I IS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS

From: Evansville Courier & Press | Date: March 3, 2007| Author: Press staff writer 461-0783 or orrs@courierpress.com; Susan Orr, Courier & | Copyright information

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, also known as the Hare Krishna movement, was founded in 1966 by Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Hare Krishna and Hinduism both trace their roots to the sacred text the Bhagavad-gita, but Hare Krishna also has some significant differences from mainline Hinduism.

While Hindus believe that Krishna is one among a number of deities, Hare Krishna followers regard Krishna as the supreme deity.

Hare Krishnas also believe that on...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from HighBeam Research

Hare Krishnas in Singapore: agency, state, and Hinduism.(Essay)
SOJOURN: Journal of Social Issues in Southeast Asia ; Introduction Over the past forty years, there has been a proliferation of new religious movements all over the world (Glock and Bellah 1976; Tipton 1982; Wuthnow 1976; Robbins and Anthony 1982; Richardson 1983). Some of these, such as Transcendental Meditation, the International Society for Krishna
I IS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS
Evansville Courier & Press ; The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, also known as the Hare Krishna movement, was founded in 1966 by Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Hare Krishna and Hinduism both trace their roots to the sacred text the Bhagavad-gita, but Hare Krishna also has some significant differences from
Believers stage joyful parade.
Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD) ; Byline: Madison Park May 20--Chanting Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, hundreds of believers of the Hindu sect dragged a crimson 30-foot-high chariot cloaked in sunflowers, carnations and roses. Wrapped in colorful clothing, they marched down Light Street yesterday afternoon and ended in the Inner
CHANTS TAKING
New Orleans Magazine ; An evening among the Hare Krishnas by Sue Strachan On the outside, the building resembles a chalet, which is a bit of an architectural anomaly on Ksplanade Avenue. As I walk up the steep steps, little children dressed in loose fitting, sari-like clothing are running in and out of the front door.
Spirit of the Age: Rebirth of an ancient religion
The Independent - London ; LET ME tell you everything you know already about the Hare Krishna movement. Orange robes. Shaved heads. Tinkly finger-cymbals. Endless chanting in the rainy high streets of Britain's provincial towns. Hare Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Krishna. George Harrison's Tudor manor at Letchmore
Students take learning to new level at Hare Krishna seminary.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service ; KANSAS CITY, Mo. _ The slender young man in saffron robes, head shaven down to a tuft in back, blows the conch shell. Incense is lit in a dim temple sanctuary. It's time for evening prayer at Rupanuga Vedic College, the first and only degree-granting seminary of the International Society for
ON THE WEB
The Record (Bergen County, NJ) ; 00-00-0000 ON THE WEB Mary A. Jacobs, SPECIAL FROM THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS Date: 09-12-2002, Thursday Section: RELIGION & VALUES Edtion: All Editions.=.Late Edition. Early Edition Column: ON THE WEB ...
Students take learning to new level at Hara Krishna seminary.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service ; KANSAS CITY, Mo. _ The slender young man in saffron robes, head shaven down to a tuft in back, blows the conch shell. Incense is lit in a dim temple sanctuary. It's time for evening prayer at Rupanuga Vedic College, the first and only degree-granting seminary of the International Society for
Hare Krishnas move toward mainstream
Chicago Sun-Times ; Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare. Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare. Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare . . . Jubilantly, devotees at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness temple in Rogers
Gray day can't stop Hare Krishnas' colorful parade
Rocky Mountain News ; It rained on the Hare Krishna parade. But like spiritual troopers everywhere, a small, soggy bunch outside the group's temple at 14th Avenue and Cherry Street soldiered on, determined to roll out a dazzling red-and-gold float for Sunday's annual Festival of Chariots parade. And if you urged them on