ABOUT
While pursuing his college education in Mumbai in 1971, Lokanath Swami was struck by the presence of Srila Prabhupada and the Hare Krishna devotees at a pandal program in Mumbai. In 1972 Maharaja received harinama initiation and in 1975 was awarded sannyasa by Prabhupada. As Centennial Minister during the 1990’s the duty bestowed upon him was to organize the global celebration of Prabhupada’s 100th birth anniversary. Maharaja is the GBC Padayatra Minister and in this role he continues to spread the holy names in more towns and villages, throughout India and the world. He is a member of the Indian Bureau and is tasked with managing his zone in India. Maharaja is an initiating spiritual master and author of more than a dozen books. He travels globally and is known for his enlivening kathas and ecstatic kirtanas. He is a regular presenter at the ILS.
SEMINAR
Guaranteed and Guaranteeing the Bright Future of ISKCON
Lord Caitanya’s prediction that the holy name of the Lord will be heard and sung in every town and village, rings in our ears. We will survey evidence from “sadhu, sastra, and acarya” for the guaranteed success of ISKCON. Instilling clarity and inspiration into the hearts of the participants, Lokanath Swami will explore universal and foundational principles including Unity In Diversity, Preserving Srila Prabhupada’s Intentions and Empowering the Congregation.
This interactive presentation will develop a shared vision of ISKCON’s potential future utilizing a traditional strategic planning system as follows:
. Vision
. Obstacles
. Strategy
. Resources (Human and Funds)
. Timeline
Every participant will be encouraged to contribute his or her perspective.