The Hare Krishna Movement

Timeless wisdom for a purposeful life.

ISKCON shares the teachings of Bhagavad Gita and the joyful practice of bhakti-yoga, helping people deepen their relationship with Krishna through learning, worship, service, and spiritual community.

Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu leading congregational chanting
About ISKCON

A living tradition of devotion and knowledge

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness was established in 1966 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Its philosophy is rooted in Sanatana Dharma and the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam.

The principles and practices of ISKCON follow the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who shared the path of loving devotion through congregational chanting, study, compassionate service, and remembrance of Krishna.

Through temples, courses, festivals, prasadam distribution, and community programs, ISKCON welcomes people from every background to explore spiritual life in a practical and joyful way.

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Founder-Acharya of ISKCON

Srila Prabhupada's life-changing mission

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

In 1965, at the age of 69, Srila Prabhupada journeyed from India to New York carrying a trunk of books, a few personal belongings, and an unwavering desire to share Krishna consciousness with the world.

Through extraordinary dedication, faith, writing, teaching, and personal example, he established a worldwide spiritual movement and made the wisdom of the Vedic tradition accessible to a global audience.

His legacy continues through his books, temples, disciples, and communities committed to chanting the holy names, studying scripture, serving others, and living a Krishna-conscious life.

Teachings & lineage

Wisdom carried through an authentic spiritual tradition

ISKCON belongs to the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya disciplic succession, in which spiritual knowledge is carefully received, practiced, and shared from teacher to student.

Scripture

Bhagavad Gita

Krishna's practical guidance on the self, duty, yoga, devotion, and the purpose of life.

Devotional wisdom

Srimad Bhagavatam

A profound presentation of Krishna's teachings, activities, devotees, and loving service.

Living tradition

Gaudiya Vaishnavism

The path shared by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu through chanting, humility, devotion, and compassion.

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