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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

✨ Bhakti Events @ ISV this week!

FOUNDER ACHARYA HIS DIVINE GRACE A.C. BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI SRILA PRABHUPADA

Dear Friends and Patrons,

We hope this message finds you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love!

We cordially invite you and your family to come and participate in the joyful experiences of chanting and dancing in the association of devotees in various Bhakti events at ISV! 


Program Schedule

 
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2023 
  • 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT - Online ONLY - Krishna Katha on "Spiritual Surrender - No Loss, Only Gains" by H.G Yaśoda Krpā Prabhu - Join Here (pwd:123456)
Saturday, Dec 30, 2023
  • 6:15 am to 7:30 am PT: Japa Circle followed by Darshan Arati
  • 8:00 am - 9:30 am PT: Krishna Katha by H.G. Srikumar Prabhu
  • 9:30 am - 9:45 am PT: Short Presentation on Practical Wisdom from Srimad Bhagavatam by Kaisora ISV Youth followed by Guru Puja
Sunday, Dec 31, 2023 
  • 3:30 pm: Sunday Feast Lecture by H.G Koladwip Prana Prabhu, followed by Aarti and Prasadam

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like a birthday or wedding anniversary) or just in general, please write to us at isvconnect@gmail.com.
 
We will offer the bhoga to the Deities and serve prasadam to all the devotees in your name.
 
The donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $351 only. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us @ jpt-isv@googlegroups.com. We look forward to serving you all.


Volunteer and Fund Matching Opportunities

Please join the hundreds of volunteers who are serving in a very personal way. Their services include packing transcendental books, organizing various rooms in the temple, distributing free food, making flower decorations, teaching, and many other soul-soothing activities.
 
If you work for a corporation that has a volunteer matching program, we will happily accept your company's matching funds. This is an excellent way to amplify the impact of your volunteer hours.

Please contact us at VolunteerServicesTeam@googlegroup.com for more information, or to participate.
 

General Temple Information

Follow us online!
Tune into all live programs through this Zoom link using the password 123456.
To watch live programs or recorded programs visit the ISKCON of Silicon Valley YouTube page
Follow us on ISKCON of Silicon Valley's Facebook page!

Visit us at our temple!
Temple hours: Mon to Fri: 4:30 am to 1:30 pm and 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Sat: 4:30 am to 8:30 pm Sun: 4:30 am to 5:30 pm

Arati Timings: Mon to Sat: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 8 pm
Sun: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 5 pm

 

BHAGAVAT SEVA PROJECT 


We are excited to launch Bhagavataseva Project Saturday School enrollment for 2023-24.  Saturday School classes will meet in person.  Please register by June 30, 2023 to avail early bird fees. After June 30, 2023 fees will go up by $20 for all groups.
 
 
IN PERSON GROUP CLASS TIMINGS & FEES 2023-2024 
  • Saturday-Kanha** (0-2 years) | 10:00AM-10:45AM | $220
  • Saturday-Damodar (3-5 years) | 10:00AM-11:15AM | $420
  • Saturday-Gopinath Group (6-8 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
  • Saturday-Madanmohan (9-11 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
  • Saturday-Kaisora (12-14 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
*Age is as of September 15, 2023.
**Saturday-Kanha Is a Parent and child group. One parent will be with their child at all times during the class.

Please complete the registration form.
 
Next Steps and Additional Information

Once you complete the registration form, you will be added to our 2023-24 mailing list and respective Whatsapp groups. First day of Saturday school is August 12, 2023.

       

 


 

CHAPTER A DAY (CHAD) - BHAGAVAD GITA 

Recite one chapter of Bhagavad Gita Daily and transform your life!

"As Arjuna set aside his bow and arrows, let us set aside any sense of confidence in our own abilities so that we may hear Krsna's words with full heart and attention. This kind of submissive hearing is the primary requirement for advancement in spiritual life. The devotee who hears Krsna's words with a submissive heart immediately feels an ingress of causeless knowledge and detachment." - H. G. Vaisesika Prabhu

 
Tips to Practice CHAD

Access BG chapter in CHAD format from here. Print it and carry it with you or access the link from your mobile device wherever you go and fill in the gaps with your recitation of Bhagavad Gita.

Chant all the Sanskrit slokas; or all the English translations; or both the Sanskrit and English.
Recite with devotees by joining daily conference calls.Email recite.chad@gmail.com for more details.
 
CHAD Plus

CHAD Plus is an extension of CHAD and is based on the Shloka book of Srila Prabhupada! Every day CHAD Plus members should chant the designated BG chapter AND (+) the chosen SB verses listed below.

More CHAD resources

Visit our website: www.readchad.com
Get Inspired by reading more testimonials here.
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KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME

The temple organizes melodious hari kirtan, bhajans, and katha at people's homes all over the Bay Area. You can either join in or host such a unique, spiritually uplifting experience to gain the mercy of the Lord, gain positivity and feel instant bliss. 

Here are some kirtan videos!
Here are what hosts have to say about they're experience!
Read our FAQ's to learn more about kirtan.

To experience the bliss of kirtan/katha, please text/call Govinda Das @ 408-634-4478 or submit your interest here.



Vedic Academy for Kids All Ages


 

Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 0 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 3 -  7 pm where kids learn about Vedic Culture, Slokas, Stories & Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc., Bhajans and participate in Arts & Crafts, Dramas and much more.

For more information, please send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 650-248-6297


 


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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Fwd: [Test] 🔔 Special Gita Jayanti Program & Weekly Classes

FOUNDER ACHARYA HIS DIVINE GRACE A.C. BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI SRILA PRABHUPADA

Dear Friends and Patrons,

We hope this message finds you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love!

We cordially invite you and your family to come participate in the special Gita Jayanti celebrations this Friday! We will be reciting the ENTIRE Bhagavad Gita, holding a special Gita distribution ceremony, followed by Kirtan and Prasadam. We look forward to seeing you there!
 

Program Schedule

Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023 
  • 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT - Online ONLY - Lecture on "How Parikshit Maharaja Received the Curse" by H.G Acyuta Kumar Prabhu - Join Here (pwd:123456)

Friday, Dec 22, 2023 - Gita Jayanti

  • 4:30 pm - Entire Bhagavad Gita Recitation, Special Distribution of Bhagavad Gita Sets, Aarti, Prasadam
Saturday, Dec 23, 2023
  • 6:15 am to 7:30 am PT: Japa Circle followed by Darshan Arati
  • 8:00 am - 9:30 am PT: Krishna Katha by H.G. Acyuta Chaitanya Pr
  • 9:30 am - 9:45 am PT: Short Presentation on Practical Wisdom from Srimad Bhagavatam by Kaisora ISV Youth followed by Guru Puja
Sunday, Dec 24, 2023  
  • 3:30 pm PT: Sunday Feast Lecture by H.G. Shyama Rupa Pr followed by Sandhya Aarti & Prasadam
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like a birthday or wedding anniversary) or just in general, please write to us at isvconnect@gmail.com.
 
We will offer the bhoga to the Deities and serve prasadam to all the devotees in your name.
 
The donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $351 only. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us @ jpt-isv@googlegroups.com. We look forward to serving you all.


Volunteer and Fund Matching Opportunities

Please join the hundreds of volunteers who are serving in a very personal way. Their services include packing transcendental books, organizing various rooms in the temple, distributing free food, making flower decorations, teaching, and many other soul-soothing activities.
 
If you work for a corporation that has a volunteer matching program, we will happily accept your company's matching funds. This is an excellent way to amplify the impact of your volunteer hours.

Please contact us at VolunteerServicesTeam@googlegroup.com for more information, or to participate.
 

General Temple Information

Follow us online!
Tune into all live programs through this Zoom link using the password 123456.
To watch live programs or recorded programs visit the ISKCON of Silicon Valley YouTube page
Follow us on ISKCON of Silicon Valley's Facebook page!

Visit us at our temple!
Temple hours: Mon to Fri: 4:30 am to 1:30 pm and 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Sat: 4:30 am to 8:30 pm Sun: 4:30 am to 5:30 pm

Arati Timings: Mon to Sat: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 8 pm
Sun: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 5 pm

 

BHAGAVAT SEVA PROJECT 


We are excited to launch Bhagavataseva Project Saturday School enrollment for 2023-24.  Saturday School classes will meet in person.  Please register by June 30, 2023 to avail early bird fees. After June 30, 2023 fees will go up by $20 for all groups.
 
 
IN PERSON GROUP CLASS TIMINGS & FEES 2023-2024 
  • Saturday-Kanha** (0-2 years) | 10:00AM-10:45AM | $220
  • Saturday-Damodar (3-5 years) | 10:00AM-11:15AM | $420
  • Saturday-Gopinath Group (6-8 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
  • Saturday-Madanmohan (9-11 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
  • Saturday-Kaisora (12-14 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
*Age is as of September 15, 2023.
**Saturday-Kanha Is a Parent and child group. One parent will be with their child at all times during the class.

Please complete the registration form.
 
Next Steps and Additional Information

Once you complete the registration form, you will be added to our 2023-24 mailing list and respective Whatsapp groups. First day of Saturday school is August 12, 2023.

       

 



KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME

The temple organizes melodious hari kirtan, bhajans, and katha at people's homes all over the Bay Area. You can either join in or host such a unique, spiritually uplifting experience to gain the mercy of the Lord, gain positivity and feel instant bliss. 

Here are some kirtan videos!
Here are what hosts have to say about they're experience!
Read our FAQ's to learn more about kirtan.

To experience the bliss of kirtan/katha, please text/call Govinda Das @ 408-634-4478 or submit your interest here.



Vedic Academy for Kids All Ages


 

Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 0 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 3 -  7 pm where kids learn about Vedic Culture, Slokas, Stories & Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc., Bhajans and participate in Arts & Crafts, Dramas and much more.

For more information, please send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 650-248-6297


 


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Monday, December 18, 2023

📣 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: Sponsor Bhagavad Gitas!


FOUNDER ACHARYA HIS DIVINE GRACE A.C. BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI SRILA PRABHUPADA
LIVE TO GIVE - 2023 

Dear ISV Family!

We had a fundraiser on Sunday evening at the temple for the Live to Give campaign. Our goal is to distribute 3.7 million Gita's worldwide. In the season of giving, this is an incredible opportunity for you to participate by donating to give this essential and transcendental literature to those who can't afford a Gita. 

The funds collected during this campaign will be used to send books through various channels including, prisons, hospitals, and hotels, in many different countries. 

This video outlines this special opportunity! 
https://youtu.be/wwtQtuqtWcE?si=PYLkK5mDnqeFO53Y

Please participate in this Maha Yagna of distributing 3.7 million Gita's. 

Text/WhatsApp at this number to participate: 408 515 5292

Your servants, 
ISV Sankirtan Team


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Monday, December 11, 2023

Harinam & Bhakti Events @ ISV!

FOUNDER ACHARYA HIS DIVINE GRACE A.C. BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI SRILA PRABHUPADA

Dear Friends and Patrons,

We hope this message finds you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love!

We cordially invite you and your family to come and participate in the joyful experiences of chanting and dancing in the association of devotees in Harinam in Palo Alto and other Bhakti events at ISV!

"By performing congregational chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, one can destroy the sinful condition of material existence, purify the unclean heart, and awaken all varieties of devotional service.(Chaitanya Caritamrita  Antya Lila 20.13)

Program Schedule

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023 
  • 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT - Online ONLY - Lecture on "Lord's lotus feet" by H.G Acyuta Chaitanya Prabhu - Join Here (pwd:123456)

Friday, Dec 15, 2023

  • 6.59 pm PT -  Harinam Sankirtan Festival in Lytton Plaza @ University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Saturday, Dec 16, 2023
  • 6:15 am to 7:30 am PT: Japa Circle led by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu followed by Darshan Arati
  • 8:00 am - 9:30 am PT: Krishna Katha by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu
  • 9:30 am - 9:45 am PT: Short Presentation on Practical Wisdom from Srimad Bhagavatam by Kaisora ISV Youth followed by Guru Puja
Sunday, Dec 17, 2023  
  • 3:30 pm PT: Sunday Feast Lecture by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu followed by Sandhya Aarti & Prasadam
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like a birthday or wedding anniversary) or just in general, please write to us at isvconnect@gmail.com.
 
We will offer the bhoga to the Deities and serve prasadam to all the devotees in your name.
 
The donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $351 only. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us @ jpt-isv@googlegroups.com. We look forward to serving you all.


Volunteer and Fund Matching Opportunities

Please join the hundreds of volunteers who are serving in a very personal way. Their services include packing transcendental books, organizing various rooms in the temple, distributing free food, making flower decorations, teaching, and many other soul-soothing activities.
 
If you work for a corporation that has a volunteer matching program, we will happily accept your company's matching funds. This is an excellent way to amplify the impact of your volunteer hours.

Please contact us at VolunteerServicesTeam@googlegroup.com for more information, or to participate.
 

General Temple Information

Follow us online!
Tune into all live programs through this Zoom link using the password 123456.
To watch live programs or recorded programs visit the ISKCON of Silicon Valley YouTube page
Follow us on ISKCON of Silicon Valley's Facebook page!

Visit us at our temple!
Temple hours: Mon to Fri: 4:30 am to 1:30 pm and 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Sat: 4:30 am to 8:30 pm Sun: 4:30 am to 5:30 pm

Arati Timings: Mon to Sat: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 8 pm
Sun: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 5 pm

 

BHAGAVAT SEVA PROJECT 


We are excited to launch Bhagavataseva Project Saturday School enrollment for 2023-24.  Saturday School classes will meet in person.  Please register by June 30, 2023 to avail early bird fees. After June 30, 2023 fees will go up by $20 for all groups.
 
 
IN PERSON GROUP CLASS TIMINGS & FEES 2023-2024 
  • Saturday-Kanha** (0-2 years) | 10:00AM-10:45AM | $220
  • Saturday-Damodar (3-5 years) | 10:00AM-11:15AM | $420
  • Saturday-Gopinath Group (6-8 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
  • Saturday-Madanmohan (9-11 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
  • Saturday-Kaisora (12-14 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
*Age is as of September 15, 2023.
**Saturday-Kanha Is a Parent and child group. One parent will be with their child at all times during the class.

Please complete the registration form.
 
Next Steps and Additional Information

Once you complete the registration form, you will be added to our 2023-24 mailing list and respective Whatsapp groups. First day of Saturday school is August 12, 2023.

       

 



KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME

The temple organizes melodious hari kirtan, bhajans, and katha at people's homes all over the Bay Area. You can either join in or host such a unique, spiritually uplifting experience to gain the mercy of the Lord, gain positivity and feel instant bliss. 

Here are some kirtan videos!
Here are what hosts have to say about they're experience!
Read our FAQ's to learn more about kirtan.

To experience the bliss of kirtan/katha, please text/call Govinda Das @ 408-634-4478 or submit your interest here.



Vedic Academy for Kids All Ages


 

Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 0 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 3 -  7 pm where kids learn about Vedic Culture, Slokas, Stories & Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc., Bhajans and participate in Arts & Crafts, Dramas and much more.

For more information, please send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 650-248-6297


 


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