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Hare Krishna movementofficially International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)20th-century Hindu religious movement. It was founded in the U.S. by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami (1896–1977) in 1965. The organization claims a lineage of spiritual masters dating back to Caitanya (1485–1534?), whom it regards as an incarnation of Krishna. Hare Krishna became popular in the U.S. and Europe among young people of the 1960s and '70s counterculture, who often appeared in public places dressed in saffron robes, chanting, dancing, and asking for contributions. Members of the group are vegetarians. They renounce alcohol and drugs and chant several hours every day. Peace and joy are to be gained by surrendering to Krishna. Since the founder's death in 1977, the communes in which many members live have been governed by an international commission. The movement has endured several schisms since its founding and was among the first groups to be attacked by anticult organizations. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Despite an Indian population of more than six thousand in Rogers Parks, with more in the immediately adjacent suburbs, there is only one Hindu temple here, organized and staffed by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (widely known as Hare Krishna). District Judge John Davies issued the temporary restraining order pending a May 29 hearing in a lawsuit by charitable groups, including the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, which claims the ordinance is overbroad and infringes on its constitutional right to free speech. Tiller and approximately 100 others who claim they have suffered at the hands of the Krishnas have joined a $400 million lawsuit against the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, the founding organization of the Hare Krishnas, which currently has an estimated one million members worldwide. |
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