Hare Krishna/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions on Gaudiya Vaishnava Philosophy the tradition that Hare Krishna is part of, Vedanta, Reincarnation, Mantra Meditation, Life style and practice of Bhakti Yoga, Bhagavad-gita, Krishna Consciousness, Rasa, Vegetarianism, Mind-body-consciousness relationship; Das Mula (Ontological proof of God), Japa and the practice of chanting Hare Krishna, and the practice of devotional service to Radha and Krishna.

Experience in the area

I have been an initiated disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (founder Acharya of ISKCON, also know as the Hare Krishna Movement, since 1973 (over 37 years). We have also accepted additional instruction from Srila B.V. Narayan Goswami founder Acharya of "The International Pure Bhakti Yoga Society" another branch of the Hare Krishna Movement. We have preached in India, Europe and the United States and have been Temple President in Dallas ISKCON, General Manager of the ISKCON Temple in Bombay (the largest Mandir in Bombay); Presented the Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Vaishnava literatures to Universities and Indologists throughout the USA, Europe and India. We are also members of the World Vaishnava Association and have several been a presenter of Hare Krishna Philosophy on several nation wide TV programs. Currently we are the President of Florida Vedic College (a recognized branch of the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya where I have been teaching credit college courses on Hare Krishna, Gaudiya Philosophy and Religion for 20 years.

Organizations

Hare Krishna Movement, International Pure Bhakti Yoga Society, Institute for Gaudiya Vaishnavism, World Vaishnava Association; Florida Vedic College,

Education/Credentials

Associate of Arts - Long Beac City College Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration - San Diego State University Master of Hospital Administration -The International University Master of Vedic Arts - Gaudiya Vaishnava Philosophy - Florida Vedic College Doctorate of Divinity -Vaishnava Philosophy and Administration -Florida Vedic College Doctorate of Philosophy -Gaudiya Vaishnavism - Florida Vedic College Bhakti-Sastri Degree (India) (Awarded by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada) Bhakti-Vaibhava Degree and Title (india) (Institute for Gaudiya Vaishnavism)

Awards and Honors

Initiated Brahmana (diksha) 1973 by His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Bhakti-Sastri Degree and Title: 1976 by His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Bhakti-Vaibhava Degree and Title - 1989 (Institute for Gaudiya Vaishnavism)