International Society for Krishna Consciousness for Western Canada

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness for Western Canada (ISKCON Western Canada) is a nonprofit religious organization registered under the Canadian charitable framework with the business registration number 118971043RR0001. It operates as a regional branch of the global International Society for Krishna Consciousness movement, popularly known as ISKCON or the Hare Krishna movement.

Purpose and Activities

ISKCON Western Canada is dedicated to promoting the teachings of Krishna consciousness as established by the founder of ISKCON, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The organization supports spiritual education, community services, and cultural activities based on the Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism. Its mission involves fostering spiritual realization, devotional practices, and the dissemination of Vedic knowledge in the Western Canadian region.

Organizational Structure

As part of the worldwide ISKCON network, the Western Canada chapter functions under the broader philosophical and administrative frameworks established by the ISKCON Governing Body Commission. This affiliation ensures adherence to the movement's spiritual goals and organizational policies.

Location and Outreach

Operating primarily in the Burnaby, British Columbia area, ISKCON Western Canada provides a hub for devotees and interested individuals to engage in devotional worship, study sessions, and community events. The organization is recognized as a registered charity in Canada, enabling it to receive donations and support its religious and charitable activities within the community.

Historical Context

ISKCON itself was founded in 1966 in New York City and has since expanded globally with various regional branches, including the Western Canadian center. The establishment of ISKCON chapters in Canada reflects the movement’s aim to spread Krishna consciousness internationally.

This entry summarizes the core aspects of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness for Western Canada, a charitable religious organization contributing to the spiritual and cultural fabric of Western Canada through the practice and promotion of Krishna consciousness[1][2][4].

[1] https://mycharityfund.ca/charity/17153/international-society-for-krishna-consciousness-for-western-canada [2] https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/fdo-grantmaker-profile/?collection=grantmakers&activity=result&key=7061143 [3] https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/international-society-for-krishna-consciousness-canada/118971035RR0001/ [4] https://vanisource.org/wiki/660713_-_Certificate_of_Incorporation_of_ISKCON [5] https://gbc.iskcon.org/1996/