Radha Krishna Temple ISKCON London

Format Of meetings Of Counsellor and Counsellees

•    Vaisnava bhajans
•    A few pages of one of Srila Prabhupada’s books are discussed.  One of the Counsellees makes a presentation of the same and a discussion follows.
•    Sharing of realizations.
•    Discussion on service, sadhana and Vaisnava etiquette.
•    Devotees are asked if they want to discuss any problems which are not personal (personal problems are discussed in private with the counsellor).
•    Kirtana.
•    Prasadam.

Format Of Meetings Of Board Of Counsellors

•    In our meetings we discuss the holy name and one of the following subjects:
•    Sadhana (japa, waking up early, etc.)
•    Reading (philosophy, importance of reading Prabhupada’s books etc.)
•    Vaisnava Etiquette (e.g., how to serve/honour prasadam, personal habits, etc.)
•    Exemplary Behaviour (Discussion on 26 qualities of a Vaisnava, etc.  Different Counsellors make presentations each time).
•    Caring for Devotees (Reports from various teams formed to care for devotees.)
•    Sometimes when the discussion flows spontaneously, more time is required.
•    Finally, various management/policy matters are discussed.
•    Prasadam (if possible).