New Vrindaban Brijabasi Spirit

Participating Members of the Board of Directors (constituting a quorum for said meeting to be held):  Madhava Gosh, Navin Shyam, Ranaka, Chaitanya Mangala Advisors present: Jaya Krsna 1.      Approve agenda              Proposal for lumber for Madhuban ox barn was added prior to the    meeting but after the revised agenda was sent out.  2.      Review […]

From  Back to Godhead Magazine #19 02/03  1984 When we’re surrounded by winter’s beauty and danger, remembering Lord Krsna is both a pleasure and a necessity. by Suresvara dasa Temple needs wood! . . . Temple needs wood!” As the call echoes across our snowcapped farm, four men and two boys hop on an ox-drawn […]

  Earth sheltered housing and an ox barn: These words call to mind simpler times, connected to the earth. At New Vrindavan, some exciting plans are underway that include just such buildings in a small eco-village. The first of many small, new villages, built around an agrarian, spiritual lifestyle based on the mission of plain […]

Thanks to Krypamaya for the following: “Go also means land” Lecture by Srila Prabhupada, S.B. 1.2.6. – 1968. Go-seva Ki Jai PAPER, PLASTIC BOTTLES AND METAL CANS Bethlehem Ball Field (1015 E Bethlehem Blvd) Take 88 North to Bethlehem Turn right at the Clark/Loading Zone Gas station (which will be on your right) Go down […]

The following is  a description of a workshop to be presented by Tapapunjah and Balabhadra at the  West Virginia  Small Farm Conference. West Virginia’s Bottom-up Revolution: The No Harm Farm. West Virginia is hurdling towards local foods. Within the next ten years, foods grown in our own counties will gradually stock the shelves of stores […]

Fri. Dec. 7, 2012  Srimad Bhagavatam Class Discussion on Srila Prabhupada’s Letter of June 14, 1968 to Hayagriva concerning the future New Vrindavan. This letter can be read here: 14 June 1968 S compiled by Lilasuka dasi Comments made: What stood out for one person is that the Brijbasis shouldn’t have to search for work […]

All New Vrindavan devotees are invited to the Temple Prasadam Hall this Friday, October 26, 2012 at 5:30 pm for an Pizza/Donut/Pumpkin Pie Style Appreciation Dinner for the Cow and Agriculture Department Devotees and especially the Apprentices who have done a fantastic service this summer in the gardens and in our Local Community Outreach program […]

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 29 Jun 2012 ISKCON’s West Virginia community New Vrindaban has taken another step towards the self-sufficiency that Srila Prabhupada envisioned for it when it was founded in 1968: the community has installed two brand new solar energy systems this year. Behind the project is ECOV, a non-profit entity […]

by Bhakta Rafa. The lord has shown his mercy and is showering us with blessings in the form of rain! With this hot weather we been getting lately, hopefully there will be enough water in the ground so the roots can grow nicely. Watering tip – it is better to water deeply (5 gallons per […]

2012 has been the Year of the Calves, with four calves born before June. But just when we thought we had seen the last baby for awhile, an unexpected pregnancy was detected by Caitanya Bhagavat. Saraswati, a gentle Jersey cow, will be giving birth shortly, and has been moved from Bahulaban to the Goshalla to await her […]