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Calendar of Educational Events:

  • Principles

    The principals of ISKCON's primary and secondary educational institutions are as follows:

     

    1. Srila Prabhupada's instructions

    2. Inspiring Krsna Consciousness

    3. Providing an education which takes in consideration of time, place and

        circumstance.

    4. Developing a culture of respect

    5. Developing ideal character

    6. Respect for individuality

    7. Providing qualified personnel

    8. Providing a conductive environment

    9. Inspiring attachment to Guru and Krsna, and detachment from Maya

    10. Recognizing that every soul has free will

  • Respect for Individuality

    by Urmila Devi Dasi

    The individuality of the self is a central teaching in Vaisnava philosophy, but what is our practical understanding of this term? Individuality is present in all living beings on both a material and a spiritual level. This article translates how this concept needs to relate to education practices in ISKCON today. The author explores evidence in some of Srila Prabhupada' writings and scripture that deal with the issue of individuality together with some more recent research by academics in the field. With this data, the author builds a persuasive argument for devotees to become more aware of the individual, both in themselves and in others so that they may respond with respectful awareness to the individuals needs.

    Respect for Individuality (ISKCON Communications Journal Vol. 6, No. 2)