Articles tagged as England

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  Krishna Spectacular in London Attracts 3,000 People

  This was a modern expression of ancient culture in a spectacular story of how timeless wisdom from India came to swinging 60s London, and what a beautiful blue boy called Krishna has to teach people about the world today.

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  Church of England Says Christians Must Repent for Past Antisemitism

  Document acknowledges Christians’ part in persecution of Jewish people over centuries.

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  ISKCON Leicester to Reveal Working Temple for 50th Anniversary

  Four years after acquisition, ISKCON Leicester will finally reveal major renovation to the City Centre building, allowing it to be finally used as a temple, this Saturday 30^th July 2016. 

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  London Celebrates ISKCON 50

  ISKCON of Soho St, London and Bhaktivedanta Manor have been setting the standard and celebrating ISKCON 50 in style this July – the month when in 1966 Srila Prabhupada incorporated his society. On Saturday July 2^nd, performing arts group “Something Spiritual” put on “Departing for the West,” a spectacular production depicting the life and struggles of Srila Prabhupada with a cast and crew of sixty-five young people at Harrow Arts Centre.

• UK Prime Minister David Cameron Celebrates ISKCON's 50th Anniversary

  A historic day celebrating ISKCON's 50th anniversary with UK Prime Minister David Cameron, who performed the ground breaking ceremony for Bhaktivedanta Manor's new Shri Krishna Haveli.

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  ISKCON 50 Plans Ramp Up in the UK, Worldwide

  In the UK, an avalanche of major, inspirational events for ISKCON’s 50^th anniversary are being planned throughout the year 2016.

• Miraculous Meetings - James Bird, Torquay

  One of many miraculous encounters UK devotees had whilst out touring the country distributing Srila Prabhupada's Books. James Bird, who is from the sunny south coast of England explains to us how his entire life changed just from reading a chant and be happy.

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  Church of England Approves Women Bishops in Historic Vote

  After 20 years of turmoil and angry debate, on Monday (July 14) the General Synod of the Church of England said “yes” to women bishops.

• Krishna Avanti and Avanti House Schools Diwali Performance at 10 Downing Street

  Every year, the British Prime Minister hosts a special Diwali event in his official residence of 10 Downing Street. This year the event fell on Wednesday 6th November and it carried with it an extra special charm: As part of the proceedings, children from the Krishna Avanti and Avanti Schools sang a number of traditional songs glorifying Lord Rama.

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  Public Opening of the George Harrison Memorial Garden

  The garden opens to the public at the grand Krishna festival held at Bhaktivedanta Manor, UK.

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  Politically Correct

  When Mahatma Gandhi visited England for the “Round Table Discussions”, his British hosts gave him an impressive tour of London — Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Whitehall, etc. At the end, they asked him “So, Gandhiji, what do you think of Western civilization?” Gandhi replied, “I think it would be a good idea!”

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  Devotees' Escape from Leicester Temple Explosion Dubbed "A Miracle"
  Devotees at the ISKCON center in Leicester, England, were sitting down to enjoy a prasadam feast in honor of ISKCON Founder Srila Prabhupada’s appearance day at 1pm on Friday September 3rd—when they heard a loud hissing noise that sounded like a gas leak.
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  Live Internet Janmasthami Broadcast from the UK
  There will be full live online coverage of the huge Janmashtami festival at Bhaktivedanta Manor from 6:00pm GMT to midnight arati on Thursday 2nd September. Also from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Sunday 5th September.
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  Cheerful Festival in England’s North
  Devotees honor the divine half-man, half-lion in whippet and leek country, as they have been annually for two decades.
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  Is the BBC Marginalising Religion?
  It is important that the BBC produces programs that reflect the diverse interests and belief commitments of its audience.
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  Secondary Schools to Follow UK’s First Hindu State Primary

  The I-Foundation—the leading Hindu charity behind the UK’s first and so far only Hindu state school—has already announced plans to build at least one secondary school within the next six years.