ISKCON Disciple Course (Self Study Course)

The ISKCON Disciples Course (IDC) is a training program that provides an in-depth understanding of guru tattva and guru pādaśraya within ISKCON's multi-guru culture. Developed by leading ISKCON educators and based on Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings, the course is designed for new devotees preparing for initiation and ISKCON leaders. It covers Guru-tattva, Guru-Paramparā, etc. Participants must chant 16 rounds daily and follow four regulative principles for at least a year.

By ISKCON Bhagavata Mahavidyalaya Europe

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Course Duration
10 Hours

Videos
2 Hours

No. Of Sessions
5

Sessions per week
At your own pace

Language
English

Eligibility
Any Devotee

Schedule of Classes

Starts on Jan 01
Jan 01, 1970 - Jan 01, 1970

Anytime

Regular classes on

At your own pace

About the Teacher

ISKCON Bhagavata Mahavidyalaya Europe

About the Teacher

ISKCON Bhagavata Mahavidyalaya Europe aims to develop a sustainable Krishna conscious community, teaching a simpler, more natural way of life under the guidance of Śrī Śrī Prahlad Lakshmi Narasimhadeva. Inspired by Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision, we provide opportunities for devotees in Europe, Africa, and the UK to study and practice the teachings of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and the writings of the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava Ācāryas. This initiative aims to foster a deep appreciation for Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and equip devotees with the knowledge to fulfill the mission of human life.

Our mission is to enlighten society with the wisdom of the Bhāgavata Purana, promote Krishna-bhakti and rasa, and establish Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam as a guiding ideology for peace, friendship, and prosperity. We envision nurturing dynamic teachers to spread the teachings of the Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and Śrī Caitanya-Caritāmṛta, thereby reinstating fundamental spiritual values and culture.

As Śrīla Prabhupāda said, "It is a cultural presentation for the re-spiritualisation of the entire human society." To achieve this, we offer both online and on-site education and philosophical training through traditional Vedic and innovative educational methods.

Course Overview

Course description:

The ISKCON Disciples Course (IDC) is a training program that gives an in-depth understanding of guru tattva and guru pādaśraya within the multi-guru culture of ISKCON.

The course has been developed under the direction of the Guru Services Committee. Leading educators of ISKCON have contributed greatly to the course. The course is based on the teachings of Śrīla Prabhupāda and current ISKCON Law with reference to the writings from the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava tradition.

IDC has been designed for new devotees preparing to take initiation in ISKCON. The course is also recommended for leaders, preachers, counselors, and educators within ISKCON.

Course Contents:

Guru-tattva and the Guru-pādaśraya System
Śrīla Prabhupāda ISKCON Founder Ācārya and Preeminent Śikṣā Guru
Types of Gurus and Relationship between ISKCON Guru and ISKCON Authorities
Gurus outside of ISKCON
Following Initiation Vows
Guru-pūjā and Vyāsa-pūjā

Course Materials :

IDC Handbook

Target Audience:

1. Chanting 16 rounds atleast for last 1 year

2. Observing 4 regulative principles atleast for last 1 year

Assessment Plan :

Online Exam

Course Requirement :

As per the guidelines of Guru Services Committee, to be qualified to attend ISKCON Disciples Course, the students must chant minimum 16 rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily & follow the four regulative principles.

You need to submit a recommendation letter by the ISKCON center authority you are connected with. Please download the recommendation letter format from this link below

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Upload the scanned copy of the signed form here in this google form below

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-Please note that your admission will not be confirmed unless we have received the recommendation letter.

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