ISKCON Disciple Course
This course discusses the topics of Guru-tattva, Siksa- and Diksa, Srila Prabhupada as the preeminent siksa Guru, vapu- and vani-seva and many topics more, related to the Guru-disciple-relationship
By Dāmodarā-priyā dāsi
Course Duration
12 Hours
12 Hours
Videos
120 Mins
120 Mins
No. Of Sessions
6
6
Sessions per week
6
6
Language
English
Eligibility
Open For All
Open For All
Schedule of Classes
Starts on
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1. Friday: 06:00pm to 08:00pm(CET)
2. Saturday: 10:00am to 12:00pm(CET), 12:15pm to 02:15pm(CET), 04:30pm to 06:30pm(CET)
3. Sunday: 10:00am to 12:00pm(CET), 12:15pm to 01:00pm(CET)
Friday To Saturday
About the Teacher
Dāmodarā-priyā dāsi
About the Teacher
Damodara-priya Devi Dasi is a disciple of H.H. Sacinandana Swami. Born in Switzerland, 1973, she met the devotees during a trip through India in 1998. After completing her bhakti-sastri studies at the VIHE in Vrindavan in 1999/2000, she joined ISKCON Abentheuer, Goloka Dhama, Germany, where she received first and second initiation.
Since 2005, Damodara-priya focused on pujari services to Sri-Sri-Radha-Madana-Mohan and became Their head priest in 2008. She attended a 4-month Arcana Course in Sridham Mayapur in 2009/10 and began teaching deity worship both in person and on-line. Since 2015 she also teaches Bhakti-sastri courses.
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.