Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Jersey, Radhadesh, based at the Chateau de Petite Somme, Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Jersey is a spiritual community belonging to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). ISKCON was founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1966 in New York. ISKCON is part of a distinctive Hindu devotional faith, the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, which began in the sixteenth century, but which participates in a much older movement which dates back to at least the third millennium B.C.
Prabhupada wanted to share India\'s message of peace and hope with the people of the world. By the time Radhadesh was bought by ISKCON in 1979 the society had thousands of members and 126 centres worldwide.
The significance of Radhadesh
One of the largest ISKCON centres in Europe, Radhadesh is a dynamic project with several purposes. It is:
1) A place of inspiration
2) A centre of education
3) An attractive destination for tourists
It is also a very interesting place — because its residents are of many different nationalities it has a real international flavour.
Facilities
There are several facilities for visitors to the château, including a cafeteria, bakery, boutique, and guesthouse. Since the guesthouse also includes a large conference room, Radhadesh has been able to host a Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Jersey variety of large gatherings, including a youth festival in 2008, and meditation retreats with well-known speakers in 2009 and 2010. The guesthouse has also hosted Tai chi and hatha yoga groups.
Gardens
Between 1980 and 1981 devotees laid out the present vegetable gardens in the château\'s old walled garden. At this time the rose gardens and the front garden were also created to provide flowers for the temple\'s Deity program.
Forest walk
In 1983 thirty-two hectares of land were bought, consisting mostly of woods where the forest walk is now. The building of the path through the woods was completed in 1995. The woods provide a very pleasant place for the castle\'s residents and visitors to take a quiet stroll.
Construction and renovations
Construction and renovation have been defining features of the project, particularly since Hrdaya Caitanya Dasa, the temple president, since the mid-80s, has a passion for improving the château\'s facilities. His dedicated and tireless work has had a huge impact on the comfort and accessibility of the temple for visitors and residents alike, and has made the views around the property what they are today.
Museum of Sacred Art
The purpose of the Museum of Sacred Art is to create a dedicated space where visitors could learn about the cultural roots of Vaishnava art and its connection with the broader world of Hinduism. The Museum hopes to offer visitors a glimpse of spirituality and culture, and an introduction to the rich spiritual art traditions of India. In the introduction for the museum\'s catalogue His Excellency Dr. J. Bhagwati said, \"I am very happy to see that Radhadesh has established a collection at the Museum of Sacred Art to facilitate a glimpse into this sacred art influenced by Hinduism.\"
Temple room, Deity rooms, and kitchens
The first temple room was a temporary Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Jersey arrangement on the first floor of the château. Between 1982 and 1983 a permanent temple room was created on the ground floor where the château\'s old restaurant had been. It was decided in 2000 to build a new kitchen for the Deities in what had previously been a storage room in the basement.
Stables
In Hindu culture the protection of cows is considered a religious duty. Cows and bulls are traditional and environmentally sustainable sources of wealth since cows produce a valuable food in the form of milk, and bulls plough the land for growing grains. In 1980 devotees arranged for six Jersey cows to come to Radhadesh. In July 2010 a cow and calf were purchased by the temple to create some in-house milk production.
Bhaktivedanta College
The college, which opened at Radhadesh in September 2002, offers a Bachelor\'s Degree in Theology accredited by the University of Wales, Lampeter. Since its opening up to the summer of 2010, seventy students, from thirty countries, have followed some part of the three-year program. Several graduates have continued their studies to master\'s level and serve as teachers in ISKCON and other academic institutions. In 2009 the college opened its first building, which serves as offices and library. Its first accommodation building was finished in 2010. The college also plans to offer other degrees, including a degree in education and theology from 2011, and a degree in business administration from 2012.
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