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Toggle navigation Home Temple Gift Shop Youth Activities Events Literature Books Bhagavad-Gita As It Is Srimad Bhagavatam Sri Caitanya Caritamrta Teachings of Lord Caitanya Classes & Lectures Classes Services Directions/Parking Contact Us Donate Dear Devotees, As Places of Worship in Orange County are now eligible for re-opening, we look forward to welcoming guests back to the temple & maintaining proper safety & social distancing protocols. Guests are welcome starting 9/11/20 for Bhagavad Gita class, and starting 9/20/20 for Sunday Feast. We are operating at a fraction of our general capacity & thus we kindly request an RSVP if you are coming to the program. Please RSVP by emailing info@lagunatemple.com with your name / family name & the number of individuals planning to attend. If you choose to attend in-person, please keep the following safety protocols in mind: Maintain 6ft social distancing at all times (exception: families may sit together) Face coverings must cover the nose & mouth at all times. All prasadam will be packed in to-go boxes. If you have experienced any symptoms, or have been near anyone who has been ill, please do not attend & please contact us at (949) 436-0588 . We will also continue to telecast Friday & Sunday programs live on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/lagunabeachtemple ) & Zoom (ID: 949-108-1008). As a community we want to help each other stay safe. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us, if you need help or support in any way: (949) 436-0588 . Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. Questions and Answers Here are some key terms and concepts of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. WHO IS KRISHNA? Krishna means ``the all attractive one.`` it is a standard term for the divine in the sanskrit language. WHAT IS BHAKTI? Bhakti can be translated into english as ’devotional service towards Krishna.’ WHAT IS KIRTAN? One of the primary practices of the bhakti tradition is kirtan, or the chanting of krishna’s divine names. WHO AM I? We are the soul, or the conscious life force within our bodies, yet we are different from our bodies. WHAT IS THE GITA? Bhagavad-gita is the essence of vedic knowledge and one of the most important books in vedic literature. WHAT IS BHAKTI YOGA? Mantra meditation is one of the key practices of a bhakti yogi. This is done through japa and kirtan. Our Temple ALL Temple Images View More Upcoming Events Temple Schedule Arati (Worship) Schedule 5:00 a.m. Mangala Arati 8:00 a.m. Darshan Arati 11:30 a.m. Raja Bhoga Arati 5:00 p.m. Upala Bhoga Arati 7:30 p.m. Sandhya Arati (6:45 on Sunday) Regular Programs Friday 7:30pm-09:00pm Bhagavad Gita** Sunday 5:30pm-08:00pm Sunday Program** **Both programs are live-streamed on Zoom & Facebook. If you’d like to attend either program in person, please follow the safety protocol & guidelines at the top of this page, & RSVP to info@lagunatemple.com. Classes and Lectures Bhagavad Gita: An Overview Post By ltmaster | Post On 10 Sep 2015 Ups and downs in our spiritual journey Post By ltmaster | Post On 10 Sep 2015 Gaura Purnima 2012 Post By ltmaster | Post On 10 Sep 2015 New Year’s Day Lecture Jan 1 2012 Post By ltmaster | Post On 10 Sep 2015 : "One should learn how to associate with the devotees of the Lord by gathering with them to chant the glories of the Lord. This process is most purifying. As devotees thus develop their loving friendship, they feel mutual happiness and satisfaction and by thus encouraging one another they are able to give up material sense gratification, which is the cause of all suffering." Srimad Bhagavatam, 11.03.30., Copyright © 2017-2018 Laguna Beach Krishna Temple Privacy Policy | Terms of Service Laguna Beach Krishna...