05-16-2008, 11:02 AM
Hare Krishna (ISKCON)
Founder
Founded by A.C. Swami Bhktivedanta Prabhupada. Founded in 1965 in New York. Based on Hindu teachings from 1500’s
Writings
Back to the Godhead magazine. Prabhupada’s translations of and commentaries on Hindu scriptures, especially Bhgavad-gita As It Is.
Who is God?
God is Lord Krishna (Krsna). Krishna is a personal creator; the souls of all living things are part of him. Writings say Krishna once divided himself into 16,308 forms to mate with 16308 female goatherders.
Who is Jesus?
Jesus is not important. He is usually thought of as an enlightened vegetarian teacher who taught meditation. He is not an incarnation of God. Some Krishna devotees consider Christ to be Krishna. Others say he is a great avatar (teacher).
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is not part of this belief
How to be saved.
Chanting Krishna’s name constantly, total devotion to Krishna, worshipping images, and obeying the rules of ISKCON throughout many reincarnated lives releases a follower from bad karma.
What happens after death?
Those who are unenlightened continue in endless reincarnation (rebirth on earth) based on the sinful acts of a person’s previous life.
Other beliefs or practices.
Public chanting of Hare Krishna mantra, yoga, food offerings, soliciting donations. Vegetarian diet. No intoxicants, no gambling. Sex for procreation only ISKCON (International Society of Krishna Consciousness) attracts new members through feasts and Indian cultural programs. Followers are given new names, and often cut family ties.
Founder
Founded by A.C. Swami Bhktivedanta Prabhupada. Founded in 1965 in New York. Based on Hindu teachings from 1500’s
Writings
Back to the Godhead magazine. Prabhupada’s translations of and commentaries on Hindu scriptures, especially Bhgavad-gita As It Is.
Who is God?
God is Lord Krishna (Krsna). Krishna is a personal creator; the souls of all living things are part of him. Writings say Krishna once divided himself into 16,308 forms to mate with 16308 female goatherders.
Who is Jesus?
Jesus is not important. He is usually thought of as an enlightened vegetarian teacher who taught meditation. He is not an incarnation of God. Some Krishna devotees consider Christ to be Krishna. Others say he is a great avatar (teacher).
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is not part of this belief
How to be saved.
Chanting Krishna’s name constantly, total devotion to Krishna, worshipping images, and obeying the rules of ISKCON throughout many reincarnated lives releases a follower from bad karma.
What happens after death?
Those who are unenlightened continue in endless reincarnation (rebirth on earth) based on the sinful acts of a person’s previous life.
Other beliefs or practices.
Public chanting of Hare Krishna mantra, yoga, food offerings, soliciting donations. Vegetarian diet. No intoxicants, no gambling. Sex for procreation only ISKCON (International Society of Krishna Consciousness) attracts new members through feasts and Indian cultural programs. Followers are given new names, and often cut family ties.