This blissful temple ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) is located in Brooklyn, New York, and was founded by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda in New York City in 1966. ISKCON has 500 other temples worldwide. The teachings at ISKCON are rooted in the Sanskrit texts Bhagavad-gītā and the Bhagavat Purana and aims to help people understand and resolve the imbalances in their lives to achieve unity and peace in the world. Offerings at the temple include Daily Arati and Darshans (worship ritual), Mantra meditations, Gita meditations, a Sunday Fest, events for festivals like Janmashtami, Gura Purnima,and Jhulan Yatra that celebrate Lord Krishna, and an amazing vegetarian restaurant serving Indian, Italian, and continental food.
This gorgeous temple feels surreal and incredibly spiritual. It is an incredible way for anyone to step out of the noise of the city, and enjoy the sound of chanting devotees that will transport you to another world. The ISKCON center also has a vegetarian restaurant in their basement called Govindas In their efforts to promote sustainability the temple also has a stunning rooftop garden with fresh produce. People are welcome to volunteer to maintain the rooftop garden. The center is connected to the Subway stops A, B, C, Q, and R. Whether you are traveling by road or choose public transportation, this temple is easily accessible.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), also known as the Hare Krishna movement, is a spiritual organization that is based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam, ancient Sanskrit scriptures of India. ISKCON is a Vaishnava Hindu organization and follows the teachings of Lord Krishna, a Hindu deity who is considered to be a manifestation of the supreme Godhead. The organization was founded in the 1960s by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, a spiritual teacher and Vedic scholar who brought the teachings of Krishna consciousness to the West.
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This blissful temple ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) is located in Brooklyn, New York, and was founded by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda in New York City in 1966. ISKCON has 500 other temples worldwide. The teachings at ISKCON are rooted in the Sanskrit texts Bhagavad-gītā and the Bhagavat Purana and aims to help people understand and resolve the imbalances in their lives to achieve unity and peace in the world. Offerings at the temple include Daily Arati and Darshans (worship ritual), Mantra meditations, Gita meditations, a Sunday Fest, events for festivals like Janmashtami, Gura Purnima,and Jhulan Yatra that celebrate Lord Krishna, and an amazing vegetarian restaurant serving Indian, Italian, and continental food.