When I came to SMU I had no clue that there was a Hare Krishna temple fifteen minutes away, and I knew very little about what it was all about. The movement was first introduced to America in 1965 … Continue reading →

The Hare Krishna movement made landfall in the United States in the latter half of the 20th century, a time when counterculture facilitated new growth in America’s urban centers.  It’s leader, Prabhupad, brought “Krishna Consciousness” to the forefront of his spirituality, … Continue reading →

Recently I had the unique opportunity to visit the ISKCON temple in Dallas, TX. The ISKCON organization was originally founded in the Americas in 1966 by Srila Prabhupada. Beginning in a small storefront temple in New York, Prabhupada worked tirelessly … Continue reading →

During the field trip to the ISKCON Temple, I learned about the Hare Krishna tradition and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness’ history from Prajapati –our insightful, beatnik tour guide. Prajapati has been a member of the Hare Krishna movement … Continue reading →

I was submersed in an atmosphere filled with light and energy. Children and adults alike were dancing barefoot while chanting prayers to Krishna. The red curtains unveiled the colorfully adorned idols with fresh flowers garlands and incense beside them. Along … Continue reading →

In the three years I’ve been in Dallas, the furthest I had travelled was white rock lake for rowing practice. So engulfed in my own bubble, I never stopped to think of the greater part of Dallas I was missing out … Continue reading →

  “Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Hara Ram,” the sounds of a familiar chant greeted our group as we walked into the Hare Krishna temple in Dallas, Texas. The melodic chanting and playing of the instruments had me humming along on … Continue reading →

Stepping into the Hare Krishna temple, situated in the middle of Dallas, was like stepping into a completely different world. It was so serene and calm, unlike the city it is in. Upon entering the temple, the first thing we … Continue reading →

As I looked around me at what seemed like chaos, I was not able to grasp what was going on. People of all ages diving onto the floor and kissing it, chanting and dancing to a not very coordinated tune, … Continue reading →

When I first learned from Dr. Ball-Phillips that our class would be taking a field trip to visit the local Hare Krishna temple, I was overcome with apprehension but also excitement.  My limited knowledge of the movement and its followers … Continue reading →