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Our Sunday Open House is fun, casual, and relaxed. Come for an hour or stay for the day! Below is the general schedule for Sundays. For this week's specific program description, click on the "This Week at the Temple" button or write to info@iskconofdc.org for more information!
Kirtan
Sunday 12pm - 1:15pm
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
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.
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.
SUNDAY TALK
sundays
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Every week, we hear from an experienced practitioner of Bhakti yoga as they share about various topics within Krishna consciousness.
VEGETARIAN LUNCH
sundays
2PM - 3PM
Two nourishing options are available for lunch on Sundays:
- Govinda's Food Court in the lower level of the Temple, where specialty items & a buffet are available for purchase from 11am-7pm on Saturdays & Sundays.
- A free prasadam lunch served on Sundays from 2-3pm either outside or in the Subha Laxmi Hall (depending on weather). Prasadam literally means “mercy” and devotees of ISKCON use this term to describe pure vegetarian food that has been offered to Lord Krishna.
I'M NEW
TO THIS COMMUNITY
Our Sunday Open Houses are uplifting and relaxed. On Sundays, we offer different program options simultaneously so you can find the environment that works best for you that day. Come as you are and expect to feel welcomed as our guest.
You are welcome to visit in casual or dressy clothing. If you plan to spend time sitting on the Temple Room floor in kirtan, you may want to consider wearing clothing that is not restrictive. While in the Temple Room, we ask that you remove your shoes
Have questions? Email us at info@iskconofdc.org and we’ll get right back to you!