Hare Krishna WWW Resources
International Society for Krishna
Consciousness
Founder/Acharya: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta
Swami Prabhupada
Krishna Consciousness on the Web
In the summer of 1995, ISKCON members pledged to expand the Hare
Krishna movement's presence on the World Wide Web in order to better
present Krishna Consciousness to the Internet community. This was
planned to coincide with the grand celebration of Srila Prabhupada
Centennial (1896-1996). The devotees pledged to make 108 Web
pages by the end of 1996 -- they met their goal, but about a month
late (January 27, 1997). The main goal now is to improve the quality
of the current WWW page selection and to reach 1008 pages by the
Sesquicentennial (1896-2046). So, please consider starting up a
Krishna Conscious Web page if you haven't already.
Now online, the greatest and most fundamental text in the ocean of
Vedic literature. Complete with transliterated Sanskrit, word-by-word
synonyms, English translation, and Commentary by Srila Prabhupada on
each of the 700 verses. Srila Prabhupada's Bhagavad Gita As
It Is is the most widely printed edition of the text in the
world, available in over 40 languages. (also here)
Quite possibly the most popular vegetarian cookbook in the world,
now on the WWW! A complete vegetarian cookbook including dozens of
the most popular Hare Krishna recipes -- 2 Italian dinners, 2 Indian
dinners, 2 Chinese dinners, 1 Mexican dinner, 1 French dinner, 1
Middle Eastern dinner, and lots of assorted vegetables and
side-dishes. Also includes the advantages of vegetarianism from
economic, ethical, and health-related viewpoints.
Other Books Available Online
Major pages
All of these pages include many subpages and describe in great
detail the philosophy of Krishna Consciousness and other useful
information about the Hare Krishna movement. These pages are all in
English.
- Hare
Krishna Home Page
This page includes sections on books, philosophy,
vegetarianism, and lifestyle. This site received three stars in
its review by Magellan Internet directory.
- The Hare
Krishna Experience
One of the most popular Hare Krishna Web sites, as well as one
of the best maintained. Information about lots of Krishna
Conscious topics, as well as a ton of neat links. Are you
experienced?
- ISKCON.com The official
ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) web site.
Brought to you by ISKCON Communications with news about the
movement, temple addresses and contacts, ISKCON resources and
links to other ISKCON entities.
Srila Prabhupada, The Founder-Acharya of ISKCON
- The Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna
Consciousness, Srila Prabhupada started the Hare Krishna movement
in America at the age of 70 and watched it spread across the world
for eleven years, as he tirelessly produced and translated books
on the Krishna conscious philosophy. These sites describe Srila
Prabhupada, his books, and his movement.
- His
Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
A biography, books by Srila Prabhupada, books about Srila
Prabhupada, scholarly reviews, and other information.
- Srila
Prabhupada Centennial Home Page
The North American Centennial Office marks the Celebration of
the Century. This home page includes information on Centennial
events in North America, in India, and describes ways in which
devotees can get involved (108 ways to participate). Also, a brief
biography of Srila Prabhupada.
Periodicals
- Back
To Godhead online
Srila Prabhupada started Back To Godhead magazine in
1944 in India, single-handedly writing the articles, printing the
magazines, and distributing the magazine among the people. Since
then, this magazine has become the worldwide magazine of the Hare
Krishna movement, and includes this electronic version.
ISKCON Projects
- Project
updates from the Mayapur design team!
Includes design of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium,
including models, computer-generation views, and plans for
construction. More info
here
- Food for Life home
page
FOOD FOR LIFE, as the name suggests, is a unique program for
bringing real food and life to the needy of the world the
karma-free vegetarian way! Food for life expanded to 170 services
in 65 countries. It's 1,500 volunteers now distribute over 40,000
hot meals daily! No need to calculate, that's one meal every two
seconds!!!
- International
Society for Cow Protection
ISCOWP was founded as an organization to educate humanity to
the spiritual, healthful, economic, and environmental benefits of
cow protection as oppossed to beef production and wasteful,
large-scale dairy operation. The tenets of cow protection and ox
power are universal and non-sectarian, available to all regardless
of race, creed, nationality, or religious beliefs.
- Bhaktivedanta
Institute (Bombay/Oakland)
Information about BI publications, conferences, and research,
including the 1997 "Conference for the Synthesis of Science and
Religion". This site also has information on the BI's joint
M.S./Ph.D. program in Consciousness Studies with BITS Pilani (a
university in Rajasthan). Also has information on BI fellowships,
discussion groups, and multimedia projects.
- Bhaktivedanta
Institute (Alachua)
BI Researchers in Alachua particularly focus on the origins of
life and the universe. Research also deals with the sociology of
science.
- Govardhan Hill
Publishing
Scientific topics discussed according to the Absolute Truth of
the Vedas. Govardhan Hill authors have recently been featured on
the NBC TV Special "The Mysterious Origins of Man," which
discussed their works Forbidden Archaeology and The
Hidden History of the Human Race.
- ISKCON
Television
Producing devotional videos, movies, and other resources for
the information age!
- Hare
Krishna TV
Information about Krishna Consciousness for a general
audience; includes interviews and conversations with senior
devotees, clips from live performances, and talks with Srila
Prabhupada.
- ISKCON
Communications
Information for journalists, press releases, etc.
- Bhaktivedanta
Archives
Storing, preserving and distributing the transcendental sound
vibrations and photographic images of His Divine Grace A. C.
Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
- ISKCON
Youth Ministry
Information on Project Future Hope and other plans of ISKCON
Youth Ministry.
- Bhaktivedanta College
Bhaktivedanta College is a humble attempt to offer favorable service to
Srila Prabhupada. The College provides devotees a practical,
spiritually-motivated process for becoming good teachers, preachers,
leaders, scholars, and managers. So the College contributes something
essential to the students advancement of knowledge and devotion. It combines
formal academic study with ministerial training and devotional nurturing. We
offer a three-year educational program accredited by the University of Wales
Lampeter.
Temples and Farm communities
Western Hemisphere
- ISKCON
Centers around the world!
Wherever you go, you'll be able to find the Hare Krishnas with
this guide!
- ISKCON
of Houston
The Houston Hare Krishna temple, including Deity photos,
temple activities, schedules, Sunday school, Youth Forum, and
directions. This home page is enhanced for Netscape 2.0, with
frames. This site received four stars in its review by Magellan
Internet directory.
- ISKCON of Canada
Krishna Consciousness in Canada.
- ISKCON of
New Raman Reti (Alachua, FL)
The largest devotee community in North America. Includes
directions, community programs, calendar, pictures, and
projects.
- ISKCON
of Los Angeles
New Dwaraka Dham, home of Sri Sri Rukmini Dwarakadisha.
Includes Deity pictures, calendar, temple schedule, etc.
- New
Panihati Dhama -- ISKCON's Atlanta temple
The oldest Krishna temple in the Southeastern US. Includes
information on the Sunday feast and the Nama Hatta program, with a
special focus on practicing Krishna Consciousness in one's daily
life.
- ISKCON of
Toronto
Sri Sri Radha Kshirachora-Gopinatha Mandir. Includes Deity
darshan, Sunday feast information, home programs, temple events,
gift shop, and schedule.
- ISKCON
House, Columbus, Ohio
Sri Sri Radha-Natabara's temple and the Columbus women's
ashram. Includes information about Srila Prabhupada.
- ISKCON of New
York
This is the official webpage of ISKCON of NY (Brooklyn) - has
deity pictures and schedule, event information, directions,
Bhaktivedanta Memorial, Govinda's Lunch Club, etc.
- ISKCON of Boston
Boston temple, including schedules and pictures. Beautiful
site.
- Hare Krishna Temple in
Spanish Fork Utah
- New Vrindaban, West
Virginia
- San Jose,
California
- Honolulu,
Hawaii
- New Talavan
Eastern Hemishphere
- ISKCON UK and
Ireland
Gateway to all Official and Affiliated Hare Krishna temples and
projects in the UK and Ireland - Websites and contact details
- Sri Sri
Radha-Rasabihariji Mandir (ISKCON of Mumbai)
One of India's most beautiful temples, Srila Prabhupada
referred to the Bombay (now Mumbai) center as his "office". Have
darshan of the Deities Srila Prabhupada installed here in Juhu.
Also includes temple schedule, magazines, directions, and contact
information, as well as information on the local Bhaktivedanta
Institute (now offering graduate degrees in conjunction with
BITS-Pilani).
- Hare Krishna
Schweiz (Switzerland)
The Hare Krishna movement in Switzerland. A German language
home page cover ing the essentials of Krishna Consciousness,
including information on the Zurich Temple. (Home page in German
language only; English version coming soon).
- New Radhakund - Sweden
Korsnas Gard, home of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) and the
beautiful Sri Sri Gandharvika-Giridhari, is situated on a hill
overlooking forests, farmland, and lakes about 35 kilometers south
of Stockholm, Sweden. Among the serene surroundings, you can see
what transcendental literature the seventy-plus devotees there
produce.
- ISKCON
Australia
- ISKCON Italy
- ISKCON Germany
- ISKCON Vrindavan, India
- ISKCON Mayapur, India
Vegetarianism
Other Noteworthy Links
- Krishna
art
Growing section for Krishna conscious artwork
- Songs
of the Vaisnava Acaryas
Selected mantras and bhajans glorifying the Supreme Lord and His
devotees.
- Vaishnava
calendar
Lunar astrological calendar calculated for Los Angeles; may
vary in your city. There is also one availble for New
York City. Download zip files for all other cities
worldwide.
- Krishna Culture Vedic
Resource Catalog
A variety of transcendental literature, music, pictures, and other
devotional paraphernalia. Special feature: the Abhay Charan video
series (a television series on the life of Srila Prabhupada,
broadcast in English and Hindi on Indian National TV).
- Bhaktivedanta Library
Services
The official Bhaktivedanta Archives representative in Europe. BLS
also sells the books of other senior ISKCON devotees such as
Satsvarupa das Goswami, as well as CD's and Cassettes. Also
includes information on the Bhaktivedanta Library program, aiming
to preserve Srila Prabhupada's legacy in homes and libraries
everywhere
- Florida Vedic
College
State recognized institution of higher learning offering degrees
in Vaisnava theology, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, etc.