How do I become a monk in ISKCON?

How do I become a monk in ISKCON?

You need to surrender to chanting at least 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra every day, strictly follow the four regulative principles [no illicit sex, no meat eating, no gambling and no intoxication] and you need to read Srila Prabhupada’s books at least 1-2 hours a day. I know Prabhupada.

Can I join ISKCON permanently?

Anyone can join ISKCON as a devotee and they can leave it whenever they want to. There are instances of people leaving our organisation after working in it for 2-3 years. There is no restrictions on leaving the organisation at all.

Does ISKCON give salary?

The average ISKCON salary ranges from approximately ₹1 Lakhs per year for a Store Incharge to ₹ 3.4 Lakhs per year for a Senior Accountant . The highest-paying job at ISKCON is a Senior Accountant with a salary of ₹3.4 Lakhs per year.

How can I join monks?

Once you’ve found a monastery that you want to join, contact the abbot, head monk, or spiritual leader and ask them what it takes to join their order. Typically, you can be male or female, but must be in good health and younger than 40. In Buddhism, the term “monk” is usually used to refer to both men and women.

How do I apply to be a monk?

By spending time in a Buddhist monastery, you will be able to make certain that this is the life for you. Take your lifelong vows. After spending some time in the monastic community, you may be invited to stay. You will be asked to take the lifelong vows of a Buddhist monk and you will be ordained as such.

Can we live in Iskcon Temple?

If you are visiting Vrindavan, Mathura and want to stay, ISKCON temple guest house is a best option. This provides you clean, peaceful and satvik stay facility with A/C & Non A/C options for nominal price. Rooms are big, neat & clean with attached toilets (Western style), geyser for hot water and balcony.

Is Iskcon free?

35,555/- only. No renewal fees. You can donate through cash, demand draft, cheque, credit/debit card or via bank transfer (NEFT) or online through www.iskcongangasagar.com.

How do I become a sadhu in Iskcon?

1. If one wants to become a Sannyasi in iskcon, He has to spend several years as an active brahmachari involved in preaching activity and be recommended for sannyas by his diksha guru and receive approval by the governing body of Iskcon.
2. Usually there is a waiting period after being recommended for sanyas.