Special Weekend Parenting Seminars at ISV: "Raise Smart Krishna Kids" by HG Aruddha devi dasi and HG Radhika Raman das on Feb 2nd & 3rd 2013

  

   Address: 951 S Bascom Avenue San Jose CA 95128 

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SPECIAL PARENTING SEMINAR: RAISE SMART KRISHNA KIDS

 

We would like to invite you for a special two day parenting seminar by mother & son, HG Aruddha devi dasi and HG Radhika Raman das at ISV on February 2 & 3 2013. HG Aruddha devi dasi is well known in the ISKCON society for raising two successful children by homeschooling them based on Krsna conscious principles.

 

Her eldest 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 magazine for several years. He is now an 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.

 

Her youngest son 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 Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with highest honors.

 

Please do not miss this wonderful opportunity to hear from Aruddha devi dasi and Radhika Raman das as they share some wonderful tips and techniques for successful parenting!

 

WHEN:  Saturday, Feb 2^nd 2013

              10.15am – 1.15pm: Morning session

              2.30 pm – 5.00pm : Evening session

              Sunday, Feb 3^rd 2013

              1.00pm – 3.00pm : Questions & Answers

 

WHERE: ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV)

                951 S Bascom Avenue

               San Jose CA 95128

 

*Attendance is by registration only as we have limited seats.*  If you are interested in attending, please register by sending an email to rvidya@gmail.com or anita_m108@yahoo.com .

 

For more information, please take a look at the attached flyer. We look forward to your association at ISV!

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Another week of inspiration with HG Vaisesika Prabhu on Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday

  

   Address: 951 S Bascom Avenue San Jose CA 95128 

   http://iskconsiliconvalley.com/

	Wednesday, January 30 2013  Clearing the Mist of Ignorance  Join us to learn how the attentive, regular chanting of the holy names… *Is higher than Yoga, Vedic Sacrifice, Varnasrama rules, austerities, and visiting holy places. *Destroys sinful reactions, the effects of Kali yuga, anxiety, and evil influence.. *Leads all the way to the border of Vaikuntha. Speaker: HG Vaisesika Dasa Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm Discourse will be followed by Arati and Prasadam
	Saturday, February 2 2013 Verifiable Symptoms of an Advanced Vaisnava Learn the verifiable symptoms of spiritual advancement as taught in the bonafide scriptures. "Spiritual masters do not become perfect souls by the dint of their serving as initiating gurus. Neither do they become perfect simply because they are supported by zealous neophyte disciples. The only indication of a devotee's degree of advancement is the presence of the discernible qualities that have systematically been described in scripture. Therefore one should evaluate Vaisnavas in general and spiritual masters in particular by the presence or absence of these qualities." (SRS: Suddha-bhakti-cintamani p. 212)  Speaker: HG Vaisesika Dasa Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley 7.30 – 10.00 am: Brahma Samhita recitation & Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse 10.00am – Guru Puja followed by Prasadam
	Sunday, February 3 2013 Communications 101 Learn the secrets of master communicators: *Non-violent speech *Speaking from and to the soul *Becoming a Master Asker *Applying the austerities of speech And much more!  Speaker: HG Vaisesika Dasa Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley 4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on Bhagavad Gita 6.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam

   Born William Suczek, he spent his teens searching for God and for the meaning of life. His prayers and intense austerities, which included vows of poverty, fasting, silence – unusual for a teenager – resulted in him meeting his spiritual master, A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of the International Society for Krsna Consciousness through the inspiration derived from his books. In a short time, he received spiritual initiation from him and received the name, Vaisesika Dasa. Since 1973, Vaisesika Dasa, has been traveling. lecturing, counseling and inspiring many spiritual aspirants all over the world. He currently lives in San Francisco, California and serves as the President of the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) and has implemented several projects over there. His contributions are endlessly dynamic and he is loved and respected by all for his charisma and vast Vedic knowledge.                                                      

 

 

We look forward to your association at ISV this week.

 In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com

 

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Secrets for Overcoming Procrastination : by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu starting at 4 pm

Dear Devotees, 

As you know we have a very nice and practical topic coming up this Sunday. Please share it with your friends, families (anyone) who you might think would be interested in the topic and encourage them to join us in person or live at www.iskconsiliconvalley.com

 

Sunday, January 27 2013

Secrets for Overcoming Procrastination

Proven techniques for overcoming procrastination – right now!

Benefits:

 *Become more productive

*Develop self-esteem

*Be more helpful to your friends, family and co-workers

*Improve your daily practice of devotional service 

Speaker: HG Vaisesika Dasa

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on Bhagavad Gita

6.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam

 

 

We look forward to your association at ISV this week.

 In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com

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Inspirational week at ISV! Special Lectures by HG Vaisesika Dasa on Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday

  

   Address: 951 S Bascom Avenue San Jose CA 95128 

   http://iskconsiliconvalley.com/

	Wednesday, January 23 2013   How to be a Happy Human   Join us to learn the source of happiness & How to create your own happiness plan!   Speaker: HG Vaisesika Dasa   Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley   Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm Discourse will be followed by Aarti and Prasadam
	Saturday, January 26 2013 Devotional Service in the Modes of Nature VS Transcendental Devotional Service Although bhakti is never contaminated by the modes of nature, a practitioner of bhakti may be affected by various modes and will therefore practice bhakti accordingly with varying results. In this class, we will look at the symptoms of bhakti performed in tamo guna (darkness), rajo guna (passion) and sattva guna (goodness) and the qualities of pure bhakti in complete transcendence. Learn to distinguish pure bhakti from bhakti practice in the modes of nature and by doing so, more speedily refine your own practice.   Speaker: HG Vaisesika Dasa Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley 7.30 – 10.00 am: Brahma Samhita recitation & Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse 10.00am – Guru Puja followed by Prasadam
	Sunday, January 27 2013 Secrets for Overcoming Procrastination Proven techniques for overcoming procrastination – right now! Benefits:   *Become more productive *Develop self-esteem *Be more helpful to your friends, family and co-workers *Improve your daily practice of devotional service   Speaker: HG Vaisesika Dasa Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley 4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on Bhagavad Gita 6.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam

                                                           

Born William Suczek , he spent his teens searching for God and for the meaning of life. His prayers and intense austerities, which included vows of poverty, fasting, silence – unusual for a teenager – resulted in him meeting his spiritual master, A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of the International Society for Krsna Consciousness through the inspiration derived from his books. In a short time, he received spiritual initiation from him and received the name, Vaisesika Dasa. For thirty six years, Vaisesika Dasa, has been traveling. lecturing, counseling and inspiring many spiritual aspirants all over the world. He currently lives in San Francisco, California and serves as the President of the Iskcon Silicon Valley Bhakti Yoga Center and has implemented several projects over there. His contributions are endlessly dynamic and he is loved and respected by all for his charisma and vast vedic knowledge.                                                      

 

 

We look forward to your association at ISV this week.

 In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com

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Special Weekend Lectures at ISV

 

   

Address: 951 S Bascom Avenue San Jose CA 95128 

http://iskconsiliconvalley.com/

 

Special Weekend Lectures

We cordially invite you to our special weekend lectures at ISV based on the timeless wisdom of Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam which touches upon all fields of human knowledge. These Vedic texts give us a clear understanding of all the fundamental and essential truths of life and helps reconnect to our origin.

 

DATE : Saturday, January 19

 

TIME : 7.30 – 10.00 am Brahma Samhita recitation & Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse (followed by Guru Puja & Prasadam)

 

TOPIC : Sweet Surrender

"To surrender is generally considered to be painful because it signifies an acceptance of defeat. How is it that, then, the great saints on the path of bhakti relish joy by surrendering? Join us in this session to discover the sweet spirit of surrendering."  

 

SPEAKERS: HG Sraddha Devi Dasi & HG Gandharvika Radha Devi Dasi

 

Sraddha Devi Dasi is a disciple of HG Vaisesika Prabhu and has been practicing Bhakti Yoga for the last 5  years. She finds immense joy in sharing the Vedic wisdom by distributing books such as Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc. to people in the Bay area. She works as a Director in Oracle Corporation.

 

Gandharvika Radha Devi Dasi received initiation from HH Jayapataka Swami in 2003. She and her husband Sanatan Sundaram Das have been serving ISV for more than a decade and have been instrumental in raising their teenage daughter, Poojha, with Krsna conscious values and culture. She works as a Solution Architect at Hitachi Data Systems.

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DATE : Sunday, January 20

 

TIME : 4.00 – 5.45pm Discourse on Bhagavad Gita (followed by Arati & Prasadam)

 

TOPIC : Art of Working

"Finding it hard to attend a 1-hour yoga class in the morning or evening amidst a 8-hour work day ? How about doing your entire 8 hours of work itself as a form of Yoga ? In the Bhagavad Gita 2.50, Lord Krishna explains such a beautiful art of working: "yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam". In this session, we'll discuss how to apply this right here in our Silicon Valley culture!"

 

SPEAKER : HG Govinda Caran Das

 

Govinda Caran das is a senior disciple of HH Indradyumna Swami and has been practicing Bhakti Yoga since 1998. Through his vast knowledge in the sastras, he has helped many people to understand the teachings of Bhagavad Gita and practice Krsna consciousness. He works as a Senior Software Engineer at Google (Mountain View).

 

We look forward to your association at ISV this week.

 

In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com

 

                                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exception: Please watch Diwali Mela LIVE now http://www.indtvusa.com/live-tv/

Please accept my respectful obesisances. 
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

 Please watch Diwali Mela LIVE now http://www.indtvusa.com/live-tv/

Your humble servant
Damodara Vamsidhari Das (Deepak Chandani)

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UPDATED : Happy Sankaranti! You are invited at ISV, and the detailed schedule for the week 1/14/2013

  

   Address: 951 S Bascom Avenue San Jose CA 95128 

   http://iskconsiliconvalley.com/

	Wednesday, January 16 2013 Discourse on Sri Isopanishad & Bhagavad Gita Speaker: HH Hanumat Presaka Swami Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm Discourse will be followed by Aarti and Prasadam
	Saturday, January 19 2013 Discourse on Srimad Bhagavatam Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley 7.30 – 10.00 am: Brahma Samhita recitation & Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse 10.00am – Guru Puja followed by Prasadam
	Sunday, January 20 2013 Discourse on Bhagavat Gita, Aarti & Sunday Feast Program Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley 4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on Bhagavad Gita 6.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam

                                                               

HH Hanumatpresaka Swami grew-up in California, USA. He graduated first place in Psychology in 1970 with minor studies in Biology and Electrical Engineering but left his Doctoral studies to go East.  From there he got a Black Belt in Okinawan Karate and became a disciple of Srila Prabhupada in 1974.  He served most of the time in the Temple in San Francisco and later with His Sannyasa Guru, Bhakti-svarupa Damodara Swami, with the Bhakti-vedanta Institute. Now he is a Visiting Professor with Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Peru and working in cultural and educational development programs in South and North America, Europe and India.

 

 

We look forward to your association at ISV this week.

 In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com

 

 

 

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Happy Sankaranti! You are invited at ISV, and the detailed schedule for the week 1/14/2013

 

  

   Address: 951 S Bascom Avenue San Jose CA 95128 

   http://iskconsiliconvalley.com/

	Wednesday, January 16 2013 Discourse on Sri Isopanishad & Bhagavad Gita Speaker: HH Hanumat Presaka Swami Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm Discourse will be followed by Aarti and Prasadam
	Saturday, January 19 2013 Discourse on Srimad Bhagavatam Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley 7.30 – 10.00 am: Brahma Samhita recitation & Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse 10.00 am – 12.00 pm : Vyasa Puja Offering & Guru Puja followed by prasadam
	Sunday, January 20 2013 Discourse on Bhagavat Gita, Aarti & Sunday Feast Program Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley 4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on Bhagavad Gita 6.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam

                                                               

HH Hanumatpresaka Swami grew-up in California, USA. He graduated first place in Psychology in 1970 with minor studies in Biology and Electrical Engineering but left his Doctoral studies to go East.  From there he got a Black Belt in Okinawan Karate and became a disciple of Srila Prabhupada in 1974.  He served most of the time in the Temple in San Francisco and later with His Sannyasa Guru, Bhakti-svarupa Damodara Swami, with the Bhakti-vedanta Institute. Now he is a Visiting Professor with Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Peru and working in cultural and educational development programs in South and North America, Europe and India.

 

 

We look forward to your association at ISV this week.

 In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com

 

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Fwd: Today's (01/13/2013) Special Event : Sunday Feast Program with HH Hanumat Presaka Swami

   

Address: 951 S Bascom Avenue San Jose CA 95128 

http://iskconsiliconvalley.com/

 

Special Lecture by H.H Hanumat Presaka Swami

 We cordially invite you to join us today for the Sunday feast program where our special guest, His Holiness Hanumat Presaka Swami Maharaj will be giving a discourse on Bhagavad Gita. It is said in the Vedic scriptures,

 

                                      sadhu-sanga sadhu-sanga sarva sastre kaya

                                      lava-matra sadhu-sange sarva siddhi haya

 

" The verdict of all revealed scriptures is that by even a moment's association with a pure devotee, one can attain all success."

 

 

HH Hanumat Presaka Swami grew-up in California, USA. He graduated first place in Psychology in 1970 with minor studies in Biology and Electrical Engineering but left his Doctoral studies to go East.  From there he got a Black Belt in Okinawan Karate and became a disciple of Srila Prabhupada in 1974.  He served most of the time in the Temple in San Francisco and later with His Sannyasa Guru, Bhakti-svarupa Damodara Swami, with the Bhakti-vedanta Institute. Now he is a Visiting Professor with Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Peru and working in cultural and educational development programs in South and North America, Europe andIndia.

 

Program schedule for today (1/13/2013)

4.00 – 5.45 pm: Kirtans & Lecture by HH Hanumat Presaka Swami

Followed by Aarti and prasadam

 

Address: 951 South Bascom Ave, San Jose CA 95128

 

Program schedule for Tuesday (1/15/2013)

His Holiness is also giving a lecture at the ISKCON Berkeley temple on Tuesday at 6.30pm.

Address: 2334 Stuart Street, Berkeley CA 94705.

In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Saturday: H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu is giving Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam in Houston

Hare Krsna Dear Devotees,

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Our beloved Leader and Master His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu is scheduled to give lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam on Saturday Jan 12, 2013 at Houston ISKCON temple. The lecture starts at 5:45 am  PDT.  Useful links:

1. ISKCON Houston Website. Click

2. ISKCON Houston Live Media Streams. Click

3. ISKCON Houston Video Archives. Click

4. ISKCON Houston Audio Archives. Click

Don't miss this opportunity to be drenched in the shower of his mercy!

Hari Bol!

Your servant

Shraddha-devi Dasi

ATTN: All Parents- From Jagarani Devi Dasi

Dear ISV Parents,

Please accept my humble obeisances.  All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

At ISV, the children are a big priority.  We care greatly for their well being and spiritual development.  We realize that  "it takes a village" to assist parents in raising first class devotee children.  Therefore, we have enlarged and dedicated two rooms at our new temple building to be used as classrooms.  The Sunday school staff are excited to make use of the expanded facility and are already planning new ways to engage the kids there.  

Please join me for a VERY IMPORTANT DISCUSSION:

 "Team ISV children and the new temple: better facility, more engagement, rules to guide them towards devotion"

 

I understand that everyone is very busy and time is precious but I urge you to attend this discussion to have a voice in the policies re the children at the new temple.  Please make time for this important meeting.

Date: This Sunday, 1/13/13

Time: 3:00 PM, before the feast program

Place: Bascom Temple

Your servant,

Jagarini dd

Congratulations! You are invited at ISV, and the detailed schedule for the week 1/7/2013

  

   Address: 951 S Bascom Avenue San Jose CA 95128 

   http://iskconsiliconvalley.com/

 

 

 

	Wednesday, January 09 2013 Discourse on Sri Isopanishad & Bhagavad Gita Speaker: HG Srivas Pandit Das Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm Discourse will be followed by Aarti and Prasadam
	Saturday, January 12 2013 Special Event: Vyasa Puja ceremony of HH Hanumat Presaka Swami Speaker: HH Hanumat Presaka Swami Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley 7.30 – 10.00 am: Brahma Samhita recitation & Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse 10.00 am – 12.00 pm : Vyasa Puja Offering & Guru Puja followed by prasadam
	Sunday, January 13 2013 Discourse on Bhagavat Gita, Aarti & Sunday Feast Program Speaker: HH Hanumat Presaka Swami Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley 4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on Bhagavad Gita 6.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam

 

HH Hanumatpresaka Swami grew-up in California, USA. He graduated first place in Psychology in 1970 with minor studies in Biology and Electrical Engineering but left his Doctoral studies to go East.  From there he got a Black Belt in Okinawan Karate and became a disciple of Srila Prabhupada in 1974.  He served most of the time in the Temple in San Francisco and later with His Sannyasa Guru, Bhakti-svarupa Damodara Swami, with the Bhakti-vedanta Institute. Now he is a Visiting Professor with Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Peru and working in cultural and educational development programs in South and North America, Europe and India.

 We look forward to your association at ISV this week.

 In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com

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