ISKCON Ministry of Educational Development

Instituto De Estudios Bhaktivedanta Supports Spanish Farm

2013-02-25

When Instituto De Estudios Bhaktivedanta, ISKCON’s first Spanish language educational institution, was inaugurated in April 2011, it moved into a building next to the temple at the New Vraja Mandala farm in Spain. Read more: http://news.iskcon.com/node/4907#ixzz2Lu4t12tg

Govardhana Sanskrit School Continues to Thrive After Founder’s Passing

2013-02-25

When Sanskrit scholar Gopiparanadhana Das passed away unexpectedly at his home in Govardhana, India on September 15th 2011, the ISKCON world was shocked. Read more: http://news.iskcon.com/node/4915#ixzz2Lu1RBACT

Service opportunities at SMIS

2013-02-08

Due to a large increase in student numbers Sri Mayapur International School has the following service opportunities beginning August 2013:

Educational Meeting at the Krishna Avanti School

2013-02-05

Names of the participants included Janmastami Dasa (USA), Navina Krishna Dasa, Prana Dasa (New Zealand), Rama Giridhari Dasa (India), Rasamandala Dasa, Srutidharma Dasa and Yadunandana Swami.

Bhaktivedanta College to Grow Fast in 2013 and 2014

2013-01-19

Bhaktivedanta College, Belgium—one of ISKCON’s premier educational institutions—has entered a period of fast growth, with many exciting new developments on the horizon. Read more: http://news.iskcon.com/node/4870#ixzz2IQJTvZfh

Collaboration Program

2012-12-28

Mayapur Institute recently teamed up with Bhaktivedanta Manor to offer an MI accredited course to the London congregation.

MI in Balramdesh

2012-12-11

HG Padmanayana Dasa By the will of the Lord and the planning of devotees in Balramdesh, September 2010, saw the first MI program successfully conducted. Giving an insight in ways and methodology of teaching, H. G. Atul Krishna Prabhu, facilitated the course and opened in the minds of devotees of Balramdesh to newer horizons of teaching and learning

School Interfaith Program In Elstree, UK

2012-12-11

Children of the Bhaktivedanta Manor School (UK) participated in an interfaith event held at Allum Hall in Elstree which was coordinated by the Hertsmere Forum of Faiths. Various faith schools in the Hertsmere area performed items to illustrate their beliefs and there was food and displays as well. The Manor School children very confidently performed a drama entitled, “The Day the Body Parts went on Strike” followed by a devotional song.

Welcome to Avatari - Divine v/s Demons

2012-12-05

Avatari offers revolutionary levels of interactivity, fidelity, and scale. The Avatari platform scales to support thousands of simultaneous users per region along with state of the art graphics,game-play, and social engagement. The target market ranges from 8 year olds to adults. Not only young people, but all classes of people will benefit from this game. However, as the students of today are the leaders of tomor row, it especially behooves the educated youth to deeply ponder this message and apply it prac tically in their lives. This game perfectly awakens the players to a state of fresh youthfulness, adventurous spirit, inquisitiveness and idealism. The aim is to educate them and others with the original Vedic scriptures not cheap imitation versions marketed by pseudo-swamis. Our authenticity is based on implicit faith in sastra, Vedic scripture especially Srimad Bhagavad-gita As It Is and Srimad Bhagavatam. Matchless concept never developed before Quality graphics and animation Highly interactive and educative, actually gets the player to “THINK” Detail exciting story line with a fusion of traditional philosophy and modern adventure gaming approach http://avatarigames.com

Immediate Service opportunity at Sri Mayapur International School

2012-12-01

We have an unexpected vacancy for a middle school English teacher due to the sudden resignation of the previous post holder due to family reasons. This service involves teaching small classes (under 12 students) of bright, eager to learn children aged 11 to 14 years old. There are separate classes for girls and boys. The candidate needs excellent spoken and written English and experience of working in a classroom environment with children of mixed ability. Should you be interested in this service or know any devotee who might be, please email gunacuda @yahoo.com or call me on +91 7602513516. Remuneration will be based on experience and qualifications but includes a rent free apartment, prasad and free tuition for one child. Your servant, Gunacuda dasi

ISKCON Namahatta Academy

2012-11-12

Urgent vacancy for English teacher

2012-10-29

Sri Mayapur International School urgently requires an extra English teacher for the boys\' middle school due to a high increase in the number of students. The boys are aged between 11 and 14 years old Applicants for the position need to have a teaching qualification and be experienced in working with students who have English as a second language. This is a wonderful service opportunity, teaching devotee students from all over the world in the most merciful Sri Mayapur dham. If you are interested in applying ,please send your C.V to gunacuda @yahoo.com before November 10th. Your servant, Gunacuda Dasi Principal Sri Mayapur International School www.mayapurschool.com

Bhagavata-sastri course

2012-09-16

We are happy to announce that the Sixth Bhagavata Sastri course at Srimad-Bhagavatam Vidyapitham is now open for admission.

BGIS Newsletter for the month of September 2012

2012-09-11

The September 2012 issue of our BGIS Newsletter has been posted. Please review it at your earliest convenience. http://www.bgis.org/books/publications.html

Current Educational Developments

2012-08-15

by Hanumatpresaka SwamiAs we start this report, the Road to Higher Education finds us continuing our travels from Houston, Texas (Radha Nila-madhava Dhama). We presented our Radha-desa, Nectar of Devotion-Two seminar, with about 42-devotees registered. It´s a 12-hour Seminar, the next step after the Bhakti-sastri NOD study.

Bhaktivedanta College Course Commended by University of Chester

2012-07-08

A panel from the University of Chester, England, recently validated the new B.A. Honors degree course by Bhaktivedanta College, based in the ISKCON Community of Radhadesh, Belgium.

Sri Anasuya Vidyamandala - Education for Girls in Sridham Mayapur

2012-07-06

The Anasuya Vidya Mandala Girl\'s Gurukula, based in Sridhama Mayapur, was established in the early 1980\'s. The devotees educated there are imbibed with the philosophy, science, and culture of Gaudiya Vaisnavism and are thus trained to teach and demonstrate the essential principles of that culture to others.

Australasian Education Mela 4-6th July 2012

2012-07-03

Prabhupada\'s Vision, The Curriculum, The Classroom Relationships

Tamal Krishna Goswami’s Long-Awaited PhD Thesis Release

2012-06-30

by Hanumatpresak Swami, On Sunday, June 24, in the ISKCON - Dallas Temple and Cultural complex, Professor Graham Schweig, Garuda Das, released His Holiness Tamal-krsna Goswami\'s book , A Living Theology of Krishna Bhakti.

The North American Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies

2012-06-29

by Hanumatpresaka Swami NIOS (North American Institute for Oriental and Classial Studies) co-sponsored a three day seminar with the Indian Museum, Kolkatta, from 23-25 May this year.

Service Opportunities at Rupanuga Vedic College

2012-06-22

Rupanuga Vedic College is in the initial stages of developing an online college and is looking for key staff to assist in the development and launch of the college. RVC offers a variety of service opportunities that facilitate all to take full advantage of their strengths and talents professionally and personally.

Bhaktivedanta Academy Job Announcement

2012-06-22

The Bhaktivedanta Academy is seeking applicants for the position of After School Program Coordinator.Under the direction of the Head of School, the After School Program Coordinator is responsible for the staffing and on-going operations of after care and studio programs conducted weekdays from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Bhaktivedanta Academy. This is an hourly part-time position that will begin in August.

International Conference Revitalises Education in ISKCON

2012-05-27

Thirty delegates from twenty-one different educational initiatives attended ISKCON’s first International Educational Conference for many years—subtitled “Revitalising Education in ISKCON”—in Radhadesh, Belgium on May 4th, 5th and 6th this year. Initiatives represented included children’s schools such as the Krishna Avanti family of schools in the UK, The Bhaktivedanta Manor Primary School, Bhaktivedanta Academy in Alachua, Florida, and TKG Academy in Dallas, Texas.

News from Vrindavan

2012-05-22

You will be happy to note ISKCON has acquired 87.5 acres of land where Gurukula and goshala will be relocated. The registration was done on 17 April 2012. Another 12.5 acres will be registered within another week. This 100 acres of plot is situated near Ajhai Village which is 3 km from the national highway opposite to GLA University. On the western boarder of the land lies 250 acres of forest land. Radhakund is 10 km from this land via Raal village. The land is 15 km from Krishna Balarama temple.

A new book by Aruddha dd

2012-04-26

Many devotee parents are finding that traditional schools do not offer a spiritually nourishing environment for their children, and an increasig number are choosing to homeschool. This guide help you instillin your children strong Krishna conscious values while giving them a solid academic education. http://blservices.com/homeschooling-krishna-s-children

Royals visit Krishna Avanti School

2012-04-01

The Queen and Prince Philip enjoyed an eclectic mix of music and dance during their Diamond Jubilee tour of Krishna Avanti School on Thursday 29th March. Crowds lined up along Camrose Avenue, Harrow, to catch a glimpse and as the Queen arrived the children could barely contain their excitement. Once inside she was escorted throughout by Nitesh Gor, one of the Directors of the Avanti Schools Trust, through spectacular song and dance displays by local children and adults. Children representing every school in the borough were invited to take part in the day’s events. http://www.dandavats.com/?p=10431

Bhaktivedanta College and Krishna-avanti Schools Announce Plans for Collaboration

2012-02-10

In October 2011, Navina Krsna Dasa (Director of the UK\'s I-Foundation) met Yadunandana Swami and other representatives of the Bhaktivedanta College in Belgium. At the Krishna-Avanti School, Harrow, UK, they discussed mutually beneficial collaboration between the College and the burgeoning number of I-Foundation Schools. The prospects look promising. After fulfilling postgraduate requirements, graduates of Bhaktivedanta College have excellent opportunity to teach in Krishna Avanti Schools. This will help the I-Foundation meet the unprecedented demand for qualified teachers, underscored by the government\'s recent first-stage approval of a fourth (Primary and Secondary) school (to open as early as September 2012).

New online program by Bhaktivedanta College: Discovering Bhakti Culture and Spirituality

2012-01-16

This module is a blend of theoretical and practical approaches to human devotion to God. It will take you on a journey through the academic world of comparative religious and social studies, and into the realm of yoga meditation and self-discovery, while it prepares you for future studies with us or others elsewhere. Time: 7 weeks (Feb 6 - March 26 2012) Teacher: Jahnava-lila dd Registration: www.bhakti-sastri.com

iFoundation Opportunities

2012-01-07

Yasoda Suta Das: Hare Krishna, As you may already know in 2003 the i-Foundation, spotted a glaring need for faith schools which give a universal approach to spirituality as propagated by Lord Chaitanya. The first Krishna Avanti primary school opened in Harrow and has since become an overwhelming success. Much of the success of the Krishna Avanti family of schools comes from the fact that, there is a big demand for good education that provides a wholesome, spiritual backdrop to the typical material credentials. http://www.dandavats.com/?p=10173

Bhaktivedanta College: New Online Programs in 2012

2011-12-02

www.bhakti-sastri.com Worldwide, friends of Krishna are studying Vedic writings, and although most are eager to study systematically, they\'re not always able to spend a few months to relocate and take the courses in a classroom setting.

Potential Teachers - Exciting New Course Starts September 2012 - Bhaktivedanta College Radhadesh

2011-11-17

A Bachelor in Educational Studies, Theology & Religion Excellent Career Prospects! An Uplifting Spiritual Environment! Validated by the University of Chester1, UK!

Lil’ Krishna Kidz – Bay Area

2011-10-02

Lil\' Krishna Kidz is an innovative program started in Bay area, California to provide an enriching and all round education to kids with special focus on teaching the glories of the rich spiritual culture and tradition of India. Bay Area California, also known as Silicon Valley is the center of all technological innovations in the world and the “Lil Krishna Kidz” program is unique in its approach to teach the timeless Vedic wisdom in a fun and scientific way.

New Courses Offered by Mayapur Institute: Giving You Our Very Best

2011-09-07

By Janmastami Dasa New courses for the upcoming semester: • Bhakti-pravesa Course – a Bhakti-sastri primer course for ladies • Revised Bhakti-sastri ladies and mens and course • Gender Separate Bhaktivaibhava Course • Portuguese Bhaktivaibhava Course • Caitanya Caritamrta workshops with Kadamba Kanana Swami Struggling? Kali-yuga is heavy! We’ve, therefore, meditated on years of student feedback and consulted empowered preachers to better understand our students’ needs and thereby strengthen our course offerings. We’ve made adjustments that we’re sure will give you more access to Krsna’s mercy, resulting in more Krsna consciousness and less influence of Kali in your life. In June of 1975 Srila Prabhupada pleaded with his disciples in L.A., “I am writing these books for you. You have to know these books.” Over the years Srila Prabhupada made it clear to his followers that his books were his greatest offering of assistance to them because he knew that, if devotees carefully and sincerely study his books, their rapid advancement in spiritual life will be guaranteed. Helping devotees carefully study Srila Prabhupada’s books is the essence of the Mayapur Institute’s mission. With our mission in mind and after continuous reflection and discussions, we have given our very best to improve and increase our course offerings:

BHAKTI SASTRI A DISTANCIA - ABIERTA LA INSCRIPCIÓN

2011-08-18

VTE LATINO PRESENTA: BHAKTI SASTRI A DISTANCIA Sistema e-learning Nuevo ciclo - comienzo en septiembre. Abierta la inscripción - cupos limitados - solo 12 estudiantes. Facilitador: Param Padam das Informes & Inscripción: escuelavirtualvaisnava@yahoo.com.ar Visita la Plataforma Virtual Educativa: www.escuelavaisnava.com.ar

Why schools? Why training for children?

2011-04-16

Urmila dasi Excerpts from the class on SB: 4. 12. 23. Those of you involved in education the first thing you have to decide is what are your principles. To determine this I went through a series of lectures Srila Prabhupada gave in Mumbai in 1976. He lectured on the verses from the Bhagavatam seventh canto, chapter twelve, texts one to six. brahmacari guru-kule, vasan danto guror hitam

Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture Journal for 2010.

2011-03-30

For your pleasure please download copy of the latest journal of the Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture (BCEC). This serves as an international preaching report for BCEC. Thank you. Your servant, Nrsimhananda dasa

Bhaktivedanta College Now Inviting Applicants for Academic Year 2011/12

2011-03-18

Applications should be send until 15th of May 2011. More about the Vaishnava Theology Undergraduate Programme 2011/2012 read here.

Bhaktivedanta College Radhadesh Summer Camp 2011

2011-03-18

TheBhaktivedanta Collegeorganizes theinternational Radhadesh Summer Campfor youthfrom 12 to 20 yearsof age. For three weeks, you’ll experience the brightest sides of spirituality and will gain a deeper understanding of the values of life. All this in good company and beautiful surroundings. Don’t miss it! There will be three camps in 2011: Mon, 13 June – Fri, 1 July Mon, 11 July – Mon, 1 August Tue, 9 August – Sat, 27 August As the number of places is limited, the campers are advised to make their reservations early. www.radhadesh-summercamp.com

V.E.D.A.S. Course Announcement

2011-02-27

By Hanumatpresaka Swami BHAKTI-SASTRI BHAKTI-VAIBHAVA en CASTELLANO English (Espanol despues) V.E.D.A.S. (Vaisnava Educadores Difundio Amor y Sabiduria), an official ISKCON Bhakti Sastri, Bhakti Vaibhava Candidate, Center, based in Peru, wishes to announce the opening of applications for registration for its next cycle of Bhakti-sastri and Bhakti-vaibhava Diploma studies. The next cycle will start March 19, 2011, Gaura-purnima and continue for two years for Bhakti-sastri and four years for Bhakti-viabhava. This will include residential to distance education facilities, primarily in Spanishbut also in English. For more information contact Patraka Das at: vedas.peru@groups.facebook.com V.E.D.A.S. (Vaisnava Educadores Difundio Amor y Sabiduria), un funcionario ISKCON Bhakti Sastri, candidato de Bhakti Vaibhava, centro, basado en Perú, desea anunciar que la abertura para el registro para su ciclo siguiente del diploma de Bhakti-sastri y de Bhakti-vaibhava. El ciclo siguiente comenzará el 19 de marzo de 2011, Gaura-purnima y continuará por dos años para Bhakti-sastri y cuatro años para Bhakti-viabhava. Esto incluirá residencial y educación de distancia, sobre todo en Spanish pero también en inglés. Para más información contacto Patraka Das en: vedas.peru@groups.facebook.com

Bhaktivedanta Manor - Bramacari Ashram - Residential Courses 2011

2011-01-11

After completing the bhakta course or similar training programme, sabbatical is an introduction to the ideal practice of KC, with the focus of internal development and application. This will be two part programme with a focus on four areas: Sanga (Association): Devotees need to experience deep relationships that everyone is yearning for, through selfless service towards each other with Krishna in the centre. Sastra (Scripture): All the acharyas taught us that the greatest need for today is people who can live by the pure teachings of Krishna Consciousness. Sadacara (Character): Philosophy without good character is useless. Skills: Practical Skills are that central to vaisnava culture and lifestyle. For more information see http://www.bhaktivedantamanor.co.uk/home/?p=1944

Second Krishna-Avanti school to open in Leicester, UK

2010-12-24

The I-Foundation has unveiled Evington Hall on Spencefield Lane in Evington as the site of Leicester’s first Hindu state school. The school will open next September and is currently accepting applications for its first sixty reception-aged pupils, until 15th January 2011. When it opens, the Krishna-Avanti Primary School, Leicester, will become the UK’s first cross-community Hindu school, providing a Hindu ethos but with half its places allocated purely on the distance that parents live from the school, regardless of their faith. Opening year by year, it will grow by 2018 to provide 420 places for children aged 4-11 years old. http://iskconuk.com/?p=429

Bhaktivedanta College VTE Bhakti Sastri ONLINE Course starts in January 2011

2010-12-20

Study Prabhupada\'s books online guided by experienced teachers in a virtual community of sincere devotees. Bhaktivedanta College offers a complete one-year VTE Bhakti Sastri course online. What you can expect: Sadhu-sanga: a community of devotees encouraged to contribute to discussions and to \'meet\' during a weekly live chat; Gaining knowledge: a structured and guided approach in study of Srila Prabhupada’s books; Reflections: exercises that help you assimilate and apply the knowledge; Personal attention: responses by your teacher to questions and discussions within forty-eight hours.

Bhaktivedanta Academy Job Announcement

2010-10-29

The Bhaktivedanta Academy, a Krishna-centered Pre-K thru 6th grade school located in the Alachua, Florida devotee community, is seeking applicants for the position of Teacher\'s Assistant. The school has been part of the devotee community in Alachua since 1990 and is presently serving 50 students in grades pre-K - 6th, making it one of ISKCON\'s largest elementary schools in North America. The Bhaktivedanta Academy is committed to providing both a strong Krishna Conscious program, as well as academic excellence. We are seeking teachers who have a genuine love for working with children, who like working with a team, and who are committed to devotional life.

Diploma in Arcana course at the Mayapur Academy

2010-11-04

Diploma in Arcana course 2010/2011 Brahminical culture and ethics : 2nd November Dressmaking part 1 : 2nd November Dressmaking part 2 : 20th December Cooking (batch 1) : 15th November Dressing (batch 1) : 15th November Cooking (batch 2) : 26th November Dressing (batch 2) : 26th November Samskaras : 16th Decmber Tulasi : 2nd November Festivals : 24th December Flower arranging : 3rd January Temple worship : 6th January

MIHET: Save Yourself

2010-09-11

In 1966 Srila Prabhupada told his followers, "Always remember that this Krsna consciousness is a sort of declaration of war with this illusory material nature. So there is war. She will always try to get you to fall down. It is very strong, powerful. How you can save yourself?" This is an issue we all need to resolve, and here\'s an approach you may find helpful. Whether you are riding a wave of success in your devotional service or you are overwhelmed with life\'s challenges, please seriously consider fortifying and empowering yourself, or maybe even just saving yourself from becoming a casualty in the war against maya, by attending the Mayapur Institute\'s Bhakti-sastri or Bhaktivaibhava Courses beginning November 10th.

SMIS ADMISSIONS

2010-06-08

Admissions open for the new academic year starting August 2010 at Sri Mayapur International School. Prospective applicants and parents can visit our website www.mayapurschool.com for details or contact raseswari.jps@pamho.net

Mayapur Position Vacant for Primary School Teacher (Start August 2010)

2010-06-03

The successful applicant will have either a recognised teaching qualification, and/or a proven track record of successfully teaching in schools, and have the ability to plan, deliver, assess and report student outcomes according to the U.K. curriculum.

Sanskrit and More @ Govardhana

2010-04-14

We are happy to announce that the Fifth Bhagavata Sastri course at Govardhana Srimad-Bhagavatam Vidyapitham is now open for admission. The Bhagavata Sastri course is unique in many ways: it is headed by one of ISKCON\'s most renowned devotee-scholars, Gopiparanadhana Prabhu; the school\'s premises are located at Sri Govardhana, one of Krsna\'s most favorite places; for the first time in ISKCON it offers a systematic course on Srila Jiva Goswami\'s masterpiece, the Sat-sandarbhas, foundational to Gaudiya Vaisnava philosophy and practice;

Sri Mayapur International ad for Teacher

2010-04-01

by Deva Gaura Hari das Position Vacant for a Primary School Teacher at Sri Mayapur International School (Start August 2010). The successful applicant will have either a recognised teaching qualification, and/or a proven track record of successfully teaching in schools, and have the ability to plan, deliver, assess and report student outcomes according to the U.K. curriculum. The position would be on an ongoing basis after a trial period of 3 months.

Krishna Avanti Primary School Inspection report and Deputy Headteacher ad

2010-03-31

We are looking for someone who:Will provide strong leadership and management in all aspects of the school\'s work and be able to lead by example. Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with early years\' experience...

Homeschooling Seminars in Europe by Aruddha Devi Dasi

2010-03-31

Sat 15th & Sun 16th May: Scotland & North England Seminar venue: Karuna Bhavan Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd May: The Midlands Seminar venue: To be confirmed Sat 29th & Sun 30th May: London South & South East England Seminar venue: To be confirmed Sat 5th & Sun 6th June: London North (Bhaktivedanta Manor) Seminar venue: To be confirmed (will be within the Manor area) Sat 12th & Sun 13th June: Budapest

Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture Journal 2009

2010-03-15

What's it like studying at Bhaktivedanta College?

2010-03-23

Four first-year students share their experience: the difference between studying in Havaii and Belgium; what the college is like for a Mayapur gurukuli; how someone finds the College after doing eleven years of temple service in South Africa; and why someone who lived in Radhadesh his whole life decides to go to college there. To view video click here.

2010-03-15

For your pleasure please download a copy of the latest journal of the Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture (BCEC). This serves as an international preaching report for BCEC. Thank you. Your servant, Nrsimhananda dasa

The Audio Ministry of the Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education

2010-02-05

The Audio Ministry of the Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education is hosting on our web site, www.vihe.org a variety of audio seminars recorded during the last 20 years. This unique collection of well-researched and inspiring lectures, given by senior Vaisnavas, serves to infuse us with faith, conviction and shastric knowledge of devotional service, Gaudiya Vaisnava philosophy, Krishna\'s holy name, His pastimes, His dhama and so on. Among them are the Bhaktivaibhava and Bhaktivedanta Courses, which have been hosted by the VIHE for the past ten years. They are a verse by verse study of Srila Prabhupada\'s Srimad Bhagavatam taught by Bhurijan Prabhu Narayani Mataji. The presentations also includes the commentaries of our previous acaryas. Over the years our staff has worked hard to organize and record these classes. We would like to offer you this wonderful chance to enliven your devotional life by listening to these recordings and sharing your inspiration with others. Your servants in VIHE

Krishna Avanti Primary School opens its doors

2010-02-02

The Krishna Avanti School opened its doors to the press for the first time on Friday 29th January. The School is the first Voluntary Aided Hindu faith school in Britain and is also the most eco-friendly. The School, in the London borough of Harrow also marks the country’s first vegetarian state school. It is an I-Foundation project working since inception with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) as the official Faith Partner.

Mayapur Online Education

2010-01-13

Mayapur Online Education is a new initiative of ISKCON Mayapur to produce online courses on the primary books of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada–Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Srimad-Bhagavatam and Caitanya-caritamrita. This educational project is conducted under the guidance and supervision of ISKCON Mayapur’s Educational Divisional Heads HH Bhakti Purusottama Maharaja and HG Sankarsana Nitai Prabhu. By 1 February 2010, two online courses will be launched: 1. Basic Study of Bhagavad-gita 2. Basic Study of First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam

Top IIT Professor is Vrindavan Gurukula\'s New Director

2010-01-12

by Parsada dd A team of 7 devotee-graduates from the famous Indian Institute o Technology (IIT) will be joining the staff of Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School (Vrindavan) this coming school year. This group of creative and talented devotees is led by Dr.Lila Purusottoma dasa, presently a professor at IIT Kanpur, who will be joining full time in July as Director of the school. Thus, for those of you keen for your child to be educated in an environment dedicated to Krishna Consciousness and academic excellence, you may want to consider BGIS, which is located right next to the vibrant Krishna Balaram Temple.

Bhagavad Gita Online Course

2009-12-07

We started an online course on Bhagavad-gita as it is. Anybody interested in studying bhagavadgita As It is online please feel free to check out this website www.bhagavadgitaonline.org The course is complete and we have made 19 chapters with six acharyas commentary of the verses on video clips. If you are Prepare to Study....then shall sign up. These are the acharyas commentary we included on this teaching. Fee or donation: For all materially first world country residents will pay only $108.00 All other residents including India will pay only $31.00 For more information please check the website newly created www.bhagavadgitaonline.org

Bhaktivedanta Academy Newsletter - November 2009

2009-12-07

I am pleased to present the inaugural issue of the Bhaktivedanta Academy newsletter for the 2009-2010 school year. By the grace of the Lord we saw all of the fundraising efforts of the prior school year come to fruition when we opened up our new Audarya Bhavan classroom to students on August 24th. This new classroom space is a significant improvement: a cramped dark space has been transformed into a spacious and vibrant learning environment. As a bonus, this new building gave us the facility to establish a multi-use room that is being well utilized for reading instruction, meetings, and other uses. Thank you to everyone who stepped forward to ensure that the new Audarya Bhavan classroom was ready to receive students on the first day of school. This project is a testament to what can be achieved when we work together to achieve a worthwhile goal.

All India Quiz Winners

2009-09-23

by Parsada devi dasi There was a flurry of excitement and joy as the panel of judges announced the All India Bhaktivedanta Swami Literary Quiz winners in Vrindavan yesterday. The Quiz organized by ISKCON Vrindavan, ISKCON Pune and the Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School was first of its kind in promoting ISKCON education amongst ISKCON children in India. The competition was open for children between 10-15 years old. The winners of the competition are: Tusti Panchasara

ISKCON Studies Journal

2009-09-05

by Lal Krishna Dasa After a lot of hard work, the first issue of the ISKCON Studies Journal is now available. The ISJ is one of the main activities of the ISKCON Studies Institute (www.iskconstudies.org). The idea is that issues will link in to our conferences. Hence, volume two should feature articles from the "Guru: Person, Position, Possibilities” conference in July http://iskconstudies.org/?p=84 But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. This issue is full of excellent articles by some of the best scholars in the field of ISKCON Studies. Harvard’s Francis Clooney, William and Mary College’s Ravi Gupta, ISKCON Resolve’s Braja Bihari Dasa, to name a few. Accessibility is a key concern so all articles are available on the web at www.iskconstudies.org/?page_id=111 However you can also buy hard copies or pdf of the Journal by here - www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/iskcon-studies-journal-vol-one/7177830 Many thanks to all who have made this issue possible – the editors, the authors, and the ISKCON Studies Editorial Board.

Unleashing Mayapur\'s Sakti

2009-08-24

by Janmastami dasa Thousands of ISKCON devotees yearly go to Sridham Mayapur on pilgrimage. To make the most of one\'s pilgrimage, Srila Prabhupada strongly emphasized hearing from saintly persons. The Mayapur Institute\'s Bhakti-sastri and Bhaktivaibhava courses make this easy. With senior Vaisnavas like Bhakti Caru Swami, Jayadvaita Swami, Lokanath Swami, Bhanu Swami, Bhakti Vijnana Goswami, Hari Sauri Dasa, and Kadamba Kanana Swami teaching the men and senior Vaisnavis like Laxmimoni Mataji and Urmila Mataji teaching the women, transformative classes are what many of our students have come to expect. As one devotee doctoral candidate put it:

Swimming Champs Again!

2009-08-12

By Parsada Devi Dasi Greetings from Sri Vrindavan Dham. We hope this newsletter finds you in good health and blissful Krishna consciousness. Congratulations to the BGIS swim team - the Blue Dolphins - who once again put on a great show at the Mathura District Swimming Championships. 9 out of 10 of our students who participated won medals. The Best Swimmer Trophy was awarded to BGIS student Gagan Puri of Grade 7. He won 2 gold and 1 silver medal. Gagan has been at the school for five years. His family Guru chose BGIS to prepare Gagan for his future as a sannyasi leader (see profile below). May he lead and inspire all to swim across the ocean of material suffering and attain the shelter of Krishna. In an interesting twist of fate, 3 former swimmers of BGIS, now in Amarnath School in Mathura, were competing against us. It was hard to know who to cheer for!

Bhakti Vedanta National School celebrates Srila Prabhupada Vyasa puja

2009-08-12

By Shyamagopika Devi Dasi The students of Bhakti Vedanta National School celebrated Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa puja in the school premises. They read their loving offerings to Srila Prabhupada, performed drama and dance for his divine pleasure, were happy to bathe His Divine Grace, brought bhoga, offered pushpanjali and honored a feast. HH Bhakti Purusottama Swami, HG Jananivasa prabhu, HG Sankarshan Nitai prabhu and many devotees graced this occasion. They were kind enough to inspire and encourage the children on their humble attempt to glorify Srila Prabhupada. Many parents participated in this occasion. It was an assuring sight to see the young vaisnavas leading the kirtan and dancing in harinam. mayapur.com/node/1163

Vrindavan Jhulan Yatra Bliss for Gurukula Students

2009-08-06

by Parsada Devi Dasi The high school students of Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School in Vrindavan were in ecstasy when the Krishna Balarama Temple management asked them to decorate the swing for the Divine Couple Sri Sri Radheshyamasundar on the first day of Jhulan Yatra. The four day swing festival culminated on Balarama Purnima, Lord Balarama\'s Appearance Day.

Announcement for Educators

2009-07-31

ISKCON Ministry of Educational Development official website (iskconeducation.org) is offering an online database of devotee educators. The data base can be searched by educational category, country and keyword. To increase the quality and quantity of information provided by the database we need to have as many entries as possible. Therefore we are requesting anyone who has professional experience and/or certification in areas pertinent to education, to send their contact information (name, address, city, country, phone, email, website) and a short description of their professional training and teaching engagements. Your listing can be send to Anupama devi dasi at Med.Office.Secretary@pamho.net Thank you! Direct web link to educators database: iskconeducation.org/index.php?p=directory

Sanskrit and More at Govardhana

2009-07-14

We are happy to announce that the fifth Bhagavata Sastri course at Govardhana is going to start in just 75 days from now, on October 1, 2009 -- and we still have a couple of vacancies left. The Bhagavata Sastri course at Govardhana is unique in many ways: * it is headed by one of ISKCON\'s most renowned devotee-scholars, Gopiparanadhana Prabhu; * the school\'s premises are located at Sri Govardhana, one of Krsna\'s most favorite places; * for the first time in ISKCON it offers a systematic course on Srila Jiva Goswami\'s masterpiece, the Sat-sandarbhas, foundational to Gaudiya Vaisnava philosophy and practice; * it enables students to master the entire grammar of the Sanskrit language, based on Srila Jiva Goswami\'s Hari-namamrita-vyakarana, in a matter of just two years; * the course trains students to speak Sanskrit with ease and elegance;

Bhaktivedanta Academy Job Announcement 2

2009-07-09

by Visvambhara das The Bhaktivedanta Academy (formerly New Raman Reti School), a Krishna-centered Pre-K thru 6th grade school, located in the Alachua, Florida devotee community, is seeking applicants for the position of Office Assistant. The school has been part of the devotee community in Alachua since 1990 and is presently serving 50 students in grades pre-K - 6th, making it one of ISKCON’s largest elementary schools in North America. The Bhaktivedanta Academy is committed to providing both a strong Krishna Conscious program, as well as academic excellence. We are seeking teachers who have a genuine love for working with children, who like working with a team, and who are committed to devotional life.

Nominations for the first ISKCON Europe Excellence Awards

2009-07-05

By Dina Dayala dasa From ELM Executive Committee: Dear Vaisnavas, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. We would like to request you to send nominations for the first ISKCON Europe Excellence Awards (IEEA) for the year 2008-2009. IEEA are meant to recognize the sincere devotees who have dedicated their lives to the mission of Srila Prabhupada in Europe. These awards are to encourage such exemplary devotees. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NOMINATIONS 1. Nominations can be made by anyone but the nomination should be endorsed by a temple president or an authority who is equal to or above the temple president in ISKCON’s administrative hierarchy. 2. Please duly fill in the attached nomination form for every individual nominee. 3. Latest date for sending nominations is SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 4. Awards will be announced at the ELM 2009 gathering in Villa Vrindavana, Italy, 2-3 October 2009. 5. Please send all nominations to Euro.GBC.Secretary@pamho.net

Bhaktivedanta Academy Job Announcement

2009-07-06

by Visvambhara das The Bhaktivedanta Academy (formerly New Raman Reti School), a Krishna-centered Pre-K thru 6th grade school, located in the Alachua, Florida devotee community, is seeking applicants for the position of Teacher’s Assistant. The school has been part of the devotee community in Alachua since 1990 and is presently serving 50 students in grades pre-K - 6th, making it one of ISKCON’s largest elementary schools in North America. The Bhaktivedanta Academy is committed to providing both a strong Krishna Conscious program, as well as academic excellence. We are seeking teachers who have a genuine love for working with children, who like working with a team, and who are committed to devotional life.

All India Literary Quiz For Children

2009-07-03

by Parsada devi dasi As an offering to His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada on his 50th sannyasa anniversary, ISKCON Vrindavan, ISKCON Pune and Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School - Vrindavan have jointly launched the prestigious All-India Bhaktivedanta Swami Literary Quiz for ISKCON children between 10-15 years. The organizers are expecting thousands of entries from temples all over India. The aims and objectives of this program are to identify, enthuse and unite our ISKCON children all over the world, through the in-depth study of Srila Prabhupada\'s books. This year we are hosting it nationally; next year it will be on an international level. This is a wonderful opportunity for our ISKCON children to excel in their spiritual studies and be recognized for it publicly by our society.

Graduation Day at Bhaktivedanta College

2009-06-30

Twenty-one students successfully completed another academic year at Bhaktivedanta College, and a graduation ceremony took place on June sixteenth. The room became crowded. The tired but satisfied undergraduates and staff were joined by cheering temple devotees, friends and supporting members, and a few proud parents. The evening celebration began with a bhajan led by the students. This year\'s honored guests were His Holiness Lokanath Swami and a former student, Lilasuka Dasa. Jaya Krishna Dasa, the Administrator Officer, coordinated the agenda and spoke about the successful seventh academic year. Yadunandana Swami, the Principal, reminded students of their accomplishments and described the skills gained in the devotional, vocational and academic modules.

Nature\'s IQ

2009-06-19

New Book Reveals Fundamental Flaw in Darwin\'s Theory Torchlight Publishing, Badger, CA - When he published his Origin of Species, Darwin gave his adherents hope that the wonderful complexity of living organisms could be explained without appealing to an intelligent designer. He proposed that biological complexity and diversity could be explained by variations in population. One hundred and fifty years later this promise has failed to come true. Nature\'s IQ - Extraordinary Animal Behaviors that Defy Evolution confronts us with many wonders of nature that Darwinists fail to explain in any strictly scientific fashion. Using 200 fascinating color photos, Nature\'s IQ cites over 100 behavioral phenomena from the animal kingdom that are unexplainable by evolution.

International School in Mayapur Now Accepting Enrolments For New School Year!

2009-06-18

The Sri Mayapur International School\'s holistic approach to education engages the body, mind, intelligence and words of devotee children from all over the world. It prepares them to fulfill their life\'s purpose spiritually, at the same time providing internationally accepted skills, training and academic education. SMIS immerses students in an alternative educational system that balances traditional, eternal spiritual values and contemporary international academics. This equips students to follow a Krishna Conscious lifestyle whilst pursuing a career in commerce, science, academia and other disciplines.

Position Vacant for Hare Krishna School in Auckland

2009-06-18

by Prana dasa Hare Krishna School in Auckland has a position vacant for a qualified and motivated devotee educator. Our school is a Primary school catering for students up to 12 years of age. We have a current school roll of 86 students and is rapidly increasing in size. The successful applicant will have experience in teaching primary level students up to twelve years of age. Personal specifications include dependability, flexibility and adaptability. You must be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of primary school curriculum and how to meet the needs of the learner

Cida-dadhi-mahotsava (Sri Mayapur International School)

2009-06-10

With numerous colourful pots filled with lovingly prepared chipped rice, festive flags and banana leaves, sweet kirtana sounds in the air and a large gathering of vaisnavas around SriSRi Gaura-Nitai, the Sri Mayapur International School was transformed into the village of Panihati on the banks of the Ganga. Inspired by the wonderful “cida-dadhi-mahotsava,” the chipped rice festival as described in the Sri Caitanya Caritamrita, Krishna-Prestaya Mataji, the Cultural Progam Manager of the school, tried to follow step-by-step the instructions given by Lord Nityananda to Raghunatha dasa Goswami:

Krishna.com eLearning Center

2009-06-03

Krishna.com, the largest Krishna conscious website in the world, is launching an eLearning effort. Our new Bhakti Academy encourages devotees from all around the world, and those interested in learning more about Krsna Consciousness, to study Srila Prabhuapda\'s books online in the association of devotees. We invite you to take advantage of these facilities, and inform others they are now available. Our first project is a Bhagavad-gita As It Is eCourse; studying One Chapter each week for 19 weeks, with a short mid-term break. Several tools enhance online learning of Bhagavad-gita, the book Srila Prabhupada declared "the essence of Vedic knowledge"

Inauguration of Bhaktivedanta College\'s library

2009-05-31

"Welcome, everyone, to the opening ceremony of our library at Bhaktivedanta College," said Jaya Krishna Dasa, the Administrative Director of the college, on Sunday, May 17th. "We are very happy that after one and a half years, we can now use this part of our building and give our students a nice place to concentrate on their studies." The ceremony marked a big step in the college\'s history, which was reflected on the happy faces at the inauguration. Recently, the college staff began using its new offices, which are on the floor below the library. The library, with 6000 books, provides an orderly environment for study, and the offices provide space for nine staff members.

BGIS Students Get Top Exam Results

2009-05-25

by Parsada devi dasi The Council for the Indian Secondary Certificate of Education (CISCE) released their final exam results recently and Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School (BGIS) students in the 10th and 12th grade had a 100% pass rate. Ramachandra Gaire, who graduated from 12th grade, was first in the Mathura district in the highly-competitive science stream with 92% overall average. Other 12th graders who received excellent scores between 85% and 90% were Rahul Gupta, Nikhil Mehta, Madhava dasa Javeri and Shivam Yadav.

Bhaktivedanta Gurukula Selected as Best School by Major Newspaper

2009-05-13

By Parsada devi dasi The Amar Ujala, a daily Indian newspaper ranked 34th in the world in circulation, has selected ISKCON\'s Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School in Vrindavan (BGIS) as the top school in the Mathura district and the second best school in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The selection was released in the Newspapers\' Education and Career section on 6th May. The Director of BGIS, Ananda Vrindavanesvari devi dasi, was overjoyed upon receiving the news. "This is a tribute to Srila Prabhupada who opened this school in 1976. I take this as recognition of his genius in wanting schools that not only taught academics, but also focused on the moral and Krishna conscious needs of students."

VIHE programs in 2009

2009-04-30

Following are the details of the upcoming courses and retreats in Sri Vrindavan Dham for your information. Please inform your friends and make it known on your temple notice board. Bhakti Sastri July 1, 2009 - Oct 18, 2009 (Systematic in-depth study of Bhagavad gita, Nectar of Instructions, Nectar of Devotion, Sri Isopanisad).

Bhaktivedanta College\'s Newsletter Spring 2009

2009-04-25

Here you can download Bhaktivedanta College\'s Newsletter Spring 2009. In this edition you can read: - Our Eighth Academic Year Is Coming: 2009–10 - Students Visit Three Faith Communities - The New Library Club Needs You! - A Cold Weekend for Distributing Books - Burke Rochford: “The highlight of my career!” - Student Teams Cook Community Breakfasts

Bhaktivedanta Academy - Alachua

2009-04-25

Recently, I was asked by a young parent if I had any ideas for her regarding raising a happy, responsible, Krsna conscious child. Reflecting back to the late 70’s and 80’s when my own three children were young, I thought about the essence of my own experience as a parent. Of course, things have changed and most devotee parents today do not live and work at the temple like we did. In many families, both the husband and wife must work outside the home in order to make ends meet. By the end of the day, most admit they have little time or energy left to devote to their children. At best, they try to ask them about their day and, those who are able to, eat a family meal together. So how do we perform our Krsna Conscious duty and still balance our everyday lives? The following points may be helpful for those parents who are trying to be both good devotees and responsible parents:

Institute For Vaishnava Studies Now Taking Applications

2009-04-13

Your servants at IVS: In April, 2009, the Institute for Vaishnava Studies (IVS) will begin accepting applications for its 2009/2010 class. The new term begins in late August, 2009. The IVS, a new Krishna Conscious educational program offered at ISKCON Gainesville, will be graduating its first class of ten students this May. Applicants must be 18 to 29-years-old and may be at any level of Krishna conscious experience. The curriculum includes in-depth studies of Srimad Bhagavatam (Canto One), Bhagavad-gita As It Is, the Nectar of Devotion and the Nectar of Instruction. In addition, students may participate in ongoing vegetarian/vegan cooking and kirtan workshops. Marriage preparation skills and personal financial management classes will also be available.

New Children\'s Books by Urmila Devi Dasi

2009-03-25

This series of leveled readers is specifically designed to enhance reading skills, expand vocabulary, and teach knowledge of Vedic culture, philosophy, and values. The reading and phonics level is based on the UK government\'s Phocis system and on world standards for classifying reading levels. http://store.krishna.com/Search.bok?category=Children:Books:Kids&bar=_shp_kids

Video: Three Bhaktivedanta College students share their experience

2009-03-25

In this video, three Bhaktivedanta College students share their experience of undergraduate study in a Krishna conscious setting. Ramachandra Kaviraja, a first-year student, speaks about his first two trimesters. Braja Biharini, a second-year student, compares her education at Bhaktivedanta College to her previous university study of philosophy. Finally, Patrick Nickisch, who will graduate this year, shares his plans for the future and evaluates how he is already applying the knowledge and skills he gained at the College.

Bhaktivedanta Academy - Alachua

2009-03-24

Newsletter Enrollment We are in the midst of processing enrollment applications for new and returning students for the upcoming school year. It is great to see so many of our current students opting to re-enroll. We had set a 90% re-enrollment goal for next year and it certainly looks like we will meet and possibly surpass this important benchmark. Thank you so much for reaffirming your faith in us and what the Bhaktivedanta Academy is providing to your child.

Bhagavata-sparsa program in Mayapur

2009-03-17

A new three-month course in Mayapur on Bhagavad-gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam and Sanskrit Bhagavata-sparsa is a new three-month course offered to you under the direction of Sri Gopiparanadhana Prabhu by the Srimad-Bhagavata Vidyapitham. The course is designed to(1) help students become familiar with the Bhagavad-gita and a portion of the Srimad-Bhagavatam,(2) introduce them to Sanskrit writing, pronunciation and basic spoken Sanskrit(3) teach them Sanskrit through the text of the Bhagavad-gita as recommended by Srila Prabhupada. The course will be conducted from 1 June to 31 August 2009. Tuition is free for those who have been admitted as students. There are separate classes for men and women. For more information, see theprospectus. Devotees interested in becoming students of the Bhagavata-sparsa program can e-mail Vidvan Gauranga dasa at vidvan.gauranga@gmail.com for an application form and further details.

Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture Journal

2009-03-17

For your pleasure please find a copy of the latest journal of BCEC. This serves as an international preaching report for BCEC.Thank you.Your servant,Nrsimhananda das

VTE Graduate Course on Book Distribution at Mayapur festival 2009

2009-01-04

!!Attention Preachers and Book Distributors!! Are you already in the fire of preaching? How was your Gita Jayanti and Srila Prabhupada marathon this year? Wanna improve your sankirtan? Here is your chance! The VTE Graduate Course on Book Distribution is being taught at at the Mayapur Festival 2009 on the occasion of the 10th aniversary inauguration of Sri Mayapura\'s Vaishnava Academy. This course is an intensive 30 hour seminar for devotees wishing to learn the art and improve their style of distributing Srila Prabhupadas books. It is mandatory for all full time distributors and also recommended for devotees who wish to aquire basic and advanced skills of book distribution and removing obstacles in their preaching.

VOICE Newsletter November 2008

2008-12-27

Highlights of the November VOICE Newsletter: · Srila Prabhupad Uvaca- “If you want to please me…”· Tech Mahindra break through…· Sreshtha for the month - HG Mukunda Ananda pr· Systematic training programs at ISKCON Pune.· Shantipur dham VOICE experiences unique Nishtha camp· Quiz for November. Win Exciting mail gifts on answering the quiz correctly. Click here to view it.

Bhaktivedanta Gurukula, now open for admission

2008-12-27

Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School, Vrindavan, is now accepting student applications for the school year starting April 2009. Applications can be submitted for both the Gurukula (Grades 3 - 8) and the High School (Grades 9-12). For more information about the school please log on to www.bgis.org or write us directly at info@bgis.org

NEW RAMAN RETI SCHOOL NEWSLETTER - December 2008

2008-12-16

The latest issue of the New Raman Reti School newsletter is now online. Click Here to view it. The New Raman Reti School, a Krishna-centered educational institution located in Alachua, Florida, currently serves 50 Pre-K thru 6th grade students, making it the largest devotional school in North America.

Bhakti Sastri 2009: January 18 - May 22, 2009.

2008-12-15

Bhaktivedanta College RadhadeshThe Bhakti Shastri course encourages students not only to memorize the contents of Srila Prabhupada’s books but also to digest the philosophy and practically apply it. Professionally designed by the Vaishnava Training and Education team, the course draws together the principles of Krishna consciousness and progressive education. It focuses on behavior and character, and nurtures students in appropriate Vaishnava values. In this way, the course is true to ISKCON’s heritage and simultaneously relevant to contemporary society.

News from Bhaktivedanta College

2008-12-07

We would like to share with you the latest news concerning Bhaktivedanta College, particularly our most recent graduates and new arrivals, modules that have been added, and how our first building under construction is coming along.On June 19, 2008, seven Bhaktivedanta Collegestudents were awarded a B.A. n Vaishnava Theology. Their marks were on the two top levels according to the marking system of the University of Wales Lampeter.

How MI Students Relax

2008-12-02

by Suresvara DasaIf you weren’t lucky enough to grow up in Krsna consciousness, you may remember trying hard to enjoy (bhoga) on the weekend after trying hard to study (tyaga) during the week. At the Mayapur Institute, the pleasure of bhakti-rasa,devotional service to Krsna, never ends; only the pace changes. After intensely worshiping the Lord by their intelligence (Bg.18.70) during the week, the students take the weekend to relax on* parikrama*–or right on the MI courtyard grass.

Gita Course & Online Streaming a Success!

2008-12-02

Last week, HG Uttama Sloka das visited ISKCON Toronto and conducted a one-week Bhagavad Gita course focused on real-life applications of the teachings of the Gita. Covering topics like releasing negativity, fighting anger, developing self-esteem and cooperation, the course was an amazing experience for the attending devotees as we learned about how verses in the Gita directly speak about these very important themes!

NEW RAMAN RETI SCHOOL NEWSLETTER - November 2008

2008-11-14

Govardhan Puja Play I had no idea what would be involved when I asked our teachers to organize plays for the Govardhana Puja festival. I am still awed by the amount of determination, patience, talent, and professionalism that our staff and students demonstrated to put on 3 wonderful performances for the pleasure of the New Raman Reti devotee community. I am a bit biased, but I came away from the recent festival feeling that our children\'s presence was a major highlight of the festivities. I want to extend a special thank you to Kaliyapani for giving many hours of his time to direct the Madhurya Bhavan student\'s performance.To view the newsletter please click on www.newramanretischool.org

A GREAT HOMESCHOOLING OPPORTUNITY by Nandapatni Devi Dasi

2008-11-10

The Learning Community International (TLCI) www.tlci.us is a United States private accredited school established in 1984. I began using TLCI\'s services in 1987 and have worked with TLCI as a consultant since 1993 assisting families in meeting their education needs and realizing their career goals. Currently I am TLCI\'s Associate Director as well as Director of TLCI\'s International Distance Program. The Learning Community International consultants work individually with families and students in a homeschooling relationship.TLCI also works with schools around the world in an affiliate school relationship to offer services to > K-8 students as well as high school students who will graduate with a US high school diploma. other articles by Nandapatni Devi Dasi

PRACTICALITIES IN APPROACHING THE LORD

2008-11-01

Mayapur InstituteOne very effective and blissful way of taking shelter of Sri Navadvipa-dhama is to come to Sri Mayapur Dhama and immerse oneself in the study of Srila Prabhupada\'s books in the association of pure Vaisnavas. The Mayapur Institute (MI) is providing an easily accessible opportunity for you to take shelter of Sri Navadvipa-dhama in our upcoming Bhakti-sastri &Bhaktivaibhava courses. Please make arrangements for a powerful transformation in your spiritual life by coming to Sri Mayapur Dhama and completely engaging yourself in the five most potent angas of bhakti:

STUDY ABROAD STUDENTSHIPS

2008-10-28

Research Awards Advisory Committee Approximately 20 Studentships are available to support a period of advanced study or research (not in the UK or USA) for 12 or 24 months. The awards provide an annual maintenance allowance of £17,000, a return air fare and baggage allowance, and an allowance of £6000 for a student accompanied by a dependent partner. Assistance with research costs and overseas fees is given at the Committee\'s discretion.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE PURCHASE

2008-10-28

The curriculum for Sunday School is available for purchase online at www.harekrishnasundayschool.comThis comprehensive Sunday school curriculum provides a well-rounded, fun approach to learning Krishna consciousness. Children benefit from the program\'s hands-on approach that includes art, drama, games, puzzles and preaching activities. The program is divided amongst 3 age groups:Madhava (6-8) years oldDamodar (9-11) years oldMadan Mohan (12 - 14 years old)

LIST OF UPCOMING COURSES - A NEW FEATURE OF ISKCONEDUCATION.ORG

2008-09-06

Please click on Upcoming Courses – a new section on our website which provides comprehensive information on courses held worldwide. We would like to encourage you to send us ads for the upcoming courses in your respective educational institutions and yatras and help us to update and expand the list. Thank you! MED.Office.Secretary@pamho.net

Fulfilling ISKCON\'s First Purpose

2008-09-01

The Mayapur Institute\'s revised VTE Bhakti-sastri course curriculum, to be piloted in Mayapur this November 9th, deals with the main subjects of Bhakti-sastri in seven distinct units. These seven units reflect the fundamental principles of learning presented in ISKCON\'s first purpose and in the VTE (Vaisnava Training and Education) approach to education, wherein students progressively learn knowledge (\"spiritual knowledge\"), skills (\"techniques of spiritual life\") and values (\"check the imbalance of values...\") in a systematic manner.

Hare Krishna Sunday School

2008-08-29

Welcome to the Hare Krishna Sunday School program website. Here, you will find everything you need to launch a Sunday School program, including: curricula overviews, sample materials, and downloadable forms.From Philadephia to Los Angeles to New South Wales to Brisbane, this nine-year curriculum now spans six continents teaching children Krishna consciousness in a fun, age appropriate manner. So, what are you waiting for? All of our materials can be easily ordered from this site. Or you may contact us for more information.By providing an exciting, hands-on activity program for children each Sunday, you will be fulfilling Srila Prabhupada\'s stated goal of educating Krishna\'s children in an enlivened and loving environment. And you will be building a foundation for your devotional community to continue for many generations to come. We look forward to hearing from you soon, Sincerely,Tapasvini dasiSangita devi dasi www.harekrishnasundayschool.com

One-month Bhakta Programme: Oct. 4 - Nov. 2 at Bhaktivedanta College

2008-08-29

Are you practicing Krishna consciousness away from a temple? This course will increase your basic knowledge. The association of devotees, fellow students, and devotee teachers will inspire you. Students will learn about Srila Prabhupada and the practices he gave us that deeply connect us with Krishna. You will learn how to set up an altar, cook and offer food to the Lord, and chant better japa. You will also learn how to sing and recite devotional prayers.By studying the basic teachings of Bhagavad-gita and other scriptures and taking time to chant and dance before Sri Sri Radha-Gopinatha, you will become strengthened and enlivened in spiritual life and take home some integral training for further advancement.

Gurukula Handbook by Jyotirmayi Dasi

2008-08-29

Character Education for ISKCON Schools - one school's approach - by Prana Dasa

2008-08-20

The Hare Krishna School in Auckland have developed a Virtues education program based on Cleanliness, Self-control, Truthfulness and Compassion. We have posters and definitions, extracts from Prabhupada\'s teachings, lots of stories and sayings as well as activities to reinforce, on a regular basis, the important virtues for a devotee to cultivate. Each of the the four core virtues has a number of supportive virtues. Children are encouraged to explore the focus virtue with family members and friends.To see the PowerPoint please click on downloads.

Sri Mayapur International School Students Perfect Scores

2008-08-18

Dear VaisnavasPlease accept my humble obeisances, All glories to Srila Prabhupada. The results from the Cambridge International Examinations have just been collected and although the students did very well again, two special commendations must be made. The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) provides a high-quality English-medium qualification which prepares young people for honors degree programs. It is a \'group\' certificate which requires the study of subjects drawn from three curriculum areas.

Bhakti Sastri Course in Poland

2008-07-13

Teaching is a privilege as well as responsibility. Srila Prabhupada, as he himself said, did fifty percent of the work of introducing Krsna consciousness in the world. The remaining half is to be introduced through, among other ways, various forms of education.Educational programs for devotees are the basis of spiritual education. Introductory Courses in Krsna Consciousness and the Bhakti Sastri Course form the basis of proper understanding of Srila Prabhupada’s message. To read a book is one thing, but to study it is another. With these reflections, Bhaktavasa Govinda Dasa launched the Bhakti Sastri Course in Poland last year. The plan is to first train a group of qualified teachers, and then start courses, as a part of the educational effort of the Polish Yatra.

Job Vacancy Head of Boys Ashram - Sri Mayapur International School

2008-07-05

Sri Mayapur International School offers educational facilities and guidance for the children of the devotees of Iskcon Mayapur and the surrounding community. The school is an accredited Cambridge International Examination Centre and gives students the opportunity to complete their schooling with recognised international credentials whilst living in the most sacred of Vaishnava Dhams. The school caters for both day school attendees and boarders and has separate accommodation facilities for male and females.SMIS is seeking an experienced Boys Ashram teacher to support and lead our growing boarding facilities. The applicant should have a responsible and tolerant attitude towards children and be able to manage the behaviour of students in their specific areas. As leader you must be a proficient in organising the financial and organisation of the day to day running of the school as well as being directly involved with your own group of students.

Krishna Conscious Educational Opportunity by Visvambhara das

2008-07-05

The New Raman Reti School, a Krishna-centered educational institution located in Alachua, Florida, is now accepting enrollment for Pre-K thru 6th grade for the 2008 / 2009 school year. We offer:* Dedicated Teachers – Credentialed and experienced educators who are focused on your child’s academic, social, and spiritual development.* Personalized Learning – Low student to teacher ratios to facilitate your child’s individual interests, needs, and nature.* Academic Excellence – Montessori based curriculum and instruction to ensure that every child gets the most out of the learning experience.* Vedic Scripture – Study of Bhagavad-gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, Nectar of Devotion, and other Vedic literatures.* Devotional Arts – Deity worship, music and drama.Tuition assistance is available for qualified families. Space is limited. For more information call 386-462-2886

Upcoming Japa Retreats

2008-07-01

Level One, Georgia Facilitated by: Sacinandana Swami, Giriraja Swami, Mahatma Das, Yajna Purusha Das, Bada Haridas Das Date: September 10-14, 2008 Location: Delphi University & Spiritual Center 940 Old Silvermine Road McCaysville, GA 30555

Interview with Laxmimoni Dasi, the Dean of Students at Bhaktivedanta College

2008-06-29

Q: What you were doing before coming to the college?For twenty-nine years I was the Principal of the Vaishnava Academy for Girls, in America. I was also involved in ISKCON education on other levels, as a child-protection advocate, a trainer, and a judge and as a member of ISKCON\'s Ministry for Educational Development. Q: What inspired you to serve as the Dean of Students?One reason is that I am inspired by the team of wonderful devoteesdeveloping the college and training the students. Another is that I am inclined to remain connected to ISKCON\'s educational development. The process of education is the backbone of ISKCON, on all levels, and I have always felt that whatever little good thing I can do becomes many times more valuable if I teach many others to do it.

Bhakti Shastri 2009

2008-06-14

From January 18 through May 22, 2009Come and experience this enlivening Vaishnava education in the peaceful setting of Radhadesh, Belgium.This is an opportunity for you to systematically study Srila Prabhupada\'s books and become conversant with the philosophy of Krsna consciousness.Please register by the end of December 2008.

2008-04-10

\'Artwork courtesy of The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Inc. www.krishna.com Used with permission.\'

Promising Results from BGIS - by Ananda Vrindavana Devi Dasi

2008-06-08

Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School (BGIS) is two schools in one - the primary level Gurukula, classes 1-8, and the International School--the secondary or high school level, Classes 9-12. The students in the International School take their final exams with a private board of education, the Council for the Indian Secondary Certificate of Education (CISCE), an internationally recognised board of education located in New Delhi, India.

CD for the Sunday School Curriculum - by Tapasvini Dasi

2008-05-27

I just recently received the completed CDs for the Sunday school curriculum. I have contacted a devotee about helping me set up a website so it can be purchased and paid for online. In the meantime, if anyone wants to order the CD\'s from me directly here\'s how it can be done:A check or money order in US dollars ONLY can be mailed to:Hare Krishna Sunday School4218 NW 234th Ave. Alachua, FL 32615 USAThere are three different CD\'s -- one for each age group. The cost for the CD\'s are:Madhava Class (ages 6-8) $75Damodar Class (ages 9-11) $75Madan Mohan Class (ages 12-14) $75Or order the entire 3-CD set $200 (this is great since thewhole set of the hard copies used to be about $550)Shipping: Include $5 per CD for shipping and handling, or $10 for the 3-CD set. (Total cost for the set would be $210.)Immediately upon receiving payment, I will ship out the CD\'s.For further information please contact:tapasvini@windstream.net

Good Time for Getting Mercy in Mayapur - Enhanced Bhakti-sastri Curriculum

2008-05-25

If you are meditating on improving your spiritual life, increasing your contribution to Srila Prabhupada\'s movement, or are unsure how to pass the tests Krishna is giving you, then please consider taking Srila Prabhupada\'s powerful darshan in Sridham Mayapur.Srila Prabhupada\'s darshan that we are referring to here is in his books and more specifically in his \"personal ecstasies\" within his Bhaktivedanta purports. The power of this darshan will be fully experienced in the sanga of advanced Vaisnavas this coming November when the Mayapur Institute for Higher Education and Training will launch newly re-designed VTE Bhakti-sastri and VTE Bhaktivaibhava Courses. Senior ISKCON educators predict these courses will revolutionize sastric study in our movement.A team of senior devotees will facilitate these courses sharing their realizations in an interactive format designed to empower devotees as preachers, leaders, and lifetime servants of ISKCON.These courses begin on Bhisma Pancaka (November 9, 2008), enabling devotees, during the last five days of Kartika, to get credit for their austerities as if they had performed them for the entire caturmasya.

The Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula Australia - Position Vacant

2008-12-07

The Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula is an independent school offering educational programs for girls and boys from Kindergarten through to year 6. We offer students a high standard of academic education, combined with a focus on development of character, and a comprehensive immersion in the practices and philosophy of Krishna Consciousness. The school is located on the New Govardhana rural community, which is an 800 acre property with a pleasant, sub-tropical climate.A position is available for a full-time qualified primary teacher for a composite class of grades 3 to 6. The successful candidate will develop and implement educational plans for all Key Learning areas according to the New South Wales Board of Studies syllabi, and will educate and supervise children with proper care, attention and diligence.

The First Building of Bhaktivedanta College’s Campus

2008-05-08

Dear Vaisnavas, We are glad to inform you of the recent exciting development that the roof on the first building of BhaktivedantaCollege’s campus was finished yesterday, May 6 2008 – an exciting and important moment for Srila Prabhupada’s movement. This building will be used as the College teachers’ and staff dormitory, but for an initial period it will be utilized to accommodate the ever-growing number of students. A BhaktivedantaCollege graduate receives a Bachelor of Theology accredited by the University of Wales Lampeter. For the near future we have plans for a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Theology. At the moment twenty five students from sixteen countries study at BhaktivedantaCollege. Already we have application for thirty seven students from South and North America, Europe and Asia for level one to three of the academic year 2008-09. Twenty five of them are looking for a partial scholarship as they are from low income countries and therefore unable to finance the tuition, room and board. We urge you to support this wonderful project whether by contributing to the building fund to finish the first building, or to contribute to the scholarship fund.

Mridanga Course by Bablu Prabhu

2008-05-08

Bhaktivedanta College will host, from May 25th till June 25th, a famous music teacher, Bablu Prabhu, who will give lessons on playing the mridanga, karatals, and singing. Classes will be held daily except Mondays. Special classes will be organized for children.Price for ten, one-hour sessions is 108 Euros.High-quality mridangas, chosen by Bablu Prabhu, will be available for 150 Euros.

Second BBT Art Seminar

2008-05-07

The BBT will be holding their second annual art seminar in Vrindavana, India, from October 7-28, 2008.At last year\'s seminar, taught by veteran ISKCON artists Dhriti Dasi and Ram Dasa Abhirama Dasa, eighteen international students learned practical techniques as well as the mood essential in producing devotional art. This year, the course is once again free for the fifteen most-qualified applicants, who will learn BBT Art Department procedures, how to approach painting spiritual subjects, and of course, new techniques. It\'s also a unique chance to learn from artists trained in the standards Srila Prabhupada taught, and to paint Krishna in His holy birthplace.

Lord Nrsimhadeva Activity Book and Posters

2008-05-03

Activities and Resources for Teaching and GuidingAges 2-18 Uses:For children in non-devotee schools as a supplementary program in the morning or eveningFor children being home-schooled to enrich the devotional part of the programFor regular academic schools that are related to Krishna consciousnessFor Sunday schools, children’s clubs, and similar supplementary programs Organization of the materials:•First, there is a simplified version of a story associated with the festival that can be read to the children. A detailed version is also provided at the end.•Second, there is the educational focus in three parts: Learning Aims, What children will accomplish by the end of this unit, and Assessing how well the aims have been achieved.Some parents and teachers may find these brief ideas to be sufficient for them to develop their own programs.•Third, there are lists of suggested activities for children of various ages. There are also genera suggestions not categorized by age.•Fourth, there are pages of resources—songs and prayers, where to find stories in scripture,pictures to color, Internet links, and so forth, to assist with the suggested activities.•Fifth, there are suggestions for how the study of this festival may be related to other areas of Study.Download full text.Download aditional text.

Learn Something and Teach it to Others

2008-03-02

Hong Kong, February 17, 2008 Since last September I teach courses in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. This department is the most prominent and developed department of religious studies in the whole of China, and it receives many graduate students from mainland China. By special arrangement, the ‘professorship in Indian studies’ which I hold this year is a position officially sponsored by ISKCON-Hong Kong, an arrangement happily welcomed by the university.

BGIS Graduation 2008

2008-04-07

We warmly congratulate the 2008 graduates of Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School, Vrindavan. In March, six students of Grade 12 received their High School certificates along with transcendental gifts and a traditional ceremony where the teacher worships the student with chadder, chandan and ghee lamp.

Teaching in Sri Dham Mayapur

2008-05-09

Sri Mayapur International School (SMIS) offers educational facilities and guidance for the children of the devotees of Iskcon Mayapur and the surrounding community. The school is an accredited Cambridge International Examination Centre and gives students the opportunity to complete their schooling with recognised international credentials whilst living in the most sacred of Vaishnava Dhams. The school caters for both day school attendees and boarders and has separate accommodation facilities for male and females.SMIS is seeking a qualified Primary School Teacher and manager to lead our growing grade k-6 class teachers. The applicant must be experienced in organising the relevant syllabii and assisting the other members of staff in achieving the expectations of the school, parents and community. The applicant must have the necessary experience and drive to manage disciplinary and curriculum focus of the primary school.

Teaching Positions Open at New Raman Reti School - Alachua

2008-05-02

The New Raman Reti School (NRRS), a Krishna-centered elementary school, located in the Alachua, Florida devotee community, is seeking applicants for positions of experienced elementary school teachers. The positions will begin in August 2008. The school has been serving the devotee community in Alachua since 1990 and is presently serving the needs of 52 students in grades pre-K – 6th, making it one of ISKCON’s largest elementary schools in North America. The school is committed to both a strong Krishna Conscious program, as well as academic excellence. We are seeking teachers who have a genuine love for working with children, who like working with a team, and who have strong sadhana. Positions are opening for teachers of pre-school through elementary.

Teaching Position in Bhaktivedanta Manor School

2008-05-02

Interested in being part of a school where values come first?We offer a holistic relevant education rich with the culture and teachings of Vedic wisdom situated at Bhaktivedanta Manor Primary School Teacher RequiredFull and Part timeSalary negotiableTo begin employment in September 2008 The qualities we are looking for are: * Willing to be an active part of a team striving to educate and nurture the children* Experienced and competent with an ability to take initiative* A respect and understanding of Krishna conscious philosophy and Vedic culture* A methodical, organised, calm and creative approach to teaching and working with the children* Experience in working with the national curriculum and in the classroom preferably with qualified teacher status* A commitment to the educational needs of the children they are working with.

Bhakti-shastri in Vrindavan

2008-04-10

Bhakti-sastri course is a systematic study of Srila Prabhupada\'s books. Srila Prabhupada wanted all of us to deeply study his books, so that we could be better preachers, teachers and have a clear understanding of the beautiful science of devotional service.This year the English Bhakti-sastri course and Hindi Bhakti-sastri course in Vrindavan takes place from July 11 to October 25.As was Srila Prabhupada\'s desire, \"Introduction to Deity Worship\" is added to the curriculum.

Bhakti Shastri in Alachua

2008-05-01

Have you ever thought of taking the Bhakti Shastri Course, but didn\'t have four months to spare?Try this alternative instead!This summer will mark the first part of a three part study of the Bhakti Shastri Course. During this three week intensive session, there will be two classes daily. We\'ll cover the first six chapters of Bhagavad Gita and theentire Sri Isopanishad. Laxmimoni Mataji will be teaching Bhagavad Gita and Nanda Mataji will teach Sri Isopanishad. The course fee is $100.00.Limited housing is available on the temple property for out-of- town guests.To sign up or to get more information go to www.Alachuacommunityspirit.comPre registration is requiredThree week Bhakti Shastri Intensive Course - part oneStarting Date: June 23, 2008 thru July 11,2008Course fee : $100.00Bhagavad Gita chapters 1 thru 6 taught by Laxmimoni MatajiSri Isopanishad taught by Nanda MatajiClasses will be held at the Alachua Learning CenterTwo classes dailyTemple Prasadam available for an additional feeLimited housing available for and additional fee

Krishna and His Cows - by BGIS students

2008-04-19

I like cows because they play with us. We should respect cows because they are very important to us. So many people beat or kill them. We should stop them from doing this because cows are our own mothers. The cows sleep for one or two hours a day. One Sunday I went to goshala. I saw a bull named Krishna eating two buckets of food in five minutes. Some cows were playing with Krishna. When the big bull Krishna came to me I ran away from there. There was another cow there named Pushpa - we took her blessings. When we were giving leaves to the cows all the cows came to us. And some cows were recovering from sickness. I like cows because they are very cute. Cows are important because they give us pure milk. We should respect cows because they never hurt us. Rohan, Class 4

Open admissions to the Srimad Bhagavata Vidyapitham

2008-04-27

The Śrīmad-Bhāgavata Vidyāpīṭham in Govardhana, Sanskrit school of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, is inviting applications for new students to enter our three-year Bhāgavata-śāstrī Program at the beginning of our next school-year on October 1st. The Bhāgavata-śastrī Program, with strong focus on the study of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and on acquiring competence in Sanskrit, is excellent preparation for future translators, editors, preachers, and teachers.With generous support from the Friends of the BBT, and our schools co-director Gopāla Bhaṭṭa Dāsa, we are able to cover all the tuition, prasadam and accommodation costs for our students. Students are only required to meet their travel expenses to come to the school as well as any major medical expenses.

2008-04-11

Dear devotees, Welcome to Iskconeducation.org, the official website of ISKCON\'s Ministry of Educational Development (MED). We would like to express our gratitude to all of you who helped us create this website by contributing your valuable materials, time and resources.

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Lord Krishna's Academy Ghana

Location: Ghana, Africa Principal: Srivas Prabhu Contact information:ISKCON.Ghana@pamho.net / srivas_bts@yahoo.co.in / Srivas Das srivas_bts@yahoo.co.in / c: 233208133827 / Lord Krishna\'s Academy, P.O.Box 11686, Accra North, Ghana, West Africa / SamsamRoad,Off Accra-Nsawam Highway, Medie, Ga West District, Medie / P.O.Box11686 Accra North / 0208133827 Boardv Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages Grades: 3-12

Nimai International School Nigeria

Location: in Port Harcourt, Nigeria Africa P.O. BOX 4429 TRANS-AMADI, PORT-HARCOURT, NIGERIA Principal: Canakya Prabhu Contact information: canakyus@yahoo.com / c: 234-8033-215-096 / 2348033215096 / Salika Das: 234 803 4711933 / Bali Prabhu, Lagos +2348034989286 / +23417754945 / HARE KRISHNA TEMPLE, "ISKCON" Board Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both (135 children) Ages Grades: 1-5gr / 5-12yrs

Little Gokul Education Center Kenya

Location: Kisumu, Kenya Principal: Krsnamayi / Phalguna Prabhu Contact information:Phalguna.MVS@pamho.net/ pel@vicweb.net Board/ Day: Both Boys/Girls: Boys Ages/ Grades: preK - 8

Little Gokul Education Center Kenya

Location: Kisumu, Kenya, P.O.BOX 957 / KISUMU, KENYA Principal: Krsnamayi / Phalguna Prabhu Contact information:Phalguna.MVS@pamho.net/ pel@vicweb.net / Office (254)(57 or 20)22495 / C: 254733617773 / H: 2542021069 / Temple 254 (035) 42546 / LITTLE GOKULEDUCATION CENTER / Name: Kalpana Karia Western Union / Temple # Mombassa: 254 (011) (41?) 312248 Board/ Day: Day Boys/Girls: Girls Ages/ Grades: preK - 8

Jagannatha School Uganda

Location: Kampala Uganda ISKCON Kampala / P.O. 1647 Kampala, Uganda Principal: Mukhesh Sukla / Thiru / Phalguna Prabhu Contact information:Phalguna.MVS@pamho.net/ krsna@africaonline.co.ug / thiru_govindas@yahoo.com / temple # in Uganda: 256 (256) 41234260 / Tiru mobile 25677605206 Board/ Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages /Grades: pre K-2

Hilltop school Uganda

Location: Uganda ISKCON Kampala / P.O. 1647 Kampala, Uganda Principal: Caitanya Vallabha Das Contact information:caitanyavallabha@yahoo.co.uk/ temple # in Uganda: 256 (256) 41234260 / Thirumali mobile 25677605206 Board Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages/ Grades: pre K - 5

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Common misconceptions of critical thinking

In this paper, the first of two, we analyze three widely-held conceptions of critical thinking: as one or more skills, as mental processes, and as sets of procedures. Each views, we contend, wrong-headed, misleading or, at best, unhelpful. Some who write about critical thinking seem to muddle all three views in an unenlightening melange. Apart from the errors or inadequacies of the conceptions themselves, they promote or abet misconceived practices for teaching critical thinking. Together, they have led to the view that critical thinking is best taught by practicing it. We offer alternative proposals for the teaching of critical thinking.

Blooms combined with seven intelligences

Knowledge: Write - Describe - List - State - Locate - Relate - Tell - Name - Find Define Knowledge/verbal Knowledge/Mathematical Retell this story in your own words How many...? Make an A to Z list of Write the formula for List attributes of Look for patterns in What...? Make a facts chart on Write in your own words how to Draw up a table of facts about

Conceptualizing critical thinking

In this paper, the second of two, we set out a conception of critical thinking that critical thinking is a normative enterprise in which, to a greater or lesser degree, we apply appropriate criteria and standards to what we or others say, do, or write. The expression `critical thinking\' is a normative term. Those who become critical thinkers acquire such intellectual resources as background knowledge, operational knowledge of appropriate standards, knowledge of key concepts, possession of effective heuristics, and of certain vital habits of mind. We explain why these intellectual resources are needed and suggest that we can best teach critical thinking by infusing it within any curricular practice in which our students are involved.

Thinking skills: the question of generality

Gerald F. Smith This paper examines the question of whether there are useful general thinking skills. It offers a working definition of `thinking skills\' and identifes ways in which this concept has been over-applied. Thinking skills, used across domains, are not inevitably weak as a result of the generality-power tradeo. . Admitting that thinking skills require domain-specific knowledge for their application, it is contended nonetheless that there are general thinking skills that involve substantial amounts of domain-independent knowledge.

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Thinking in Education

Thinking in Education by Matthew Lipman (Second Edition) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Argues that critical thinking is not sufficient and sets out the case for infusing thinking in education to develop reasoning and judgment by teaching philosophy and developing a community of enquiry.

Changing Children's Minds

Changing Children\'s Minds: Feuerstein\'s Revolution in the Teaching of Intelligence by Howard Sharron and Martha Coulter (Paperback - Jun 1987) Contains information about Feuerstein\'s Instrumental Enrichment program and sets out the case that intelligence is modifiable.

The Learning Teacher Series

NEW PUBLICATIONS IN THE LEARNING TEACHER SERIES Learning to Think: from teaching skills to developing minds Teaching for Understanding: from coverage to comprehension Fostering Creativity: a hard look at soft thinking Different in Similar Ways: making sense of learning styles by Ian Smith The titles in this series are written for those who help young people to learn in classrooms and schools. Each tackles an important but complex topic, and provides a short (typically less than 35 sides of A4) accessible insight into an aspect of how we learn. You can purchase these books on-line at www.learningunlimited.co.uk/publications/learningteacher.html

Children as Philosophers

Children as Philosophers: learning through inquiry and dialogue in primary classrooms. by Joanna Haynes London: Routledge Falmer An accessible and thought-provoking book that balances an exploration of theoretical and critical considerations of using philosophy in the classroom with examples of children working as philosophers. Based on research by the author with primary school students, and full of practical suggestions for teachers.

Teaching Thinking in Europe

Hamers J.H.M and Overtoom M.T (1997) Teaching Thinking in Europe: Inventory of European Programs, Utrecht, Netherlands, Sardes Summarizes issues in teaching thinking in an introductory theory section, then describes over 40 programs and approaches organized according to their specific the aims. www.jhm-hamers.nl/index.html

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Comparative Religion Curriculum by Sita Priya Dasi

What\'s Inside this Document? Curriculum Unit Objectives Ideas to Explore Materials Needed Index to Lessons (Click on one of the listed lessons to open the corresponding file) By Week First Semester Breakdown Second Semester Units and Rough Ideas

Veda Lifestyle

Veda Lifestyleis an educational centre with a wealth of ancient wisdom that has been practiced in India for thousands of years. The mission of Veda Lifestyle is to improve the quality of life of society by interesting the public in the scientific techniques and timeless disciplines. Within this context, we aim to provide higher educational services in philosophy and culture, therapeutic assistance through physical and psychological tools, and promote spirituality and integrated health in the individual. www.vedalifestyle.co.uk

Aruddha devi dasi (aruddha108@yahoo.com) and her husband Anantarupa dasa are both disciples of H.H. Gopal Krishna Goswami. They began practicing Krishna consciousness in Chicago in the early 1980\'s, and started the ISKCON Temple in Boise, USA, in 1986 as a small weekly program in their home. Now twenty years later there is a beautiful mid-size Vedic temple for Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Bankebihari. Aruddha and Anantarupa home-schooled their children and ran the Govindaâ€™s restaurant in Boise for 6 years. Her older son, Radhika Raman Das (Dr. Ravi Gupta), holds a Ph.D in Hinduism from Oxford University in England. He entered Boise State University at the age of 13, where he completed dual B.A. degrees in Philosophy and Mathematics with highest honors. He also wrote the "India\'s Heritage" column for Back to Godhead for several years. He is now Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the College of William and Mary, and his first book, The Caitanya Vaishnava Vedanta of Jiva Goswami, has been published by Routledge, a reputable academic press. Gopal Hari Das (Gopal Gupta) is currently working towards his Ph.D in Science and Religion at Oxford University. He entered Boise State University at the age of 12 where he completed a bachelors and masters degree in Electrical Engineering with highest honors. Currently, Aruddha is traveling to various temples in North America and doing weekend seminars on homeschooling. She also runs a Yahoo group on the Internet for devotee parents interested in homeschooling their children www.krishnahomeschool.com

Homeschooling

Dear Devotees, Prabhupada said there are two things that are great blessings for anyone. To have the guidance of a spiritual master and to be born in a family of devotees . For our purpose let us examine the second blessing. Great spiritual stalwarts such as Pariksit Maharaj, Yuddhisthira Maharaj, Mirabai and Uddhava and our own Srila Prabhupada had the great fortune to be born in a family of devotees and thereby receive good training from their early childhood.Srila Prabhupada writes in Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.15â€œBy the grace of Lord Shri Krishna, we had the chance of being born in a Vaishnava family, and in our childhood we imitated the worship of Lord Krishna by imitating our father.... Our spiritual master, who also took his birth in a Vaishnava family, got all inspirations from his great Vaishnava father, Thakura Bhaktivinoda. That is the way of all lucky Vaishnava families. The celebrated Mirabay was a staunch devotee of Lord Krishna as the great lifter of Govardhana Hill.\"

Why we Homeschooled our Children?

When my two sons, Radhika Raman and Gopal Hari, turned five I enrolled them in a private school, hoping for wonderful results. They studied there for the first two years of their schooling. Besides looking after their academic education, I really wanted to train them to be good devotees. I wanted to read them stories from the Krishna book and Srimad Bhagavatam and teach them how to play mrdanga. I thought I would do these things after they came home from school. But very soon I was disappointed because I realized that there was no time. When they came home they were tired and it was difficult to get them into a devotional frame of mind. Also I had to spend so much time undoing what they had already learnt in school.

Basic principles of Krishna Conscious Homeschooling

Home schooling should be a part of a Krishna conscious lifestyle, not that Krishna consciousness is one aspect of home schooling. A Krishna conscious lifestyle should be the focus of homeschooling. We should be inspired to raise our children as good devotees instead of focusing only on their scholarly achievements. Srila Prabhupada\'s books are of a very high caliber, and so if we base our curriculum on his books, academic achievement will naturally follow. What does this Krishna conscious lifestyle for children really mean? Prabhupada explains this very simply.

An Alternative to Nondevotional Schooling

Hundreds of Krsna conscious centers now dot the world, and sincere devotees live in thousands of other communities. Still, ISKCON has only about thirty schools for all its children. In previous columns, I\'ve talked about some of the reasons for our slow development in education, as well as plans for growth. But talk of the future does little for parents who must address the need for Krsna conscious schooling today. Many parents have given up hope of finding a Krsna conscious school for their children and are sending them to nondevotee schools. Judging from letters I receive, quite a few parents find this solution unsatisfying. I don\'t blame them.

Homeschooling in the Early Years

Children up to the age of five are strongly influenced by the behavior and habits of their parents and elders at home and tend to imitate or soak in whatever they hear or see around them. These years are laying their foundation and one can almost predict their future caliber as adults based on their training during these crucial five years. We have many examples within ISKCON of children who were raised in a Krishna conscious environment from the very beginning of their lives and are now a source of inspiration for all. On the other hand, children who are raised in non-devotional atmosphere with television and computer games for their association tend to continue doing these things in their later life.

Homeschooling from ages 5 to 10

Children\'s formal education begins when they are five years old. For most of us, until we came under the shelter of Srila Prabhupada, education meant finding reputable schools with good academics. Good academic study meant good jobs, sufficient money and comfortable family life. However, Prabhupada has now changed our whole thinking process. He is challenging us to think more deeply about what real education is. In a lecture in Vrndavan in 1976 he said:

Purity is the Force

Srila Prabhupada gave us a wonderful motto: Books are the basis, purity is the force, preaching is the essence and utility is the principle. Let us see how we can incorporate these principles into our home schooling.There are many things we can do within the home to make it pure and conducive to learning for our children. For example we can have an altar with Deities so that they can be the center of our lives, we can engage in good spiritual sound vibration such as chanting of the maha mantra, we can always cook and honor prasadam, and we can associate always with like-minded devotees. While we introduce these auspicious things in our home we should also be careful to avoid certain things that destroy this purity and pollute the body and mind.

Morning Program

An enthusiastic daily morning program at home is very important when we are home schooling our children.We are all creatures of habit and if we inculcate good spiritual discipline in children they will maintain it throughout their adult life. Also, there is great benefit to starting the day with remembering the Lord, chanting his holy name and reading His books. The mind becomes peaceful and happy so that they can think intelligently about spiritual matters. The morning program will help control their restless minds and reduce misbehavior among them. If we do this with sincerity and faith and maintain the mood of Krishna consciousness throughout the day, we can actually have little saints running around the house - naughty, just like children are, but often times in a transcendental way.

Deity Worship for Children

An important element in preparing the home for the home schooled child is the introduction of Deity worship. Deity worship is essential in the education and training of our children because it trains the mind to focus on Krishna, and to be clean and punctual. Bhaktivinoda Thakur said in Jaiva Dharma: \'The religions which have no provision for Deity worship face the danger that those children born into the religion and those just beginning spiritual life - both of whom may have little or no understanding, or deep faith in Godhead - may become overtly materialistic and even develop aversion towards the Supreme Lord as a result of the absence of a Deity form upon which to fix their minds. Therefore, Deity worship is the foundation of religion for general humanity."

Good Association

There is a saying that \'Example is better than precept.\' Even though in the Krishna conscious movement we follow both, Prabhupada often stressed the importance of good example over precept. He explained that if one cannot show by example then the precept has little value. â€œUnless one is firmly convinced about Krishna Consciousness, I don\'t think the children will learn properly from such a person. Whatever the elder members are doing, the children should do if possible. But for teaching the teachers themselves should be fixed up initiated devotees, otherwise how the children can get the right information and example?" According to the Vedic system, the teacher must not only be learned about spiritual matters but also good in character. Therefore parents who are home schooling their children must also follow the four regulative principles namely no gambling, intoxication, meat eating and illicit sex and be initiated devotees or aspiring to be initiated. Why?

Teaching Our Children to Eat Only Prasadam

Another thing we can do within the home to make it pure and conducive to learning for our children is honoring only prasadam and avoiding all unoffered foods cooked by non-devotees.Lord Caitanya, the yuga avatar for this age of Kali, emphasized the chanting of the holy name as the only means of achieving love of God in this age of Kali. Unlike other incarnations that came to annihilate demons this most merciful form of the Lord used instead a secret weapon to subdue the demoniac mentality in this age.

The Scriptures are the Basis of Homeschooling

Srila Prabhupada said that from the very beginning, the children should be taught Sanskrit and English, so that they can read all of his books. Then they would become more than M.A. and Ph.D. level because the knowledge in these books is so advanced. They would be well educated, happy, satisfied and even go back home, back to Godhead.Srila Prabhupada specifically encouraged reading Srimad Bhagavam in his Gurukula schools for the children. This is evident in numerous lectures. In 1974, in a lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam (1.16.22), Srila Prabhupada confirmed that the Bhagavatam would equip any child to know every subject matter in the world. They would need nothing else. Please read the following quote carefully.

Writing

Srila Prabhupada encouraged all his followers to write. He said that this would bechanting (kirtanam) because it is repeating what one has learned from his books. It is also preaching, because it encourages others to take to Krishna consciousness. \'And our men, all our men should write. Otherwise how we shall know that he has understood the philosophy? Writing means Sravanam kirtanam. Sravanam means hearing from the authority and again repeat it.\' Srila Prabhupada said that anyone who has heard attentively about Krishna will be able to write. He may not be scholarly but his books will be accepted because they are based on authoritative sources. In contrast, he said, writing by scholarly non-devotees is of no value, but only a jugglery of words.

How to Teach Sanskrit, Music and Rote in Homeschooling

Srila Prabhupada wanted our children to learn English and Sanskrit so that they could study his books deeply. In a Srimad Bhagavatam lecture in 1974 he said: "Our students specifically, they should take care of reading Srimad-Bhagavatam. We have therefore prescribed in our school, Dallas, that let them simply learn Sanskrit and English, because English translation they will be able to read, and the Sanskrit verses are there. And from the very beginning, if they begin education with Bhagavad-gita and then comes to Srimad-Bhägavatam and reads the whole literature, then they will be more than M.A., Ph.D. More than. The knowledge will be so advanced.”

Preaching is the Essence

Through preaching, children gain a greater understanding of the philosophy and their faith in Krishna becomes stronger. This is because they have to articulate their own experience of Krishna consciousness in a way that makes sense to others. They have to answer questions, respond to arguments, and sometimes deal with challenges. Skills such as public speaking, marketing, debate, interpersonal communication, and conflict management are taught in many schools and colleges. Yet, by preaching, the devotee child automatically learns all these skills.Conducting preaching programs in schools--first K - 12 and then universities--was a significant and effective part of our home schooling. Here is how we went about it...

Discipline in Home Schooling

Many parents have asked me this question: “How did you discipline your children? How do you motivate them to learn?” Srila Prabhupada’s formula for discipline was love. He said that if we can get the children to obey through love then that is better than force or punishment. If there is love and trust between the parents and the children, then automatically the children will obey because they want to please their parents. Of course the center of that love is Krishna and when we serve Krishnatogether, a spiritual bond is established in the family which is much more powerful than the material bonds we already possess. Srila Prabhupada said in a letter, “So similarly, if we train children by developing and encouraging their propensity to love Krishna, then we shall be successful in educating them to the topmost standard. Then they shall always very happily agree to do whatever you ask them.” (Letter, 1972)

Social Life for Home Schooled Children

By Krishna\'s arrangement twenty years ago we found ourselves in Boise, Idaho with no temple or devotee association. Thus, we decided to start a center so that gradually we could develop good association. Initially it was hard to find good friends for our children. Most of the congregation members at the time ate meat or eggs and watched television. However, there was one South Indian family who were Sri Vaishnavas, and they did not eat meat, eggs, or onions. Our children would play with their two sons, occasionally spending a night at their house or inviting them over to our house. They played games together and sometimes practiced dramas for festivals. Besides these two friends, they had several casual friends who came to the Sunday feast. Â By Krishna\'s arrangement twenty years ago we found ourselves in Boise, Idaho with no temple or devotee association. Thus, we decided to start a center so that gradually we could develop good association.Initially it was hard to find good friends for our children. Most of the congregation members at the time ate meat or eggs and watched television. However, there was one South Indian family who were Sri Vaishnavas, and they did not eat meat, eggs, or onions. Our children would play with their two sons, occasionally spending a night at their house or inviting them over to our house. They played games together and sometimes practiced dramas for festivals. Besides these two friends, they had several casual friends who came to the Sunday feast.

Krishna Consciousness of Parents - Aruddha Devi Dasi on Homeschooling

The strength behind any gurukula or home schooling is the teacher. Srila Prabhupada therefore emphasized the importance of good Krishna consciousness among all his teachers. In a letter to disciple he wrote: “If Aniruddha is shaky in his Krishna Consciousness, how he can teach the children? Unless one is firmly convinced about Krishna Consciousness, I don\'t think the children will learn properly from such a person. Other experienced teachers may be called from other centers if they are required, that you should discuss with them.”

Raising Kids, Home Schooling

I recently attended Mother Aruddha and Radhika Raman\'s (her son, who has PhD from Oxford University at age 23) seminar on homeschooling. It was very inspiring for me and my 10 year old. They gave so many practical ideas. They explained so vividly that it does not matter if you are homeschooling or not, kids learn most from parents. I truly wish I had attended such seminar 10 years ago. Anyways, please forward this information to parents/devotees who may benefit... There is also a DVD of this seminar. I believe some parents started homeschooling after they watched this DVD. Your Aspiring Servant Nisha

Festivals - Aruddha Devi Dasi on Homeschooling

As a child Srila Prabhupada showed great eagerness to celebrate festivals. He once spoke of his efforts to celebrate Rathayatra. “When I was five or six years old, any carpenter I saw I would ask him why don’t you make a Rathayatra cart for me. ‘Yes, why not,’ they would say. I would have my father take me to the carpenter shop, but none of them would make it. One old lady saw me crying on the street because I could not have the Rathayatra cart built. She asked my father why is he crying and my father explained because he wants a Rathayatra cart but no carpenter is making it. I have got one, said the old lady, and my father purchased it from her. He bought oil paint for me and I painted. I was also preparing fireworks for the occasion. I saw little books how to do it.” other articles by Aruddha Devi Dasi

Vacations and Holidays - Aruddha Devi Dasi on Homeschooling

Travel was an important aspect of our homeschooling life. A major advantage of homeschooling was that I could teach my children throughout the summer and go to India during Kartik or in the winter when the weather is more pleasant. Since we were running a preaching center, my husband and I would travel to India separately so that one person could look after the temple. We took them to India every year to visit their grandparents and stay in the holy dhama for some time. This trip was the highlight of their year. Needless to say, they sometimes got sick during the visit but that was a small price to pay compared to what they gained both materially and spiritually. When they were very young, they would fall sick easily and so we would stay in the dhama only for a few days. But as they grew older, starting from about eight years old, we stayed in Mayapur and Vrndavan longer.

Are Restrictions Good for Our Children? Aruddha Devi Dasi on Homeschooling

Sometimes parents express doubts or concerns about placing so many restrictions on children, such as no television, unoffered food, or mundane parties. Are these restrictions healthy for a child? Will they make him or her resentful? Some restrictions, we all agree, are good for children. We know, for example, that restricting children from playing with matches or eating before brushing their teeth is good for them. We also know that children, if allowed, will play all day but we need to restrict their play time so that they can be educated. Just as these material restrictions are necessary to keep a sound mind and healthy body, similarly spiritual rules and regulations are necessary to keep the soul happy. We are minute spirit souls, part and parcel of Krishna, and our happiness lies in reviving our lost relationship with Him. No amount of material assets can make us happy.

How to Deal with Adult Topics in the Srimad Bhagavatam - Aruddha Devi Dasi on Homeschooling

If the children were to go to karmi school and watch television there are two things that they would be exposed to, namely sex and violence, and we all know what that exposurecando to young, impressionable minds. Whether or not we read the Bhagavatam, all children will ask these questions. But through the Bhagavatam they see a different perspective – sex for a higher purpose, for producing God-conscious children. In the Bhagavatam there are many references to sex life, but all of them recommend sex only according to religious principles - for procreation . We have many examples of personalities who produced exalted children due to proper use of sex life. For example, the progenitors such as Daksa and Kasyapa Muni produced thousands of children in order to populate the earth. The Bhagavatam does not view sex negatively; rather it shows how to use everything in Krishna\'s service.

Studying History through Srimad Bhagavatam - Aruddha Devi Dasi on Homeschooling

While home schooling my children through the scriptures I did not realize the effect that such schooling would have on them until they grew up and started to present this philosophy to others as well as practice it themselves. Needless to say, the study of Srimad Bhagavatam had a powerful and positive effect on them. Besides giving them spiritual benefit, character development and strong faith, it also educated them in a variety of subject areas. In this article I will try to explain why it is good to study key subjects through the Bhagavatam before regular books are introduced to children. Here, I will focus on the subject of history. Acquiring information is not the main challenge of our times. Far more important and difficult is ascertaining the source of information, evaluating it critically, deciding what is useful and then presenting it with one’s own realizations. A student who can do this is considered intelligent and educated. The study of Srimad Bhagavatam gives one such an education.

Playing for Krishna - Aruddha Devi Dasi on Homeschooling

Srila Prabhupada wanted our children to play games that would enhance their Krishna consciousness. He was not in favor of any toys or games that would lead to forgetfulness of Krishna. He wanted us to utilize our children’s playful tendencies by encouraging them to re-enact Krishna’s pastimes, by becoming Mother Yasoda or Nanda Baba, cowherd boys in the forest, or demons such as Aghasura attacking Krishna. For indoor play, Prabhupada preferred that children improvise with household items such as bowls and spoons, as children have done for centuries, rather than using modern, artificial toys. He also disliked games that supercharge the child’s brain and put him or her in an excessively anxious state. Srila Prabhupada writes, “Not that we shall give them many games for playing, these so-called scientific methods of learning are artificial, unnecessary, and on the whole I do not have much trust in this Montessori system or any other such system of teaching. Your idea for having altars to train the children in Deity worship is very nice.” (Leter to Satyabhama 1972)

Teaching Children Science from the Vedic Perspective - Aruddha Devi Dasi on Homeschooling

A mother recently asked me: "Can we teach children about soul, karma and dying?" Can they really understand all this? Isn\'t it too morbid for them? We have many examples in our scriptures of children who have become pure devotees just by hearing transcendental knowledge. A good example is Prahlada Maharaja who received transcendental knowledge while he was in his mother\'s womb. Similarly Dhruva Maharaja saw Lord Narayana face to face when he was a mere child after receiving instructions from Narada Muni. Knowledge about the soul is not dependent on material factors such as intelligence, age, race or gender. We can directly experience this with our own children. They are naturally attracted to chanting and dancing and stories of Krishna if we give them the right environment. They may not yet be able to understand the complex aspects of Krishna conscious philosophy but they can understand simple concepts such as the presence of the soul in every living body.

Children and the Holy Name - Aruddha Devi Dasi on Homeschooling

Recently I was asked to speak on the theme of "Children and the Holy Name." I was excited about the topic; after all, isn\'t this the essence of our children\'s education? Krishna and the holy name are non-different and in the age of Kali He incarnates as the holy name to make it easier for us to approach Him. The scriptures say that Kali-yuga is full of quarrel, hypocrisy, anxiety and temptation, and thus it is difficult to approach the Lord through the processes of meditation, temple worship, sacrifice, etc.-methods that were easier in the previous ages.

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Starting a Sunday School Guide

Thank you for your interest in the Hare Krishna Sunday School program. By purchasing this introductory package you have taken the first step in starting your own branch of the worldwide community of Hare Krishna Sunday Schools. From Philadelphia to Los Angeles to New South Wales to Brisbane, this nine-year curriculum now spans six continents teaching children Krishna consciousness in a fun, age-appropriate manner.Because this program exemplifies to students a practical way to apply Krishna consciousness to their daily lives, many parents are also becoming enlivened to modify their lifestyle to accommodate the spiritual advancement of their children. In this way, ISKCON\'s congregation is expanding around the globe.To begin your Sunday School, we recommend carefully reading the enclosed material. Use the order form to send for the first session curriculum or save money by purchasing the complete set of workbooks and teacher\'s guides. Then follow the suggestions in this package to organize your first Parent-Teacher meeting. Be sure to utilize the enclosed countdown list for advertising your Sunday School, enrolling students, setting up your classroom(s), etc. This convenient checklist will ensure that the first day of Session One will be a success!Finally, we are available by phone, mail, or e-mail to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. This on-going teacher support is made possible by ISKCON Foundation who generously sponsors the Hare Krishna Sunday School program. Also, you will receive in the mail a free, bi-monthly newsletter filled with project ideas, interviews with fellow teachers who will share their success stories, and articles offering suggestions on new and exciting ways to teach Krishna consciousness to our youngest congregational members.We wish you all the best in your new preaching endeavor!Sincerely,Tapasvini dasiSangita devi dasi

Sunday School Curriculum Available for Online Purchase

The curriculum for Sunday School is available for purchase online at www.harekrishnasundayschool.com This comprehensive Sunday school curriculum provides a well-rounded, fun approach to learning Krishna consciousness. Children benefit from the program\'s hands-on approach that includes art, drama, games, puzzles and preaching activities. The program is divided amongst 3 age groups: Madhava (6-8) years old Damodar (9-11) years old Madan Mohan (12 - 14 years old)

Madhava Class Curriculum Overview

Introduction The Madhava Class is for children ages six, seven and eight. This is the equivalent of elementary Grades First, Second and Third. Intense academic work is not possible at this age; the younger children in the Madhava class will just be learning how to read and write. The emphasis of the Hare Krishna Sunday School curriculum for this age group is learning spiritual knowledge through stories. This is the age when fairy tales and folk tales are often taught to instill moral values. In the same way, the curriculum uses Vedic stories as a basis for many of the Madhava sessions. Morality, knowledge of the soul, our relationship to Krishna and proper Vaishnava behavior are some of the topics studied in the Madhava class in fun, active and imaginative ways.

Das Avatar

In this course we will learn of the ten main incarnations of Krishna. The Lord May come in any form. He may choose a certain form for a certain purpose...

Sunday School Curriculum Available for Purchase

The curriculum for Sunday School is available for purchase online at www.harekrishnasundayschool.com This comprehensive Sunday school curriculum provides a well-rounded, fun approach to learning Krishna consciousness. Children benefit from the program\'s hands-on approach that includes art, drama, games, puzzles and preaching activities. The program is divided amongst 3 age groups: Madhava (6-8) years old Damodar (9-11) years old Madan Mohan (12 - 14 years old)

The Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture (BCEC) was founded in July 1991 in Durban, South Africa. Brhat-mrdanga Dasa formed the BCEC under the instructions and guidance of His Holiness Giriraja Swami. The college is a forum to discuss and relish the translations and purports of the books of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.Courses for children: 1. Bhakti-pauganda Certificate (Five Levels : 5-10 years) 25 sessions per year at 1 hour per week 2. Bhakti-kaisora Certificate (Four Levels : 10-14 years) 25 sessions per year at 1 hour per week Fun filled strategies to present Vedic Culture to children, insulating them against the some what decadent society that we are living in. Through the medium of music, drama, debates, quizzes and games, children will now be able to study the ancient wisdom of the Vedas. The first level will offer preparatory lessons for juniors in motor skills etc. in keeping with the academic requirements. However the syllabus is also designed to simultaneously teach them to always remember Krishna and never forget Him. Children enrolling in this course will also be afforded an opportunity to learn lessons in morality that is resultant in them imbibing Vedic teachings.Bhaktivedanta College of Education and CultureP.O. BOX 815, LENASIA, GAUTENG, 1820SOUTH AFRICATelephone: (011) 675 0684 / 0835511550e-mail: bcec@pamho.net

Mary Pride

Mary Pride is an American author and magazine producer on homeschooling. For her pioneering role in authoring guides for the homeschooling movement, Pride has been described as \"the queen of the home school movement\".Publications:PeriodicalsPractical Homeschoolingwww.home-school.comBooks All the Way Home: Power for Your Family to Be Its Best The Child Abuse Industry School Proof. How to Help Your Family Beat the System and Learn to Love Learning, the Easy, Natural Way. Schoolproof: How to Help Your Family Beat the System and Learn to Love Learning the Easy Natural Way Ancient Empires of the New Age Prides\' Guide to Educational Software The Big Book of Home Learning : Getting Started: Introduces All Major Home School Methods & Answers Your Most Frequently Asked Questions The Big Book of Home Learning : Preschool and Elementary (vol. 2 The Big Book of Home Learning by Mary Pride (Teen and Adult, Volume 3) Mary Pride\'s Complete Guide to Getting Started in Homeschooling

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Homeschool

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Home school legal defense association

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A Beka Book

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Griggs University & International Academy

www.hsi.edu - Christian website Is an accredited, values-based distance education and homeschool provider. Griggs offers both individual courses and complete programs to students for preschool through university. Providing academic stability in a changing world since 1909â€”formerly Home Study International.

The Old Schoolhouse

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From the Very Beginning

By Nataka-candrika Dasi Chock full of ideas to make one\'s time with little children joyful and productive, this preschool handbook is a valuable resource for parents and anyone who supervises young children. Supported by the words of Srila Prabhupada, Nataka-candrika presents guidelines that parents can use to help their children spend their early years immersed in healthy Krishna conscious activities. Also includes detailed information and guidelines for persons interested in establishing and operating Krishna conscious nursery schools. Softbound, 160 pages (Published 2001) Available at: krishna.com

From the Very Beginning

By Nataka-candrika DasiChock full of ideas to make one\'s time with little children joyful and productive, this preschool handbook is a valuable resource for parents and anyone who supervises young children. Supported by the words of Srila Prabhupada, Nataka-candrika presents guidelines that parents can use to help their children spend their early years immersed in healthy Krishna conscious activities. Also includes detailed information and guidelines for persons interested in establishing and operating Krishna conscious nursery schools. Softbound, 160 pages (Published 2001) Available at: krishna.com

Bhakta Prahlad School (BPS)

Youth preaching at Pune has brought forth hundreds of dedicated youth from various Colleges and all these students are gradually becoming trained as preachers of Krishna consciousness. Not only do these youth preach to other youth; they also preach to children and congregation devotees alike.Some of the youth have taken up Bhakta Prahlad School (BPS), or children preaching as their life and soul. Through this, more than two hundred children have become connected to BPS. These BPS classes are conducted once a week, for a couple of hours generally on Friday or Saturday evenings. These programs are generally hosted by serious congregation members and VOICE preachers go to conduct classes.http://www.iskconpune.in/HTML/bps.html

VOICE Publications

Since children have very impressionable minds, if they are taught Krishna consciousness, they will carry lasting impressions throughout their lives. And if they get proper association in their youth they can become strong devotees. With this in mind, IYF has also designed courses for children to give them an opportunity to become Krishna conscious. Children books were conceived to help children understand and appreciate the timeless wisdom and culture of the Vedas. You will find stories, songs, scripts for dramas and puppet shows, art and craft activities that thrill the children. The books offer thought-provoking quizzes that relate to their practical day-to-day life. There are two courses for children depending on their age group:â€¢Junior course:This is meant for children in the age group 5-9. The books for this course teach pastimes of Lord Krishna together with enlivening teaching aids such as drawings, paintings etc. â€¢Senior Course:This is meant for children in the age group 10-15. The books for this course teach pastimes of Lord Krishna together with their morals, Vaishnava songs and etiquette, important slokas and prayers and assignment questions. Publications: My First Krishna Book Getting To Know Krishna More About Krishna Devotees of Krishna Wonderful Krishna Krishna\'s Childhood Pastimes http://www.iskconpune.in/HTML/books.html

The Learning Community International

by Nandapatni Devi Dasi TLCI's Associate Director Director of TLCI's International Distance Program In 1985, when I embarked on my homeschooling journey in the Washington DC/MD area I found support to be limited as I searched for like minded folks. At that time the local Christian homeschooling community was strong in numbers but my inclusive philosophical and spiritual view just didn't match theirs. Therefore I continued on a quest to find my like minded home school community, which I personally found in The Learning Community International. Support is very important as one embarks on this journey, although I must say it's much easier now than it was 20+ years ago. We really had a deep passion and pioneer sprit back then (just like the HK movement) and currently families look for support from the trail blazers. Fortunately, for me and the consultants with TLCI, who have such a passion for empowering individuals to discover paths of living and learning that support them in realizing their highest potential, women continue to choose homeschooling as an alternative education option for their children. With the support and guidance of The Learning Community International www.tlci.us I have successfully homeschooled all three of my children kindergarten through high school.My oldest daughter has graduated college and my younger son and daughter are currently enrolled in college studies. I am very familiar with the needs of devotee families and children and I am convinced that The Learning Community International has the kind of flexibility and personal professional services to meet the needs of the ISKCON community, families and students. I am very interested in offering The Learning Community International services to the Iskcon community at large in the area of homeschooling needs and institution services.

RESOURCES

A fantastic resource for parents is the K-12 electronic curriculum called e-Tap (www.etap.org). This is a national standards based core curriculum for $359 that the entire family can use. All the children in your family have access and each child can work across grade levels at his or her level of skill. There are 11 year olds doing algebra in math at one end while working through third grade language arts on the other end. The curriculum, is very flexible and especially friendly to children with special needs.For kids who want to learn more, there are thousands of internet links that are connect to related websites where kids can learn to their hearts content. And if this was not enough, e-Tap is the ONLY curriculum in the world that integrates 5000 Discovery videos to lessons across the 12 years (you do need to purchase the videos separately). And the program comes with SAT & ACT prep and GED prep, too.Check it out yourself at etap.org or go directly to their free demo at :www.etap.org/demo/index.htmlIf you decide to purchase the curriculum, be sure to USE THIS DISCOUNT COUPONSAVING YOU $60! >>>>> MPT10 <<<<

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Steps to start a school

By Urmila Devi Dasi For each of these, one has to determine who will make the decision (e.g. school board, head teacher (principal), all the teachers, etc.). One also has to determine how the decision will be made (i.e. autonomously, autonomously after a process of consultation, collective consensus, collective vote, etc.) Strategic planning This should be done before anything else, and in this order: 1.Establish vision 2.Assess needs or gaps in the current situation 3.Assess facilities and constraints in the situation (nature of the community served, availability of personnel, availability of finances, physical facility, laws, etc.) 4.Link vision to addresses needs/gaps 5. Modify vision so it is workable with facilities and constraints available 6. Set immediate and long-range goals for each area of vision 7. Set priorities 8. Establish system and timeline for assessment benchmarks to determine if the goals are being met and if, when met, the gaps are decreasing

Foundations of School Administration

An effective school administrator must start with a clear conception of the goals and purpose of the institution. Based on sound theories of learning and teaching, those goals have to exist not only on a mission statement, but also pervade the policies of the school. Dealings with teachers, subjects, students, and other administrators should flow naturally from the overall school vision. The administrator has to then continually be aware of whether or not the goals are being met, having the flexibility to intervene and adjust elements of the educational program in various ways until the goals are achieved.

School leadership

General book on being an excellent school leader:SCHOOL LEADERSHIP THAT WORKS: From Research to Results by Brian A.McNultyhttp://www.addall.com/author/11711343-1>, Robert J.Marzano , Timothy Waters*ISBN: * 1416-60227-5*ISBN 13: * 978-1416-60227-9*Publisher: * Assn for Supervision and Curriculum*Publish Date: * 30 September, 2005*Binding: * Paperback , 194 pages*Weight: * 0.75 pounds*List Price: * USD 27.95 Available fromwww.amazon.comWhat can school leaders really do to increase student achievement, and which leadership practices have the biggest impact on school effectiveness? For the first time in the history of leadership research in the United States, here\'s a book that answers these questions definitively and gives you a list of leadership competencies that are research-based. Drawing from 35 years of studies, the authors explain critical leadership principles that every administrator needs to know: â— 21 responsibilities that have a significant effect on student learning and the correlation of each to academic achievement gains â— The difference between first- and second-order change and the leadership responsibilities that are most important for each â— How to choose the right work to focus on â— The advantages and disadvantages of comprehensive school reform models â— 11 factors and 39 actions that help you take a site-specific approach to improving student achievement â— A five-step plan for effective school leadership that includes a strong team, distributed responsibilities, and 31 team action steps

Teacher Assessment

Clinical Supervision*TITLE: Teacher Supervision and Evaluation: Theory into Practice by James Nolan , Linda A. Hoover*ISBN: * 0471-71567-0*ISBN 13: * 978-0471-71567-2*Publisher: * John Wiley and Sons Inc*Publish Date: * 02 December, 2004*Binding: * Paperback , 400 pages , 2 edition*Weight: * 1.3 pounds*List Price: * USD 97.85Clinical Supervision*TITLE: Supportive Supervision: Becoming a Teacher of Teachersby Diane B. Scricca , Gerard E.Connors , Albert J. Coppola*ISBN: * 0761-93189-9*ISBN 13: * 978-0761-93189-8*Publisher: * Sage Pubns*Publish Date: * 20 February, 2004*Binding: * Paperback , 181 pages*Weight: * 0.8 pounds*List Price: * USD 30.95Clinical Supervision *TITLE: Techniques in Clinical Supervision of Teachers Preservice andInservice Applications, 4th Editionby Keith A. Acheson, Keith, A Acheson, Provenzano. M,*ISBN: * 0471-36436-3*ISBN 13: * 978-0471-36436-8*Publisher: * John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.*Publish Date: * 01 January, 1997*Binding: * Taschenbuch*List Price: * USD 65.35Walk-Through*TITLE: Three Minute Classroom Walk-Through: Changing SchoolSupervisory Practice One Teacher at a Timeby Fenwick W. English , Betty E.Steffy , Larry E. Frase, Carolyn Downey, William K. Poston, Carolyn J. Downey*ISBN: * 0761-92967-3*ISBN 13: * 978-0761-92967-3*Publisher: * Sage Pubns*Publish Date: * 20 April, 2004*Binding: * Paperback*Weight: * 1 pounds*List Price: * USD 32.95Available from www.amazon.com

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Building Thinking Skills - Preschool, Kindergarten & Primary

We design critical thinking into ALL of our core curriculum products. This not only helps students transfer critical thinking skills to other areas of their lives, it improves the effectiveness of the lessons. Critical thinking requires deeper analysis of the lesson. Deeper analysis produces deeper understanding, resulting in greater engagement and retention of the lesson. Reasoning / Problem Solving Language Arts Mathematics Science Preschool (ages 3-4) Building Thinking Skills® Beginning Coming soon Beginning Mathematical Reasoning™ N / A Kindergarten Building Thinking Skills® Primary Coming soon Mathematical Reasoning™ Level A N / A 1st Grade Building Thinking Skills® Primary Language Smarts™ Level B Mathematical Reasoning™ Level B N / A 2nd Grade Building Thinking Skills® Level 1 Language Smarts™ Level C Mathematical Reasoning™ Level C N / A 3rd Grade Building Thinking Skills® Level 1 Coming soon Coming soon Science Detective® Beginning 4th Grade Building Thinking Skills® Level 2 Coming soon Coming soon Science Detective® Beginning 5th Grade Building Thinking Skills® Level 2 Coming soon Coming soon Science Detective® A1 6th Grade Building Thinking Skills® Level 2 Coming soon Coming soon Science Detective® A1 Thinking Skills Ages 5-7 Ages 5-7 Thinking Skills Ages 9-11 by Georgie Beasley Book Paper or Softback, 160 pages ISBN: 9780439983419 Develop thinking skills within a themed project with ideas. Easy-to-use grids map the five thinking skills on to your existing planning Provides suggestions for different teaching approaches.

Building Thinking Skills - Primary & Secondary

Critical Thinking teaches your child to think logically, present well-developed arguments, and see through unsupported arguments. Grades: 7-12+ Subject: Critical Thinking ISBN: 978-0-89455-641-8 Activities: 70 Pages: 178 Develops logical thinking for superior reading comprehension and test success. Book One helps students develop the fundamentals of logic, argumentation, and critical reading. www.criticalthinking.com/getProductDetails.do?code=p&id=01201 Grades: 7-12+ Subject: Critical Thinking ISBN: 978-0-89455-059-1 Activities: 66 Pages: 247 Book Two builds on the skills developed in Book One, while teaching more advanced concepts. www.criticalthinking.com/getProductDetails.do?code=p&id=01203

Teaching Thinking is a quarterly magazine from Questions Publishing Company, Birmingham. The magazine contains practical articles on a range of thinking skills approaches and has regular reviews of new materials and resources. www.teachthinking.co.uk

SAPERE (The Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education) is a small charitable organization which promotes the use of philosophical techniques and approaches in the classroom both as a model of rigorous thinking and as a celebration of wonder and open-mindedness. It is a member of the International Council for Philosophical Inquiry with Children.www.sapere.net

The Educators' and Parenting Pack

Life-Enriching Education, by Marshall Rosenberg (NVC0302) The Compassionate Classroom: Relationship Based Teaching and Learning, by Sura Hart and Victoria Kindle Hodson (NVC0407) Teaching Children Compassionately: How Students and Teachers Can Succeed with Mutual Understanding, by Marshall Rosenberg (NVC0316) Raising Children Compassionately: Parenting the Nonviolent Communication Way, by Marshall Rosenberg (NVC0144R) Parenting From Your Heart: Sharing the Gifts of Compassion, Connection, and Choice, by Inbal Kashtan (NVC0314) http://www.cnvc.org/node/425#conflict

Parenting resources

How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards : How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility & Learning by Marvin Marshall Parent Effectiveness Training: The Proven Program for Raising Responsible Children by Thomas Gordon The Wonder of Boys by Michael Gurian Becoming Adult: How Teenagers Prepare For The World Of Work by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Barbara Schneider Don\'t Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor Endangered Minds: Why Children Don\'t Think And What We Can Do About It by Jane In Their Own Way by Thomas Armstrong

Nonviolent Communication Bookstore

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook: A Practical Guide for Individual, Group or Classroom Study Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids: 7 Keys to Turn Family Conflict into Co-operation by Sura Hart and Victoria Kindle Hodson Please, Thank Youby Vilma Costetti We Can Work It Out: Resolving Conflicts Peacefully and Powerfully by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. The Giraffe Classroom: Where Teaching is a Pleasure and Learning is a Joy by Nancy Sokol Green Ginny Be a Good Frog by Vilma Costetti http://www.cnvc.org/en/bookstore/cnvc-store-printed-items

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Child Psychology - Gesell's Stages Of Development

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Gopala's Funschool - an Introduction

Your concern as a parent * How do I give the best to my child? * How do I protect my child from bad influences? * What can help me facilitate all round growth of my child so he blossoms into a balanced individual? * How can I help my child appreciate and imbibe India’s ancient Vedic values and culture? * How can I find time for my child out of my busy schedule? If any of these are your concerns, then GOPAL’S FUNSCHOOL is meant just for you and your child. http://radhagopinath.com/template.php?category_id=6&sub_category_id=17

Bhaktivedanta Academy of Arts and Sciences

The Aims of the Bhaktivedanta Academy of Arts and Sciences are: • To create a network of communication among the members of the Academy in order to strengthen the integrity and excellence of scholarship among disciples of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. • To encourage collaboration between members through sharing and coordination of research, resources, skills and experience so as to create a basis for future scholarship. • To provide a forum for association and academic exchange among members through conferences, meetings, and the publication of relevant research. • To further develop fields of study related to Caitanya Vaishnva scholarship in the humanities, arts and sciences. bhaktivedantaacademy.wordpress.com

Journal of Vaishnava Studies

The Journal of Vaishnava Studies (JVS) is a biannual, interdisciplinary refereed publication dedicated to the in-depth study of the Vaishnava traditions of India, from ancient times to the present. The journal presents the research of Vaishnava scholars and scholars of Vaishnavism, thus representing both practitioner and academic perspectives. Senior Editors: Steven J. Rosen (Journal of Vaishnava Studies) Graham M. Schweig (Christopher Newport University) http://www.deepakheritage.com/indic_series.htm#BackIssue

ISKCON Studies

ISKCON Studies is an annual, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal. Its purpose is to encourage and publish research into the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and related topics. ISKCON Studies aims to foster communication between ISKCON and its partners in dialogue. It is a forum for scholars of and within ISKCON to reflect upon the Society’s history, culture, theological expression, and development. www.iskconstudies.org

The Manor Pre-school

* We are open 9.30 to 12.30 Monday to Friday (Term time only) * We are registered to take 12 children * We are OFSTED registered and inspected * We have just been awarded a blue balloon by Hertfordshire Quality Standards as a good quality provider * We are members of the pre-school learning alliance * We are able to offer children higher than average adult to child ratios * We take children from 2yrs 6mths to rising 5\'s * Our staff are qualified and experienced practitioners and attend on-going training * Our staff have attended child protection, first aid, behaviour management, health & hygiene courses and more! www.manorpreschool.com

Kanha's Preeschool

Kanhas Preschool program is a humble attempt to give a Krishna Conscious kindergarten experience to devotee children. Based on the guidelines given by Aruddha Mataji, Urmila Mataji, Natak Chandrika Mataji and other ISKCON educators we will try to give children a strong academic foundation and help them to imbibe vaishnav culture. The main goals of Kanha are: To help children think about Krishna To teach them basic cleanliness and discipline To teach them obedience To teach them to cooperate and practice good manners To teach them basic reading, writing, maths and science skills To help them in their transition to school http://kanhaspreschool.blogspot.com.au/

The Test of Education

In the last week of the last year of school, students sweat at the thought of the final exam. When they\'ve passed their exams and earned their degrees, they\'ll be entitled to call themselves educated. But the Vedic culture has a different standard. The sage Canakya, whose proverbs Srila Prabhupada would often quote, tested a person\'s education by three questions—questions of character and ethics.

Classroom Instruction That Works

Classroom Instruction That Works: Research - Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement ROBERT J. MARZANO, DEBRA J. PICKERING, JANE E. POLLOCK For any educator who hungers after real proof of which teaching strategies raise student achievement and by how much, this K–12 guide provides a banquet of research evidence, statistical data, and case studies. Distilling decades of information into a clear plan of action, the authors identify nine categories of instructional strategies that maximize student learning and explain the vital details you need to know about each, including * Studies in effect size and percentile gain units * Guiding principles for using the strategies * Classroom examples of model instructional practice * Charts, frames, rubrics, organizers, and other tools to help teachers use the strategies right away

Our Most Dear Friend

An illustrated Bhagavad-Gita for Children By Vishaka Our Most DearFriend presents the essence of the Bhagavad-Gita, the timeless scripture that forms the basis of India´s sublime spiritual culture. Through the simple yet captivating paintings, text, and photographic montages, children of every race, nationality, and religion will deepen their understanding of themselves, God, and his creation. A dynamic, relevant, and inspiring book for ages 4 and up. Hardbound, 8 ½ x 11, 32 pages, 32 color plates ISBN 1-887089-04-7

Vaishnava Saints

By Ananta Shakti das & Vishaka devi dasi Vaishnava Saints set the ideal example of how to follow the godly way of life. They form a line of spiritual masters who descend from the spiritual world just for our benefit. By reading of their uncommon activities we can learn about the character of pure devotees and understand how they dedicate themselves to the mission of God. Younger readers and adults will enjoy these summary stories about great devotees. Softbound, 8.5 x 11, 144 pages, Illustrated ISBN 1-887089-19-5

The Adventures of Bhakta Musika

The Adventures of Bhakta Musika and the Lion by Manya dasa (Michael Pickup) A beautifully illustrated and colourful tale of a Vaisnava mouse and his dealings with a ferocious lion. The Adventures of Bhakta Musika and the Terrible Snake By Manya dasa (Michael Pickup), second booklet in this series, coloured illustrations and little text with the story of the transcendental mouse, a lion and a very threatening snake.

Children's Books

Elephant Prince In search of the Thunder Dragon Illuminations from the Bhagavad-Gita Krishna Coloring Book Vrindavan Activity Set Fold-out Temple and Altar The Butter Thief Ganesha Goes to Lunch: Classics from Mystic India Damodara Coloring Book The Gift of Gopal Nimai Coloring Book Enchanted Tales: An ABC Primer Gopal Coloring Book

Leadership Training Begins in India

Under the direction and inspiration of the GBC Succession Committee, Indian Regional Governing Body Members and Zonal Secretaries met with top ISKCON educators in India on numerous occasions since November 2008. This resulted in the birth of the ISKCON LEADS training program. ISKCON LEADS is an acronym for ISKCON Leadership Education And Development System. ISKCON LEADS gives current leaders an excellent opportunity to identify potential leaders within their temples, regions and zones. Selected candidates enter a comprehensive training program of seventeen courses of four or five days each. This totals 89 days to be completed within a period of three years. The program covers Inter-Personal Spiritual Development, Missionary & Family Spirit Development and ISKCON Institutional Development. Please see attached document for details of the ISKCON LEADS program.

The Official Standards for Bhakti Sastri

AWARDING SASTRA DEGREES Version 4 - September 2010 E-mail:bhaktarupa.acbsp@pamho.net

Application to Become an Approved Examination Center

We would like to become an Approved Examination Center for the administration of Bhakti Sastri Examinations. We have read and understood the document "Awarding Sastra Degrees Version 4" and agree to administer our examination program in accordance with the policies of the ISKCON Board of Examinations as they exist now or as they may be amended in the future.

Bhakti Vaibhava Standards

Any ISKCON center can apply for recognition by the Board of Examinations as a Bhakti Vaibhava degree-awarding center provided the center certifies that it will conduct its program according to the following standards. The application must be accompanied by a description of the planned program together with the names of the teachers and administrators.

Bhakti Vaibhava Center Application Form

Attached is a description of the planned program covering the following areas: Devotee community to be served. (In other words, from where, as a general rule, the enrolled students will come.) Language of instruction. Time frame of the course. (In other words, how many weeks or months of instruction, how it will be broken into modules, how it will be interspersed with breaks, and how much total time from beginning to end of the course. Describe the various attendance options that will be offered to the students, if any.) The instructor(s) and their qualification. Physical location(s) where the students will attend. The instructional and assessment methods and policies to be followed by the center that meet the requirements spelled out in the document "Standards for Awarding the Bhakti Vaibhava Degree, Approved August 2010". Whether distance learning facility will be offered and the policies in place for that.

Cheating and Penalties

Open Book Assessment Paraphrasing significant material from another student\'s /author\'s paper Open Book Assessment Copying verbatim from another student\'s /author\'s paper Closed Book Assessment Communicating with another student during a closed book test (signaling / whispering) Closed Book Assessment Passing notes between students during closed book test

Closed Book Assessment Standards

Students found to be accessing notes, computers, cell phones, student handbooks, sastric texts, or communicating in any way with others during the closed-book assessment, will be subject to penalty according to the policies established by the ISKCON Board of Examinations in the accompanying document, "Policy on Cheating and Penalties.

Closed Book Exam Supervisors Guidelines

Students may consult dictionaries during the exam. Randomly check dictionaries being used for any concealed notes. Ensure that a supervisor is present during the entire exam session. The supervisor must vigilantly ensure that Standards Applicable to Closed-Book Assessment Sessions are maintained. The supervisor may take questions from the students, but only to clarify any questions on the paper.

Recommendation Letter for Course Enrollees

I assure you that he/she will agree to abide by all the norms and rules of your institute and will be ready to provide voluntary service as per his/her capacity during the course. I remain available to help the VIHE administration sort out any disciplinary issue arising during the course.

Registration Form for Bhakti Sastri Course Enrollees

Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education The International Society for Krishna Consciousness Founder Acarya: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada BHAKTI SASTRI COURSE 2010 REGISTRATION FORM Please fill out this form completely and carefully with your correct/updated postal address and name that you wish to be stated on your Bh.S. diploma so we can send you your diploma and information on upcoming VIHE programs.

Bhakti Life

Bhakti Life offers courses, workshops, retreats and counseling that help support the spiritual lives of both devotees and people new to Krishna consciousness. Our programs are highly interactive, facilitating personal discovery, growth and change.Courses are fun, eye-opening, introspective and practical and are aimed at helping participants make permanent improvements in their spiritual lives.We specialize in offering courses that help devotees (and aspiring devotees) in the areas most needed for their continued spiritual growth. In order to go more deeply into the particular areas of bhakti our courses cover, and in order to have a deeply transformationalexperience, we find it essential to schedule our courses over a full weekend(or longer). We also find it especially powerful for devotees to focus an entire weekend solely on improving their Krishna consciousness. The added benefit of this is the deepening of relationships among devotees and strengthening of your community.

Bhakti Courses

Mahatma Das joined Iskcon in 1969 and has served as temple president, book distributor, sankirtana leader, college preacher, membership director, and VIHE teacher and co-director. He is well known in Iskcon for his recorded music and his seminars. BHAKTI COURSES Individual Bhakti Courses are designed for people new to Krishna consciousness, newly practicing devotees and devotees who are already seriously practicing Krishna consciousness. (This includes both temple and congregational devotees.) THE BHAKTI COURSE LEVEL ONE THE BHAKTI COURSE LEVEL TWO THE BHAKTI SADHANA COURSE THE SADHANA RETREAT http://www.mahatmadas.com/home.html

52 lesson plans for juniors

Juniors Week 1 Time Activity 4.00 to 4.15 Arati 4.15 to 4.30 Kirtan 4.30 to 4.45 Japa 4.45 to 5.00 Sloka 5.00 to 5.45 Pastimes of Lord Krishna 5.45 to 6.30 Vaishnava song Tulasi Pranama 6.30 to 6.45 Devotional Value--Killing Bakasura

Full Report for Educational Conference; Radhadesh, May 2012

This document provides a comprehensive report on the Educational Conference held in Radhadesh, Belgium. The Conference, entitled “Revitalising Education in ISKCON: Bridging Theory and Praxis as a Means towards Collaboration” was an event designed to be ‘European with international participation’.

Australasian Education Mela 4-6th July 2012

Around twenty teachers and other educational staff from ISKCON schools around Australasia converged at the peaceful, retreat-like setting of New Govardhana, Australia for their first “Education Mela” from July 4th to 6th this year.

Submit your data

ISKCON Ministry of Educational Development official website (iskconeducation.org ) is offering a new facility - an online database of devotee educators. The data base can be searched by educational category, country and keyword. To increase the quality and quantity of information provided by the database we need to have as many entries as possible. Therefore we are requesting anyone who has professional experience and/or certification in areas pertinent to education, to send their contact information (name, address, city, country, phone, email, website) and a short description of their professional training and teaching engagements. Please make sure you have completed all sections. Thank you!

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Diary of a Traveling Teacher (August 2012)

by Hanumatpresaka Swami As we start this report, the Road to Higher Education finds us continuing our travels from Houston, Texas (Radha Nila-madhava Dhama). We presented our Radha-desa, Nectar of Devotion-Two seminar, with about 42-devotees registered. It´s a 12-hour Seminar, the next step after the Bhakti-sastri NOD study.

Current Educational Developments

by Hanumatpresak Swami Basically we were super involved in this NIOS Annual Symposium. In the end Radhika, Garuda, Prof. Ken Rose (Karnamrta Das) were involved and then Prof. Messier from Tennessee,

Jagannath foundation

Location: Kathmandu. State / Province: bagmati. Postal / Zip Code: 00977. Country: Nepal Principal: subarna sedhai Phone Number: (+977) 9754200736 Web address: www.jfs.edu.np E-mail: jfs.edu@gmail.com Language: english & nepali Type: Boarding School Gender: Boys Ages/Grades: higher secondary Our Aim To systematically introduce the spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate all peoples in the techniques of spiritual life taught by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in order to achieve real unity and peace in the world. Description To help establish an ideal world order, we are planning to found a self-supporting residential Vedic Gurukula, paying and missionary schools and University with daivi varnashram institute. Subjects to be taught there will include Bhakti-sastri, Vedanta, Sanskrit, Bengali, Nepali, English, Astrology, Ayurveda, Vedic science and technology, math and arithmetic, civics (naya, tarka, politics, niti, arthasastra etc) History and purans, Geography, Gändharva-çästra, Vedic Art, culture and Architecture, Comparative Study of Religions, Computer Science, Behavioural Science, Environmental Studies, Agriculture-Horticulture, administration and business, warfare and conflict management and Mass Communications—based on following vedic wisdom:

The Return of the One-Room Schoolhouse

\"SO MANY COMPUTERS!\" That\'s usually the first comment from someone visiting myclassroom for the first time. Then, \"Do you teach all ages at the same time in this one room?\"Like most children being educated in Krsna consciousness today, our students here inNorth Carolina have a one-room schoolhouse. Even in Krsna conscious schools with severalclassrooms, students at different grades or levels are generally taught together. Because most parents, at least in the West, feel that one-room schooling is outdated, even primitive, you might wonder whether a teacher who teaches children of different grades in a one-room schoolhouse could do as well as teachers in a huge modern school complex.

Training Through The Stages of Childhood

What we call \"a child\" is simply a soul in a particular type of physical and mental dress. And by understanding the stages of material growth through which the child progresses, we can help the soul attain ultimate freedom.The sage Canakya saw these stages in terms of how a child can accept responsibility. Hewrote that until age five little responsibility can be expected and so the child should be treated with leniency. From five to ten the child\'s responsibility should gradually increase, and with it the discipline with which the child is treated. From ten to sixteen the adolescent should be treated \"as strictly as a tiger,\" so that he or she doesn\'t even think of being irresponsible. At sixteen, the young adult should be treated as a friend.

All devotees should write

This is a compilation based on the works of Srila Prabhupada.Compiled by Premanjana Das (Pranjal Joshi) 1) “If you sit down and write some article on Krsna, that means you have to concentrate on Krsna’s activities or Krsna’s devotees’ activities, and that very process will purify your heart. Therefore we always recommend to our students that you write articles, read our magazine, read our book. In this way if we keep ourself… Work for Krsna. This… We have come here in this pandal or in this Kumbha-mela not for any other purpose than to glorify the Supreme Lord so that people may understand the importance of this movement. (Srila Prabhupada’s Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam, January 17, 1971)

Srila Prabhupada on education

Education means to lead the people gradually to Krsna consciousness. [Lecture SB 1.3.20 Los Angeles 1972] For the present you should continue going to school because education is important. Without education nobody has any social position and all our students in Krishna Consciousness are expected to be preachers. So preachers must have sufficient education because they have to meet with so many opposing elements. Education should be continued at the same time chanting should be continued. There will be no difficulty. [Letter to: Indira and Ekayani” [San Francisco 17 December, 1967] Human life is meant for cultivation of spiritual knowledge, in eternal relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and the executive heads of all states and all planets are obliged to impart this lesson to the citizens by education, culture and devotion. [Bhagavad â€“ Gita, 4.1. Purport] Regarding the answers which you gave to Bilas Vigrahadas, they were all correct. When you study very carefully all of the literature which is available, especially Bhagavad-gita As It Is, you will have in your grasp answers to all questions that may be put to you. Please encourage the others to read this Bhagavad-gita at least one chapter every day. [Letter to Upendra, 6th January, 1969] Please see that the program for studying our literatures is also undertaken very seriously by all the devotees there. Everyone of us must become thoroughly acquainted with our philosophy, so that our preaching work may be carried out nicely. [Letter to Jagadisa, 27th February, 1970] Yes, we must set up our society as a school as best we can. I have already sent you letter. Please formulate the whole curriculum because we have to immediately submit to the Draft department and if this is accepted that will be great gain for our society. "Bhakti-sastri\'\' is awarded after extensive study of Bhagavad-gita, Easy Journey, and Nectar of Devotion. "Bhakti-vaibhava\'\' is awarded after study of Vedanta-sutra and Srimad-Bhagavatam on a preliminary basis; and "Bhaktivedanta\'\' the highest title, is awarded after extensive study of Caitanya-caritamrta. [Letter to Brahmananda, 23rd March, 1969] It is necessary for the leaders of the Krsna consciousness movement to start educational institutions in different parts of the world to train children, starting at the age of five years. Thus such children will not become hippies or spoiled children of society; rather, they can all become devotees of the Lord. The face of the world will then change automatically. [SrimadBhagavatam 4.12.23 Purport] I consider this Gurukula school to be one of our most important aspects of this movement and it should be given all serious consideration by the members. If we are able to make a whole generation of our children into fine Krsna Conscious preachers, that will be the glory of our movement and the glory of your country as well. But if we neglect somehow or other and if we lose even one Vaisnava, that is very great loss. [Letter to Stokakrsna - Los Angeles 20 June, 1972] Gurukula is our most important project. If the children are given a Krsna Conscious education from early childhood then there is great hope for the future of the world. [Letter to Dayananda, Nandarani - Calcutta 27 January, 1973] By all means you should continue practicing Krsna Consciousness everyday. But that does not necessarily mean that you have to move into the Temple immediately. It is also important to get some education. So for some years you should remain studying in school. But on the weekends with your parents permission you can go to the Temple and stay there but do not fall behind in your school work. [Letter to Durgesh, 16th December, 1974] Soon we shall be introducing the Bhakti-sastri examination which all brahmanas will be expected to pass. It will be based on Bhagavad-gita, N. O. D., Nectar of Instruction, Isopanisad, and the small paperback books like Easy Journey. A brahmana should be pandita.[Letter to Brsakapi, 7th January, 1976]

Assessment: the engine of systemic curricular reform?

We sought to examine empirically the prevailing assumption that changing assessment can leverage curricular reform.This assumption has been significantly confirmed by our research for the case of mandated high-stakes assessment. Two studies were conducted in the two most populous Australian states, New South Wales and Victoria. In the final two years of secondary school in both states, courses of study and assessment arrangements are mandated for all schools, including the private sector, by the state\'s Board of Studies. Congruence between mandated assessment and school wide instructional practice was found in two states whose high-stakes assessment embodied quite contrasting values.

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Philosophy of Education of the Sri Isopanisad of the Yajur Veda

Defining philosophy of education An articulated and applied philosophy of education can create a clear learning culture and environment for staff, parents, students, and community. One feature of schools with high achievement is that teachers discuss pedagogy and make clear links between their practice and educational theory. However, for many schools, their philosophy is never openly recognized or examined. Furthermore, it is probably true in a large number of schools that various implied or stated philosophies of education, some in direct conflict with one another, underlie the differing learning strategies, discipline procedures, and resources the staff employ. In addition, the actions of leaders and teachers may bear little resemblance to stated philosophies. In summary, it is rare for a school to have a unified theoretical philosophical base for all facets of its operations, rarer still for that unified philosophy to be public, and exceedingly rare for a clearly stated theory of philosophy to be practically evident in nearly all aspects of that school. In order for a school to achieve its purpose, staff and parents must clearly know that purpose and how it can be achieved. Most importantly, school leaders who are most likely to accomplish their mission are those who frequently assess whether and to what extent the philosophy of education is evident in the materials, words, and behaviors of all school staff. The value of a school can be determined, at least in part, by how much it reflects on and lives its philosophy of education. These are the major aspects of a school which should be based on its philosophy of education: Educational materials and resources Methods of teaching and learning Content of what is taught Goals and process of student discipline and training Methods and substance of teacher training Methods and substance of teacher and student assessment

Vedic Education (Gurukula) In a Contemporary Context

by Prana Dasa Abstract This thesis presents the Vedic system of education (Gurukula) in a contemporary context. By means of a detailed description and analysis of the essential characteristics underlying the rationale of Vedic education, the Gurukula system is defined from within the tradition it has evolved. I examine the social dimension of Vedic education and consider the importance of a supportive culture. The organization of society according tovarna-asrama-dharma is described within this thesis and the original intent of its conception defined. Education is described in terms of its purposive nature, the goal being to develop consciousness. Krishna consciousness is described as a state of reality which enables the soul to identify as spiritual, and in that capacity discriminate between spirit and matter. Individuality in this analysis is defined as the constitutional position of the soul. The sanctity of the individual is maintained throughout human life by recourse to the proper use of intelligence. The Gurukula endeavours to provide a framework within which its members can develop the capacity to cultivate a level of consciousness suitable for participation in the culture represented by the Vedic world-view. I have argued a case for developing appropriate curriculum, which enhances both the culture and the process. The educational implications of teaching children to discriminate within a religious framework, while at the same time maintain their independence and power of critical thinking is a challenge. An appropriate program for providing children with the power of discrimination is considered an essential element of education in this thesis.

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Kick Out Darwinby Urmila Devi DasiThe Doctrine Of Evolution is difficult to hide from. It is so pervasive in textbooks of science, geography, history, and literature that the reader, numbed by repetition, hardly notices the constant drone.Our children need help to remain awake to spiritual life amidst this sleepy cloud of propaganda. We need to teach them the truth. And we need to show them, clearly and specifically, how evolutionists are lying.Does it really matter? Is it important for our children to know the origin of life and the universe? Perhaps they can be clear about spiritual life without bothering to think about Darwin one way or the other.But can they? In most standard modern versions, evolution links tightly with the outlook that all order, law, and life come about by chance. But spiritual life means connecting with the Supreme Spirit, Krsna, who is a person directing the cosmos and giving the seed of life.Also inherent in most of today\'s evolutionary views is the notion that life is a complicated organization of matter. But spiritual life begins when one understands that the self, the essential living being, is irreducibly spirit, always distinct from matter.

Members

Sesa Das – Minister He joined ISKCON in 1973, inspired by the political activism of the In God We Trust Party for Purified Leaders, organized by members of ISKCON. He is a member of the Governing Body Commission and head of the Ministry of Educational Development. He served as the temple president of both Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia; as the Managing Editor of Back to Godhead magazine; and as the North American Secretary of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. He attended the United States Military Academy and later received a degree in Political Science from the State University of New York, Albany. In 1991 he earned a Juris Doctor degree from the UCLA School of Law. He lives in Alachua, Florida, with his wife and two daughters. Hanumatpresaka Swami (Professor Huber Hutchin Robinson) – Executive Member Was born on Guam, Marianas Island, 1948 and grew up in in California, USA. He graduated first place in psychology from the University of California in 1970 and then took iniation in ISKCON in 1974. Later he worked with Dr. T. D. Singh (H. H. Bhakti-svarupa DamodaraSwami) and the Bhaktivedanta Institute and Ranganiketana-Manipuri Cultural Troupe.Currently he is Professor with IECOO (Institute for Oriental and Occidental Classical Studies)in Ricardo Palma University, Lima, Peru; and Senior Research Scholar with NIOS (North American Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies) Tennessee, U.S.A. Yadunandana Swami – Executive Member Has been the Principal of Bhaktivedanta College since its inception, in 2002. He joined ISKCON in 1977 in Spain. For more than twenty-five years he has performed leadership and educational services within ISKCON. His educational services include training many devotees, teaching a wide range of scriptural, academic, and vocational courses, and lecturing in more than twenty universities. He holds a MA in the Study of Religion from the University of Wales Trinity St. David, UK. He is the ISKCON Minister of Educational Development in Europe, since 2010. Raghupati Das - Executive Member is a disciple of HH Gopal Krsna Goswami. He is the Divisional Director of ISKCON Education. His devotional life began in Vrindavan where he joined in 1989 and served there for 10 years in various management and leadership positions ranging from being the Manager of the Temple to a member of the Master Plan Committee and Advisory Committee both. He holds BA and MA degrees in Philosophy from Agra University and has also earned an MBA from Aston University in the UK. As a Doctoral researcher in Leadership, Raghupati is working at Birmingham City University where he currently resides with his wife and his daughter. Apart from his academic involvement in Higher Education sector, he has also been studying and teaching from Srila Prabhupada books and works of the previous acaryas for last 20 years. He studied Sri Harinamamrta Vyakarana (Sanskrit Grammar by Srila Jiva Goswami) in Vrindavan and completed his Teacher Training qualifications from Mayapur. In past three years, Raghupati successfully pioneered and facilitated the Online Bhakti Sastri course of the Mayapur Institute. He also teaches the Online Bhakti Sastri Course at Bhaktivedanta College in Radhadesh. Radhika Ramana Das – Executive Member He is a disciple of Hanumatpresaka Swami. His doctorate in Vaishnava theology at the University of Oxford focused on the philosophical works of Jiva Gosvami. It has been published under the title The Caitanya Vaishnava Vedanta of Jiva Goswami. He has studied Sanskrit for most of the past decade, first under the tutelage of Gary Thomas in the U.S., and then under Dr. James Benson and Prof. M. Narasimhachary at Oxford. Radhika Ramana received his undergraduate education (in philosophy and applied mathematics) at Boise State University in Idaho, where his parents run the ISKCON temple in Boise. He was a columnist for Back to Godhead magazine in his teens. Shaunaka Rishi Das – Executive Member Is the Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS), founded in 1998 and officially recognized as an independent center of Oxford University in 2006. Shaunaka is committed to interreligious and theological dialogue and is an executive member of the Northern Ireland Interfaith Forum, in Belfast. He is also a broadcaster and lecturer. Shaunaka has been a member of ISKCON since 1979. He is an executive member of ISKCON’s Communications and Education Ministries and was the editor of ISKCON Communications Journal, a scholarly journal of dialogue and discussion. He lives in Oxford with his wife. Anupama Devi Dasi – Secretary She joined ISKCON in Croatia in 1995, where she did congregational preaching and Deity service. She holds a M.A. in philosophy and religion from the Jesuit College at the University of Zagreb and a B.A. in theology from Bhaktivedanta College. In 2003 she completed the Bhakti Sastri course at VIHE. Currently she is teaching at Bhaktivedanta College.

Children Colouring In/Activity/Story Books

www.vedicarts.net/catalogindex.html KIDS\' BOOK BANK This unique "story-mural-booklet", a three-in-one pack, brings you the story of the great epic "Mahabharata", condensed in a booklet format in three parts, which serves as a fun of folding & unfolding the picture and the story. It is also an additional attractive collection to the children\'s library. BHAGAVATGITA ART BOOK With exclusive illustrations, Questions and Answers. Here is the authoritative and exclusive book which concisely answers the most urgent Questions concerning Human relations with the Creator and the Creation. PAINT AND PLAY Coloring book - I for juniors. Excellent coloring cum informative book which exhibits various Divine Paraphernalia, with a fancy look of a round dyecut, perfect for junior kids. PAINT AND PLAY Coloring book - II for seniors. This challenging coloring book is based on exercising observation and imagination of our children. It is a total involvement for the kids. . ADVENTURE POEMS Coloring book Hey kids! Vedic Arts brings you for the first time the combination of Adventurous Poems and Coloring book together.Enjoy in it! K.C.ACTIVITY BOOK. This is a thrilling book of challenging activities with Mazes, Dots, Cross words, Drawing Completion, Puzzles, Jumbling, Word matching, Numbers, Word completion, Counting etc., which activate children\'s awareness to creative imagination and intellect. 7.FUN RHYMES Coloring Book (with audio cassette.) This is an excellent coloring book of Indianised Western Rhymes, melodiously composed on Indian themes. You not only learn reciting the nice rhymes but also can have the fun of coloring the pictures while listening to "Rhyme-Music" on audio cassettes, professionally produced with full orchestra in a digital sound Studio. Other 3 Modes of material nature ( Frisbee Disc ) A Dance in the Jungle ABC - Dot Book ABC Interactive Book Balarama Best Gift Pack Brahma Samhita Dasavatara Series (set of 10) – Vedic Arts Day Light Killing Dhruva Divine Beauty Festivals of India Gajendra Garuda Greeting Cards Hello GOD How To Control Lust, Anger & Greed How To Control the Mind How to Overcome Fear Ilustrated Drama for Kids llustrated Moral Stories India\'s Ancient Stories Jagannath Ratha Yatra Jai Ganesh Know your Diet & Disease ( Frisbee Disc ) Krishna Conscious Grammar book Krishna\'s Daily Activities ( in Dvaraka ) -II for Srs Krishna\'s Daily Activities ( in Vrindavana ) -I for Jrs Loving thoughts for loving Krishna Mantra Meditation Kit... Mayapur Landscapes My picture album of Krishna\'s Animals My picture album of Krishna\'s Birds My picture album of Krishna\'s Enemies My picture album of Krishna\'s Friends My picture album of Krishna\'s Plants Narada Nrisimha Kavaca Parikshit Picture Post Cards Picture Puzzles Portraits of Acharyas Positives & Negatives Practice handwriting Purusha Suktam Ramayana for Kids Spiritual home Science for parents Tale of tail - Story/Coloring Book The Hunchback Lover The Jewel Thief The Twelve Mahajanas ( 12 Great Vedic Personalities ) Third Eye Three Wishes Utility paper craft ( Collage from waste papers ) Vedic Arts Joke-pad Vedic Book Markers Vedic Fun Craft Vedic India Venkateswara Suprabhatam Vrindavana Land scapes What is Good - What is Bad Wheel of Life www.vedicarts.net/catalogindex.html

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Mission statement

The MED\'s mission is to facilitate, administer and develop ISKCON\'s educational system. The MED is primarily an empowering body, facilitating education and educators. Therefore the MED recommends principles, guidelines and values. It is also involved with issues of assessment and accreditation for educational initiatives and institutions. Thus the MED takes moral responsibility for the development of education in ISKCON but otherwise it does not directly control any facet of the implementation of education. This is left to the array of educational initiatives already existing.

Aims

To establish, maintain, and monitor effective quality systems to:Instruct and train all devotees in the principles and practices of Krishna ConsciousnessTrain appropriate devotees to teach the principles and practices of Krishna ConsciousnessEquip children with all the skills required for a productive life in Krishna ConsciousnessSupport devotees in developing and furthering their life-skillsMeet ISKCON\'s need for qualified people to serve its mission

Drutakarma Das

Puranic Time and the Archeological Record (1994) The Reception of Forbidden Archeology (1995)The City of Nine Gates (1996)Alfred Russel Wallace and the Supernatural (1996)The Later Discoveries of Boucher de Perthes at Moulin Quignon (1997)Divine Nature (1997)Famous Scientists and the Paranormal (1998)Forbidden Archeology of the Middle and Early Pleistocene (1999)Forbidden Archeology of the Paleolithic (1999)The Discoveries of Carlos Ribeiro (200)Paleobotanical Anomalies Bearing on the Age of the Salt Range Formation of Pakistan (2001)The Discoveries of Belgian Geologist AimÃ© Louis Rutot at Boncelles, Belgium (2001)The Nineteenth Century California Gold Mine Discoveries (2003)Articles are available from:www.mcremo.com/academic.html

Walking Their Talk - Jogesvara Das

WALKING THEIR TALK - CHALLENGES TO PEOPLE OF FAITH IN AN ERA OF GLOBALIZATION by Jogesvara Das Globalization is forcing people of faith to rethink their behavior and purpose. Members of contemplative traditions who once renounced the world to further their spiritual progress are reentering the mainstream, having determined that their greater duty is now to help heal society by taking a more active role. After years in reclusive celibacy, monks and temple-dwellers are adapting to business and family life. Religionists once content to remain out of the limelight find themselves called upon to act as shuttle diplomats in areas of armed conflict, poverty, and environmental danger. As the world shrinks, the need for people of faith to bridge cultures increases, and increasing numbers are emerging from their retreats to answer the call. The changes are not trouble free. For individuals who spend years immersed in formal religious study, assuming an active role in society can lead to challenging and even traumatic adjustment. Believers entering secular life confront difficult questions of identity. Who are they outside the familiar context of their institutions? How are they to structure their lives socially, intellectually, and culturally among people who do not share their beliefs or rituals? Do traditional rules of conduct still apply? What do faith traditions with roots in antiquity have to offer the twenty-first century? Through interviews with practitioners who have made the transition, this analysis seeks to examine some of the issue and themes of adjusting to spiritual life in a material environment.

Drutakarma Das

Forbidden Archeology (with Richard Thompson) Hidden History of the Human Race (with Richard Thompson)Forbidden Archeology\'s ImpactHuman Devolution: A Vedic Alternative to Darwin\'s Theory Divine Nature: A Spiritual Perspective on the Environmental Crisis (with Mukunda Goswami)

Nature's IQ

Bhaktivedanta College Radhadesh

Bhaktivedanta College has offered the VTE (Vaisnava Training and Education) Bhakti Sastri course since 2003. The course takes a personal approach to learning. It encourages the student not only to memorize the content of Srila Prabhupada\'s books but also to digest the philosophy and pratically apply it, as it is presented in the VTE Aims of Systematic Sastric Study. The course focuses on behavior and character, nurturing students in appropriate Vaishnava values. Professionally designed and written, it draws on the principles of Krishna consciousness and the best of progressive education. In this way, it is true to ISKCON\'s heritage and at the same time relevant to its mission in contemporary society.www.bhaktivedantacollege.com

Mayapur Institute for Higher Education and Training (MIHET)

The Mayapur Institute for Higher Education and Training seeks to carry on Srila Prabhupada\'s progressive, dynamic and revolutionary approach to education by systematically educating his international followers in a sacred setting, where the philosophy and culture of Krishna consciousness could be lived, breathed, and tasted.www.mihet.org

Iskcon San Diego Bhakti Shastri Degree

IntroductionStudy of Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction and Sri Isopanisad at the lotus feet Of Sri Sri Radha-Giridhari.Classesâ€™ timings are convenient for attendees who have regular jobs, professionals, businessmen, students, temple residents, and housewives..Class timingsClasses will be held once a week on Saturday afternoons from 14h00-17h00. This is a 2 Year course at 105 weeks and 3 hours per week. There will only be one class weekly and students will be expected to do most of their studying at home. They will be given homework assignments which will then be discussed during the Saturday class. A tutor will also be available to answer questions via emailwww.krishnasd.com

Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE)

Mission statement 1) To fulfill Srila Prabhupada\'s desire of establishing an institute in Vrindavan to train qualified preachers.2) To provide an ideal facility and atmosphere for devotees wishing to engage in serious study.3) To provide training and instruction in brahminical knowledge, culture and skills relevant to management and preaching within Iskcon thus enabling devotees to become more effective in their services.4) To preserve and disseminate standards Srila Prabhupada set for acting in Krsna consciousness.5) To deepen devotee\'s understanding, realization and appreciation of Srila Prabhupada\'s teachings and movement.6) To help devotees become well conversant in Krsna conscious philosophy.7) To strengthen and improve devotee\'s study habits.8) To provide facility for qualified devotees to teach.9) To enable devotees to become qualified to teach and develop educational programs in their preaching areas.http://vihe.org/index.html

Seminario Hare Krishna

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Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture

Govardhana Insitute

The first Bhakti Shastri course to be held at New Govardhana Community will commence in the week of 2nd February 2008.This course is in accordance with the wishes of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedata Swami Prabhupada that devotees should study in depth the scriptures, and his books, to gain a solid understanding of the science of Krishna Consciousness.The course will be conducted over one year and will study Bhagavad-gita, Nectar of Devotion, Sri Isopanisad and Nectar of Instruction.The course will be co-ordinated by Saranya Devi Dasi with visiting shastri teachers and sannyasis.ISKCON GBC endorses all authorized Bhakti Shastri courses. At present these courses are conducted in Vrindavana, Mayapur, Belgium, South America, Africa, Melbourne and Brisbane.All those who wish to study Srila Prabhupadaâ€™s books and have a greater under standing of devotional service will benefit from this course.Contact: Saranya Devi Dasi 02 66725295 Gaura Shakti Devi Dasi 02 66722773 0415 276757

Bhaktivedanta College VTE Bhakti Sastri Online

Bhaktivedanta College offers a complete one-year VTE Bhakti Sastri course online at www.bhakti-sastri.com. Study Prabhupada\'s books online, guided by experienced teachers, in a virtual community of sincere devotees. Four things you can expect: sadhu-sanga, a community of devotees encouraged to contribute to discussions and to "meet" during a weekly live chat; gaining knowledge through a structured and guided approach to studying Srila Prabhupada\'s books; reflections: exercises that help you assimilate and apply the knowledge; personal attention: responses from your teacher to your questions and discussions within two days. What is expected of you: sadhu-sanga: taking part in discussions and chats; study: reading for five to seven hours per week; internet access; feedback: on how we can improve the course. For more information, check www.bhakti-sastri.com

Other sastric courses

Pada Padma - Srimad Bhagavatam studieshttp://bhati.org/en/padapadma.htmwww.JayaRama.ushttp://www.iskcon.net/asa/

Mission Statement

To provide education and training:A) for ISKCON member\'s needs and their potential to become mature, balanced, and responsible devotees of Lord Krishna.B) For ISKCON\'s needs and its responsibility to guide and support its members in fulfilling the seven purposes of ISKCON.

VTE Principles and Aims

The following ten principles and values underpin the VTE\'s approach to Training and Education: 1. Training and Education must be consistent with Srila Prabhupada\'s instructions. 2. Training and Education is one of ISKCON\'s main purposes. 3. The Brahmacari and Brahmacarini ashrams are educational institutes. 4. Effective training is individualised. 5. Effective training is scheduled and pro-active. 6. Effective training fulfils the needs of both the individual and the institution. 7. Devotional service is based on free-will. 8. Krishna consciousness in dormant in everyone\'s heart. 9. Effective training is goal-oriented. 10. The main purpose of training is character development.

List of Courses

The Introductory and Foundational Courses (Residential Studies) Teacher Training Course 1 Book Distribution Course Teacher Training Course 2 Communications Course Congregational Development Course The Interfaith Course (not fully developed) Bhakti Shastri Teacher Training Course Teacher Training Course 3 Congregational Development Course The Bhakti Shastri Course The Leadership and Management Course The Grihashta Course Being a Guru in ISKCIN: The Spiritual Leadership Seminar

Teaching Institutions

Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE)http:vihe.orgMayapur Institute for Higher Education and Training (MIHET)http:mihet.orgBhaktivedanta College, Radhadeshhppt:bhaktivedantacollege.com

Mayapur Academy

Mayapur Academy is a joint educational initiative of the Mayapur Deity Department and ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry with the aim of training brahmanas that are capable of fulfilling the needs of ISKCON communities.The Mayapur Academy, commencing late 2007, will offer an outstanding range of innovative courses for devotees interested in developing their skills and ability as pujaris and brahmanas. These courses will present a relevant and challenging response to current demands of deity worship and brahminical services in ISKCON. They will be offered by some of the finest and most active educationalists in their fields in ISKCON. Underpinning the academic structure is a developing base of support; including training facilities and input from senior ISKCON members. Mayapur Academy is aimed at developing devotees\' proficiency in brahminical knowledge, skills and values through a wide range of courses which incorporate hands-on workshops and seminars including:Standard temple worshipBrahminical culture and ethicsSamskarasFestivalsTulasi worshipCookingDeity dressing www.mayapuracademy.org

Bhaktivedanta College VTE Bhakti Sastri Online

Grihastha Vision Team

"It is the mission of the North American Grihastha Vision Team to support, strengthen, educate and enliven the individuals, couples and families who are or will be involved with the grihastha ashram" "Ultimately, the benefit that we envision is that healthy Vaishnava marriages and families support a society\'s spiritual health and well-being. The stronger the grihastha ashram, the more the individuals in it can fulfill their roles within the varnashrama system as a supportive facility to move couples, children and families along their path back to Godhead." http://www.vaisnavafamilyresources.org

Vanipedia

The encyclopedia of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami PrabhupÄda\'s teachingsLaunched on the 21st of March 2008, the most auspicious day of Lord Caitanya\'s appearance, ÅšrÄ« Gaura Purnima, Vanipedia version 0.1 is a simple introduction to the vision of the Vanipedia project. The secret for the project\'s full success will be the devotional and technical input of many committed and talented persons, all collaborating from anywhere in the world.Most of you will probably be familiar with the concept of online collaboration from Wikipedia, and when our organizational structure is properly set up (April and May is needed for this), we will invite you to help us make Vanipedia a wonderful offering to Srila PrabhupÄda.www.vanipedia.org

Krsna Lila Entertainment

Welcome to KRSNA LILA ENTERTAINMENTHere you can find MUSICALS and DRAMAS of the pastimes of Lord KRSNA and His associatesand COMEDIES, elucidatingVedic philosophy, andorexposing the flaws of atheistic science.http://pdp.harekrishna.nl

Vedic Empire

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Friends of the BBT

Our Mission We provide targeted funding to enhance and expand the work of the BBT and build a solid foundation for its future.www.friendsofthebbt.org

VEDA - Vedic Knowledge Online

VEDIC LIBRARY Vaisnava Biographies Philosophy Study Guides Bhakti - yoga History Practical Sanskrit Science Books www.veda.harekrsna.cz

Child protection office

Our mission is to protect the children of Srila Prabhupada\'s Movement from child abuse and neglect. By doing so, we strengthen the future of the Movement â€”the childrenâ€”while providing an example to the world of a spiritual society that practices compassionate caring and protection. www.childprotectionoffice.org

Dr Best 'Learn To Read'

The Talking Books have the text in English and can be listened to in the following languages, page by page: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Telegu, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada Mandarin, Thai, Japanese, Persian, Hebrew, Afrikaans Croatian, Finnish, Portuguese, Italian, Slovenian, Slovak Spanish, French, German, Russian, Hungarian, Dutch Listen to the stories in your home language, understand and then listen in English. Practice reading. The associated Activity Book, full of ideas, will help you familiarise yourself in reading the words in the story book. Develop speaking skills by saving your own voice onto every page. Each book gets progressively harder but nevertheless has a clear message of care and concerns for others. (Users have found that the books help in developing speaking skills in any of the languages mentioned above.) www.learntoreadenglish.co.uk

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Links to purchase educational materials

www.thekrishnastore.com You\'ll find books by world renowned, devotional scholar A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and over 5,000 other items to assist in your spiritual quest www.blservices.com The Bhaktivedanta Library Services is a non-profit organisation established for the soul purpose of facilitating the propagation and preservation of the transcendental knowledge propounded in the life and teachings of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. www.vedicarts.net A House of World Class Children\'s Classics, Creative Art and Educational Books(based on the teachings of Srila Prabhupada) www.bbt.info The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, publishers of timeless, transcendental classics and introductory texts on Bhakti yoga, meditation, karma, reincarnation, and vegetarianism.

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Contact us

Anupama devi dasi Office Secretary Ministry of Educational Development Petite Somme 10 Durbuy, 6940 Belgium Phone:+3286323277 +32484698003 Email: secretary@iskconeducation.org

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A Violent Pull on the Curtain

Parents and teachers often wonder if the Krsna conscious training their children receive is going to stay with them when they grow up. When we see former students seemingly abandon many of the principles of Krsna consciousness, we wonder, \"Do they retain any of the essence?\"We try to instruct them in the basic philosophy of the Bhagavad-gita: We are not these bodies but spirit souls. Our eternal position is to serve and depend on Krsnaâ€”not the \"fallible soldiers\" of this material realm. All our life is a preparation for the moment of death, when we must be fully conscious of Krsnaâ€”no matter what the circumstances. As Prahlada Maharaja said to his playmates, begin devotional service now; don\'t waste time. But although the concepts are relatively simple, realization comes hard, especially in youth.

Four Kinds of Parentsâ€”Four Different Results

We want to see our kids grow up like us. It\'s a primal instinct. Values, culture, morals, religion, way of lifeâ€”we expect (or at least hope) to convey these intact.In traditional cultures, passing the torch to the next generation tended to go smoothly. The whole societyâ€”parents, neighbors, teachers, relatives, governmentâ€”sent similar cultural messages. Now, though, how many of us live in traditional cultures?India, its roots in the best of traditional cultures, is losing touch with its spiritual heritage. Poverty, foreign influence, mundane government, and envy of the wealthy West have robbed India of its Vedic patrimony. And as India gives up the spiritual high ground for the passionate commodity pit of more \"developed\" countries, Indians living in the West often find themselves spiritually isolated in an ocean of materialism.

Bhaktivedanta Childrenâ€™s Home Sri Lanka

Bhaktivedanta Childrenâ€™s HomeLocation: Columbo, Sri Lanka / 607A, Negombo road / Mabola, Wattala, Sri LankaPrincipal: Nandarani Devi Dasi,Contact information: Bhaktivedanta Children\'s Home â€“ Gokulam 607A, negombo road Mabola, Wattala, Sri Lanka / iskcon@slt.lk/ iskconsrilanka@yahoo.com / Mahakarta Das / Mahakarta@pamho.net / +94 11 2948398 / anytime after Sri Lankan time 8pm# of teacher â€“ 12Lang â€“ EngBoard Day â€“ BoardingBoys/Girls â€“ BothAges Grades â€“ 2-18

Discipline programs

Don\'t Shoot the Dog! by Karen Pryor, Ringpress Books Ltd, 2002Available fromwww.amazon.comDiscipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards: How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility & Learning by Marvin L. Marshall Piper Pr 2001Available fromwww.amazon.com

Informing the shape of the curriculum

Fundamental reform of American secondary schooling will require more than just revising the structures and relationships within schools; it demands as well a serious rethinking of the curriculum, the heart of teaching and learning. Drawing on several school-based examples, the paper illustrates the differences between `subject matter learningâ€™ and disciplinary learning. It then proceeds to explore some of the problems posed by using disciplines as the primary source of authority in shaping the curriculum, and goes on to propose a more radical, alternative model for thinking about curriculum. This alternative attempts to integrate more evenly the influence of disciplines with other influences on the curriculum, such as the childâ€™ s world, the particulars of context and the knowledge of professions.

Bhagavad Gita Online Course

Bhakti Sastri - VIHE

Bhakti Sastri Course by CorrespondenceVIHE is pleased to announce that you can now take bhakti-sastri course by correspondence. The course is self-paced, so that you can choose your speed yourself. It is done by email only. The fee is $70 per module or $210 for the whole course. There are three modules: Bhagavad-gita 1-9 ch.; Bhagavad-gita 10-18 ch.; and Nectar of Devotion, part I, Nectar of Instruction and Sri Isopanisad.ExamsWe can send the exam to a senior devotee in your area so that he can administer it to you and send us your answers by ordinary mail.http://vihe.org/

ISKCON SAN DIEGO

What is the Delivery Format of Courses in the Correspondence Studies?The Bhakti Shastri Correspondence course involves set course work which comprise of following teaching manuals and reading books. Generally each module has study questions enabling the student to interact with the material. Students submit their answers to questions by mail or email. Some modules require a written assignment or a text analysis to complete the required assessment/module. The course is self-paced, so that you can choose your speed yourself. It is done by mail/email only. Students will have unlimited online access to a tutor. All study materials will be mailed to prospective students. At the end of each book students will write an examination.www.krishnasd.com

Escuela Virtual Vaisnava

Bienvenid a nuestra Escuela Virtual Vaisnava.AquÃ podrÃ¡s conocer y entrenarte en los varios aspectos necesarios para tu desarrollo personal y la vida devocional conciente de Krishna.Elige a continuaciÃ³n el curso que deseas participar. Algunos de ellos son libres y gratuitos y te permiten experimentar esta fantÃ¡stica manera de aprender. www.escuelavaisnava.com.ar

The Ultimate Realisation Course

The Ultimate Self Realization Course provides you with a weekly lesson based on the Bhagavad-gita as well as a daily "Thought for the Day" to give you ever-fresh perspectives on the amazing science of Krishna consciousness. You can also directly inquire from the instructor by email to receive personal answers to whatever questions you may have. Sankarshan Das Adhikari sda@backtohome.com http://www.backtohome.com/

Bhakti Academy (Krishna.com eLearning Center)

Krishna.com offers a 19-week Bhagavad-gita e-course for those who would like to learn more about the teachings of Lord Krishna. The course is presented in a structured way, covering one chapter of Bhagavad-gita per week. Students have the opportunity to watch weekly live shows of their instructors, ask questions interactively through live chat and email, work with fellow students via online forums, answer study questions, quizzes, write essays… Students will learn, understand and apply the essential teachings of Lord Krishna.

Mayapur Online Education

The Mayapur Institute Online Bhakti Sastri Course

The Mayapur Institute Online Bhakti Sastri Course (UK) is an offering of the Mayapur Institute in the UK. This innovative and flexible course offers students the opportunity to study Bhakti-sastri course of the Mayapur Institute at the comfort of your own home with a PC and the Internet connection. Lectures are broadcasted once in week on Saturday morning (10.00-11.00 am) and then posted on the website for the students to come back or revisit as many times. Group discussions and closed book exams are conducted locally in different places. Duration of the course is 15 months. http://www.iskconlife.org/index.php

Bhaktivedanta College VTE Bhakti Sastri Course Online

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Vaisnava Online Academy

We are pleased to announce that "Vaisnava Online Academy" has been launched today, providing online courses with certification from the Mayapur Institute at http://www.voacademy.org Right now, we have two courses: "Training in Sanskrit Pronunciation", and "Fundamentals of Bhagavad-gita". More courses will come up.

Kalachandji's Sunday School, Dallas

.The contact info is: rasakelirns@yahoo.com or 972-618-8280

Primary and Secondary Teachers Conference

Teachers.Sanga@pamho.net

Principles

The principals of ISKCON\'s primary and secondary educational institutions are as follows: 1. Srila Prabhupada\'s instructions 2. Inspiring Krsna Consciousness 3. Providing an education which takes in consideration of time, place and circumstance. 4. Developing a culture of respect 5. Developing ideal character 6. Respect for individuality 7. Providing qualified personnel 8. Providing a conductive environment 9. Inspiring attachment to Guru and Krsna, and detachment from Maya 10. Recognizing that every soul has free will

Respect for Individuality

by Urmila Devi Dasi The individuality of the self is a central teaching in Vaisnava philosophy, but what is our practical understanding of this term? Individuality is present in all living beings on both a material and a spiritual level. This article translates how this concept needs to relate to education practices in ISKCON today. The author explores evidence in some of Srila Prabhupada\' writings and scripture that deal with the issue of individuality together with some more recent research by academics in the field. With this data, the author builds a persuasive argument for devotees to become more aware of the individual, both in themselves and in others so that they may respond with respectful awareness to the individuals needs. Respect for Individuality (ISKCON Communications Journal Vol. 6, No. 2)

Articles

Teaching Elementary Mathematics by Urmila Devi Dasi Ideally, young children should be exposed to mathematical concepts from the time they can manipulate objects. Ideas such as bigger and smaller, and more and less, form during that time. As a child grows, parents should speak to him or her about the mathematics of everyday life, how many plates should be put on the table, how many cups of flour go in the cake, how many inches wide the bookcase needs to be, how many miles have been covered in the trip, and how many gallons of gas the car uses each mile.

Resources

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Vedic Mathematic

Vedic Mathematic Bindhu & Laghu by Bhaktivedanta Academy Mayapur

Education week

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LINKS

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Songs for teaching

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The Company We Keep

By Urmila Devi Dasi CAN WE MAKE OUR CHILDREN turn out the way we want? Srila Prabhupada once said, "If you place a child in good association, he will act properly, and if you place him in bad association, he will act improperly. A child has no independence in that sense.... According to Vedic civilization, as soon as a child is four or five years old, he is sent to a gurukula, where he is disciplined." Anyone who has worked with children knows they are vulnerable to their environment. Yet children also carry from their previous lives a complex burden of good and bad karmaand a particular tendency of character. In fact, the mentality of the parents during conception attracts a particular souls\' with particular inclinations to become their child. Because of this, enlightened parents prepare themselves so that they can be in spiritual consciousness during conception. Thus their child will be receptive to the training they will give him. Srila Prabhupada says, "You can mold the children in any way. They are like soft dough." So the mold is essential when considering the shape of the final piece of sculpture. But the quality of the material one puts into the mold is also important.

Your Children are Different

I recently took my children and some of my teenage students with me to an education conference, where we met with Dave Marks, a textbook author and retired teacher with more than thirty years of experience in public and private schools. He has written a text we use as part of our English instruction. Soon after the conference, he wrote me this letter:

Crack in the Universe

A little matter that was to the loving father; but it was a great matter to the sensitive son. It helped to shape the son\'s life ... and it opened up the way for his clearer understanding of his dependence on the loving watchfulness of the All-Father. And to this day when that son, himself a father and a grandfather, lies down to sleep at night, he is accustomed, out of the memories of that lesson of long ago, to look up through the shadows of his earthly sleeping place into the far-off light of his Father\'s presence and to call out, in the same spirit of childlike trust and helplessness as so long ago, \'Father, you\'ll take care of me tonight; won\'t you?\'

Teens and Celibacy

By Urmila Devi Dasi CELIBACY IS SUCH an important part of Vedic education that the Sanskrit word for student is brahmacari (\"celibate\"). The pressure to give up celibacy begins, of course, in adolescence, the most dangerous age and often the turning point of one\'s life. Young adults need guidance before and during the teenage years to recognize and follow the right path. Celibacy trains adolescents for self-restraint, whether they stay single or get married. It develops their inner strength, self-control, and good character. It also fosters good health and a fine memory. Without celibacy we can never realize that we are spirit soul, distinct from the body. Sex reinforces the illusion that we are these bodies. Sexual attraction and its extensions in family and society are the main knots that bind us to material identification. Vedic education aims to free the child from these knots so the adolescent can act on the spiritual plane.Children, of course, have no knowledge of sex. How do we train them to value celibacy before they reach puberty? By association and environment.

Higher Vocations

Srila Prabhupada Wanted Iskcon\'s educational system to produce high-class people, highnot in wealth or status but in character. We often describe the ideal character of a brahmana (intellectual) as tolerant and austere, of a ksatriya (civic leader) as heroic, and so on. Yet for the training of our children, Srila Prabhupada also emphasized another quality: independence.

Divine Consciousness Of a Previous Life

THE BHAGAVAD-GITA tells us that a child with good opportunities for genuine spiritual life must have progressed in yoga, or Krsna consciousness, in a previous life. Krsna tells Arjuna some symptoms of such a child. First, the child will be attracted automatically to the yogic principles, even without seeking them. Second, he or she will be an inquisitive transcendentalist. Third, the child stands always above the ritualistic principles of the scriptures.

A Taste for the Lords Name

It\'s after the temple\'s Sunday feast. Packed into our van, the children laugh and jostle one another as we head for the gurukulato watch a video of Krsna\'s pastimes. Nimai, the four-year-old brother of one of our students, starts singing the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. He sings quietly at first. Then his singing builds in volume and picks up a clear rhythm and melody. Eleven-year-old Visnujana starts to play the mrdanga drum he\'d brought to the feast. Soon all the children are singing together. The singing is their pleasure, and they taste the spiritual sweetness of the Lord\'s name.

Do You Force Your Children?

We sit in the Calcutta Airport waiting for an announcement, the flight three hours late. The many ceiling fans do little to refresh the air, polluted by cigarette smoke and hundreds of bodies. My ten-year-old son and I sit by a door, opened a crack but with negligible effect. I talk with a blue-saried nun from Puna who wishes us the best in our spiritual journey. Then I talk with a couple who supervise testing for students seeking admission to European and American schools.

Pay the Price

As this dark age progresses, so does the philosophy of automatic spiritual enlightenment. In bookstores, seminars, and certainly in the literature of professional educators and psychologists, we learn that children are best left to their own devices. Parents,teachers, and society may have to invest some moments here and there of \"high-quality time,\" but basically if we leave our children alone they will find the right path. As some put it, the more we help our children, the more they are likely to go in the wrong direction.

Stepping Out

Students look forward toâ€”field trips! They\'re a chance to learn by direct experience, a chance to apply or expand what one has learned in the classroom or at home. Actually, whenever Krsna conscious adults take their children or students out, in effect we take them on a learning field trip. By going with adults, children can learn how to deal with the world in practical errands, how to tell others about Krsna consciousness when opportunities arise, and how to act properly in public as devotees of Krsna.

Your Kids And the One-Eyed Guru

When our oldest son, Madhava, now eighteen, was small, he had few toysâ€”some blocks,some clay. We never had a television or a video player, so he played with his toys in imitation of what he sawâ€”worship of Krsna, chanting of His names, initiation ceremonies, bathing of the Deity. Today, having grown up without television, he has transformed his childhood play into adult service to the Lord.

Detachment from Children

Our Dead Son\'s Body, nine inches long, lay in my hand. For some months afterward, my natural affection - that motherly impulse hard-wired into body and mind - cried for that child. "What you grieve for is not the child," the midwife told me, "but how you had projected that child into your life." I had become attached to a desire to have a child to love and enjoy. That attachment, based on the body instead of spiritual reality, was causing lamentation, in spite of my philosophical understanding. Many friends, devotees of Krsna, urged me not to artificially repress the grief, because such repression would lead to illness. I couldn\'t stop the grief anyway. It was a biological expression of motherhood.

Revolutionary Cleanliness

Those weekly girl scout meetings always began with us reciting our vows. \"To be clean in thought, word, and deed,\" I would say carelessly, eager to begin our project or camping excursion.For children being raised in Krsna consciousness, cleanliness isn\'t an abstract ideal but an important part of a progressive spiritual life. Though spiritual purity is the first concern, physical and mental cleanliness also count. In fact, they are usually symptoms of one\'s consciousness, and a clean body and mind help develop a clean consciousness, or Krsna consciousness.

Prepared for Death

A cousin with whom I\'d had no contact since joining the Hare Krsna movement sent me a card of congratulations when our son married. So I responded with some photo of our family and a card of pleasantries. She then sent me photos of her family and told me she and her husband were about to make a trip with her parents.On that trip, her father, my mother\'s brother, died alone when he went to take a nap. Sincemy cousin and I were now writing, I took the opportunity to send her a note of sympathy, in which I quoted these words by Lord Krsna from the Bhagavad-gita: \"For the soul there isnever birth nor death. Nor having once been, does he ever cease to be. He is unborn, eternal, ever-existing, and primeval. He is not slain when the body is slain.\"

Accepting a Spiritual Master

This month (September) we celebrate Srila Prabhupada\'s one-hundredth birthdayanniversary. To honor Srila Prabhupada, our children can sing his praises, decorate his seat,write homages to him, and help cook a feast in his honor. Honoring Prabhupada in these ways is important, but our children really honor him when they become his students.The Vedic idea of a student differs from that of the Western idea. The Western studenthears a subject or learns a skill, pays his fee, and then goes his way. The Vedic student finds a self-realized teacher and becomes inspired to take a great vow of lifetime dedication as his disciple. (The child should be at least twelve years old at initiation, so that he or she can take vows with personal conviction. Generally, our children are older than twelve at initiation, but twelve is the minimum age.)

The Parent - Teacher Partnership

by Urmila devi dasi For milennia, parents sending their sons to school were also turning them over to a guru, not just to be a student but to be a disciple. The boy was expected not only to complete academic assignments but to serve the guru and live as he ordered for spiritual realization. In the last few hundred years, a boy has often continued to live with his parents after becoming a disciple, but in the ancient tradition the student lived with his teacher, often not seeing his family for months or even years. When a child\'s teacher is a bona fide guru, the parents have full and firm faith that their child is properly cared for in all respects. The guru, in turn, teaches the student to obey and highly respect the parents. Lord Krsna says in the Bhagavad-gita that respecting one\'s parents is an austerity favorable to spiritual advancement. When initiating one of his first disciples, Srila Prabhupada told him to offer obeisances to his mother, who was attending the ceremony.

What' s a Child to Read?

Parents often write and ask for advice about reading material for their children. They want to expose their children to as much Krsna consciousness as possible (and limit their exposure to materialism), but run into several practical problems, especially: (1) there is a shortage of good Krsna conscious books for children, and (2) many kids will read almost anything they can get their hands on. So parents wonder what they can do to see that their children\'s reading fosters Krsna consciousness. How can we exercise reasonable guidance without being oppressive? And, perhaps more important, how can we teach children discrimination when they read?

ARTICLES

A Taste for the Lord's Name

It\'s after the temple\'s Sunday feast. Packed into our van, the children laugh and jostle one another as we head for the gurukulato watch a video of Krsna\'s pastimes. Nimai, the four-year-old brother of one of our students, starts singing the Hare Krsna maha-mantra.He sings quietly at first. Then his singing builds in volume and picks up a clear rhythm and melody. Eleven-year-old Visnujana starts to play the mrdanga drum he\'d brought to the feast. Soon all the children are singing together. The singing is their pleasure, and they taste the spiritual sweetness of the Lord\'s name.

An Offering of Love

The students, from the beginners who can barely write to the almost-graduated, look up expectantly.\"Blank paper, everyone! For the next two or three days we\'re going to write an offering to Srila Prabhupada.\" Every year, disciples and followers of Srila Prabhupada celebrate the anniversary of the day he appeared in the world by, among other things, writing letters in which they glorify him, offer him service, and express appreciation for all he did. The letters are offerings of love.

Accepting a Spiritual Master

This month (September) we celebrate Srila Prabhupada\'s one-hundredth birthdayanniversary. To honor Srila Prabhupada, our children can sing his praises, decorate his seat, write homages to him, and help cook a feast in his honor. Honoring Prabhupada in these ways is important, but our children really honor him when they become his students.The Vedic idea of a student differs from that of the Western idea. The Western studenthears a subject or learns a skill, pays his fee, and then goes his way. The Vedic student finds a self-realized teacher and becomes inspired to take a great vow of lifetime dedication as his disciple. (The child should be at least twelve years old at initiation, so that he or she can take vows with personal conviction. Generally, our children are older than twelve at initiation, but twelve is the minimum age.)

RESOURCES

FESTIVAL BOOKS

Gaura-purnima, Lord Caitanya’s Appearance Day

Activities and resources for teaching and guiding ages 4-18. HOLIDAYS! A break from routine, a special mark on the calendar, a day that can ab- sorb a child’s mind for weeks or more beforehand. Holidays connected with Lord Krishna help children become absorbed in pleasing Him. The calendar of the Hare Kåñëa move- ment overflows with days to celebrate. Major festivals commemorate the divine birth, or appearance, of Krishna and His incarnations. Other festivals celebrate Krishna\'s pas- times and the anniversaries of the appearance and passing of pure devotees of the Lord. Unfortunately, we might neglect to take full advantage of the intense spiritual effect Krishna conscious holidays can have on a child’s life. On minor festival days, the occasion may pass by unnoticed, or there may be only a scriptural reading geared to an adult audi- ence. Adults may even plan events mostly for adults. Children come to the adult gather- ing, but they simply learn that a holiday means being bored, or running and playing wildly. How can our children find the spiritual highlights of their lives in festivals? Download full text.

Lord Ramacandra's Appearance Day

Day Activities and Resources For Teaching and Guiding Ages 8-12 Each festival can be the focus for a five-day week, with a concentration each day on one of the five most potent items of devotional service as related to that festival. This program is flexible and can be used in other ways. For example, it is entirely possible to take one item of devotional service and concentrate on it for more than one day, or even an entire week. And, some people might want to only spend one day on a festival. For children in non-devotee schools as a supplementary program in the morning or evening. For children being home-schooled to enrich the devotional part of the program. For regular academic schools that are related to Krsna onsciousness. For Sunday schools, children\'s clubs, and similar supplementary programs.

Appearance of Lord Rama - posters

Posters take material from the book Lord Ramacandra\'s Appearance Day (Day Activities and Resources For Teaching and Guiding Ages 8-12) and make it easy to see all activities at a glance!

Lord Nrsimhadeva Activity Book and Posters

Balarama Activity Book (for children aged 2-18) by Urmila Devi Dasi

2-4 years: Dig a trench in the ground and fill it with water. Pretend it\'s the Yamuna River. Pretend to be Balarama and ask the river to come to you. Then hit the ground with a stick, pretending it\'s a plough. Play like monkeys, coo-coo birds, peacocks, and cows in the Vrindavana Forest. Mix honey and fruit juice, offer to a picture of Lord Balarama, and drink it with friends. Hear the simplified stories of Balarama that are in this book. Act them out. 5-7 years: Read the story of the Yamuna River not coming. Draw a picture showing something from one of the Balarama stories. â Say which story is your favorite and what you like best about it.

READING & ACTIVITY BOOKS

Caitanya Reader

Lord Caitanya loved to have kirtan every day. He never liked to stop chanting Hare Krishna. One day clouds gathered in the sky. They cracked with thunder and all the devotees became afraid. Lord Caitanya took His karatals and began to chant: hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare. He looked up at the clouds and chanted loudly. In a moment all the clouds went away. The sky became clear and the bright moon rose. Lord Caitanya danced and chanted with His happy devotees.

Krishna in the Curriculum or the Curriculum in Krishna? by Deva Gaura Hari Dasa

This article gives an example of a curriculum planning process that focused on first situating an academic unit in Krishna consciousness, before then proceeding to cover the government Board of Studies\' syllabus outcomes. This led to better outcomes for the students, more inspiration for the devotee teacher and appreciation from the Board\'s inspectors. Our Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula school in Murwillumbah, Australia, is a government registered and funded school. Therefore we periodically have inspections by the Board of Studies to ensure that we are achieving the outcomes set out in the Board\'s syllabuses. During the initial meetings with staff, in the year prior to our recent inspection, the Board\'s inspector made the comment that he could see how the planning documents had the philosophy of Krishna consciousness sprinkled throughout, but he didn\'t really see how the whole curriculum was being presented through the cultural vision of Krishna consciousness, as distinct from other non-Krishna conscious schools.

Ancient Vedic History and Culture

A textbook compiled for use in the Vedic education at Bhaktivedanta Swami Mission School CHAPTER I BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD OF SRILA PRABHUPADA In a little house in the suburbs of Calcutta (now known as Kolkata), a baby boy was born to Rajni De and Gour Mohan De. He was named Abhay Charan, or ‘one who is fearless having taken shelter at the Lord’s Lotus Feet’. It was also Nandotsava or the day Nanda Maharaj observed a great feast and celebrations in honor of Lord Krsna’s birth.Abhay Charan’s uncle also called him Nandulal. He was also later called Moti, Nandu and Kocha lovingly by his family... QUESTIONS 1. What are the things Gour Mohan did not touch as a Vaishnava? 2. Why did Gour Mohan leave a bowl of rice for the rats in his shop? 3. What did Gour Mohan want his son to become? FILL IN THE BLANKS : 1. Srila Prabhupada was named ________ _________ by his parents. 2.Srila Prabhupada’s father’s name was _______________ and his mother’s name was ______________ . by Gandhari Devi Dasi

Bhagavad-Gita An Illustrated Introduction

http://ia601506.us.archive.org/4/items/IllustratedBhagavadGita/IllustratedBhagavadGita.pdf

Values of Life

A learning resource for primary school. The book can be purchased from ISKCON New Delhi center at East of Kaliash, Sant Nagar Main Road, New Delhi. Contact: 011-26235133/37

Nursery Nectar

Two years old, Lalita Madhava sits with all her concentration focused on the book our 14-year-old daughter is showing her. Lalita Madhava\'s older sister has just graduated from our gurukula school, her mother is at our house to print a letter, and Lalita Madhava is thinking of Krsna\'s pastimes. \"Krsna,\" she says and points to the picture. She carefully turns the page.

THE CREATIVE URGE by Urmila Devi Dasi

I\'m watching Rohini, a thirteen-year-old with definite artistic talent and promise. She boards at our home to attend school here, and she spends every spare moment with her art pad and pencil. As she fills each page, the lines magically fuse and bend to reveal the Lord, His pastimes, and His associates...Resources For Teaching Drawing SkillsFor children age four or five through adult:Drawing with Children, by Mona Brookes. Published by Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc., LosAngeles. Distributed by St. Martin\'s Press.Drawing Textbook, by Bruce McIntyre. Published by Audio-Visual Drawing Program,1014 North Wright St., Santa Ana, CA 92701.

HH Radhanath Maharaj on Children Education

The tape recording of this answer should be send to all parents. We are dealing with this subject actually. But in my opinion, inh Prabhupada\'s opinion, this particular type of educational system may program young people with incredible amount of data which they are going to forget 99% anyway. But it is not meant to give them good character, or faith, or happiness. The idea is the more data you have, the more you pass the exam, the more seats you get in colleges, and the more money you make, and the more happy you will get from that money. That\'s the whole system. But actually, most really intelligent parents who are leaders of society, they do not even send their children to these school systems. Most of the wealthiest and wealthiest men in this world did not even do good in that system of education. They did not like it, they did not do any good in it, and some of them did not even do it.

Names and Dates

The eleven-, twelve-, and thirteen-year-olds raise their hands with questions.\"Do we need to know the difference between the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation?\"\"Will there be questions on the test about the Revolutionary War?\"\"Do we really need to know this stuff?\"During the years I helped write the American history textbook used in many ISKCON schools, I also often asked myself, \"Do our children really need to know this stuff? What will they do with their knowledge of history?\"Srila Prabhupada told gurukula teachers that students must know the most important facts of their country\'s history. The children should not appear to be fools, he said.

TITLE:How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish, Kimberly Ann Coe ISBN: 0380-81196-0 Publisher: Harpercollins Publish Date: 01 October, 1999 http://www.fabermazlish.com/ TITLE:Parent Effectiveness Training: The Proven Program for Raising Responsible Children by Thomas Gordon ISBN: 0609-80693-9 ISBN 13: 978-0609-80693-7 Publisher: Random House Inc Publish Date: 31 October, 2000 http://www.gordontraining.com/ TITLE:Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards: How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility & Learning by Marvin L. Marshall ISBN: 0970-06061-0 ISBN 13: 978-0970-06061-7 Publisher: Piper Pr Publish Date: 01 February, 2001 http://www.marvinmarshall.com/ TITLE: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Arun Gandhi ISBN: 1892-00503-4 ISBN 13: 978-1892-00503-8 Publisher: Independent Pub Group Publish Date: 01 September, 2003 http://www.cnvc.org/index.htm TITLE:Different Children, Different Needs: Understanding the Unique Personality of Your Child by Robert A. Rohm, Charles F. Boyd ISBN: 1590-52312-1 ISBN 13: 978-1590-52312-4 Publisher: Multnomah Pub Publish Date: 30 March, 2004 www.personality-insights.com MED has not personally reviewed all of the resources\' content and authors. They are published only for information and there is no assurance that they are officially approved by MED.

Motivation for Obedience

Lord Krishna demands surrender, and Srila Prabhupada explains that without obedience one cannot attain to the Lord\'s kingdom. So how do we teach our children obedience? Here are some ideas:BY EXAMPLE: We need to show our children how happy we are to obey the scriptures, Lord Krsna, and our spiritual master. Children will think it fair that we ask them to do something we are also willing to do. They will imitate our example.BY REASONS: I try to be sure I can explain to the children the reason for whatever I ask. They may not always agree with me, but at least they know I\'m not asking selfishly or whimsically.

Loving Our Children

Here in the material world it\'s easy to become absorbed in attachment and love for our family, especially our children, and forget about loving God, Krsna. We often see a child\'s photo or shoes or artwork given a prominent place within a home, almost as if the child were the worshipable deity of the household. Though the Vedic scriptures advise us to detach ourselves from such affection, Srila Prabhupada also comments that these feelings are natural. Are there ways our attachment to our children can bring us closer to Krsna? There are.Parents may sacrifice for their children in ways they wouldn\'t for themselves. For example, a father may take a second job to send a son through college, or a mother may spend seemingly endless hours driving her children to clubs and lessons. This same tendency to sacrifice can be used in the Lord\'s service.

Just Say No to No

Three adults are taking a group of children on an educational excursion, and the \"no\'s\" begin.\"Don\'t climb on that fence!\"\"Stop putting your hand in your nose!\"\"Please stop hitting Visakha!\"\"You\'re making too much noise!\" A lot of instruction about what not to do.Educator Michael Grinder calls telling someone what not to do a \"double message.\" He compares it to telling someone, \"Don\'t think of a cow.\" What happens? The person thinks of a cow.

Teaching and Disciplining in the Modes of Material Nature by Bhurijana Dasa

According to the Bhagavad-gita, one\'s activities can either be in goodness, passion, or ignorance.There is no being existing, either here or among the demigods in the higher planetary systems, which is freed from these three modes born of material nature. Bg. 18.40Teachers will be affected by the modes of nature. Their style of teaching and discipline will, therefore, also be affected. In this chapter we analyze how the spectrums of discipline techniques are influenced by the three modes of material nature. This analysis is meant to remove common roadblocks to discipline and thus facilitate teachers, especially less-experienced teachers, in quickly attaining a well-disciplined teaching and learning environment. Teaching in the Mode of Ignorance That action performed in illusion, in disregard of scriptural injunctions, and without concern for future bondage or for violence or distress caused to others is said to be in the mode of ignorance.Bg. 18.25The worker who is always engaged in work against the injunctions of the scripture, who is materialistic, obstinate, cheating, and expert in insulting others, and who is lazy, always morose and procrastinating is said to be a worker in the mode of ignorance. Bg. 18.28 A teacher in ignorance is angry and violent. He forces students to comply with his wishes, but he is completely blind to how his actions affect the Krsna consciousness of the students. Such ignorant actions, from beginning to end, cause suffering for both teacher and student. The choices such teachers make and the results of those choices will always be incorrect. Insults to students will abound from his lips. A teacher\'s hostility is a product of the mode of ignorance. A hostile teacher gets his own needs met, but at the expense of disrespecting or ignoring the needs of his student. Such a negative, iron-fisted approach has at its base a philosophy that \"being tough\" on the students is for their own good. A hostile teacher plans what to do if the children do not follow his rules, but when rules are actually broken, the hostile teacher ignores his pre-ordained consequence and deals with the offense in a whimsical, albeit iron-fisted manner. He divides the students into friends and enemies; those who surrender are rewarded, and those who do not are berated, intimidated, and abused. A hostile teacher may feel he has no choice, and that the inappropriate behavior of his students forces him to act in an excessively sarcastic or violent manner. Nevertheless, such teaching, immediately and for the future, injures his own Krsna consciousness and the Krsna consciousness of his students. And that happiness which is blind to self-realization, which is delusion from beginning to end . . . is said to be of the nature of ignorance. Purport: For the person in the mode of passion there might be some kind of ephemeral happiness in the beginning and at the end distress, but for the person in the mode of ignorance there is only distress both in the beginning and at the end. Bg. 18.39 Teaching in the Mode of Passion But action performed with great effort by one seeking to gratify his desires, and enacted from a sense of false ego, is called action in the mode of passion. Bg. 18.24 That worker who is attached to work and the fruits of work, desiring to enjoy those fruits, and who is greedy, always envious, impure and moved by joy or sorrow, is said to be in the mode of passion. Bg. 18.27 A teacher in passion takes personal offense if his students do not obey him or others do not appreciate his methods. He works hard, but his moods change according to the results of his work. He is envious of teachers who obtain better results. He cannot distinguish what is truly best for his students, and he often prompts them into action with the lure of short-term pleasures. These dealings are sweet in the beginning, but as they neglect the ultimate good of the students, they eventually become as bitter as poison. Although it may be temporarily easier and more pleasing to the senses and mind to avoid confronting the inappropriate behavior of students or to neglect following through with consequences such non-assertive avoidance leads, in time, to an increase in disruptive behavior in the classroom. That happiness which . . . appears like nectar at first but poison at the end is said to be of the nature of passion. Bg. 18.38 Teaching in the Mode of Goodness That action which is regulated and which is performed without attachment, without love or hatred, and without desire for fruitive results is said to be in the mode of goodness. Bg.18.23 One who performs his duty without association with the modes of material nature, without false ego, with great determination and enthusiasm, and without wavering in success or failure is said to be a worker in the mode of goodness.A teacher in goodness is regulated, self-controlled, and tolerant. He is not attached to the results of his efforts and dutifully teaches without wavering in success or failure. He naturally knows what actions his students should take, and he is able to clearly communicate them to his students. His strictures may at times be difficult, like poison, for his students; but in the end, the results are as sweet as nectar. Assertiveness is one quality of a teacher interacting with his students in the mode of goodness. An assertive teacher explicitly instructs his students in clear terms. He clearly explains what will happen if the students do not comply with his instructions, and he consistently follows through with those consequences if non-compliance occurs. Although consistently dealing in an assertive way with students may not be easy, it nevertheless produces effective classroom discipline. That which in the beginning may be just like poison but at the end is just like nectar and which awakens one to self-realization is said to be happiness in the mode of goodness. Purport: All these procedures are very difficult, bitter like poison, but if one is successful in following the regulations and comes to the transcendental position, he begins to drink real nectar, and he enjoys life. Bg. 18.37 From the book The Art of Teaching

Teaching and Disciplining in the Modes of Material Nature by Bhurijana Das

From The Art of Teaching According to the Bhagavad-gita, one\'s activities can either be in goodness, passion, or ignorance.There is no being existing, either here or among the demigods in the higher planetary systems, which is freed from these three modes born of material nature. Bg. 18.40Teachers will be affected by the modes of nature. Their style of teaching and discipline will, therefore, also be affected. In this chapter we analyze how the spectrums of discipline techniques are influenced by the three modes of material nature. This analysis is meant to remove common roadblocks to discipline and thus facilitate teachers, especially less-experienced teachers, in quickly attaining a well-disciplined teaching and learning environment. Teaching in the Mode of Ignorance That action performed in illusion, in disregard of scriptural injunctions, and without concern for future bondage or for violence or distress caused to others is said to be in the mode of ignorance.Bg. 18.25The worker who is always engaged in work against the injunctions of the scripture, who is materialistic, obstinate, cheating, and expert in insulting others, and who is lazy, always morose and procrastinating is said to be a worker in the mode of ignorance. Bg. 18.28A teacher in ignorance is angry and violent. He forces students to comply with his wishes, but he is completely blind to how his actions affect the Krsna consciousness of the students. Such ignorant actions, from beginning to end, cause suffering for both teacher and student. The choices such teachers make and the results of those choices will always be incorrect. Insults to students will abound from his lips. A teacher\'s hostility is a product of the mode of ignorance. A hostile teacher gets his own needs met, but at the expense of disrespecting or ignoring the needs of his student. Such a negative, iron-fisted approach has at its base a philosophy that \"being tough\" on the students is for their own good. A hostile teacher plans what to do if the children do not follow his rules, but when rules are actually broken, the hostile teacher ignores his pre-ordained consequence and deals with the offense in a whimsical, albeit iron-fisted manner. He divides the students into friends and enemies; those who surrender are rewarded, and those who do not are berated, intimidated, and abused.A hostile teacher may feel he has no choice, and that the inappropriate behavior of his students forces him to act in an excessively sarcastic or violent manner. Nevertheless, such teaching, immediately and for the future, injures his own Krsna consciousness and the Krsna consciousness of his students.And that happiness which is blind to self-realization, which is delusion from beginning to end . . . is said to be of the nature of ignorance.Purport: For the person in the mode of passion there might be some kind of ephemeral happiness in the beginning and at the end distress, but for the person in the mode of ignorance there is only distress both in the beginning and at the end. Bg. 18.39 Teaching in the Mode of PassionBut action performed with great effort by one seeking to gratify his desires, and enacted from a sense of false ego, is called action in the mode of passion. Bg. 18.24 That worker who is attached to work and the fruits of work, desiring to enjoy those fruits, and who is greedy, always envious, impure and moved by joy or sorrow, is said to be in the mode of passion. Bg. 18.27 A teacher in passion takes personal offense if his students do not obey him or others do not appreciate his methods. He works hard, but his moods change according to the results of his work. He is envious of teachers who obtain better results. He cannot distinguish what is truly best for his students, and he often prompts them into action with the lure of short-term pleasures. These dealings are sweet in the beginning, but as they neglect the ultimate good of the students, they eventually become as bitter as poison.Although it may be temporarily easier and more pleasing to the senses and mind to avoid confronting the inappropriate behavior of students or to neglect following through with consequences such non-assertive avoidance leads, in time, to an increase in disruptive behavior in the classroom. That happiness which . . . appears like nectar at first but poison at the end is said to be of the nature of passion. Bg. 18.38 Teaching in the Mode of Goodness That action which is regulated and which is performed without attachment, without love or hatred, and without desire for fruitive results is said to be in the mode of goodness. Bg.18.23 One who performs his duty without association with the modes of material nature, without false ego, with great determination and enthusiasm, and without wavering in success or failure is said to be a worker in the mode of goodness.A teacher in goodness is regulated, self-controlled, and tolerant. He is not attached to the results of his efforts and dutifully teaches without wavering in success or failure. He naturally knows what actions his students should take, and he is able to clearly communicate them to his students. His strictures may at times be difficult, like poison, for his students; but in the end, the results are as sweet as nectar. Assertiveness is one quality of a teacher interacting with his students in the mode of goodness. An assertive teacher explicitly instructs his students in clear terms. He clearly explains what will happen if the students do not comply with his instructions, and he consistently follows through with those consequences if non-compliance occurs.Although consistently dealing in an assertive way with students may not be easy, it nevertheless produces effective classroom discipline. That which in the beginning may be just like poison but at the end is just like nectar and which awakens one to self-realization is said to be happiness in the mode of goodness.Purport: All these procedures are very difficult, bitter like poison, but if one is successful in following the regulations and comes to the transcendental position, he begins to drink real nectar, and he enjoys life. Bg.18.37 FromThe Art of Teaching Download full text.

Creating a Basic Classroom Structure

Viewing a prime aspect of a teacher\'s service as helping his students achieve self-discipline, we will now begin looking at techniques for keeping order and giving instructions. Using these simple techniques, even Kali-yuga students who tend to be unsubmissive will be influenced into obedience. We have previously spoken of a teacher assertively and directly demanding adherence to the basic structural rules of his classroom. These rules should not be more than what a teacher actually requires to effectively teach within a given situation. Here are some examples of typical rules useful for a class of young students:

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Educational Approaches

by Urmila Devi Dasi The overall approach we use in each subject or school is largely determined by the viewpoint and experience of the staff, classroom organization, number of students, type of curriculum material, and availability of enrichment materials. However, all teachers should be familiar with various ways to teach to allow for flexibility.

Methods of Teaching and Evaluating

by Urmila Devi Dasi Although the general approach to learning will to some degree determine the particular method, most teaching methods can be used to some extent in all the above-mentioned systems. We may think of teaching as telling the students information, either verbally or in writing. But, even a good lecturer or textbook makes use of a variety of ways to communicate. Mary Pride, in Schoolproof, lists methods of teaching as follows: read to students, lecture, demonstration, visuals (teacher-made, canned, unfolding), imaginative pictures, videos, experience, experiment, simulation, walk the student through it, have the student research, challenge the student, put on a play or puppet show, field trip, repetition, songs, chants and poems, games, and asking the student to learn on his own.

Vaikuntha Children (A Gurukula Classroom Guidebook)

\"These are not ordinary children. They are Vaikuntha children, and we are very fortunate that we can give them a chance to advance further in Krsna consciousness.\"(Srila Prabhupada, letter to Arundati, July 30, 1972)A Gurukula Classroom Guidebook for the organization and instruction of students from five to eighteen years of age in asrama gurukulas, day schools, parent cooperatives and home schools.

Individualizing Instruction in Secondary Schools

by Urmila Devi Dasi By the time children are about twelve years old, most of them have developed personal educational interests. It is common for middle and secondary students to have a specialized vocabulary that their teachers don’t possess unless they share those same interests. When absorbed in their passion, these adolescents can absorb and apply information and skills at an incredible rate. They will also learn skills that may be secondary to their interest, such as organization, memory aids, typing, and so on.

The Playful Mood

Fifteen children between two and five years old stood at one end of our livingroom. Some inched away from the wall. All waited.\"Be cowherd boys!\" I called, and the children pretended to blow flutes and horns or bringa cow by a rope. Pretending in this way, they went as quickly as possible to the other side of the room and back. (Having a living room with little furniture was an advantage.) My infant son squirmed in my arms and tried to join the fun. \"Ambarish won!\" I announced. \"HeHe got back first, playing like a cowherd boy the wholetime. Now, ready again. Be fish!\"

Education for Autonomy: the Role of Religious Elementary Schools

I argue that religious elementary schools whose pedagogical methods satisfy the principle of rational authority have distinctive advantages over secular elementary schools for the purpose of laying the foundations for ethical autonomy in the children of religious parents. Insights from developmental psychology bolster the argument from conceptual analysis. Before children have the cognitive capacities to engage in authentically autonomous reflection, their long-run interest in developing autonomy is best served by developing their understanding of and provisional identity within their primary culture and by encouraging a limited form of ethical reasoning within the framework provided by that secure cultural identity.

IS EXPERIENCE THE BEST TEACHER? by Urmila Devi Dasi

After giving Arjuna knowledge of matter and spirit, Lord Krsna tells him, \"Deliberate on this fully, and then decide what you wish to do. Our children also have to choose between material and spiritual life To prepare them for this choice, do we need to give the experience of both? Do our children need any experience of materialism to choose Krsna consciousness?The sages do indeed say that to be complete in knowledge one must study both spirit and matter. But our children can best gain knowledge of illusion by seeing both illusion and reality from the perspective of reality.

The Key to Lesson Planning: Clarifying Objectives by Bhurijana Dasa

What Am I Teaching?Before a teacher begins teaching his lesson, he must decide what he wishes his students to learn. That goal is termed an educational objective. To proceed in teaching without clearly knowing one\'s objective is inefficient, ineffective, and, as Srila Prabhupada says - foolish.Karandhara:They want to become minus.Srila Prabhupada: But he is plus always. No, if you have no goal . . . There is example: \"Man without any aim is a ship without any rudder.\" So suppose if the airplane is going with an aim to land in some country, but if he goes on simply without any aim, then there will be disaster.Karandhara: Well, they have an aim.Srila Prabhupada: That you say they have got; he does not say. You say.Karandhara: No, but I mean philosophically considering, they have an aim, but it\'s very obscure. The substance and the significance of that aim is without form or conception.Srila Prabhupada: So without aim, what is the use of practice?Prthu Putra: He says he likes the practice without goal, and he doesn\'t give any value to the practice because there is goal.Srila Prabhupada: That is foolishness. Without goal, practicing something, it is foolishness.Conversations, Vol. 10, Paris, June 13, 1974

Gurukula Handbook by Jyotirmayi Dasi

Here are more than 300 pages of unfinished manual on gurukula written by Jyotirmayi Dasi in 1979 / 1980. Jyotirmayi Dasi worked in gurukulas for 10 years as headmistress, nursery teacher, kindergarten teacher, primary school teacher and ashram teacher. She built and organized 6 gurukulas in different countries.She personally talked to Prabhupad about gurukula. In the years 1975 to 1980, she compiled numerous information, including all of Srila Prabhupada\'s letters and conversations about gurukula.GURUKULA HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS Gurukula Headmaster The school building and situation Organization of programs and regulations Finances, legal matters Dealings with academic teachers Dealings with ashrama teachers Dealings with other stuff members Dealings with parents Various forms Additional stuff members responsibilities Academic Teachers 1. Upper grades tutorial class: subjects, methods, materials 2. First grade class: subjects, methods, materials 3. Devotional arts class: subjects, methods, materials 4. Kindergarten class: subjects, methods, materials 5. Discipline in class 6. Good qualities in teachers, good methods 7. Defects in teachers, errors in teaching 8. Various teaching processes for older pupilsAshrama Teachers Devotional temple activities Health, sleep Cleanliness, clothing Play time Discipline in ashrama Good qualities in teachers, good methods Defects in teachers, errors Qualities to develop in children Discipline Emotive reasons for childrenâ€™s misbehavior Childâ€™s psychology Chastisements allowed, chastisements forbidden Good qualities in teachers, good methods Defects in teachers, errors in rising children Parents Characteristics, teaching and rising of children up to 5 years old Enrollment of children in ashrama and school Enrolment of children in day - school Dealings between parents, Gurukula children and teachers Care of mother during and after pregnancy Care of baby Life of children after Gurukula Nursery School First section: age 1 to 3 Second section: age 3 to 4 Third section: age 4 to 5 Class-room organization and materials (1st section) Class-room organization and materials (2nd and 3rd sections)

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Language Arts by Bhurijana das

Writing brings me adventure, for when I write, I never know for certain what will appear on my page. For example, this is my third attempt at starting this lesson. The first attempt grew into an introduction for the Junior Varnasrama College Writing Textbook. The second attempt blossomed into a story, and now, this third attempt seems on target. Yes, writing can be an adventure, but one must learn the art of making it an adventure.

Gurukula reader (book 1.) by Nandarani devi dasi

The Gurukula Readers have been designed as a structured reading series for children from the approximate ages of 7 to 12 (grades 3 through 7 by the American standard). Their specific purpose is to bridge the gap between a phonetic series (Let\'s Read) and Srila Prabhupada\'s Krishna Books. They achieve this by: 1. teaching the vocabulary which is a prerequisite to understanding Krishna Book, and 2. teaching the sentence structure which will allow the children to understand the complex writing of the Krishna Book.

English with Writing Applications: A Programmed Course in Grammar and Usage

For basic grammar and composition, a self-teaching course, in three levels (2200 is the easiest, 2600 is middle, 3200 is hardest). For students aged 12 or 14 and older.TITLE: English 2200: With Writing Applications A Programmed Course inGrammar and Usageby Joseph C. BlumenthalISBN: 0155-00859-5ISBN 13: 978-0155-00859-5Publisher: Thomson LearningPublish Date: January 1994TITLE: English 2600: With Writing Applications A Programmed Course inGrammar and Usageby Joseph C. BlumenthalISBN: 0155-00862-5ISBN 13: 978-0155-00862-5Publisher: Thomson LearningPublish Date: January 1994TITLE: English 3200 With Writing Applications: A Programmed Course inGrammar and Usageby Joseph C. Blumenthal ISBN: 0155-00865-XISBN 13: 978-0155-00865-6Publisher: Thomson LearningPublish Date: January 1994Binding: Paperback , 4 editionTITLE: Tests for English 3200, a Programmed Course in Grammar & Usage, 3rd Ed. with Indexby Joseph C. BlumenthalISBN-10: 0155227122ISBN-13:978-0155227125Publisher: Harcourt Brace College Publishers; 3rd edition (January 1981TITLE: Tests for English 2200 with Writing Applicationsby Joseph C. BlumentalISBN-10: 0153139862Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich (1989)ISBN-10: 0153139862For composition:TITLE: The Writer\'s Artby James J. KilpatrickISBN: 0836-27925-5ISBN 13: 978-0836-27925-2Publisher: Andrews McMeel PublishingPublish Date: October 1985TITLE: Webster\'s New World Student Writing Handbookby Sharon SorensonISBN: 0764-56125-1ISBN 13: 978-0764-56125-2Publisher: John Wiley and Sons IncPublish Date: August 2000Available from:www.amazon.com

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Bhaktivedanta College Budapest

The purpose of BC is to instill in its students faith in pure devotional service and Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This is achieved by directly teaching the limbs of pure devotional service, and by also teaching knowledge though not directly related to pure bhakti, like Vedic or contemporary sciences and arts, in a way that ultimately concludes in pure devotion.http://www.bhf.hu/

Bhaktivedanta College Belgium

ISKCON is meeting its need for increased systematic education. In 1995, devotees from VTE (Vaishnava Training and Education) and the European Communications Leadership Team began to discuss the creation of a Ministerial Programme to train devotees in teaching, preaching, and leadership. These ideas gradually evolved and were further considered in several educational and missionary forums in ISKCON. The devotees involved created the course structure, curriculum, and academic facilities of Bhaktivedanta College, which opened in September 2002 at Radhadesh (Belgium).www.bhaktivedantacollege.com

Srimad-Bhagavata Vidyapitham

The Srimad-Bhagavata Vidyapitham has been established to train devotional scholars for the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The Founder-Acarya of ISKCON and the BBT, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, strove to help his students \'men and women from every part of the world and every kind of background\' become pure Vaishnavas, devotees of the Supreme Lord Krishna. And in his vision, proper devotees of the Supreme Lord are automatically intelligent and exemplary in their behavior, or in terms of the ancient varnashrama social system of India, well-qualified brahmanas. www.srimadbhagavata.org

Rupanuga Vedic College

It is the sole purpose of the RVC to execute the will of Srila Prabhupada through the teachings and example of Srila Rupa Goswami. In particular, the literary works of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada constitute the final conclusion (siddhanta) on all subject matters. Rupanuga Vedic College is a seminarial branch of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness meant to provide the supreme education.www.rvc.edu

Centro Studi Bhaktivedanta

Centro Studi Bhaktivedanta (CSB) has been founded by Matsya Avatara das (Marco Ferrini) in 1995. It\'s an Academy committed to the study and teaching of Vedic-Vaishnava Tradition. It is a non-profit society recognized by the Italian Government. Its Academic Department of Traditional Indian Sciences works in several Universities and collaborates with Institutes, Colleges and researchers worldwide.http://www.c-s-b.org/en

Bhaktivedanta Gurukula & International School Vrindavan

Location: Raman Reti, Vrindavan, Mathura Dist., UP 281121, INDIA Principal: Dr. Lila Purusottama das Phone: +91-8979475456/09457026930 +91-565-2540206/037 +91-0565 2540046/47 Website:www.bgis.org Email contact:Info@bgis.org Language: English Boarding/ Day: Both Boys/Girls : Boys Ages /Grades: K-12 Bhaktivedanta Gurukula & International School (BGIS) was established in 1976 by world-renowned scholar and spiritual leader Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). He saw the need for a school which would fulfill the spiritual needs of young men. It is based on the traditional concept of gurukula wherein the student lives at the house of the guru in order to gain knowledge, proper behaviour and good qualities. The school is affiliated to the CISCE board (ICSE/ISC). Exams are taken at the end of Class X and Class XII. The academic program prepares the students for university studies in any part of the world. BGIS is an international school, with staff and students from over 12 countries of the world. Teaching staff are continuously trained and educated to enhance their effectiveness. Small classes make the atmosphere caring and personal. It is located in the rich cultural and spiritual town of Vrindavan, India.

Sri Mayapur International School

Location: Mayapur Principal: Deva Gaura Hari das Contact information:admin@mayapurschool.com Website:www.mayapurschool.com # of teachers: 16 Language: English Boarding/ Day: Day school, boarding for boys Boys/Girls: Both Ages/Grades: K-12 (British A) Our school was founded in 1991 to give education to the children of the Mayapur community, and since that time has been a shelter for hundreds of young Vaisnavas, who have taken the special experience of living and learning in Mayapur with them in their hearts, and spread the mercy of the Dham throughout the world. SMIS offers education from Nursery through to year 12, and the three main curriculum strands are devotional, academic and vocational. Our curriculum page gives more information on these strands. The three curriculum strands are designed to give students the tools to successfully navigate their spiritual life, by giving training in devotional arts and culture, along with a strong academic program based on the UK and Cambridge International curriculum, with the alternative of various vocational training programs for students who are more suited to excelling in these fields. Through this program, students are prepared on all levels: physical, occupational, social, and spiritual, to successfully navigate their future spiritual lives, and thus have the chance of attaining ultimate success at the end of this life.

National School Mayapur

National School Location: Mayapur, Nadia District, West Bengal, India 741313 Principal: Padma Radhika Contact information: bps@pamho.net (Maharaja) / rajagopal_an@yahoo.com Padmaradhika Devi C/O / Bhakti purusottama Swami Sreedham Mayapur Township Trust Sree Mayapur, Nadia District - 74 13 13 West Bengal, India Email:bvns.mayapur@pamho.net 91 3472 245707 Language: English Boarding/Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages /Grades: pre-K - 4 A neighbourhood English Medium school for the economically weaker section of the society. Established and run by Sri Dham Mayapur Township Trust Following the CBSE (Delhi Board) pattern of education. BVNS is a premier educational institution in the Nadia region that offers quality education in a spiritual atmosphere where students learn the essential principles of life and the absolute truth.

Bhaktivedanta Academy Mayapur

Bhaktivedanta Academy, boys Location: Mayapur: C/o Rishi Nathany 12 Earle StreetCalcutta 26 Principal: Priti Vardhana Dasa Contact information: Priti.Vardhana.BVPS@pamho.net +913472245306 Language: English Boarding/Day: Boarding Boys/Girls: Boys Ages/ Grades: Age 8-16 Students of this extremely specialized school will graduate with a firm foundation in the Vedic sciences of Sanskrit (grammar, diction, etymology), Astronomy (as math\'s), Nyaya (logic), Vedic culture (puja, yagna, mantra chanting, cooking and music), the Puranas (as history and geography), as well as contemporary academics. Bhaktivedanta Academy, girls Location: Mayapur Principal:Sri Radhesriradhe108@hotmail.com Contact information: +91 3472 39500 Language: English Boarding/Day: Day Boys/Girls: Girls Ages /Grades: Ages 6-16 www.vidyapitha.com

Sandipani Muni School

Location: Vrindavana Principal: (Rupa Raghunatha, project coordinator) / Rajendra Singh, principal Contact information: cell # +91 98373 02171 / school off. between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm +91 565 254 0334 / residence after 7pm +91 565 2540240 / Rajendra Singh +91 565 2540 334 / email: care@fflvrindavan.org/ rupa@fflvrindavan.org Language: English, some Hindi also Board/ Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Sandipani Muni School stops at the station where no other schoolgoes, and takes on board those who cannot afford a ticket even for the shortest journey”the poorest of the poor! With affection and patience, Sandipani Muni School carries themthrough the most difficult part of their journey. From babies of nine months to youth, SMS gives them the tools enabling them to get off the train at their chosen destination with confidence andwave farewell with tears of gratitude in their eyes. As the train moves on, theyâ€™ll stand firm with dignity on the platform of adulthood. www.fflvrindavan.org

Bhaktivedanta Mission School

Location: Hare Krishna Land, Juhu, Mumbai Principal: Kapila das Contact information: bhaktivedantaschool_mumbai@yahoo.com and gandharidevidasi13@gmail.com Telephone: 02226208828/02226283327/9987786441 # of teacher: 35 Lang – English Medium with Sanskrit and Hindi as second and third languages Board Day – Day Boys/Girls – Both Ages Grades – 2.5-15 (Nursery – Std.X) Current strength: 544

Gopala's Garden High School

Location: Chowpatty, Mumbai Director: Raj Chopra (Raghunath Caran) Principal: Vraj Kumari DD Contact information: hladini1@vsnl.net/ 91-98-2020-3344 / 91-22-2884-7010.(Jahnava: 91-22-5692-9808 Vrajkumari (Ruchi): 91-22-5699-8476 / Ruchi10001@yahoo.com Language: English Boarding /Day: Day Boys/Girls; Both Ages/ Grades: 2.5-15 Classes - Nursery to Std 10 Gopal\'s GardenHigh School was established in July 2001 by the instructions of H.H. Radhanath Swami and by the mercy of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. We started a preschool section in a rented flat with 9 children and 6 staff members, today we are serving 175 students, who are all from devotee families and residing all over Mumbai. All teachers and staff are trained, have professional qualifications and good experience.We cover all aspects that is Library, Computer Lab, Science Lab, Sports Room, Music Room, 14 Bus Routes, Counseling Department, spiritual culture which includes Aarti and a short Bhagvad Gita Class, VAC Classes, weekly visit by Brahmcharies. Pillars of GGHS : If the children are given a Krishna Conscious education from the early childhood, then there is great hope for the future of the world. Children should be nourished with the culture of bhakti and the wisdom of life. The proof of your teaching method will be the spiritual improvement and fresh enthusiasm exhibited by the children.

Bhaktivedanta Institute Mission School Manipur

Bhaktivedanta Institute Mission School Location: Manipur Contact information: Nongban Enkhol Tidim Rd., near ISKCON Temple, Moirang, Manipur 795 133 / Ekanath C: (0) +91 943-602-0763 Language: English Board/ Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages Grades: Standards 1 to 10 (ages 4-15)

Bhaktivedanta Mission English Medium School Tirupati

Bhaktivedanta Mission English Medium School Location: Tirupati Principal: Revati Raman dasa (will coordinate through Bhaktarupa) Contact information:Revati.Raman.JPS@pamho.net/ office no: (91-8574) 0877-2231713 between 11 am 1 pm ( 1:30-3:30 am EDT) Language: English Boarding/ Day:Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages /Grades:4-10

Sri Krishna Mission School Agartala

Sri Krishna Mission School Location: Agartala, Tripura India Principal: Deena Bandhu Contact information: C: 91-(0)9863050267 / (0381) is code. For you, 91381 / 223-2072 residence 220-3464 chamber 222-0564 school office / Temple: 91-381-232-7053 Lang: English Boarding/ Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages /Grades:Grades 1-10

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Bhaktivedanta Manor Primary School

Bhaktivedanta Manor Primary School Location: London / Manor School, Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Herts WD25 8EZ UK Principal: Gurucarana Padma Contact information: gcp108@gmail.com / School: +44 192 385 5062 / Best time is Mon. and Tues. before 1:00, best is around 11:00am / Home: +44 192 385 0678 any day except Thurs. around 4:00pm Language: English Board /Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages/ Grades: 5-11 Bhaktivedanta Manor School (Gurukula) is an independent primary school with a unique educational system: It is registered with the department of education and employment (DFFE) and promotes Vedic and Vaishnava culture within the new national curriculum. www.bhaktivedantamanorschool.co.uk

The Krishna-Avanti Primary School

Location: Camrose Avenue, Edgware Middlesex, HA8 6ES United Kingdom Headteacher: Naina Parmar Chairperson: Nitesh Gor Contact information: 020 8381 3344 office@krishna-avanti.harrow.sch.uk Language: English Board/Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages Grades: 3-12 The Krishna-Avanti School helps children realise their spiritual, moral and academic potential in a welcoming, secure and supportive environment centred on loving service to Lord Krishna. The school enables pupils to enjoy learning, develop character and competence, and prepare for secondary education and the responsibilities of adult life in contemporary Britain. www.krishna-avanti.org.uk

Sri Prahlad Gurukula Hungary

Sri Prahlad Gurukula Location: Hungary, Vraja dhama Principal: Sri Sarovara devi dasi Contact information: sri.prahlada.gurukula@pamho.net. radharadya@freemail.hu / Manorama c: 36-30- 2318722 / O: +36 85 540 002 / Radha Krsna prabhu, Radha.Krsna.BBGS@pamho.netHis mobile number is: +36 (30) 6302578. Language: Hungarian Board /Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages /Grades: Pre-K-1grade

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South Mississippi Preparatory Academy

Location: 31492 Anner Rd., Carriere MS, 39426 Principal: Kalindi dd 601-798-0392 kalindibradley@yahoo.com Contact information: Haridhvani at 601-798-2011 and Mahalaksmi at 601-799-3644 Language: English Board/ Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages /Grades: K-8

The Alachua Learning Center

Location: 1110 West State Road 235, Alachua, FL, 32615 Principal: Tosan Krishna (Jaya Radhe) Contact information: 3864625449 tallin@alltel.net / Jaya Radhe: jkaseder@yahoo.com / cell 3522834182 / school: 3864182080 / Mahendrani: 3864184363 Language: English Board/ Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages /Grades: K-8 We offer a small, safe school environment for elementary and middle-school students. The Alachua Learning Center is nearby the town of Alachua, on State Road 235. (County school bus transportation is available for students residing in the Alachua City school zone). www.home.alcportal.com

TKG Academy Dallas

Location: 5423 Parry Avenue Dallas, TX 75223 Principal: Jayanti Contact information:jayantirob@hotmail.com www.tkgacademy.com phone: 2148216402, 2148274306 Language: English Board/ Day: day Boys/Girls: both Ages Grades: Pre-K - 12

Bhaktivedanta Academy

Location: 17414 NW 112th Blvd, Alachua 32615 Principal: Visvambhara Das Contact information: P.O. Box 937, Alachua FL, 32616 Phone number: 386-462-2886 Email: office@bhaktivedantaacademy.org http://www.bhaktivedantaacademy.org Lang – Eng Board/ Day – day Boys/Girls – both Ages Grades – pre- K–K6 The Bhaktivedanta Academy (formerly New Raman Reti School), a Krishna-centered elementary school is located in the Alachua. The school has been serving the devotee community in Alachua since 1990 and is presently serving the needs of 52 students in grades pre-K - 6th, making it one of ISKCON\'s largest elementary schools in North America. The school is committed to both a strong Krishna Conscious program, as well as academic excellence.

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Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula Australia

Location: New Govardhana, Australiain northern New South Wales Administration: Leonardo Borsotti Contact information:iskool@better.net.au / iskool@nsw.chariot.net.au / 00-6129723788 / fax 00-61-2-66726117/ Mondays or Fridays between 9:15 am and 3:15 pm Language: English Board / Day: Day Boys/Girls: Both Ages Grades: K-6 The Gurukula is a living example of a spiritual school as introduced by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, who envisioned an education system which nurtured Krishna consciousness in the children. Established and registered in 1980, the Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School is situated in Australia\'s main Hare Krishna rural community, New Govardhana. It is located in the picturesque Tweed Valley near Murwillumbah, northern New South Wales. Nestled atop a ridge, and with magnificent views of the valley, the school provides a natural and peaceful learning atmosphere, conducive to spiritual upliftment. www.newgovardhana.net/gurukula

Bhaktivedanta International School Lima

Location: Lima, Peru Avenida Bolivia 1086 Departamento 201, Distrito de Brena, Lima 05 Lima ,Peru Principal: Anandamaya das / Rohini dd Contact information: Pasaje Santa Isabel 495 Chosica, Lima, Peru. 005117938302 Tem: 51 (014)4442871 / Anandamaya Rohini: 5282483 / Laksman 51199100436 gurukulaperu@yahoo.es / madrerohini@yahoo.es/ anandamayadas@yahoo.es / luismirandablanco@yahoo.com Language: Spanish Ages /Grades: Gr 1-5 (ages 6-13)

Hare Krishna Primary School New Zealand

Location: 1229 Riverhead-Coatesvile Highway Riverhead Auckland New Zealand Principal: Prana Das Contact information: School ph: (64)-9 412-6325 e-mail prana@e3.net.nz Home: 64 9 416-1318 Sat: 830-9am; 1-3pm Sun: 11-2pm PO Box 349, Kumeu. Auckland, 1250. New Zealand. Language - English Board/Day - Day Boys/Girls - Both Age/Grades: K-8 The Hare Krishna School is a 9am - 3pm 5 days-a-week government funded school that covers all core subjects in the New Zealand Curriculum and in addition teaches Sanskrit, Sastra and Vedic arts. Children who come to this school get everything that children at state schools get plus Vedic culture and values. harekrishna.school.nz

New School - Escola Bhakti ISKCON Franco da Rocha Brasil

Bhakti School is a school for children from 6 to 15 years old aproved by the brazilian government. It is a day school (from 7:30am - 6:00pm) not only for devotees children but for all who have interest in a higher education. Our curriculum is based on the vedic curriculum that is discribed on the scriptures (based on Mayapur Academy\'s Gurukul curriculum). The design of the curriculum is based on projects not subject classes, there is no specific grades or classes, the whole group of students are divided in three multi-grade groups: Kaumara - 6 - 8 Pauganda - 9 - 12 Kaishora - 13 - 15 Some projetcs are for the group and some for all students. Also each of the groups have 2 or 3 guardians beside the teachers. Is a very dinamic andorganic school http://www.krishnafranco.com.br

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