ISKCON Disciple Course is a training program that deepens devotees’ understanding of Krishna consciousness, and who want to know more about the guru-disciple relationship, it is Designed for devotees preparing to take initiation, the course is also recommended for leaders, teachers , and educators in ISKCON.

 

The ISKCON Disciples Course is a training program which deepens devotees understanding of guru tattva and guru padasraya within the multiple guru environment of ISKCON. Designed for devotees preparing to take initiation in ISKCON, the course is also recommended for leaders, preachers, councilors and educators in ISKCON. The course was developed under the direction of the Guru Services Committee, with the combined efforts of leading educators in ISKCON. The course is based on the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and current ISKCON Law and gives reference to the writings from the broader Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition. The 14 lessons include Powerpoint presentations, interactive workshops and assessment exercises.

 

TOPICS COVERED

1.Guru-tattva and the Guru-parampara System

2.Srila Prabhupada ISKCON Founder Acarya and Preeminent Guru

3.Types of Gurus

4.Relationship between ISKCON Guru and ISKCON Authorities

5.Gurus outside of ISKCON

6.Guru-padasraya

7.Selecting a Guru

8.Following Initiation Vows

9.Guru-puja and Vyasa-puja

10.Worship of ISKCON Gurus

11.Guru-vapu and vani seva

12.Guru-tyaga

13.Developing Cooperative Relationships in a multi Guru environment

 

We meet in The Krishna Lounge at 1036 Grand Avenue for two hours once a week, on Sundays from 3 to 5pm . Please Join us for interactive discussions in which we can share ideas and inspire eachother and have a chance to meet other fellow practitioners. All classes start with with short kirtan and conclude at a time when the students if they like, can attend the weekly Sunday Krishna fest.

 

*Course handbooks given in class

*Written Test upon completion of the course.

*Certificate of course completion after one has passed the test

*Certification Presentation at the Temple