The ISKCON Disciple Course is an online training program that deepens devotees’ understanding of guru-tattva and guru padasraya within the multiple guru environment of ISKCON. Designed for new devotees preparing to take initiation in ISKCON, the course is also recommended for leaders, preachers, councilors, and educators in ISKCON. The course was developed under the direction of the Guru Services Committee, with the combined efforts of leading educators in ISKCON. The course is based on the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and current ISKCON Law and references the writings from the broader Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition. The 14 lessons include Powerpoint presentations in pdf format, interactive workshops via forum discussions, and assessment exercises.
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Topics covered in the course:
- Guru-tattva and the Guru-parampara System
- Srila Prabhupada ISKCON Founder Acarya and Preeminent Guru
- Types of Gurus
- Relationship between ISKCON Guru and ISKCON Authorities
- Gurus outside of ISKCON
- Guru-padasraya
- Selecting a Guru
- Following Initiation Vows
- Guru-puja and Vyasa-puja
- Worship of ISKCON Gurus
- Guru-vapu and vani seva
- Guru-tyaga
- Developing Cooperative Relationships in a multi Guru environment
Course Content
Introduction
Course Forum
Assessment
Course Content
Course Summary Quiz
Additional Reading
Supplementary Material
Frequently Asked Questions
3 Topics
Sample Lesson
Course Forum
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Forum
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Sample Lesson
Unit One – Theory and Context
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Lesson Two – Guru-tattva and Parampara
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Lesson Three – Srila Prabhupada – ISKCON Founder Acarya
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Lesson Four – ISKCON Gurus
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Unit Two – Establishing the Relationship with Guru
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Lesson Five – Guru-padasraya
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Lesson Six – Selection of Guru
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Lesson Seven – Initiation Vows
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Unit Three – Acting in Relationship with the Guru
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4 Topics
Lesson 8 – Guru-puja
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Lesson 9 – Guru- seva
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Lesson 10 – Guru vapu and vani-seva
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Lesson 11 – Guru-tyaga
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Unit Four – Co-operatively Fulfilling the Relationship & Consolidation
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Lesson 12 – Presenting One’s Guru
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Lesson 13 – Relationships within ISKCON
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Lesson 14 – Course Round Up
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Course Summary Quiz
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1 Quiz
Quiz – Test what You have Learned
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Appendixes
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1. Additional Quotes
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2. GBC Statement on the Position of Srila Prabhupada (March 2013)
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3. Mandatory Qualifications of Diksa-guru in ISKCON
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4. Standards of Conduct for Gurus
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5. Qualifications for Initiation in ISKCON
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6. Rejection of a Fallen “Guru”
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7. Harmonizing Lines of Authority Paper
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8. G.B.C Resolution on ISKCON Disciple Course
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9. Principles for Creating a Diksa-guru System for ISKCON
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10. Norms for Classroom/Course Behavior
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11. Further Reading
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Supplementary Material
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Video – Srila Prabhupada’s Position as Founder Acarya
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eBook – Srila Prabhupada Founder Acharya of ISKCON
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eBook – The Spiritual Master and the Disciple
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eBook – Siksa outside ISKCON?
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eBook – How to Find Guru
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FAQ
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Frequent Asked Questions
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