This Friday we will continue the discussions on the teachings of the great Bengali Saint - Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur from his philosphical treatise - 'Dasa Mula Tattva' (the ten roots of Gaudiya Vaisnavism). These 10 'roots' encompass the complete wisdom of the Bhakti tradition and emphasises it's inherent non-sectarian nature 'In Ayurveda, daśa-mūla refers to a tonic comprised of the roots of ten medicinal plants that cure numerous health conditions. Although there is a plet

"This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed." [Bhagavad-Gita 9.2] Tuesday 11th of August @ 7:30pm - 8.30pm we will be continuing our study of the Bhagavad-Gita (We will start the call at 7.15pm if anyone would like to chat/catch-up before we dive in). The reading for our

This week at Hare Krishna Fridays, instead of our usual talk, we'll be having a special Questions & Answers evening, an opportunity to explore the teachings of Krishna consciousness through open discussion and sincere inquiry. In the Bhagavad Gita (4.34), Lord Krishna says: "Learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively..." The Gita itself is a conversation that unfolds through Arjuna's questions and Krishna's answers. Similarly, the Srimad

"This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed." [Bhagavad-Gita 9.2] Tuesday 4th of August @ 7:30pm - 8.30pm we will be continuing our study of the Bhagavad-Gita (We will start the call at 7.15pm if anyone would like to chat/catch-up before we dive in). The reading for our d

This Friday we are back at the BMECP after a few weeks of chanting outdoors in the glorious weather. This week, local devotee, Her Grace, Mohini dasi, a long time experienced practitioner of Bhakti Yoga, will be discussing some of the teachings of the great Bengali Saint - Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur from his philosphical treatise - 'Dasa Mula Tattva' (the ten roots of Gaudiya Vaisnavism) and importantly, how we apply it to our daily lives. 'In Ayurveda, daśa-mūla refers to a t

"This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed." [Bhagavad-Gita 9.2] Tuesday 28th of July @ 7:30pm - 8.30pm we will be continuing our study of the Bhagavad-Gita (We will start the call at 7.15pm if anyone would like to chat/catch-up before we dive in). The reading for our di

"This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed." [Bhagavad-Gita 9.2] Tuesday 21st of July @ 7:30pm - 8.30pm we will be continuing our study of the Bhagavad-Gita (We will start the call at 7.15pm if anyone would like to chat/catch-up before we dive in). The reading for our di

It's too hot to stay in doors - this Friday, again we are taking this beautiful Bhakti Yoga process of congregational chanting - Sankirtan -the park, at 'the Level' in Brighton. Please join as we meet on the large grass area on the north side of the park from 19.00 - please bring something to sit on and maybe a blanket for when the sun goes down as we sit together and chant the Hare Krishna Mahamantra with musical instruments. Afterwards we will have a Picnic of 'Prasadam' -

"This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed." [Bhagavad-Gita 9.2] Tuesday 14th of July @ 7:30pm - 8.30pm we will be continuing our study of the Bhagavad-Gita (We will start the call at 7.15pm if anyone would like to chat/catch-up before we dive in). The reading for our di

Friday, again, as we have such good weather, we are holding our Kirtan (call and response Mantra meditation with musical intruments) outdoors at 'the Level' park in Brighton. Please join as we meet on the large grass area on the north side of the park from 19.00 - please bring something to sit on and maybe a blanket for when the sun goes down as we sit together and chant the Hare Krishna Mahamantra with musical instruments. Afterwards we will have a Picnic of 'Prasadam' - ble

This Friday, our visiting guest, His Grace Sacinanadana Karuna das will take us on a journey through the famous hymn & prayer to the spiritual master, 'Sri Gurvastakam'. The Gurvāstakam is one of the most beloved hymns in the Gaudiya Vaishnava, Bhakti Yoga tradition. It consists of eight verses glorifying the spiritual master (guru), and simply means "Eight Verses to the Guru". It was composed by Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Thākura, one of the greatest theologians and commen

Friday, as we have such good weather, we are holding our Kirtan (call and response Mantra meditation with musical intruments) outdoors at 'the Level' park in Brighton. Please join as we meet on the large grass area on the north side of the park from 19.00 - please bring something to sit on and maybe a blanket for when the sun goes down as we sit together and chant the Hare Krishna Mahamantra with musical instruments. Afterwards we will have a Picnic of 'Prasadam' - blessed fo

"This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed." [Bhagavad-Gita 9.2] Our apologies but there will not be a Bhagavad-Gita study on Tuesday 30th of June or 7th of July. We will return on Tuesday 14th June. The reading for our discussions on Tuesday 14th June will be Bhagavad-G

Haribol spirit souls! This Friday our local senior devotee Vishnu prabhu will share his insights in Krishna Consciousness realised from many decades of practice. 'Attachment for Krishna never wanes; it increases more and more as one attains different stages. All the stages together are called sthāyibhāva, or continuous existence of ecstasy. The nine forms of devotional service are śravanam kīrtanam vishoh smaranam pāda-sevanam arcanam vandanam dāsyam sakhyam ātma-nivedanam' (

"This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed." [Bhagavad-Gita 9.2] Tuesday 23rd of June @ 7:30pm - 8.30pm we will be continuing our study of the Bhagavad-Gita (We will start the call at 7.15pm if anyone would like to chat/catch-up before we dive in). The reading for our di

This weeekat Hare Krishna Fridays, instead of our usual talk, we'll be having a special Questions & Answers evening, an opportunity to explore the teachings of Krishna consciousness through open discussion and sincere inquiry. In the Bhagavad Gita (4.34), Lord Krishna says: "Learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively..." The Gita itself is a conversation that unfolds through Arjuna's questions and Krishna's answers. Similarly, the Srimad

"This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed." [Bhagavad-Gita 9.2] Tuesday 16th of June @ 7:30pm - 8.30pm we will be continuing our study of the Bhagavad-Gita (We will start the call at 7.15pm if anyone would like to chat/catch-up before we dive in). The reading for our di

"This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed." [Bhagavad-Gita 9.2] Tuesday 9th of June @ 7:30pm - 8.30pm we will be continuing our study of the Bhagavad-Gita (We will start the call at 7.15pm if anyone would like to chat/catch-up before we dive in). The reading for our dis

"This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed." [Bhagavad-Gita 9.2] Tuesday 2nd of June @ 7:30pm - 8.30pm we will be continuing our study of the Bhagavad-Gita (We will start the call at 7.15pm if anyone would like to chat/catch-up before we dive in). The reading for our dis

This week at Hare Krishna Fridays we have an extremely special guest - His Holiness JananandaGoswami maharaj. For those who have not met Maharaj before, known for his kind and gentle nature, was born in the United Kingdom and began his spiritual life in 1972 when he was initiated by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. For more than five decades, Maharaj has been deeply engaged in the service of harinama sankirtana, kirtana, and book distribution. Duri