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  A Bond of Love Interview Series Connects Viewers With Srila Prabhupada

  A Bond of Love, a series of online interviews, sees Vaishnavi disciples of Srila Prabhupada sharing their memories and realizations about their spiritual master twice a month, and thus connecting multiple generations with ISKCON’s Founder-Acarya.

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  125th Anniversary Coin of Srila Prabhupada from the Government of India

  Founder Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness,  A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada shall be honored by the Government of India through a special issue of a 125 Indian Rupees commemorative coin on the grand occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Srila Prabhupada. 

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  Srila Prabhupada: The Greatest Communicator

  Not only did Prabhupada directly focus on winning people’s hearts and bringing as many to the process of bhakti as possible; but he was also an expert in creating and sustaining, as the Communications Ministry puts it, “favorable environments for advancing the goals of the Krishna consciousness movement.”

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  Fifth Prabhupada Memories Book Packed With Inspirational and Educational Anecdotes

  Covering twenty videos in the Memories series, the fifth book runs 520 pages, and contains over 700 anecdotes from 109 disciples.

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  Srila Prabhupada Murti Installation Ceremony Planned for TOVP in October
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  Kirtan 125 - Keeping the Spirit Alive

  Live broadcasts on YouTube and Facebook will take place on the last Saturday and Sunday of each month during 2021, to mark the 125^th birth anniversary of Srila Prabhupada. 

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  New Book Recounts History of Building Srila Prabhupada’s Samadhi

  “The Rising Sun: Vrindaban Samadhi Diary” by Alfred Valerio (Bhaktisiddhanta Das), now available on Amazon Kindle, recounts the story of how the Vrindaban samadhi, or mausoleum, for ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya Srila Prabhupada was built. 

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  Gaudiya-vaisnavism, a Tradition of Innovation

  Tradition in Gaudiya-vaisnavism is not a process of cutting-and-pasting external practices from the past. 

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  Nityananda Trayodasi, The Official Commencement of Srila Prabhupada’s 125th Appearance Anniversary Year Celebration

  2021 marks the 125th Appearance Anniversary Year of ISKCON Founder/Acharya His Divine A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

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  What Did Prabhupada Mean In His Statements Concerning Hitler?

  Questions about statements from Srila Prabhupada concerning Hitler and the Jews.

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  3,400 Devotees Contribute Offerings for Delhi Prabhupada Vyasa-Puja Book

  Physical editions of the books were printed by ISKCON-affiliated publishing house Golden Age Media, and offered simultaneously to the Srila Prabhupada murtis in each of ISKCON Delhi’s fourteen different centers on Vyasa-Puja day, August 13^th. 

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  New Vaisesika Dasa Webinar Will Teach You How to Upgrade Your Life by Reading Prabhupada’s Books

  The interactive webinar, to be held on August 22nd on Zoom, Facebook and Youtube, will teach participants how to upgrade their lives by reading Srila Prabhupada’s books. 

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  Srila Prabhupada's Vyasa Puja Book 2020

  Vyasa-puja is an annual celebration by devotees of Krishna to offer homage to their guru, or spiritual teacher. 

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  Poem: The Amazing Acharya

  Srila Prabhupada introduced us all to the path of bhakti yoga and the sublime benefits of chanting the holy names of Krishna in the form of the maha-mantra. With great humility, never taking undue personal credit for his accomplishments, Srila Prabhupada once expressed, “My only credit is that I have strictly followed the order of my guru.”

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  Special Vyasa-Puja Online Event to Celebrate Srila Prabhupada’s Journeys to the Far Corners of the World

  With ISKCON Founder-Acarya Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa-puja, or Appearance Day, coming up soon on August 12^th, his society’s Governing Body Commission Strategic Planning Team (GBC SPT) is organizing a special Vyasa-puja online event entitled “Srila Prabhupada’s Journey to the Far Corners of the World: The Mystery Behind the History.”

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  New Book: A Bond of Love - Srila Prabhupada’s Daughters

  In a new book A Bond of Love published by Bookwrights Press Srila Prabhupada’s daughters remember their time with their spiritual master.

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  Dialogue on Editing Srila Prabhupada’s Books Held in Washington, D.C.

  Members of the BBT along with a group of concerned devotees, including those with expertise on the subject of editing, convened at ISKCON of Washington, D.C. from September 20^th to 22^nd, for an extended discussion on the contentious issue of post-samadhi editing of Srila Prabhupada’s books.

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  ISKCON Brisbane Offers Srila Prabhupada 26 Cakes For 26 Qualities

  The main cake featured the name “Prabhupada” cut into individual letters. These were surrounded by twenty-six small cakes, each with one of his qualities artfully inscribed upon it.

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  Vanipedia to Create Accurate Transcripts of All 2,400 Hours of Prabhupada Audio

  It’s an ambitious effort. In the 1980s, Srila Prabhupada’s tape ministry had just 700 hours of audio. In the 1990s, the Bhaktivedanta Archives expanded it with another 300 hours. 

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  Yoga Magazine Publishes Ten-Page Feature on Srila Prabhupada’s Life and Legacy

  Yoga Magazine says it is “the number one yoga, health and fitness brand in the UK and USA.” The publication is aimed at upscale cosmopolitan women aged between 25 and 45, who desire to improve their health and wellbeing.

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  Srila Prabhupada’s Personal Cooks to Share Stories and Demos at L.A. Prabhupada Festival

  1,500 to 2,000 people are expected at the festival over the two days, when the largely devotee-owned Watseka Ave alongside the temple will be turned into a sort of block party, with colorful tents and stalls, and lanterns strung everywhere. 

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  Devotees Celebrate Srila Prabhupada’s “Summer in Montreal”

  Hundreds of devotees recently gathered at ISKCON Montreal, Canada to celebrate the 50^thanniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s Summer in Montreal, when he spent three months from June to August of 1968 in the city.

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  Srila Prabhupada: Social Reformer

  Srila Prabhupada's role as a social innovator is sometimes overlooked when we speak about Krishna consciousness. It deserves greater emphasis.

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  Srila Prabhupada and Jaladuta Sculpture Installed Outside ISKCON Boston

  The specially commissioned sculpture was created for ISKCON’s 50^thanniversary celebrations in 2016. Designed by Russian devotee Madan Mohan Das and sculpted by Ukranian artist Volodymyr Zhuravel, the beautifully detailed bronze piece depicts Srila Prabhupada disembarking from the Jaladuta cargo ship at Boston’s Commonwealth Pier.

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  Celebrate Janmasthami & Vyasa Puja with Joy of Devotion Film Screening

  Now, in time for the upcoming Janmasthami and Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja festivals, ISKCON Communications Ministry offers centers around the globe the opportunity to entertain and inspire their congregation by screening the hour-long ‘The Joy of Devotion’ film. Now, the film also available in Spanish.

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  Srila Prabhupada Vyasa-puja Posters for Free Download

  By releasing a Vyasa-puja pack, with its booklet, posters, postcards, banners, videos and more, the Srila Prabhupada Position Committee aims to inspire and facilitate ISKCON temples and communities worldwide to enhance the celebration of Srila Prabhupada’s annual Vyasa-puja festivities.

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  Gopal Agarwal, Prabhupada's Initial Sponsor in the West, Passes Away

  On July 31^st, Gopal Agarwal, husband of Sally and father of two daughters, Srila Prabhupada’s first sponsor in the West, left his body due to old age afflictions. 

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  Hare Krishna! Film Available to Pre-Order for Temple Gift Stores, also to Stream

  The documentary film Hare Krishna!, about the life and teachings of ISKCON Founder Srila Prabhupada, will be released on digital, DVD and Blu-Ray worldwide on August 21^st– just two weeks before Prabhupada’s appearance day.

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  Hare Krishna! Film to Premiere in London

  The UK premiere of the film is taking place at Odeon Covent Garden, Londonin the evening of Monday 23rd April 2018.

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  Srila Prabhupada’s Son Vrindavan Chandra De Passes Away

  Vrindavan Chandra had been the only family member present when Srila Prabhupada boarded the Jaladuta to leave for the U.S. on August 13^th, 1965. He related the experience when he attended the 50^thanniversary celebration of Prabhupada’s historical journey at Netaji Stadium in 2015.

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  200 VIPs Attend Hare Krishna! Film Premiere in Mauritius

  Among the audience members were the former President of the country, His Excellency Kailash Purryag; MP the Honorable Santaram Baboo; former Minister of Social Integration Suren Dayal; and former Ambassador to the United Nations Milan Meetarban.

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  Hare Krishna! Film Updates From Around the World

  India is hosting 700 screenings in one-week, Canada release January 22nd, and South America and New Zealand planned for the early new year.

• Raja Sabha TV on Srila Prabhupada

  Starting from 8.42.

• Srila Prabhupada's 40th Disappearance Day - Sivarama Swami 's Class in Mayapura
• Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja Offering 2017 - ISKCON Pune

  This is a small offering made by ISKCON Pune Devotees as a homage to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami on his 121st Birth Anniversary and on completing 51st Anniversary of ISKCON. Vyasa-puja is an annual celebration by devotees of Krishna to offer homage to their guru, or spiritual teacher. A video by ISKCON Desire Tree.

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  Hare Krishna! Film Opens in Russia

  Inner Voice Productions has announced a Moscow screening of the film "Hare Krishna!" next week, on August 16th, Srila Prabhupada's Appearance Day, and again on August 20th. 

• Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Travels
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  Online Database of Prabhupada Disciples Launches

  The website, created by developer and second-generation devotee Krishna Kirtan Das, is designed to help devotees search, locate, contact and see the current status of all Srila Prabhupada disciples world-wide. The website is also publishing these disciples’ memories of Srila Prabhupada, encouraging them to share them before they pass away, and to be part of an important historical archive.

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  Hare Krishna! Film Wins Jury Prize for Best Picture

  Documentary film Hare Krishna!, about the life and achievements of ISKCON Founder Srila Prabhupada, has won the coveted Jury Prize for Best Picture at Illuminate, the world’s premier conscious film festival. The festival ran from May 31^st to June 4^th in Sedona, Arizona.

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  “Hare Krishna!” Film to Start US Nationwide Release This June

  “Hare Krishna! The Mantra, The Movement and the Swami Who Started It All,” a ninety-minute documentary film about the life and achievements of ISKCON Founder Srila Prabhupada, will start its nationwide roll-out in the U.S. this June. The ambitious film, originally titled “Acharya” and directed by John Griesser (Yadubara Das), has been much-awaited by ISKCON devotees and congregation everywhere.

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  “Chasing Rhinos With The Swami’ Has Arrived

  Volume One of Shyamasundar’s long-awaited memoir is now available. This is the most intimate, detailed, and exciting account yet of Bhaktivedanta Swami’s amazing adventures in the dawn of the Hare Krishna movement. Volume One describes the Swami’s halcyon days in San Francisco and London, 1967-1970, including the real story of Lord Jagannath’s advent in the western world, meeting the Beatles and, with them, broadcasting the Mahamantra around the globe.

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  Update on the Prabhupada Biopic

  The film HARE KRISHNA! — formerly titled ACHARYA—the 90 minute feature length documentary on the life of Srila Prabhupada is nearly finished. Post-production in Los Angeles is winding down and the film should be finished by the end of this month, thus coming to a close 3 years of production work. The film’s official world theatrical has been locked in for mid June 2017 in New York City.

• Mission of Mercy - A Spiritual Puppet Show

  The students of Govardhan Academy of ISKCON Saranagati, Canada, spent three months learning about Srila Prabhupada, particularly how much he was dedicated to serving the instructions of his spiritual master. They dedicated this video to Srila Bhaktisiddhanta, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of his disappearance day. Read ISKCON News article about it: http://iskconnews.org/elementary-students-produce-inspirational-iskcon-50-puppet-show,6010/

• The Messenger 2: Planting the Seed

  This drama performed by the students of Bhaktivedanta Academy, Alachua, Florida, USA, commemorates the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada formally establishing the Hare Krishna movement in the United States and celebrates how he influenced an entire generation and the unprecedented achievements that followed.

• Srila Prabhupada's Jaladuta Journey

  Srila Prabhupada, founder acharya of ISKCON, navigated through the tumultuous ocean on a cargo ship, Jaladuta on 13th August 1965, to the western world with a mission to propagate Krishna Consciousness in the western world. Today the Hare Krishna movement has spread all over the world and millions of people have become part of it.

• An Offering of Gratitude to Srila Prabhupada by ISKCON Desire Tree

  Watch this small offering of gratitude to our dear Srila Prabhupada by ISKCON Desire Tree on the occasion of 50th Anniversary. Celebrating the Joy Of Devotion.

• Happy 50th Anniversary, ISKCON!

  In 1965, a 69 year-old spiritual teacher from India arrives in the West and settles among the hippies of New York’s Lower East Side. From a tiny storefront, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami starts a revolution of consciousness influencing tens of thousands in the US and worldwide. But what happens to his spiritual movement , the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), after their charismatic leader’s passing? Will it survive? Will it change? Can an ancient Eastern religious tradition be relevant in the modern 21st century?

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  Srila Prabhupada Drama by "Something Spiritual"

  On the eve of Saturday 2nd July in the outskirts of London, a cast and crew of 65 young people who are part of an upcoming performing arts group known as "Something Spiritual", came together to put on a spectacular production depicting the life and struggles of Srila Prabhupada. It was a night that captured hearts, moved people to tears and transformed the lives of many.

• Lover of the Lord

  Music and video by Janaki Mohan Das.

• Prabhupada – Departing for the West (Highlights)

  Highlights from Something Spiritual's first show, Prabhupada – Departing for the West at Harrow Arts Centre, London.

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  “Make Me Dance”

  In the world’s great wisdom-traditions, prayers are often acknowledged as means for accessing divine power. The prayers by saints often reveal the profound depths of their selfless devotion to God.

• Beginning at Second Avenue

  A documentary about Srila Prabhupada's beginning of ISKCON at 26 Second Avenue. NY. The film is based on interview with Satsvarupa dasa Goswami, one of the most senior of Srila Prabhupada''s disciples who is also the author of the biography 'Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita". ISKCON Cinema, BBTI and other copyrighted material used with permission. To arrange public viewing please report to sdg@sdgonline.org and visit http://www.sdgonline.org

• Srila Prabhupada's Shower of Mercy

  Relish photographs of Srila Prabhupada interacting with his disciples throughout the world, along with excerpts from his letters in which he encourages his disciples to be all they can be and do all they can do for Krishna's pleasure. An empowering and enlivening 12-minute film meant to reawaken Prabhupada's mood and mission, especially regarding his female disciples. A video by Visakha Dasi

• Jagad Guru - Hip Hop Style
  A hip hop song by Gaura Klein to celebrate ISKCON 50th anniversary and Srila Prabhupada.
• Srila Prabhupada Holy Tirthas in Kolkata - An Aerial Tour

  A video by Paul Tuffery (Prananath Das).

• The Flame of Eternal Love

  "The Flame of Eternal Love" a documentary about Shrila Prabhupada and the development of the Society for Krishna Consciousness in the USSR. Anchor: Sofia Ignatova. Actors: Alexey Sviridov, Acyuta Priya, Nimai, Vrinda. English Anchor voice: Jaya Madhava Das. English voice: Alisa Tchebotareva. Music: Yury Dimentyev. Sound: Vibhavari das. Written and directed by: Arjuna das. Русская версия фильма: "Зажигающий сердца".

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  New Prabhupada Biography Comes for ISKCON’s 50th

  Author Yogesvara Das felt the need for a single volume Prabhupada bio that would be accessible and marketed to a broad general audience.

• Anuttama Das Speaks During Srila Prabhupada's Arrival in US 50th Anniversary

  Anuttama Das, International Minister of ISKCON Communications speaks during Srila Prabhupada's Arrival in America 50th Anniversary. September 19, 2015, Boston, USA.

• The Messenger

  Tribute to Srila Prabhupada performed by the students of the Bhaktivedanta Academy, Alachua, Florida, on November 14th, 2015.

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  Shyamasundara Talks New Book “Chasing Rhinos”

  With his new book “Chasing Rhinos with the Swami, legendary ISKCON pioneer Shyamasundara Das stopped by to talk to ISKCON News. At 73, he still has his thick shock of wild hair, and the wide grin, easy sense of humor and friendly nature that ingratiated him to major figures like the Beatles all those years ago, as he carried out Srila Prabhupada’s instructions to spread Krishna consciousness.

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  50th Anniversary Celebrations at Kochi

  State Minister Sri K. Babu, released the 18 volume Malayalam version of the Srimad Bhagavatam to the Kerala public.

• Anuttama Dasa Speaks During Srila Prabhupada's Arrival in US 50th Anniversary

  Anuttama Dasa, International Minister of ISKCON Communications speaks during Srila Prabhupada's Arrival in America 50th Anniversary. September 19, 2015, Boston, USA.

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  Butler Event with Sally Agarwal to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Prabhupada’s Arrival in America

   On October 24^th, devotees from all over North America will gather to glorify Srila Prabhupada's activities in Butler, PA.

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  Dr. Graham M. Schweig on Prabhupada's Historic Achievements

  "Prabhupāda has brought more light into this world, a world in which we still find too much darkness."

• Acharya Preview Clip (2016) - Jaladuta

  ACHARYA, The Life and Legacy of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Directed by Yadubara Das. Coming Soon. For more information, visit www.acharyathemovie.com

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  Reflecting on Half a Century

  Srila Prabhupada arrived in 1965 and gave America’s post-war generation – the first to grow up watching TV – sound motives to learn about Krishna. 

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  Srila Prabhupada’s Arrival in Boston

  Srila Prabhupada's 50th Anniversary Arrival Festival will take place on Saturday, September 19th through Sunday, September 20th in Boston, Massachusetts. 

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  Epic 50th Anniversary of Prabhupada’s Journey to the U.S. Draws 35,000 People From 125 Countries

  From August 13^th to 16^th a massive event in Kolkata drew 35,000 people.

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  ISKCON 50th Anniversary Inauguration Celebration in Kolkata

  In Kolkata a grand celebration was held with the participation of devotees from 108 countries, and dignitaries such as the Chief Minister of West Bengal.  

• Jaya Srila Prabhupada - by Gaurangi Devi

  Gaurangi devi & The Romford nama hatta choir, performed at Srila Prabhupada's centennial year celebration in Sri Dhama Mayapur in 1996.

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  50 Years Ago Today: How One Sadhu Changed the World

  By the time Srila Prabhupada passed away, there were more than 100 branches of his ISKCON all over the world. 

• Journey To America by Dr. Sahadeva Dasa

  It was a Friday, August 13, 1965. At 9 in the morning, a lonely, elderly gentleman, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami boards a ship at Calcutta Port sailing to New York. The black cargo ship, small and weathered, was anchored at dockside. Sailors curiously saw the elderly saffron dressed sadhu as he spoke last words to his companion in the taxi and walked determinedly towards the boat. Music and video by Dr. Sahadeva Dasa.

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  ISKCON Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Founder’s Journey West

  While it was not unusual for immigrants from India to head to the US, what separated Bhaktivedanta Swami was the mission that urged him onward.   

• Prabhupada in London in 1973 - A Rare Video

  The video also contain a part when Prabhupada meets George Harrison.

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  Prabhupada’s Diaries Available as ISKCON’s 50th Nears

  The two books will be celebrating their twentieth year since publication this year and next year respectively.

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  Strengthening The Vision: Prabhupada’s Third Visit to New Vrindaban

  This article is part of a series connecting New Vrindaban, ISKCON's first farm community, to the grand visions by Srila Prabhupada.

• Acharya - Official Trailer

  ACHARYA, The Life and Legacy of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Directed by Yadubara Das. Due for release September 17th, 2015. For more information, visit www.acharyathemovie.com

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  Another New Audio Book from the North European BBT

  The North European BBT is happy to announce that "Prabhupada: Your Ever Well-Wisher" by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami is now available at bbtmedia.com. The narrator is Michael Scherer.