The Hare Krishna Movement

Author : Edwin Bryant,Maria Ekstrand
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0231508433

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The Hare Krishna Movement by Edwin Bryant,Maria Ekstrand Pdf

Dancing and chanting with their shaven heads and saffron robes, Hare Krishnas presented the most visible face of any of the eastern religions transplanted to the West during the sixties and seventies. Yet few people know much about them. This comprehensive study includes more than twenty contributions from members, ex-members, and academics who have followed the Hare Krishna movement for years. Since the death of its founder, the movement, also known as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), has experienced debates over the roles of authority, heresy, and dissent, which have led to the development of several splinter movements. There is a growing women's rights movement and a highly publicized child abuse scandal. Providing a privileged look at the people and issues shaping ISKCON, this volume also offers insight into the complex factors surrounding the emergence of religious traditions, including early Christianity, as well as a glimpse of the original seeds and the germinating stages of a religious tradition putting down roots in foreign soil.

Author : Nori J. Muster
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780252094996

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Betrayal of the Spirit by Nori J. Muster Pdf

Combining behind-the-scenes coverage of an often besieged religious group with a personal account of one woman's struggle to find meaning in it, Betrayal of the Spirit takes readers to the center of life in the Hare Krishna movement. Nori J. Muster joined the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)--the Hare Krishnas--in 1978, shortly after the death of the movement's spiritual master, and worked for ten years as a public relations secretary and editor of the organization's newspaper, the ISKCON World Review. In this candid and critical account, Muster follows the inner workings of the movement and the Hare Krishnas' progressive decline. Combining personal reminiscences, published articles, and internal documents, Betrayal of the Spirit details the scandals that beset the Krishnas--drug dealing, weapons stockpiling, deceptive fundraising, child abuse, and murder within ISKCON–as well as the dynamics of schisms that forced some 95 percent of the group's original members to leave. In the midst of this institutional disarray, Muster continued her personal search for truth and religious meaning as an ISKCON member until, disillusioned at last with the movement's internal divisions, she quit her job and left the organization. In a new preface to the paperback edition, Muster discusses the personal circumstances that led her to ISKCON and kept her there as the movement's image worsened. She also talks about "the darkest secret"–child abuse in the ISKCON parochial schools--that was covered up by the public relations office where she worked.

Author : E. Burke Rochford
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0813511143

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Hare Krishna in America by E. Burke Rochford Pdf

Traces the growth of the Hare Krishna movement in the U.S., describes the experiences of individual followers, and analyzes recruitment patterns, activities, and leadership of the movement.

Author : E. Burke Rochford
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814775790

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Hare Krishna Transformed by E. Burke Rochford Pdf

Though they are intimately related, most textbooks cover either religious studies or theology, leaving students lacking in exposure to one or the other of these associated disciplines. Religious Studies and Theology: An Introduction offers a comprehensive introduction to both subjects in one inclusive volume. The text is written in an accessible style and is meant for beginning students and all those interested in learning about these fields. It is divided into six sections, including Theories of Religion; World Religions; Biblical Studies; Practical Theology; Systematic Theology; and The Philosophy of Religion. The volume also contains a guide for further reading as well as boxes to explain key terms. Offering thorough and cutting-edge coverage of all aspects of these fields, it is the only introduction to the whole of religious studies and theology in a single-volume format. Contributors: Douglas J. Davies, Seth D. Kunin, Hugh Goddard, Martin A. Mills, Matthew Wood, F. Michael Perko, Paul Ellingworth, Ken Aitken, Helen K. Bond, John Swinton, Henry R. Sefton, Francesca Aran Murphy, and Derek Cross.

Author : Mukunda Goswami
Publisher : Torchlight Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1887089284

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Inside the Hare Krishna Movement by Mukunda Goswami Pdf

The unusual history of an extraordinary religious movement is recounted from the vantage point of an insider.

Author : Hayagriva Dasa
Publisher : Golden Age Media
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789389050592

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The Hare Krishna Explosion (English) by Hayagriva Dasa Pdf

The first draft of The Hare Krishna Explosion was written in July 1969 just after Srila Prabhupada’s first visit to New Vrindavan. At that time Hayagriva realized that the details of the beginnings of the Krishna Consciousness Movement had best be recorded when the events were still fresh. Working from notebooks, diaries and memories he compiled the first edition in a month. Then the manuscript remained packed away until Srila Prabhupada left the mortal world in 1977.

Author : Graham Dwyer,Richard J. Cole
Publisher : I.B. Tauris
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-07-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1845114078

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The Hare Krishna Movement by Graham Dwyer,Richard J. Cole Pdf

The Hare Krishna Movement is popularly associated with groups of chanting, saffron-robed followers, whose colourful appearance on the streets of western cities became increasingly commonplace after the Movement's emergence in 1965. But there is much more to the Krishna phenomenon than simply its bands of singing and dancing adherents. This groundbreaking book focuses for the first time on what is currently taking place inside the Hare Krishna Movement, and examines the changes and developments that have shaped it over the past forty years. The essays offer an unparalleled overview of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), and explore a wide range of topical issues and themes. These include: the politics and history of the Movement; membership patterns; recruitment strategies; pedagogical and social factors; the importance of dreams and ritual; and ISKCON's articulation of traditional theology in the context of the Movement's evolution. The result is a book that will be essential reading for scholars and students of religion in the modern world, and which explains in full how this fascinating Hindu devotional tradition continues to flourish in the land of its origin - India - as well as in the West.

Author : Graham Dwyer,Richard J. Cole
Publisher : Arktos
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781907166471

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Hare Krishna in the Modern World by Graham Dwyer,Richard J. Cole Pdf

"To most people, the words 'Hare Krishna' conjure images of robed monks with shaven heads singing and dancing, or selling copies of the Bhagavad Gita in the streets. These were indeed iconic of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in its early years. Over the nearly half-century of its existence, however, the organization has changed considerably in order to remain relevant as the world around it has changed. In this volume, nine scholars, all of whom have had years of first-hand experiences with ISKCON, evaluate its successes and failures in adapting to new social and demographic circumstances while struggling to remain true to its original intentions, and offer insights into new directions that it may take in the future."--P. [4] of cover.

Author : Nicole Karapanagiotis
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780253054920

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Branding Bhakti by Nicole Karapanagiotis Pdf

How do religious groups reinvent themselves in order to attract new audiences? How do they rebrand their messages and recast their rituals in order to make their followers more diverse? In Branding Bhakti, Nicole Karapanagiotis considers the new branding of the Hare Krishna Movement, or the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Known primarily for their orange robes, shaved heads, ecstatic dancing on the streets, and exuberant Hindu-style temple worship, many contemporary ISKCON groups are radically reinventing their public presentation and their style of worship in order to attract a global audience to their movement. Karapanagiotis explores their innovative and complex approaches in both the United States and India by following three new ISKCON brands aimed at gathering new followers. Each is led by a world-renowned ISKCON guru and his global disciples, and each is promoted through a mix of digital and social media and the construction of an innovative "worship-scape." These new spaces trade ISKCON's traditional temples for corporate work-life balance programs, posh yoga studios, urban spiritual lounges, edgy mantra clubs/lofts, and rural meditative retreat facilities. Branding Bhakti not only investigates the methods the ISKCON movement uses to position itself for growth but also highlights devotees' painful and complicated struggles as they work to transform their shrinking, sectarian movement into one with global religious appeal.

Author : David G. Bromley,Larry D. Shinn
Publisher : Bucknell University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Religion
ISBN : 083875144X

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Krishna Consciousness in the West by David G. Bromley,Larry D. Shinn Pdf

Scholars of comparative religion, theology, philosophy, History, sociology, and psychology and members of the Hare Krishna movement discuss the history, theology, and organization of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness and public reaction to the movement in America.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 1677 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004432284

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Handbook of Hinduism in Europe (2 vols) by Anonim Pdf

The Handbook of Hinduism in Europe portrays and analyses Hindu traditions in every country in Europe. It presents the main Hindu communities, religious groups, forms and teachings present in the continent and shows that Hinduism have become a major religion in Europe.

Author : Angela R. Burt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781009079150

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Hare Krishna in the Twenty-First Century by Angela R. Burt Pdf

Author : His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Publisher : The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789171495433

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Teachings of Lord Caitanya by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Pdf

A Summary Study of Sri Chaitanya-charitamrita Taking the role of His own devotee, Lord Sri Krishna appeared as Sri Krishna Chaitanya about five centuries ago in Bengal, India, and began a great social and spiritual revolution that has profoundly affected the lives of millions worldwide. His conversations with the great scholars, kings, and mystics of the day form the basis of Teachings of Lord Chaitanya.

Author : John Hubner,Lindsey Gruson
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015014193281

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Monkey on a Stick by John Hubner,Lindsey Gruson Pdf

When ex-Krishna Steve Bryant launched a one-man holy war against the Hare Krishna cult, his body was found murdered. It was the Krishnas' response to make Bryant a monkey on a stick, a gruesome warning to all other Krishnas that death was in store for those with dreams of defection. 16 pages of photos.

Author : Graham Dwyer,Richard J. Cole
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Hare Krishnas
ISBN : 0755624815

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The Hare Krishna Movement by Graham Dwyer,Richard J. Cole Pdf

"The Hare Krishna Movement is popularly associated with groups of chanting, saffron-robed followers, whose colourful appearance on the streets of western cities became increasingly commonplace after the Movement's emergence in 1965. But there is much more to the Krishna phenomenon than simply its bands of singing and dancing adherents. This groundbreaking book focuses for the first time on what is currently taking place inside the Hare Krishna Movement, and examines the changes and developments that have shaped it over the past forty years. The essays offer an unparalleled overview of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), and explore a wide range of topical issues and themes. These include: the politics and history of the Movement; membership patterns; recruitment strategies; pedagogical and social factors; the importance of dreams and ritual; and ISKCON's articulation of traditional theology in the context of the Movement's evolution. The result is a book that will be essential reading for scholars and students of religion in the modern world, and which explains in full how this fascinating Hindu devotional tradition continues to flourish in the land of its origin - India - as well as in the West."--Bloomsbury Publishing.