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On a blustery Friday evening, a few families scuttle together bringing with them home-cooked food in familiar foil trays. Children try excitedly to break free from their seatbelts in wild anticipation of meeting their friends. The hosts are immersed in a quick makeover from a week-long work routine to a weekend retreat.
The children are taken downstairs where treasured coloring books and crayons await their masterful artistry. The adults gather in the family room above as the man in the saffron robes begins to slowly raise the tempo of his kartals and rhythmic chanting. It reaches a crescendo that leaves the guests crying for more and the hosts intermittently glancing around the windows to check if the neighbors are not being disturbed.
The class begins. Verse after verse from the ancient and timeless text of the Bhagavad-gita are recited, notated, discussed, and internalized. Everyone feels charged with a new perspective to life. There is a greater appreciation for everything one has received with a firmer understanding of the Source and His infinite opulences. The little ones appear almost magically with glee and a feeling of accomplishment as they run toward their parents with brightly colored pictures of the Lord in His pastimes. That’s also the signal for a sumptuous prasadam that is beckoning.
This was more than twenty years ago.
Starting with a humble few, the families and their eagerness led to the establishment of the Radha Shyamasundara Temple, ISKCON Naperville under the purview of the parent organization founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabupada. In a short time the few families grew to a congregation of 15-20 families, to what we are today. We continue to serve the community regardless of nationality, caste, or religion with the undeterred focus of education in the science of Krishna consciousness. We are committed to serving your spiritual needs and encourage you to visit us in person.
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Our exclusive experiences blend wellness and beauty, to harmonize the body and the mind
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philosophy. Whether you are new to the philosophy, or whether you have been practicing for some time,
we offer a variety of opportunities to learn about and practically apply Bhakti principles in our individual
lives.
Journey of Self Discovery – ISKCON Minneapolis conducts an engaging 5-week introductory seminar to explore many quintessential questions of spiritual seekers, such as – “Does God exist?” “Who am I?” “Search for happiness” “Why do bad things happen to good people?” etc.
These seminars are self-contained and accessible to all, even if you are very new to spiritual life. They are facilitated by those well versed in Vedic philosophy and experienced in the practice of Bhakti-yoga. Discussions are interactive and meant to foster a heartfelt and respectful dialogue.
The other seminars that we periodically facilitate are Strengthening the bonds that free us – a seminar for strengthening couples’ relationships, parenting, conflict resolution, changing habits, Vaishnava etiquette, hopelessness to hope, faith etc.
Bhakti Vriksha – Bhakti Vriksha sessions are ideal for those that are new to Krishna Consciousness and want to learn more. These sessions systematically guide one through some of the foundational Vedic literatures, such as the Bhagavad Gita. Sessions are typically held weekly and are moderated by an experienced practitioner of Bhakti yoga. They provide ample opportunities to ask questions or engage in enlivening discussions.
Participants often build lasting relationships with each other and the facilitator through heart-felt sharing of how understanding and applying scriptural philosophy might have transformed their own lives in ways that are small or significant.
For the convenience of participants, Bhakti Vriksha sessions are offered at a variety of days, times, and locations throughout the week. We also offer virtual conferences for those that are not able to attend in person.
Bhakti Vriksha Groups
Facilitator & contact info | Location | Days/Time |
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Vamsidhari Das Whatsup Link | Aurora, IL | Saturday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Krishna Prema Das, Sumangala Dasi 000000000000 info@gmail.com | Lisle, IL | Friday, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
Sri Kishore Das 0000000000 info@gmail.com | Minneapolis, IL | Saturday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Pratibahu Das 000000000 info@gmail.com | Online / Phone | Tuesdays, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Saturday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Bhagavad Gita Classes
Facilitator & contact info | Location | Days/Time |
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Vṛndāvana Das, Amrta-keli Dasi 00000000 info@gmail.com info@gmail.com | Minneapolis, IL | Monday & Friday, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm |
Krishna Prema Das, Sumangala Dasi 000000000 info@gmail.com | Lisle, IL | Tuesday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Mukunda Russell, Akhanda Nama Das 000000000 ussell@gmail.com info@gmail.com | Lisle, IL | Tuesday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Pratibahu Das 000000000 das@gmail.com | Online / Phone | Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Western Outreach Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Western Outreach |
Kathamrta Dasi 0000000 info@yahoo.com | Online / Phone | Wednesday, 8:45 pm – 9:00 pm – Hindi/English (w/RadhaKunjaBihari Das) Thursday, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Friday, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Gujarati/English (w/Govinda Mohini Dasi) |
Srimad Bhagavatam Classes
Facilitator & contact info | Location | Days/Time |
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Linga Raju 0000000 shu1978@yahoo.com | Online, Phone | Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 7:30 am Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 am – 8:00 am |
Srimad Bhagavatam Reading Groups
Facilitator & contact info | Location | Days/Time |
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Vṛndāvana Das, Amrta-keli Dasi info@gmail.com 00000000 info@gmail.com | Minneapolis, IL | Monday to Friday, 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
Krishna Prema Das, Sumangala Dasi 000000000 info@gmail.com | Lisle, IL | Tuesday, 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm Wednesday, 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm Thursday, 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
Bhakti Shastri – Currently offered every Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm in-person, Bhakti Shastri courses are an in-depth verse-by-verse study of four foundational texts of Bhakti Yoga/ Krishna Consciousness— Bhagavad-Gita As It Is; Nectar of Devotion; Nectar of Instruction; and Sri Isopanisad. The course is offered in six systematic modules over a period of 2 to 2.5 years. Contact Pratibahu Das above for more information.
The course takes a personal approach to learning, aiming for participants to experience a deepening of their faith and conviction. Teachers provide mentorship and guidance to students, even outside of regular course time, to practically apply the teachings in their lives.
Bhakti Shastri Certification Program
Facilitator & contact info | Location | Days/Time |
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Shatarupa Dasi, Pratibahu Dasa 00000000 info@gmail.com | Minneapolis, IL | 6 Modules covered Bhagavad-Gita As It Is(3); Nectar of Devotion(1); Nectar of Instruction(1); and Sri Isopanisad(1) Sunday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Our teachers are experienced devotees who have been studying, living by, and teaching Prabhupada’s books for many years. Our students come from all over the world and all spheres of life, creating a vibrant community with the goal of understanding and deeply imbibing the Gaudiya Vaishnava principles and practices.
Participants receive an official ISKCON Bhakti Sastri degree Certificate upon completion of all six modules. Course can be completed in individual modules, if one is unable to take the whole course at a stretch. contact us for more details.
Note from ISKCON Minesota:
ISKCON Minnesota is now an officially recognized Bhakti Shastri examination center. This course work is already in progress and it consists of in-depth and systematic study of four books, Bhagavad Gita, Nectar of devotion, Nectar of Instruction and Sri Isopanishad. It is designed for devotees practicing Krishna consciousness seriously for at least one year with basic Shastric knowledge and understanding . It is a structured program. Teaching and Evaluations are done by our certified teachers. For additional info you can contact the instructors Satarupa devi dasi or Pratibahu das @info@iskconminsota.org