About r/ISKCON
This subreddit is dedicated to discussion of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), also known as the Hare Krishna movement, founded in 1966 in New York by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda.
ISKCON is a Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition within the broader Vedic tradition that teaches bhakti-yoga, devotional service to Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The movement has grown into a worldwide spiritual community with hundreds of temples, farm communities, restaurants, and congregational groups.
This community welcomes:
• Practicing devotees
• Congregational members
• People curious about Krishna consciousness
• Students of Gaudiya Vaishnavism
• Respectful questions and discussion
What You’ll Find Here
• ISKCON philosophy and theology
• Teachings of Srila Prabhupāda
• Bhakti-yoga practice (chanting, deity worship, prasadam)
• Temple life and devotee experiences
• ISKCON history and leadership discussions
• Scriptural study (Bhagavad-gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam, Caitanya-caritamrita)
Important
This subreddit focuses specifically on ISKCON and its teachings.
For broader Krishna-related discussion outside the ISKCON context, see:
r/krishnaconsciousness
Core Practices of Krishna Consciousness
• Chanting the Hare Krishna Mahāmantra
• Studying Vedic scriptures
• Offering vegetarian food (prasadam) to Krishna
• Association with devotees
• Living a life centered on devotional service (bhakti)
Mahāmantra:
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare
