

A Preacher: To Be or Not To Be
I just thought of a possible reason for the strange title - It was spoken by Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Lila Shakti mataji who wrote the article is Danish. Ergo.... And it is a wonderful article.
Diary of a travelling preacher - My Muslem brother
Read it read it read it read it read it read it read it
Bhaktivedanta Hospital - a hospital with a difference
Kirti Keshur Prema manjari mataji was over in the UK for a month on a hospital exchange programme - she tells about the famous devotee hospital in Mumbai.
Lord Nrsimhadeva reciprocates instantly
Is there a God? You would have to ignore a lot of factual experiences like these to colclude there is not..
ISKCON Midlands retreat in Leicester
A great lift to ISKCON Leicester devotees as Kripamoya and other temples encourage their members to attend the second annual Midlands Retreat..
GBC Minutes
Yes, They're all here
 
     

2006
Mar/Apr

The Story of My Life
How Bhakta Mick became a devotee - great story.
Youth Manor Retreat
Interview with Nitai Kirtan das
Vrinda Devi's Passing
Kirti Keshur reminds us how one Mother Vrinda was so valuable, Tribhuvanatha prabhu stated that if he had ten Mother Vrindas he could take over the world.
African Tour and UK tour update
Giridhari and festival team report .
ISKCON Birmingham
Report on ISKCON Birmingham - paying the mortgage, renovating the property.
Interesting bits and pieces
Birmingham 24-Hour kirtan, Birmingham harinam, Exeter Food for All.
Maha Visnu Swami preaches out
Maha Visnu tries to get the UK Yatra behind the festival programme - put preaching at the centre!
Jappa Workshop
Read this..
     

2006
Jan/Feb

Ayurveda
Not lots of remedies, not sales talk by a practicioner, but real-life experiences of the oil massage treatment of South India..
The Healing Power of Srila Prabhupada's Chanting
Nilesh Popat gives his friend what a friend should give - Srila Prabhupada.
Jayadeva's "For Love Only" yoga
For Love Only - FLO Yoga - is really another name for Jayadeva's way of getting lots of people to chant for the first time. I heard him do it recently at a retreat in Leicester and it was great. We are booking him for Leicester and Birmingham Rathayatras.
 
Bhaktivedanta Coaching
Akrura prabhu has developed a course for helping devotees attain their goals, be it to chant better or to earn a living.
The Farming Movement
Remember Tejiyas prabhu? He did so much for Srila Prabhupada establishing ISKCON in India. A very brainy and capable devotee. He is now working on ...well, you should read the article and find out.
Vegetarian Fact Sheet
Your "E" numbers explained, plus more info.
 
     

2005
Nov/Dec

Matchless Gifts
Parasurama starts up a centre for Krishna Consciousness in Kings Cross, based around Prasadam distribution for the homeless.
Annual Vaishnava Retreat
Buckland Hall in Wales is run by Akhandadhi prabhu, the ex-President of the Manor who established the strong support on which the Manor thrives today. Every year in Autumn/Winter the devotees hold a luxurious retreat there - what am I telling you for, read all about it!
Droplets for the Nectarean Ocean
Don't fast forward to the next item because this is Okay. AND there's also an article on Birmingham harinam.
 
Reading Rathayatra
Dave Edwads, fresh from his Croatia Rathayatra (see last issue) leads the denizens of Reading in their third Rathayatra.
Cardiff Rathayatra
We had London, Birmingham and Leicester Rathayatras in last issue, now we have Reading, Cardiff and Brighton in this issue. Why doesn't Lord Jagannatha get his own magazine?
Brighton Rathayatra
I have no idea what this article is about...
New Orleans Hurricane
The effect of Hurricane Katrina on the New Orleans devotees.
The Glasgow Program
Report of a very famous episode during Srila Prabhupada's preaching in Glasgow.
Poetry
The official poet of Vaishnava Connection, Herbert Pickwhittle, eulogises the passing of a Pope, plus another poem which is really quite good. I think. Yeah.
 
     

2005
Sep/Oct

Bhakti Tirtha Swami pages
Bhakti Tirtha Swami, one of ISKCON's most inspiring sannyasis and spiritual masters leaves us - articles and stories about him.
Lokanatha Swami on Bhakti Tirtha Swami
This should have been in the last section, but here it is anyway..
In Puri
I forgot to include this one too.... Lots on Bhakti Tirtha Swami. Anyway, he deserves it. He was a really nice guy. A great tribute and credit to Srila Prabhupada. Long may he be remembered.
 
Rathayatra in Croatia
Dave Edwards travels far and wide in search of the perfect rathayatra, from Leicester to London to Reading.... but in Croatia he comes close..
Rathayatra attacks England
If Lord Krishna were on a charm offensive, He could hardly do better than to hold these three festivals, London, Leicester and Birmingham, to do so.
The Sweetness of Vrindavan
Amit Patel does an incredible diorama display at Leicester Rathayatra using his professional interior design skills. Watch out for what this kid will do in future!
IR8 about IRM
Trying hard to fool themselves all of the time and drag anyone else along for the ride.
Changing Bodies
Ananta Shakti das contemplates poetically.
 
     

2005
Jul/Aug

Lessons for Life
Amazing, astounding real-life experiences of re-incarnation by Yaduvendu das (acbsp).
East Africa Tour
Colour pictures and Giridhari prabhu's (srs) commentary on his African preaching in the footsteps of Tribhuvanatha prabhu..
Meet the Monks
Inspirational preaching programme from Bhaktivedanta Manor which has a lot of success bringing the public in touch with the message of srila Prabhupada. .
Understanding Vampires
Essential reading for those who like to chant in dark and lonely places..
GBC Minutes 2005
The Good, the Better and the Best of ISKCON get together to celebrate the glue that holds our society together - loving acceptance of loving authority. Well, getting there slowly, anyway.
GBC Appointments
Who's hot and who's not
GBC Guru Exams
For all you hopefuls.
 
     

2005
May/Jun

Letters page and Food for All
Juicy letters and report on Food for All..
Middle East
A tribute to Tribhuvanatha by Mahakratu das.
The Interview
with Praghosh das - UK GBC.
Krupesh and Preyesh in Vrindavan
Scandavnavian heavy metal fan and friend get to visit Vrindavan.
Bank Holiday Retreat in Leicester
ISKCON Leicester and Birmingham have an unprecedented Bank Holiday Weekend with Jayapataka Swami, Indradyumna Swami and Kavichandra Swami.
GBC Mayapura Meeting
Not the minutes, but a day-by-day account giving a lot of information about how the GBC meetings proceeded this year in Sree Mayapura Dham.
 
     

2005
Mar/Apr

Rathayatras and Ritviks
Ritkiks target guests at UK Rathayatras with free magazines saying lots of nasty things about us.
Youth Opinion
Recent events at UK Rathayatras cause tempers to fray - several devotees share their feelings, including Janardana and Shyam..
More Youth Opinion
Even Scandavnavian heavy metal fans are outraged by the Ritviks.
24 Hour Kirtan (9-10 April 2005)
ISKCON Birmingham celebrate the six year anniversary of the installation of their deities with their highly successful annual 24-hour Kirtan festival.
The Wandering Maverick
Tribhuvanatha Remembrances, everyone! Mahakratu das gives some from the Middle East.
Coming Home to ISKCON
Someone has something good to say about ISKCON - some misstake surely? Dasanudas Vanacari surprises us with some praise!
Loyalty
A passage taken from Prabhupada Nectar on being part of Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON family.
Rob's Food for All
Lovely prasadam in Brighton.
 
     

2005
Jan/Feb

Chowpatty: A Yatra of Yatras
Bhakta Milind after two years at Bhaktivedanta Manor escapes to Chowpatti for three months. Bhakta Leon aids and abets Bhakta Milland
The Chowpatty Experience
Bhakta Max mistook it for the "Chapattti" experience.
Pandava Sena
The youth take control of Birmingham's Millenium Point multiplex building for Diwali and the Mailbox preaching programmes in Birmingham by Mohan Nandi
Ancient Britain: An Indo-European Heritage
Yaduvendu das explores similarities between ancient Druidic and Vedic culture, including the use of the swastika. This is a taster of a book he has been writing for many years.
Also: STARDUST
An magical essay about gems coming from the earth by Ananta Shakti das. Know those black and white dotted pictures of Srila Prabhupada you see everywhere? He did them.
Information Super Highway
Satsvarupa das Goswami
Tribuvanath Lila
Parasurama das requests everyone to send in their Tribhuvanatha stories for a forthcoming book on this most affectionate devotee.
Eating Out - Being Aware
Smile and say cheese - Dharani Dhara das exposes vegetarian restaurants.
 
     

2004
Nov/Dec

Radhadesh, Belgium
Yaduvendu das takes a trip to the wonderful ISKCON Chateau in Belgium and comes away converted
Radhadesh, Again
kripamoya takes a group of UK devotees on a spiritual retreat.
 
ISKCON
Read and be amazed - a seminal article analysing criticisms of ISKCON - by Smara Hari das
High Thinking, Gita Living: The Devotee's Guide to the Gita
Ranchor prabhu, elder disciple of Srila Prabhupada, gives seminars at the Manor on Bhagavad Gita. Krupesh sits at the master's feet and comments...
Reading
As no-one knows, Reading is pronounced Redding, and is a place in England. Neeraj Kachhwaha declares their first Rathayatra.
Book Selection of the Month
Nifty quote from "East Meets West Dialogues".
Lord of the South West
Yes, Lord Jagannatha takes on the two towers of Bristol and Totnes, Exeter and Glastonbury by MinaketanaRam das
ISKCON Brighton
Bhakta Rob does the needful in Brighton
 
     

2004
Sep/Oct

It Should be Illegal to Chant and Drive
Ravi das, Srila Prabhupada's disciple, has his own "Road to Damascus" experience.
Rites of Passage
BBC Radio 4 interview with Kripamoya das, talking about a marriage ceremony. He compares the Gaelic and Sanscrit traditions
DeMontfort University Society Leicester Programme
Priya Nakar describes the goings-on at the highly successful youth Uni Programme (running for four years), giving her own realisations and understanding.
Manor Open Day is a Huge Success
Strawberry Fayre day at Bhaktivedanta Manor attracts a goodly sized crowd of indiginous UKlanders to sample strawberry-flavoured Krishna Consciousness - or simply to try on a sari! With Bhakta Clency
Blue Railings
Whatever reminds you of Krishna can't be bad - a modern poem by Marion Bell
Krishna Camp Rocks
A controversial thumbs-up to an unusual camping holiday by Yaduvendu das
Birmingham Rathayatra
ISKCON Birmingham's big day out by Priya Naker, with links to the BBC's coverage
Reasons for the Ten Offenses
Good insight into the why's and wherefores of the ten offences by Uttam Sloka das
Love and Respect
Miniketana Ram das gives his experience of the Krishna Camp
Girls' Night Out
Suci dasi enjoys a girls night out at ISKCON Coventry's drama evening
Bhakti Tirtha Maharaj
letter to his disciples
Leicester Rathayatra
by Antardwip das
 
     

2004
Jul/Aug

London Ratha-yatra
London Rathayatra report..
Bhaktivedanta Manor Eco Garden
Parasurama and Bhakta Ruben have made an ecological garden in the Manor - pictures and explanations
Glastonbury Festival
The top festival in the UK that Tribhuvanatha prabhu pioneered and established his festival team's presence in.
Web Statistics
Web statistics for the last two issues - see what was hot and what was not.
Emotional Baggage and Leadership
Mahakratu prabhu writes an article on carrying emotional baggage and how it can affect our spiritual life and the spiritual lives of others.
Nama Hatta Preaching UK
Miniketana Ram prabhu shares his motives and feelings about preaching for Srila Prabhupada in the UK.
Healthy Eating
Krupesh gives us the secrets of healthy eating..
 
     

2004
May/Jun

 
 
Breaking New Ground - London Ratha-yatra 2004
Titiksu das, who organises the London Ratha-yatra, gives an in-depth telephone interview on this year's festival - hear it live now!!
London Ratha-yatra - History in the Making
Chakra-Nadi dasi and Akshaya give personal details of how the preparations are going for the three carts and how you can help.
London Ratha-yatra - A Personal Account
Amit Patel shares his mystic experiences with Lord Jagannatha in a very devotional article.
Do we have a say in it? Karma: Cause and Effect
Mahakratu prabhu delivers a brilliant and topical article which will promote deep thinking on many sensitive issues..
Dreaming of Srila Prabhupada
Ananta Shakti prabhu (the artist) has had many dreams about Srila Prabhupada, and shares them with us in this very inspiring article
Sweet Rememberances of Sridhar Swami
Giriraj Maharaj, Smara Hari prabhu and Radhanatha Swami share their heartbreak with us.
GBC Minutes
And finally, if you haven't got them from www.iskcongbc.com, here they are now.
 
     

2004
Mar/Apr

 
All you need is Love by Jayadeva das
Jayadeva das is a pop star from the UK sixties band "The Rubettes", and currently works as a healer and preacher.
The 2004 East African Festival Tour by Tattvavit das
The festival programme started by Tribhuvanath prabhu continues due to the inspiration of his many devoted supporters.
Report on Pancha Tattva Deity Installation by Braja Sevaki dasi
Braja Sevaki's unmissable blow-by-blow account of the installation of the Panca Tattva deities in Sree Dham Mayapura.
Bhaktivedanta Manor Festival Initiative by Adi Guru das
A new initiative from Bhaktivedanta Manor
A Poem by Jayadeva das
Closing the newsletter on a caring note.
 
 
     

2004
Jan/Feb

 
 
Book Selection of the Month by Krupesh
Krupesh liked this - you can suggest your favourite for next issue
Vrindavan Parikrama with Food for All
Nectar from the master of nectar, Parasurama prabhu.
The Weakest Link! by Sakhyarasa Prema das
Read this thoughtful essay - how judgemental should we be with each other?
Scorching Heat from the UK forum
Age of Kali stuff from the internet
I Lost Myself by Antardwip das
Antardwip typically lost himself after he came to Krishna consciousness
Vyasa Puja Poem by Suci dasi
Suci dasi has a humerous poem for us
Wordsearch by Krupesh
 
     

2003
Nov/Dec

Dhruvanath prabhu has Motor-Neurone disease
An old article Dhruvanatha prabhu wrote about ten years ago for Vaishnava Connection
Manchester Rathayatra may only have had a little Ratha cart, but it was a lotta lotta fun
Lest we forget Srila Prabhupada's desires for us..
Hopefully love will be a continuing thread in the coming issues
Plagurised from the internet
A worthy review of a worthy publication