Globally, the world is celebrating the end of a calendar year. Though different religious traditions may follow other calendars, we can still take spiritual advantage of these moments of transition.In this New Year's presentation, Chaitanya …

In the ISKCON family within the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, when we speak about the material illusory energy or maya, we generally frame it negatively. Yet, since the Supreme is all good, how can "maya" be …

Perhaps one of the saddest parts about growing up is learning that Father Christmas is not real. I recall a few years ago hearing how a teacher had been hauled across the coals for revealing …

In our pursuit of wealth, knowledge, or power – what do we really want?We're all thinking, "How can I be happy in this world? What do I have to do? Who can I approach for …

ISKCON’s GBC Statement Against Domestic Abuse from 2020 says, “Domestic abuse is indefensible, often illegal, and never acceptable within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Any interpretation of Vaishnava religious or social teachings that …

I imagine some Americans were quite concerned with the 2009 Newsweek article by Lisa Miller. Its title proclaimed, “We Are All Hindus Now.” Miller’s first sentence underscored this point:  “America is not a Christian nation.” …

Countless books have been written on both pride and sectarianism individually and also their often-insidious connection.In the human condition, we are so deeply connected to our material egos (fragile as they are) that we instinctively …

As I stand where earth, sea, and sky meet, and watch the sun rise before me, it’s easy to feel the emotion of gratitude. Who am I to be so blessed and where does all …

I write a journal daily (well, almost daily), and sometimes, when I can’t think of anything to write, I just type “Thank you, Krishna …” and let my fingers move on the keyboard. I thank …