The bhaktivedanta book trust bbt india invites iskcon devotees to participate in a 2day seminar on the merits of organized book distribution. Iskcon approached the commission with an appeal and produced documentary proof. He said that i have got so many temples and now in calcutta i have got a marble temple, but i would have wished that if by selling marbles i could publish and distribute books. The nectar of book distribution a book by and for iskcon devotees to learn how to distribute srila prabhupadas original books. Each month we feed 2500 people at weekly sunday open house programs where visitors, devotees and the general public eat prasad with us. The distribution of iskcon founder srila prabhupadas books has seen a major resurgence in north america in recent years. I t is scheduled to take place on jan 31,2014 and feb 1, 2014 at iskcon tirupati. Iskcon temple presidents and book distribution leaders shall encourage distributors to. Posted on jan 14, 2016 in book distribution techniques. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupadas book, perfect questions, perfect answers in 1993. Srila prabhupada told us that book distribution is his life and soul. Famous monk sayadaw recieving bhagavad gita in burmese by hg lila. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, books by srila prabhupada, free downloads, free ebooks, nectar of devotion tags. The publishing arm of iskcon, the bhaktivedanta book trust bbt, was established in 1972.
Videos related to book distribution for more information on book distribution, kindly visit. Here you can read about all the reasons why we distribute books and why everyone should be connected with this endeavour in any way possible. One day when we were going to distribute srila prabhupadas books we had to board iskcon book distribution vehicle and we left the temple by 9. Our sole objective is to assist devotees in their krishna consciousness. The iskcon krishna consciousness handbook 1970 pdf download. Srila prabhupadas main mission was the printing and distribution of his transcendental books. Srila prabhupada used to stress a lot on book distribution. Here you will find book distribution stories, quotes, videos, audio, images, etc.
Every temple is independent, that is every temple is selfresponsible for raising funds. February 20, 2017 famous monk sayadaw recieving bhagavad gita in burmese by hg lila govina prabhu. I want that my books be distributed in huge quantities and thus we will be able to thoroughly convince the majority of population. How can one distribute srila prabhupada jis books on streets. Book distribution international society for krishna consciousness.
The sankirtan department at iskcon vrindavan has buses that go all over to distribute srila pranbhupadas books. Srila prabhupada letter to brahmananda, 6th may 1969. This was the order given to him by his spiritual master srila bhaktsiddhanta sarasvati thakur and srila prabhupada took this order, if you get money print books, as his life and soul. Very good tips can try one or few or all down to earth book distribution book distribution simplified here are 42 easy ways to help distribute more books. Here are 42 easy ways to help distribute more books. Book distribution save the world special sankirtana orientation session 20120519 lecture.
Iskcon perfect questions perfect answers book changes. Lets keep this sacred mission of book distribution, the heart of srila prabhupada. Bhaktiveanta swami prabhupada, bhaktirasamrtasindhu, free downloads, free ebooks, hare krishna, iskcon press, krishna path, lord caitanya mahaprabhu, nectar of devotion, rupa goswami, srila. The funds gathered is used in buying cooking materials for p. In his welcome message on the home page, iskcon minister of book distribution vijaya dasa writes, we hope this website will inspire you to do what was very pleasing to his divine grace srila prabhupadabook distribution.
These other thing such as selling incense and records are not as important as this. Our family business takes us on a personal journey into srila prabhupadas timeless legacy of love. Elevate your consciousness to the spiritual platform with these transcendental books and become completely free from all anxiety and suffering. Devotees in iskcon are free to approach any iskcon devotee in good standing for initiation, whether or not they are on this list, with the following provisos. Iskcon book distributors are constantly trying to find new ways to give out. Some of these suggestions take just a few minutes, while others require a bit of regular effort. Gather your family together and read the books aloud for them to hear and to purify your home. Iskcon book distributors are constantly trying to find new ways to give out srila. There is a hall which can accommodate an audience of five hundred people and is given free of cost to political and religious organizations by iskcon from time to time. These are the original, pre1978 books of srila prabhupada. Book distribution every year we organize several exhibitions of valuable books in various organizations, which are based on our rich and diverse culture, promoting human values to combat the evils and vices of the present civilization thereby benefitting the masses, organizations and corporate houses. The intelligent can think in abstract ways and learn from their experiences.
Regarding teachings of lord caitanya, i am very glad to know that you are hopeful for great success. We present the catalog of srila prabhupadas books here for your reference. So keep on distributing books somehow or other, as much as you can. Gone are the days when book distribution was limited to fulltime street sankirtana. In this video, i will share some of the items that i stopped buying in 2019. As times change, theres a flood of innovative, cuttingedge book distribution techniques that use the diverse skills and backgrounds of a wide variety of devotees.
The most effective money saving strategy for myself was to set up automatic withdrawals from my primary bank account to various savings and investment accounts at a set rate of 30% of my total income. I felt disillusioned with performing the catholic rituals i grew up with. Dec 12, 20 and in laguna beach, california, where book distribution rose 1,000% in 2011 and another 33% in 2012, theyre aiming for an increase of at least another 20% in 20. He considered these books to be the basis of the krishna consciousness movement and the distribution of these books to be the most important preaching activity.
Various book distribution techniques by bhakta jacob. Srila prabhupda book marathon in telangana and maharashtra 2016. The winter book marathon took place as usual during the month leading up to. I do not want money, or buildings or anything else, i simply want to see that my books are being. Swami swaroopanand saraswati speaking in allahabad where he was taking part in magh mela, swaroopanand saraswati said iskcon was being used to send money from india to foreign locations. Bbt reaches half a billion books distributed since. At the iskcon columbus we take the distribution of srila prabhupadas books as a priority. I am very glad to hear the book distribution is increasing. Understand the ancient philosophy of india, the vedas, and become liberated and free from anxiety and suffering with these easy to understand comprehensive translations and commentaries on the original sanskrit texts by srila prabhupada, the founderacharaya of iskcon, the hare krishna movement. The world is feeling the weight of this hare krishna movement, especially in your country. Vaisheshika dasa, silicon valley bookdistribution strategist, explains, when people have the experience of going out on book distribution themselves, when they are deployed, then they see for themselves how the modes of material nature work, and they also see the mercy of lord chaitanya.
Srila prabhupada wanted his books to be translated in all languages and today they are available in more than 80 languages. When you are travelling by train in india, join the local temple sankirtan party. We aim to keep you in touch with the latest news, events, experiences and opportunities related to book distribution. Iskcon perfect questions perfect answers book changes iskcon published a new version of his divine grace a. Gifting prabhupadas books to friends and family members and encouraging them to read them is most certainly book distribution. Book distribution seminar by vijay prabhu at iskcon boston in. Iskcon leaders vote to stop the distribution of prabhupadas. Five years ago, i did book distribution in budapest in one of my favorite sankirtan spots, called stop shop, a. We earnestly request you make a monetary contribution to this noble cause.
They produced a survey and sent it out to devotees across na. The commission not only upheld the forums order but slapped a fine of rs 2,000 on iskcon for trying to introduce. Commit to getting together once a week or so and distributing books together. Examples include weekend warriors, smart boxes, vending machine distribution, motel gita programs, ebooks, online stores, and more. Our modern commercial kitchen feeds thousands of people on festival days. That way anytime the conversation goes towards krsna, you can pull out the book, if even just to show them a picture. None of these tactics will be lifechanging on their own, but they can make quite a difference over time if youre able to implement more than one. The heart of transcendental book distribution prabhupada. Stories of iskcon book distribution 1 chant hare krishna. This year as part of srila prabhupada book distribution marathon we, devotees from iskcon pune, are organizing value empowerment contest, based on bhagavadgita as it is, in different parts of telangana and maharashtra like. Being enlivened by so many thoughtprovoking observations and concepts on the subject of gurutattva and the iskcon institution i feel inspired to express some ideas and understandings on this issue.
It is a transcript of a conversation which took place in mayapur, west bengal, in 1972 with a peacecorps worker, bob cohen. The stores demand of 40% for at least 4 copies is all right. It is being conducted under the expert guidance of vaisesika dasa adhikari. Now is the time to distribute the peace formula and srila prabhupadas books. However, it does require resources for us to do so.
With regards to money collected from services and sales to local hare krishna temples, how much money is kept locally and how much is sent back to the gbc, more directly what are your thoughts about using the sale of marked goods and foodstuffs to help in litigation disputes over iskcons entrenched child sexual abuse and neglect in associated boarding schools throughout the 1970s. Books on the hare krishna movement, iskcon and srila prabhupada. Iskcon school of hard knocks where i am presently doing my postgraduate. Free books to encourage distribution to the peace movement. As iskcon has grown at a rapid rate around the world, some areas were made zones under the direction of a particular gbc member even though they may not have been geographically contingent. The householder should earn money by business or by profession and spend at least fifty percent of his income to spread krsna consciousness.
Srila prabhupadas books have changed hundreds of thousands of lives in. Oct 08, 2018 srila prabhupadas main mission was the printing and distribution of his transcendental books. Tips for book distribution by amarendra dasa youtube. In case you are unable to view the ebooks after downloading than it is possible you need the latest adobe reader to view the pdf documents. Iskcon is changing srila prabhupadas books book changes. Read at least one hour a day, although more is better. Book distribution sri sri radha madan gopal temple iskcon.
Srila prabhupada inherited the mission to distribute books on krishna. Jul 07, 2015 in iskcon there is no collective fundraising. This group was formed to assess the state and future dierection of iskcon s preaching and social issues in north america. I learnt many things about book distribution from hg vaisesika prabhu who is considered to be the acharya of book distribution in iskcon. Iskcon books distribution srila prabhupada home facebook. Autobiography of an american swami by radhanath swami, chasing rhinos with the swami volume 1 by shyamasunda. Posted on mar 27, 2016 in book distribution audio lectures. Devotees go out in severe cold, intense heat and monsoon. Using ach mode to deduct money from your checking ac will save 2. South african devotees walk 650 kms to raise funds for sankirtana bus.
Each temple gathers its own funds and then uses it. This book distribution was my guru maharajas purpose. Srila prabhupadas books have changed hundreds of thousands of lives in a very positive way. Thanks to the efforts of book distributors around the world, it has sold over. Ask an experienced book distributor to take you out on book distribution. Bhaktivedanta manors book distribution breaks records. This is possible only by plain living and high thinking based on devotional service to the supreme lord. Vaisheshika dasa, silicon valley book distribution strategist, explains, when people have the experience of going out on book distribution themselves, when they are deployed, then they see for themselves how the modes of material nature work, and they also see the mercy of lord chaitanya. On a joint initiative themed day of gratitude, iskconlondon and the. Audio lecture on where do you get the money by srila prabhupada converstation with press reporter us download audio. Iskcon leaders vote to stop the distribution of prabhupada. Book distribution distrubution of the tresure sankirtan department the sankirtan department at iskcon vrindavan has buses that go all over to distribute srila pranbhupadas books.
Sound financial management and accounting helps you get the most for your money, keep track of your progress, and build confiden confidence ce in in iskcon among donors, donors, devotees, devotees, and the the greater greater community community here are six key key objectives to sound financial management. In 1970, srila prabhupada founded the bhaktivedanta book trust bbt, now the worlds largest publisher of vedic literature. Akola, nizamabad, jagtial, kama reddy, khammam, bodhan, mehaboob nagar, etc. Book distribution is very pleasing to srila prabhupada and to the entire guru. For shy devotees, i feel best thing they can do is set up a book table on the.
And make sure you are reading prabhupadas books also yourself, at least 12 hours every day. Stories of iskcon book distribution 1 chant hare krishna blog. The alachua hare krishna temple has been distributing sanctified food to the public for 37 years. Book distribution iskcon vrindavan distrubution of the tresure sankirtan department the sankirtan department at iskcon vrindavan has buses that go all over to distribute srila pranbhupadas books. Thats why we created this list of 100 ways to save money starting today. Iskcon made a significant contribution to the production and distribution of midday meal to the primary secondary schools of the city from 2007 till 2016. So always keep them enthused in this book distribution. Lets keep this sacred mission of book distribution, the heart of srila prabhupada and the family business of iskcon, healthy and alive.
Iskcon published a new version of his divine grace a. Distribution of my books is the most imporatant thing. We hope this website will inspire you to do what was very pleasing to his divine grace srila prabhupada book distribution. Always keep a small book in your purse, bag, or backpack. Ask people working in shops if they would like a book. Kindly help me a book of quotes from srila prabhupada on the importance of book distribution. Book distribution spiritual quotes by iskcon desire tree.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Srila prabhupada inherited the mission to distribute books on krishna consciousness from his spiritual master, and passed it on to his disciples. The bbt soon became the worlds largest publisher and distributor of books on indian philosophy and religion. With regards to money collected from services and sales to local hare krishna temples, how much money is kept locally and how much is sent back to the gbc, more directly what are your thoughts about using the sale of marked goods and foodstuffs to help in litigation disputes over iskcon s entrenched child sexual abuse and neglect in associated boarding schools throughout the 1970s. Alternatively the temple on your behalf will place them in schools, universities. This group was formed to assess the state and future dierection of iskcons preaching and social issues in north america. The bbt, as of january 2009, had printed over 500 million books and magazines in more than 60 languages. Hence it was resolved at the 2012 gbc meetings that a framework be provided to identify zones or fourteen broad territories of the world which will be. Srila prabhupada has a solution for this society and he wants you to distribute his books. This seminar showcases some of the sankirtana strategies being successfully implemented in different parts of the world, bringing growth to book sales and commitment to srila prabhupada. Recently, i have been focusing my efforts on two fields. Book distribution is the hare krishnas most important activity.