2016 MATERIALS FOR SEMINARS #79 TO #80
Vande Arts Committee
#79
MOSA-THE MUSEUM OF SACRED ART IN BELGIUM AND ITALY: USING THE VISUAL ARTS TO PREACH KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS – Mahaprabhu Das
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MOSA is an international visual arts project of ISKCON aimed at promoting ISKCON, devotional and spiritual art both in ISKCON and society at large by:
• Encouraging ISKCON Temples to have nice ISKCON art in its public areas like Temple Room, Prasadam Hall, Hallways etc.
• Organizing exhibits of ISKCON, Devotional or Spiritual art in major ISKCON Temples and well known Museums and Cultural Centers worldwide
• Publishing well researched catalogues on individual artists as well as on specific themes
• Producing films
• Organizing retreats, seminars, workshops, etc.
• Meeting with ISKCON managers to encourage them to consider using MOSA in their Temple facilities
The seminar attempts to create awareness of the rich heritage ISKCON has in this field and how we can use the visual arts to preach especially in the West. We will also explain how ISKCON can connect with the wider Vaishnava and Hindu culture through the Visual Arts. It can also be used as a tool to promote social cohesion and interfaith dialogue in the wider society.
#80
KIRTAN: MELODIES, STANDARDS & PRONUNCIATION – Lokanath Maharaja assisted by Hari Bhakti Devi Dasi
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Hare Krishna kirtana is at the core of ISKCON. Consistent with all aspects of bhakti it should be carefully performed under the guidance of the Spiritual Master. The GBC formed ISKCON Kirtan Standards Committee aims to deliver guidelines to keep the standards of kirtan in ISKCON as close to Srila Prabhupada’s desire as possible. Come and chant with Lokanath Swami in this interactive & demonstrative seminar as he explores three key aspects of kirtana: Melodies and ragas, Sanskrit pronunciation and Kirtana guidelines.
