The Hare Krishnas in Britain

Download or read book The Hare Krishnas in Britain written by Nathan Hartley and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hare Krishnas in Britain looks at the history and diversity of the movement in 21st century Britain. The Hare Krishnas, known for their bright saffron robes and loud street chanting parties, have been a part of the UK's historical narrative for much longer than was once thought. After two years of extensive research, the author has been able to uncover details of Britain's first Hare Krishna movement in the 1930s. And, for the first time ever, a detailed look is provided of the diverse array of sects and sangas that exist in the country today. Where are the Hare Krishnas in 21st century Britain? What does the movement look like? Whether you have been an ardent practitioner of Krishna Consciousness for 50 years, are a new follower of Bhakti Yoga, or just have a university essay to write, this book is for you! About the Author: Nathan Hartley has been around the Hare Krishna movement for almost 20 years. With a degree in the Study of Religion he has an interest in the Sociology of Religion and interfaith dialogue. He runs a Faith Foundation in the south west of England and regularly produces content for TV and radio broadcasting.