Author Archives for Vrindavana Das

Seeing The Green Tomatoes


Focusing and unfocusing my eyes I see the green tomatoes I am to pick in the vines also green It’s subtle to say the least Like the wise hockey playing soccer playing blogging cow loving sage once said If you can’t see into the trees when you’re driving How can you see Krsna? He is […]

Simple Living, High Thinking Issue #13


For the week of September 15th-21st, 2008 The chill of the fall night soothes and refreshes the soul. Let us refresh your browser in the same way with this week’s updates of the goings-on here at the Small Farm Training Center here at New Vrindaban Dham. It’s never boring…for instance In what is becoming a […]

New Vrindaban Natural Gas Drilling Meeting Notes 9-15-08


Natural Gas Extraction in New Vrindaban Moral, Ethical and Philosophical Considerations Community Meeting, 15 September 2008 Notes taken by H G Labangalatika devi dasi (Malati’s assistant)  Discussion revolved around basic factors of A) Our purpose and responsibility as heritors of Srila Prabhupada’s mission, and B) Prevailing reality and our best strategy given conditions we are facing.  The central philosophical issue, as […]

We’re Still Farming!


The days are shorter, the groundhogs are fattier, there’s a chill in the air, and we’re still harvesting! Here’s some links to the Club 108 blog and our recent updates. Simple Living, High Thinking #12 Inside The Farm Circle #5 The Small Farm Training Center brochure (please help us as we begin to gather our […]

Fasting this week


Here’s just a reminder of the fasting schedule coming up this week: Wed. 9/10  Ekadasi (fast till noon for Vamana’s Appearance tomorrow) Thr. 9/11   Vamanadeva’s Appearance Day – special lunch feast at temple Fri. 9/12    Appearance of Srila Baktivinoda Thakura (fast till noon)

Potluck Thursday 9/11/08


Dear Devotees: Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share and gather for a potluck in the field by the apartments this Thursday at 5:00pm.  Please bring the family for light-hearted devotee association and games!

This Week At The Farm Circle…


Join the Earthlings of The Dham for our weekly gathering on all things natural, as we meet, discuss, and inspire each other to bring about Srila Prabhupada’s vision of self-sufficiency here at New Vrindaban. This week we’ll meet Tuesday, September 9th at The Teaching Garden, across the street from the RVC Temple at 600 pm. […]

Radhastami Sunday 9/7/08


Hare Krishna Dear Devotees! This is a reminder that Radhastami is this coming Sunday, Sept. 7th (there is a fast until noon).  All of you wonderfully unique Brijabasi cooks,  please bring your favorite Radhastami offering to the kitchen/ deity room by 11:30 am.  Jaya Sri Radhe! Schedule: 10:00am-12:00pm Bhajan Serenades for the pleasure of Srimate Radharani 11:30 am         Abhishek of Radha Vrindaban Nath by the Brahmin […]

Potluck Picnic


Wednesday 9/3 at 5:00 PM all devotees are invited to Shyam and Vidya’s house for a potluck picnic and sports!  

Party at Yudhisthira’s


Party at Yudhisthira’s Rocks! Labor Day, Sept. 1 (it’s my 59th birthday) Tours - feasting – live music Bring a covered dish to share if you want Come early – stay late Directions to Yudhisthira’s: From RVC temple… go down hill turn right at cemetary go to bottom of hill cross small creek (no problem for cars) bear […]