http://newvrindabanbloggers.org The New Vrindaban Blogosphere Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Inspired by the "Nectar of Devotion" lecture series given by His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada from October 20-November 13, 1972 at the Radha-Damodara Temple in Vrndavana, IndiaAll of these lectures are available for download at ISKCON Desire Tree.Lectures #2 and #310-21-72 and 10-23-72It was a great gift of Prabhupada's transcendental ... http://jivacow.blogspot.com/2009/07/nectar-chronicles-part-2.html Potential health disaster linked to chemicals in the environment Source Some of the first eerie signs of a potential health catastrophe came as bizarre deformities in water animals, often in their sexual organs. Frogs, salamanders and other amphibians began to sprout extra legs. In heavily polluted Lake Apopka, one of the largest lakes ... http://walkingthefenceline.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/mother-nature-objects/ If you would like to contribute to our year-long "celebration" of Darwin's 200th birthday, please send your articles, editorials, or any other creative and informative pieces to nvclub108@gmail.comMore of the "postdated check" or real progress towards the mystery of life's origins on EarthClick here to read the article "New Glimpses ... http://nvclub108.blogspot.com/2009/07/darwin-is-dead-new-glimpses-of-lifes.html Bhakta Ed drove me up to Fargo, North Dakota and I spent the night with my sister Laura and got to catch up with my 2 nephews and my niece. While we were talking Laura got a phone call and had to take the phone in the other room. When she ... http://walkingthefenceline.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/christian-biker-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/ FOOD, FAITH AND FARMING The Emerging Alliance of Religion and Ecology Sunday, July 12th 11:00 a.m. to 2: 00 pm Organic teaching garden directly across the street from Palace Lodge New Vrindaban Community, Moundsville What role does religion and spirituality play in shaping a socially just and sustainable food system? ... http://www.brijabasispirit.com/2009/07/02/the-emerging-alliance-of-religion-and-ecology/ Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly, ‘Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy; The way into my parlour is up a winding stair, And I’ve a many curious things to shew when you are there.” Oh no, no,” said the little Fly, “to ask me ... http://walkingthefenceline.wordpress.com/2009/07/02/the-spider-and-the-fly-by-mary-howitt/ by Bhaktin Rita Recently, the devotees organized a large kirtan in a public park in Pittsburgh. Almost right at the beginning of the festival, I saw a young lady, Elizabeth, standing in one corner of the tent. She was listening and watching, and seemed to be enjoying the festival. ... http://www.brijabasispirit.com/2009/07/01/i-wish-everyone-could-experience-it/ Standing left to right; Jimmy Devine, Bhakta Ed, Gaura Shakti Arrived in Minneapolis no problems. My friend old college era Ed, who is at age 60 selling his chiropractic clinic, buying a camper, and hitting the road to tour Hare Krishna temples (at the suggestion of Ganapati Swami) picked me up ... http://walkingthefenceline.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/from-minneapolis/ If you would like to contribute to our year-long "celebration" of Darwin's 200th birthday, please send your articles, editorials, or any other creative and informative pieces to nvclub108@gmail.com(Theologian and philosopher Connor) Cunningham is a firm believer in the theory of evolution, but he is also a Christian. He believes that ... http://nvclub108.blogspot.com/2009/06/darwin-is-dead-did-darwin-kill-god.html Source By LISA RATHKE, COVENTRY, Vt. – Vermont dairy farmers Tim Maikshilo and Kristen Dellert, mindful of shrinking their carbon footprint, have changed their cows’ diet to reduce the amount of gas the animals burp — dairy cows’ contribution to global warming. Coventry Valley Farm is one of 15 Vermont farms working ... http://walkingthefenceline.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/greener-diet-reduces-dairy-cows-methane-burps/ The annual Vaishnavi Retreat will begin Friday, Oct. 2 nd through Sunday, Oct. 4th in New Vrindaban. It is for women and by women and both women and children are welcome. Plan on elevating your Krishna consciousness and reviving your spirits in the enchanting atmosphere of New Vrindaban, located in ... http://www.brijabasispirit.com/2009/06/30/vaishnavi-retreat-09-announcement/ “A human being who identifies this body made of three elements with his self, who considers the by-products of the body to be his kinsmen, who considers the land of birth worshipable, and who goes to the place of pilgrimage simply to take a bath rather than meet men of ... http://walkingthefenceline.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/behind-but-leaving-anyway/ CAMP: ISKCON; Akash-Ganga Bldg., flat 7; 89 Bhulabhai Desai Rd. Bombay -26, INDIA February 22nd, 1971 My Dear Kirtanananda Maharaj, Please accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your letter dated 12th January, 1971 and have noted the contents carefully. Just recently I have written you one letter and ... http://www.brijabasispirit.com/2009/06/28/prabhupada-letter-feb22-1971/ From our local newspaper. It does seem to be a variation of the Wall Street Journal’s text article. In the print addition the title of the article was “Safety and Solitude”and the pictures were different and better. I am going to post the print copy in the prasadam room at the ... http://walkingthefenceline.wordpress.com/2009/06/28/safety-and-solitude/ Lord Jaganatha’s Snayanyatra will take place on Sunday, June 28th at 10:30 a.m. Please come and celebrate the wonderful bathing ceremony of Their Lordships. Also, anyone who would like to serve Their Lordships for this festival could meet at 7 p.m. in the temple room (or around Vani’s store) to ... http://www.brijabasispirit.com/2009/06/27/snayanyatra-and-preparation/