Krishna-liike ISKCON Suomi

AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) arrived from India to New York in 1965 and in a short period of twelve years made the repetition of the Hare Krishna mantra known all over the world. He started a spiritual revolution where life is guided by devotion (bhakti), simplicity and compassion.

Srila Prabhupada belongs to the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya disciple chain of self-realized spiritual teachers. Following the instructions of his spiritual master, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, he brought Krishna consciousness to the West. Srila Prabhupada translated more than 70 works of Vedic philosophy into English, teaching the uncompromising Vaishnava philosophy of loving service to Krishna.

As the founder of the International Community of Krishna Consciousness ISKCON, he is the spiritual teacher of all community members through his teachings, example and books.

The Manor of Malminkylä is home to Krishna, Krishna devotees and all those who are interested in improving the quality of their lives.

Welcome to visit the temple!

Regardless of life outlook and situation, everyone is welcome to visit the manor. The banquet hall on the first floor of the mansion houses the Krishna temple, where temple ceremonies are held in the mornings and evenings. Come and see the altar figures of Sri Sri Gaura-Nitai and let your mind calm down from the hustle and bustle of life.

A weekly Sunday party is organized in the Malminkylä manor, which starts at 12 o’clock. The program includes kirtan music, a lecture on the Bhagavad-gita and a festive meal. On Saturdays, there is a kirtan evening from 16:00 to 18:30. Admission to the events is free.

The Krishna movement is particularly known for the Vedic literature, the Hare Krishna mantra and the sanctified vegetable food or prasadam.

The Krishna movement ISKCON in Finland is part of the International Krishna Consciousness Community, which was founded by AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in New York in 1966. ISKCON is known throughout the world as the Hare Krishna movement and its roots lead deep into the Vedic tradition. It belongs to the prestigious Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Vaishnava disciplic chain that imparts knowledge of the eternal nature of the living entity. The Krishna store has been operating in Finland for about 40 years.

Everyone can participate in the activities of the Krishna temple.

The temple organizes daily programs and lectures. In addition to them, it provides conditions for versatile devotional service and chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra together with like-minded persons. Everyone can, according to their characteristics and conditions, participate in the temple’s activities. Different areas of responsibility – altar service, education, administration, economy, kitchen, public events, building maintenance, garden, etc. – are constantly being developed through volunteer work.