Hare Krishna in the Twenty-First Century
Author: Angela R. Burt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2023-09-30
Total Pages: 167
ISBN-13: 1009079158
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Leading the Hare Krishna Movement
Author: Angela R. Burt
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2024-05-27
Total Pages: 255
ISBN-13: 1003815154
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines issues of leadership and succession in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) which was founded in by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1966. After the founder’s death in 1977, the movement was led by a group of gurus in a "zonal system" until their authority was challenged and reformed in the mid-1980s. At the heart of the book is an exploration of the developments, conflicts, and defining characteristics of leadership in ISKCON in this decade. Themes of hierarchy, status, power and authority, and the routinisation of charisma are shown to be keys to understanding the events of the time. With careful analysis of interviews and documentary evidence, the research offers a unique insight into ISKCON as an organisation and the broader religious community in which ISKCON is located. The book will be of particular interest to scholars of new religious movements and those concerned with religious leadership.
The Hare Krishnas in Britain
Author: Nathan Hartley
Publisher:
Published: 2021-06-29
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Hare Krishnas in Britain looks at the history and diversity of the movement in 21st century Britain. The Hare Krishnas, known for their bright saffron robes and loud street chanting parties, have been a part of the UK's historical narrative for much longer than was once thought. After two years of extensive research, the author has been able to uncover details of Britain's first Hare Krishna movement in the 1930s. And, for the first time ever, a detailed look is provided of the diverse array of sects and sangas that exist in the country today. Where are the Hare Krishnas in 21st century Britain? What does the movement look like? Whether you have been an ardent practitioner of Krishna Consciousness for 50 years, are a new follower of Bhakti Yoga, or just have a university essay to write, this book is for you! About the Author: Nathan Hartley has been around the Hare Krishna movement for almost 20 years. With a degree in the Study of Religion he has an interest in the Sociology of Religion and interfaith dialogue. He runs a Faith Foundation in the south west of England and regularly produces content for TV and radio broadcasting.
Krishna Consciousness in the West
Author: David G. Bromley
Publisher: Bucknell University Press
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780838751442
DOWNLOAD EBOOKScholars of comparative religion, theology, philosophy, History, sociology, and psychology and members of the Hare Krishna movement discuss the history, theology, and organization of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness and public reaction to the movement in America.
The Haunting of Twenty-First-Century America
Author: William J. Birnes
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Published: 2013-12-17
Total Pages: 393
ISBN-13: 146682803X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this companion volume to The Haunting of America and The Haunting of Twentieth-Century America, national bestselling authors William J. Birnes and Joel Martin explore today's intellectual and spiritual awakening—one that is challenging traditional belief systems. Birnes and Martin show that, though many governments deny the importance of a spiritual component to national policy, even the most conservative governments have based social and financial policy decisions on a profound belief in the existence of the paranormal, ghosts, and spirits. From using psychic spying programs to gather intelligence on enemy nations to investigating the use of mind control to impede the abilities of hostile troops, the U.S. government has continuously developed paranormal weapons and tactics alongside their more mundane counterparts. U.S. Presidents from Franklin Pierce through Ronald Reagan regularly relied on the paranormal, using trance mediums, channelers, and astrologists to help plan agendas and travel schedules. The Haunting of Twenty-First-Century America is unlike any American history you will ever read—it posits that not only is the paranormal more normal than most people think, but that it is driving current events to a new "Fourth Culture" of the twenty-first century. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Hare Krishna in America
Author: E. Burke Rochford
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 9780813511146
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTraces the growth of the Hare Krishna movement in the U.S., describes the experiences of individual followers, and analyzes recruitment patterns, activities, and leadership of the movement.
Leading the Hare Krishna Movement
Author: ANGELA. BURT
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2023-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781032249407
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines issues of leadership and succession in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) which was founded in by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1966. After the founder's death in 1977, the movement was led by a group of gurus in a 'zonal system' until their authority was challenged and reformed in the mid-1980s. At the heart of the book is an exploration of the developments, conflicts and defining characteristics of leadership in ISKCON in this decade. Themes of hierarchy, status, power and authority and the routinisation of charisma are shown to be key to understanding the events of the time. With careful analysis of interviews and documentary evidence, the research offers a unique insight into ISKCON as an organisation and the broader religious community in which ISKCON is located. The book will be of particular interest to scholars of new religious movements and those concerned with religious leadership.
The Hare Krishna Movement
Author: Edwin Bryant
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 2004-06-23
Total Pages: 506
ISBN-13: 9780231508438
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDancing and chanting with their shaven heads and saffron robes, Hare Krishnas presented the most visible face of any of the eastern religions transplanted to the West during the sixties and seventies. Yet few people know much about them. This comprehensive study includes more than twenty contributions from members, ex-members, and academics who have followed the Hare Krishna movement for years. Since the death of its founder, the movement, also known as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), has experienced debates over the roles of authority, heresy, and dissent, which have led to the development of several splinter movements. There is a growing women's rights movement and a highly publicized child abuse scandal. Providing a privileged look at the people and issues shaping ISKCON, this volume also offers insight into the complex factors surrounding the emergence of religious traditions, including early Christianity, as well as a glimpse of the original seeds and the germinating stages of a religious tradition putting down roots in foreign soil.
Hare Krishna in the Modern World
Author: Graham Dwyer
Publisher: Arktos
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 1907166475
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"To most people, the words 'Hare Krishna' conjure images of robed monks with shaven heads singing and dancing, or selling copies of the Bhagavad Gita in the streets. These were indeed iconic of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in its early years. Over the nearly half-century of its existence, however, the organization has changed considerably in order to remain relevant as the world around it has changed. In this volume, nine scholars, all of whom have had years of first-hand experiences with ISKCON, evaluate its successes and failures in adapting to new social and demographic circumstances while struggling to remain true to its original intentions, and offer insights into new directions that it may take in the future."--P. [4] of cover.
Monkey on a Stick
Author: John Hubner
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 472
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen ex-Krishna Steve Bryant launched a one-man holy war against the Hare Krishna cult, his body was found murdered. It was the Krishnas' response to make Bryant a monkey on a stick, a gruesome warning to all other Krishnas that death was in store for those with dreams of defection. 16 pages of photos.
