Experience a taste of Bhakti every Sunday from ISKCON of DC. Learn more about the Bhakti lifestyle, culture and philosophy from inspirational speakers.

Sunday Open House Talks 2020

Understanding Lord Nityananda's Compassion - Giri Govardhan Das

What does a community in Bhakti look like? What are some principles that can guide us?

Living in Community - Madhavacarya Das

Are we all One? Are we all different? Can we be both at the same time?

The Two Kinds of Oneness - Hari Kirtana Das

Kadamba Kanana Swami speaks on The Life and Teachings of Sri Caitanya. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu ignited a revolution of consciousness with the Krishna Bhakti teachings in the 15th Century. His life and teachings are at the heart of the ISKCON movement today.

The Life and Teachings of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu - HH Kadamba Kanana Swami

Reflections on a sacred song that invites us to wake up and practice a simple but powerful mantra meditation.

Wake Up Call - Narayani Devi Dasi

Every species huddles close as a means of physical survival. It is a 'me-first' mentality based on fear. What separates humans from animals is our willingness to care about others, a natural outgrowth of spiritual awareness. In this Sunday Talk, Rambhoru Devi Dasi will focus on the art and science of social connecting, particularly in troubling times.

Transforming Social Distancing into Spiritual Connection - Rambhoru Devi Dasi

Dealing With Deadly Disease - Anuttama Das

Using stories from the Ramayana, we'll explore how to use everything we have in service and spiritual relationships.

Body Mind And Words - Raghunandana Das

The Masks We Wear and the Shelter We Seek - Rukmini Devi Dasi

The notion of a harmonious coexistence with nature is steeped in our spiritual practice and philosophy. Today we will examine the actions of Maharaja Prthu, the first monarch of the world, and in this context learn what we can do to continue his legacy.

Existing Responsibly - Bhayahari Das

We will reflect on the glories of Sita Devi and what She teaches us about the practice of Bhakti.

Beloved Sita Devi - Ananda Vrindavan Dasi & Vraja Vihari Das

Tale of Prahlad & Lord Nrsimhadeva (Part 1)- Gauravani Das

We explore how mothers and motherly love are the foundation for any thriving community or society.

Gratitude to Mothers - Prema-tarangini Devi Dasi

We explore the intersection of the vaisnava spiritual practice and military service. Prithu das will share his recent experience of deployment to the Middle East and what it meant for him to be a vaisnava in that context.

Attempts At Dovetailing - Prithu Das

In our spiritual practice, bhakti is sometimes described as a seed of pure love that grows in the garden of our heart.  Devaprastha will share with us lessons he learns from his home garden to nourish our internal spiritual work.

Sunday Feast Talk - May 24, 2020

Cultivating Our Creeper of Devotion - Devaprastha Das

Learning & Living the Teachings: Q&A with HH Rtadvaja Swami

In this time of social upheaval, how do we build bridges across differences? How do we inspire a shift in mindset on an individual, organizational, and global level? 

Join a dialogue facilitated by Gauravani Das with Sastivar Das (ACBSP) and devotees from the Urban Center in Washington D.C. (IFAST) - Madhavacharya Das, Ekavira Das, and Jagannatha Pandit Das.

We Need Each Other - A Panel Discussion

This week we honor HH Bhakti Tirtha Swami, a much beloved disciple of Srila Prabhupada and spiritual master to many. 15 years ago this week Maharaja passed from this world, but left with us his life of inspiration, his words of urgency around care and community, and his incredible example of deep spiritual practice and energetic devotional service.

Listen to our panel discussion with Giri Govardhan Das, Jadurani Devi, Nava Kishor Das hosted by Ananda Vrindavan Devi.

Caring for Each Other - A Panel Discussion

Remembrances of His Holiness Bhakti Caru Swami

Glories of Lord Balarama - HH Romapada Swami

ISKCON is an acronym that stands for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. We are an active community in the Washington, DC area.

This is where you can hear music, lectures, narrations, talks, and seminars from our temple.

ISKCON was founded by the exceptional Indian gentleman A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The Hare Krishna movement is part of his ongoing mission to present Gaudia Vaishnavism to the world. 

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