Hare Krishna Temple - Burnaby, BC

The Hare Krishna Temple in Burnaby, officially known as ISKCON Vancouver, is a prominent spiritual and cultural hub located at 5462 Marine Drive. It was founded in 1978 and serves as a center for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, welcoming people from all backgrounds to experience Vedic tradition and spiritual life.

Key features

Serene setting: The temple is situated on nine acres of land with beautiful gardens, providing a peaceful and tranquil environment. A towering statue of Lord Chaitanya greets visitors at the entrance.

Worship hall: The main worship hall houses deities of Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan, Sri Sri Radha Madan Gopal, Lord Jagannatha, Lord Baladeva, and others.

Divine experience: Visitors often praise the peaceful, uplifting atmosphere, the devotional singing (kirtan), and the spiritual energy within the temple.

Accessibility: The temple has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot.

Sunday Feast Festival: The main weekly gathering is on Sunday evenings, featuring musical mantra meditation (kirtan), a spiritual lecture, and a free vegetarian dinner.

Prasadam Hall: The "Radharani's Kitchen" serves delicious vegetarian meals, known as prasadam, to all visitors.

Daily worship: The temple holds daily worship services (arati) starting early in the morning and running throughout the day.

Gift shop and book store: The premises include a gift shop offering spiritual literature, including books by the founder, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Educational programs: The center offers classes on Vedic philosophy, yoga, and meditation, as well as youth and children's programs focused on spiritual education.