Youth Archives

Nov 06, 2023

The Sanga Initiative Hosts Jagattarini Devi Dasi for a Deep Dive into Damodara Lila

The Sanga Initiative (TSI), a grassroots effort led by young devotees to provide sanga and spiritual formation through in-person and online events, aims to create "a network of young devotees that support and empower each other to become leaders for the next and future generations of ISKCON." One of their latest efforts is the Kartik Immersion online sanga.

ISKCON News

Nov 01, 2023

Shastra Sheets: A Treasure Trove of Knowledge for Devotee Kids

Brajasundari Dasi, a venerable retired educator, has meticulously crafted educational resources called Shastra Sheets designed to engage and enlighten kids. Drawing inspiration from the profound literary works of His Divine Grace, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, these worksheets brim with spiritual wisdom.

Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, ISKCON News Staff Writer

Attendees of FOC release colors at Spanish Fork Temple

Oct 23, 2023

Festival of Colors: a Unique Platform for Unity and Spiritual Connection

What began as a heartfelt endeavor to share the joys of spirituality and unity has blossomed into a global phenomenon known as the Festival of Colors (FOC). Caru Das, popularly known as Caru-MC, held his first FOC in Spanish Fork in 1995. Little did he know that his unique approach to the Holi Festival, preserved in Indian tradition, would be successfully duplicated across North America and worldwide.

Atma Tattva Das, ISKCON News Staff Writer

Jun 21, 2023

Krishna Consciousness Society Receives Awards at Leading University

Krishna Consciousness Society (KCSOC) is a youth project associated with ISKCON Pandava Sena, running societies to share Krishna Consciousness at universities across the UK. One such KCSOC is based at University College London (UCL), a leading multidisciplinary university ranked #8 in the world.

Radha Mohan Das

May 29, 2023

Online “Bhagavad Gita Course For Children” Begins June 3rd

Beginning Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, ISKCON's Congregational Development Ministry will offer an online "Bhagavad Gita Course For Children." The exciting new offering, provided in both English and Spanish, will be taught by Nikunja Nivasini Devi Dasi. It's aimed at children between 5 and 16 (each age will be given age appropriate learning materials).

Thomas Haribol, ISKCON News Managing Editor

Group Photo Lake Louise, Banff National Park-3

May 08, 2023

North America Youth Bus Tour Filling Up Fast

Since 1995, ISKCON Youth Ministry volunteers have led the Krishna Culture Festival Tours (aka Youth Bus Tours) across North America to inspire youth in Krishna consciousness. Hare Krsna youth (18-29) are invited to apply for this year's immersive Bhakti-yoga adventure, which will take place in the US and Canada from June 30-August 14, 2023.

Thomas Haribol, ISKCON News Managing Editor

Apr 24, 2023

ISKCON Kanpur sets world record with 8000+ youth gathered to promote mental wellness

ISKCON Kanpur has surcharged the youth with UP's biggest youth festival, XPRESSION 2023, on 7th April, with the purpose of reviving the spiritual consciousness of the youths of India.

Achintyarup Das

Apr 15, 2023

South African Preaching Project Inspires Devotees and Trains Young African Leaders

Wake up South Africa (WuSA) is a newly established initiative by African devotees explicitly focused on African preaching in university settings. The active non-profit, recognized as an ISKCON affiliate for creative initiatives, is dedicated to sharing the principles of Bhakti Yoga to benefit society through five main objectives: mantra meditation, timeless knowledge, ethical leadership, Vedic lifestyle, and positive recreation.

Atma Tattva Das, ISKCON News Staff Writer

Mar 15, 2023

A Global Wakeup Call on Child Abuse

I was jolted into confronting ISKCON’s shortcomings in 1996. A dozen former gurukula students told their histories of being abused as children to seventy-five leaders at the annual North American meeting in Alachua. The vivid details of beatings, abandonment, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse were heartbreaking. Grown men and women were crying. Some fell to the ground, begging forgiveness from the youth for not being aware of the abuse and not doing more to prevent it. We were stunned. Abuse “wasn’t supposed to happen here.” Not in the Hare Krishna movement. Abuse happens elsewhere, we thought. In other religions. In other communities.

Anuttama Dasa, GBC and Minister of Communications