The self-identification of "spiritual but not religious" is a growing trend in the United States and abroad promoting the de-institutionalization of religion and a kind of spiritual individualization. Is it possible to be spiritual and not religious at the same time? What is meant by "spiritual"? And what is meant by "religious"? We'll explore a Krishna conscious response to this complex issue.

Srimad Bhagavatam class SB 11.23.49-50 - HH Radha Raman Swami by ISKCON of DC

Srimad Bhagavatam class SB 11.23.48 - HH Radha Raman Swami by ISKCON of DC

SB 4.22.12 - 4.22.23 Lecture: Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 4 Chapter 22 by ISKCON of DC

We might feel that spiritual life and emotions don't go well together. After all, the Bhagavad-Gita teaches that happiness and distress 'come and go' and we should tolerate them 'without being disturbed'. Yet, who are we without our feelings? Our emotions? Are they to be developed or ignored or both?

SB 4.21.43 - 4.22.11 Lecture: Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 4 Chapters 21 to 22 by ISKCON of DC

Srimad Bhagavatam class SB 11.23.42-44 - HH Bhakti Vasudeva Swami by ISKCON of DC

Srimad Bhagavatam class SB 11.23.45 - HH Radha Raman Swami by ISKCON of DC

The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. Still, we will examine ways to survive and thrive in this most important phase of life.

We all love the notion of freedom. But is our freedom limited (or not) by the choices we make? We'll explore choice and free will as integral parts of the bhakti practice.