sunday OPEN HOUSE
Our Sunday Open House is fun, casual, and relaxed. Come for an hour or stay for the day! ​Have any specific questions? Write to amy@iskconofdc.org and she would be happy to help.
Kirtan
Sunday 12pm - 2pm
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Sunday Talk
Sunday 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Discussion Group
Sunday 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Mantra Meditation Workshop
Sunday 1:15pm - 2pm
Vegetarian Lunch
Sunday 2pm - 3pm
BHAKTI LOUNGE
sundays
10AM - 12pm
The Bhakti Lounge is a discussion-based, informal gathering, to personally experience bhakti. It's a place where you share your journey and meet practitioners of Bhakti.
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If you are new to Bhakti or the community, join us here to get an introduction and connected in.
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Planning to attend the Bhakti Lounge for the first time? The Bhakti Lounge is located near the Old Temple. RSVP to giri@iskconofdc.org so he can expect you.
KIRTAN
sundays
12PM - 2PM
Kirtan is the call and response chanting of ancient Sanskrit mantras. By meditating on these sacred sounds we reach a state far beyond the stress and worries of life. You don’t have to have a great voice and you don’t have to know sanskrit. All you need is a desire and an open heart.
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All are welcome to join us in this congregational practice in the temple room on Sundays.
GROUP DISCUSSION
sundays
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Join us for a small group discussion where you can meet other Bhakti practitioners while discussing a new topic each week.
MANTRA MEDITATION WORKSHOP
sundays
1:15 - 2PM
Learn from an experienced teacher about our daily, personal practice of japa, or Mantra Meditation, chanting quietly on beads. No experience needed! Beads and mantra cards will be provided.
VEGETARIAN LUNCH
sundays
2PM - 3PM
All are welcome to join us for a free prasadam lunch on Sundays! Prasadam literally means “mercy” and devotees of ISKCON use this term to describe pure vegetarian food that has been offered to Lord Krishna.
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Guests are encouraged to bring their own reusable containers to take lunch home with them, if desired.
I'M NEW
TO THIS COMMUNITY
Our Sunday Open Houses are fun, casual, and relaxed. Come as you are and expect to feel welcomed as our guest.
Don’t worry about wearing something ‘Indian’ or ‘your Sunday best’ to ISKCON of DC. You are welcome to visit in casual or dressy clothing. Since the temple community has members who follow the yoga practice of celibacy, we ask that you do not wear clothing that is too revealing. If you plan to spend time sitting in the Temple Room or meditating, you may want to consider wearing clothing that is comfortable and not restrictive. While in the Temple Building, we ask that you remove your shoes
Have questions? Email us at info@iskconofdc.org and we’ll get right back to you!