Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acarya of ISKCON 3

Governing Body Commission 7

ISKCON Ministries 29

ISKCON Spiritual Leadership 41

6 ISKCON Spiritual Masters (Diksa & Siksa-Gurus) 59

Discipleship in ISKCON 71

ISKCON Members 79

Asramas (Spiritual Orders) in ISKCON 95

ISKCON Temples and Affiliates 101

ISKCON Immovable Properties 109

Temple Worship and Deity Worship 119

Education 125

Sankirtana - Book Distribution 127

Congregational Development 131

Prasadam Distribution 137

Justice 139

Fund Development and Life Patron Membership 141

Devotee Health and Welfare 143

Farm Communities 147

International Projects 149

Sri Mayapur-Vrndavana Gaura-purnima Festival 155

ISKCON Related Organizations 159

Miscellaneous

Appendices 163

Detailed Contents

Preface i

International Society for Krishna Consciousness 1

1.1 Definition 1

1.2 Principles: The Seven Purposes of ISKCON 1

Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acarya of ISKCON 3

2.1 Definition 3

2.2 Principles 3

2.2.1 The Significance of Srila Prabhupada to ISKCON 3

2.2.2 Recognition of Srila Prabhupada's Position as

the Founder-Acarya of ISKCON 4

2.3 Regulations 4

2.3.1 Use of Title 4

2.3.2 Shrines and Memorials 4

2.3.2.1 Samadhi Mandirs at Sri Vrndavana-dhama and

Sri Mayapur-dhama 5

2.3.3 Plaques 5

Governing Body Commission 7

3.1 GBC Body 7

3.1.1. Definition 7

3.1.2 Principles 7

3.1.3 Powers 7

3.1.4 Duties 8

3.1.4.1 Appointment of Ministers 8

3.1.4.2 Establishing Standards of Conduct 8

3.1.4.3 GBC Annual Donations and Pledges 8

3.1.4.4 Trademarks 8

3.1.4.5 GBC Press 8

3.1.4.6 Other Regulations 9

3.1.5 ISKCON Mission Statements 10

3.1.5.1. Delineation and Publishing of Statements of Mission 10

3.1.5.1.1. Statement of Mission (ISKCON Statement of Aim) 10

3.1.5.1.2. Supporting Objective 10

3.1.5.1.3. Progressive Goals 10

3.1.5.1.4 Vital Tasks 10

3.1.5.2 Zonal Secretary and Statements of Mission 11

3.1.5.2.1 Regional Secretary and Statements of Mission 11

3.1.5.2.2 Temple President and Statements of Mission 11

3.2 Executive Committee of the GBC Body 11

3.2.1 Definitions 11

3.2.2. Duties 12

3.2.2.1. Executive Committee 12

3.2.2.2. Executive Committee Continental Representatives 12

3.2.2.3 GBC Chairman 13

3.3 GBC Standing Committees 14

3.3.1 Definition 14

3.3.2 Powers 14

3.3.3 Duties 15

3.3.4 Individual Standing Committees 15

3.3.4.1 Ksetra Committees 15

3.3.4.1.1 Definition 15

3.3.4.1.2 Regulations 17

3.3.4.2. Other Standing Committees 17

3.3.4.2.1 The Philosophical Committee 17

3.3.4.2.2 Bhaktivedanta Memorial Committee 18

3.3.4.2.3 Executors Committee 18

3.3.4.2.4 Sannyasa Committee 18

3.3.4.2.5 Interfaith Commission 18

3.3.4.2.6. Others 19

3.4 GBC Geographic Area Committees 19

3.4.1 GBC Continental Committees 19

3.4.1.1 Definition 19

3.4.1.2 Duties 19

3.4.1.3 Regulations 19

3.4.2 GBC Divisional Councils 20

3.4.2.1 Definitions 20

3.4.2.2 Regulations 20

3.5 GBC Members 20

3.5.1 Definition 20

3.5.2 Principles 20

3.5.3 Standards 21

3.5.3.1 Standard for Sadhana and Spiritual Practices 21

3.5.3.2 Standard of Personal Behavior and Character 21

3.5.3.3 Disqualifications 21

3.5.4 General Duties 21

3.5.4.1 In Relation to the GBC Body 22

3.5.4.2 In Relation to International Projects 22

3.5.4.3 In Relation to Other GBC Zonal Secretaries 22

3.5.5 Categories of GBC Members 22

3.5.5.1 GBC Zonal Secretaries 22

3.5.5.1.1 Definition 22

3.5.5.1.2 Powers 23

3.5.5.1.3 Duties 23

3.5.5.1.3.1 Sadhana and Temple Programs 23

3.5.5.1.3.2 Book Distribution and Preaching 23

3.5.5.1.3.3 Congregational Preaching 23

3.5.5.1.3.4 Recovering "Blooped" Devotees 24

3.5.5.1.3.5 Oath of Loyalty by Temple Presidents 24

3.5.5.1.3.6 Cooperation with the Local Leader in Preaching 24

3.5.5.1.3.7 In Relation to Temple Presidents 24

3.5.5.1.3.8 In Relation to Initiating Gurus 24

3.5.5.1.3.9 Child Protection Concerns 25

3.5.5.1.4 Guidelines for Evaluating GBC Zonal Secretary 25

3.5.5.2 Candidates for GBC 25

3.5.5.2.1 Definition 25

3.5.5.2.2 Regulations 25

3.5.5.2.2.1 Appointment 25

3.5.5.2.3. Duties 26

3.5.5.2.4 Powers 26

3.5.5.3 Emeritus GBC 26

3.5.5.3.1 Definition 26

3.5.5.3.2 Role 27

3.5.5.4 GBC Deputies 27

3.5.5.4.1 Definition 27

3.5.5.4.2 Duties 27

3.5.5.4.3 Functions 27

ISKCON Ministries 29

4.1 Definition 29

4.2 General Duties 29

4.3 Guidelines 30

4.3.1 Preaching Vision and Goals for ISKCON

in Relation to ISKCON Ministries 30

4.3.1.1 Goal and Strategy for Qualified Teachers 30

4.3.1.2 Goal and Strategy for Education Oriented Ministries 30

4.3.1.3 Goal and Strategy for Seva-Oriented Ista-gosthi 31

4.3.1.4 Goal and Strategy for Training All Committed Devotees 31

4.3.1.5 Goal and Strategy for Bhakti-sastri Implementation 31

4.3.1.6 Goal and Strategy for ISKCON Temples

as Centers of Learning 32

4.4 Individual ISKCON Ministries 33

4.4.1 Ministry of Emergencies 33

4.4.2 Ministry of Justice 33

4.4.2.1 Definition 33

4.4.2.2 Duties of the Minister of Justice 33

4.4.2.3 Procedures for Resolution of Disputes 33

4.4.2.3.1 Investigation of Complaints 33

4.4.2.3.2 Mediation Services 33

4.4.2.3.3 Arbitration Services 34

4.4.2.4 Prevention of Development of Complaints and Disputes 34

4.4.2.4.1 Complaint Registry Services 34

4.4.2.4.2 Prevention Registry 34

4.4.2.4.3 Publishing Services 34

4.4.2.4.4 Other Provisions 34

4.4.3 Ministry of Communications 35

4.4.4 Ministry of Finance and Management 35

4.4.4.1 Duties 35

4.4.4.2 ISKCON Resource Manual 36

4.4.4.3 ISKCON Central Secretariat 36

4.4.4.3.1 Definition 36

4.4.4.3.2 Duties 36

4.4.4.4 ISKCON Foundation Training Centers 37

4.4.5 Ministry of Fund Development and Life Patron Membership 37

4.4.5.1 Duties and Purposes 37

4.4.6 Ministry of Health and Welfare 38

4.4.6.1 Duties 38

4.4.7 ISKCON Youth Ministry 38

4.4.7.1 Duties 38

4.4.7.2 Powers 38

4.4.7.3 Youth Members 38

4.4.8 Women's Ministry 39

4.4.8.1 Duties 39

4.4.9 Other Ministries 39