New Vrindaban Brijabasi Spirit

A brief quote from a Srimad Bhagavatam lecture given by Srila Prabhupada on June 26th, 1976. “So here in New Vrindaban we are trying to establish an ideal life—plain living and advanced in Krishna consciousness. That is [our] real business.” Click HERE for the full audio and transcript posted on the Vanipedia website.

by Madhava Smullen The Vaishnava tradition is famous for its festivals. And within ISKCON, the New Vrindaban community in West Virginia has become one of the most renowned places to celebrate — both because of its rustic beauty, and because of its unique Krishna-centered events. As New Vrindaban finds a fresh start and rebuilds itself, […]

Srila Prabhupada Encourages Devotees to “Work Cooperatively” to Build New Vrindaban – July 1971. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. —————————————————————— July 31, 1971 My Dear Satadhanya, Please accept my blessings. I beg to thank you very much for your kindly letter dated 25th July, […]

Srila Prabhupada Expresses “Great Hope” & Encourages “Gradual Development” of New Vrindaban – February 1972. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. February 28,1972 My dear Satyabhama, Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of January 24, 1972, and I […]

Srila Prabhupada Expresses “Great Enthusiasm” for Constructing New Vrindaban – August 1968. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. —————————————————————— August 23rd, 1968. Jaya Om Visnupada Paramahamsa Parivrajakacarya Astottara Sata (108) Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Prabhupada Ki Jaya Namah Om Visnupadaya Krsnapresthaya Bhutale Srimate Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Iti […]

Srila Prabhupada Encourages Investment in Devotee Housing in New Vrindaban – February 1969. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. —————————————————————— February 8th, 1969. My Dear Hrsikesa, Please accept my blessings. I was very much pleased to receive your letter of 3 February, 1969, and […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 03-09-2014 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes a simple, sustainable lifestyle centered on the care and protection of cows, local food production and the loving service of Lord Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Members of the ECOV Board of Directors: Bhima, Chaitanya Mangala, Madhava Gosh, […]

New Vrindaban’s Palace of Gold Honored – Back to Godhead Magazine – October 1980. By William Robins Limestone, W. Va., Aug. 5 The men in saffron robes, in denims and faded shirts, heads shaven and unshaven, the women in saris of many colors, the Hare Krishna devotees came in twos and threes and troops, afoot […]

Hare Krishna Prabhus, As many of you know in 2013 we had eight sat sanga programs at Srila Prabhupada’s Palace. During these gatherings devotees shared memories and realizations about Srila Prabhupada and the positive moments in New Vrindaban’s history. The schedule for our first sat-sanga of the year at the Palace is as follows: Saturday, […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental “Throwback Thursday” – 03/06/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: In the photo, with Srila Prabhupada, are nine devotees whose faces can be seen. Can you correctly identify them all? Extra credit: Who is the person directly behind Srila Prabhupada (whose face can’t be seen, but […]