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Inauguration of Bhaktivedanta College's library - 2009-05-25
 "Welcome, everyone, to the opening ceremony of our library at Bhaktivedanta College," said Jaya Krishna Dasa, the Administrative Director of the college, on Sunday, May 17th. "We are very happy that after one and a half years, we can now use this part of our building and give our students a nice place to concentrate on their studies."
The ceremony marked a big step in the college's history, which was reflected on the happy faces at the inauguration. Recently, the college staff began using its new offices, which are on the floor below the library. The library, with 6000 books, provides an orderly environment for study, and the offices provide space for nine staff members.
The ceremony began with a kirtan led by Gopinatha, a second-year student from Bengal, and a procession that followed Srila Prabhupada's murti from the old library to the new one.
Sesa Dasa, ISKCON's Minister of Education, cut the ceremonial ribbon and later said that it takes foresight and courage to invest in education in ISKCON. He called the building the "physical manifestation of the sacrifice the devotees have been making the last eight years." He described the college as "a place where students can come to fulfill their dreams and which I can visit to fulfill my dream of teaching ethics to attentive students."
Yadunandana Maharaja, the College Principal, thanked all who contributed to the building. He thanked Vishnu Murti Dasa for being a key figure in the founding of the college at Radhadesh. He then thanked the teachers, students, and trustees, and he offered special gratitude to the donors Mahaprabhu, Syama Gopal, and Jaya Krishna.
Hrdaya Caitanya Dasa, the temple president of Radhadesh and a trustee of Bhaktivedanta College and a GBC, mentioned the importance of educating ISKCON's youth. He mentioned the outstanding services of Jaya Krishna Dasa and Yadunandana Swami.
Yadunandana Swami, Sesa Dasa, Mahaprabhu Dasa, and
Hridaya Caitanya Dasa gave short talks.
Mahaprabhu Dasa, who initially proposed including the new library above the offices and donated for the library, said, "I feel happy and honored that I could be instrumental in this wonderful opening, and I hope that the students will use the library very often, very wisely, and keep it very, very clean. I also hope that I can pass many moments here studying, looking through the books that we have collected through the years."
The ceremony concluded with a variety of ice cream.
The next day, the future of Bhaktivedanta College was discussed at the annual trustees' meeting. Bhaktivedanta College has been operating since 2002 and offers a Bachelor of Theology degree accredited by the University of Wales Lampeter. This year, twenty-seven students from twenty countries are enrolled. The main part of the new building, once it is finished, will be residential.
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2010
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» Come To Bhaktivedanta College, Where Austerity Meets Education
» Third term courses for the academic year 2009/10
» Radhadesh Celebrates 'An Auspicious Day, Indeed'
» Video announcement: Bhaktivedanta College Japa & Kirtan Retreat in 2010 is coming!
» Foundation Course in Bhakti Yoga - For a Solid Foundation to Study the Scriptures!
» The 2009 Bhakti-yoga Retreat: An Excellent Introduction!
» New Year College Raclette Party
2009
» Second term courses for the academic year 2009/10
» Bhaktivedanta College Japa & Kirtan Retreat in 2010 with Sacinandana Swami
» Bhaktin Haripriya Griesser: Radhadesh is magnificent!
» “That we shall see” - Srila Prabhupada Retreat with Dhananjaya Prabhu and Vishakha Mataji
» I LOVE INDIA concert in Brussels
» The Community Inaugurates the New School Year
» Students Get a Foothold on the Year to Come: Orientation Week
» First term courses for the academic year 2009/10
» Govinda's Prasadam at Music Festivals
» New Picture Galleries
» Bhaktivedanta College on Facebook
» Gopal Hari Dasa: Teacher of The Vaisnava Acharyas
» Bhaktivedanta College Japa retreat 2009 with Sacinandana Swami
» Graduation Day at Bhaktivedanta College
» Japa retreat schedule, June 8-13
» Inauguration of Bhaktivedanta College's library
» Quick email subscription
» Bhaktivedanta College's Newsletter (Spring 2009)
» You can now find Bhaktivedanta College on Facebook!
» Bhakti Retreat: 25 April – 23 May, 2009
» Video: Three Bhaktivedanta College students discuss their experience
» The Bhaktivedanta College Principal and the Principles of Sannyasa: Harmony or Discord?
» Burke Rochford: 'The highlight of my career!'
» Patrick Nickisch: From Bhaktivedanta College to ISKCON Communication and URI
» Yadunandana Dasa: Teaching in Chile
» Bhaktivedanta College Brochure, Case for support and Membership program flyer are accessible online
» Japa retreat Radhadesh - 8th – 13th of June 2009
2008
» The Last Call - Bhakti Sastri 2009
» Bhaktivedanta College’s 2nd Term Courses
» Moving towards a BBA in Spiritual Economics and Management
» Lounge Turned Into a Little India - Cultural Evening in Leuven
» What Is the Difficulty? - An Interview with Shrutakirti Dasa
» New College Patron
» Kartik at Radhadesh
» Inauguration Ceremony
» Students in Paris
» Communications Course in Wroclaw, Poland
» Interview with Vrsabha Dasa
» Flower outfit offered to Sri Sri Radha-Gopinatha
» Bhaktivedanta College's Autumn 2008 Newsletter
» One-month Bhakta Programme: Oct. 4 - Nov. 2
» Three new college posters
» Graduation Day at Bhaktivedanta College
» Bhaktivedanta College Students Produce a CD called 'Divine Love'
» Laksmimani Dasi: the Dean of Students
» Applied Education: Preaching in Den-Haag
» Interfaith Relationships
» Bhakti Shastri 2008 completed
» The First Building of Bhaktivedanta College’s Campus
» Nama-yajna with Sacinandana Swami on Saturday, 24th of May
» New Graduate Certificate in Theology
» Accredited education offered at Bhaktivedanta College
» Bhaktivedanta College Donors in 2007-08
» First Bhaktivedanta College's building grows
» Introductory Course into Krishna Consciousness 2008
» Would you like to support education in ISKCON?
» Bhakti Shastri Course Starts
» Reflections on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta Being Taught by Kadamba Kanana Swami
2007
» VTE Bhakti Sastri Course 2008
» Accommodation building: update
» Introductory Course 2008
» World Holy Name Day in Antwerp
» Cornerstone-laying ceremony
» Cornerstone-laying Ceremony - announcement
» Bhaktivedanta College Starts Sixth Academic Year
» Chanting in Brugge
» Students Marry at Radhadesh
» Introductory Course into Krishna Consciousness 2007
» Forthcoming Courses
» Introductory Course into Krsna Consciousness 2007
» Teacher Training Course in Warsaw
» Bhaktivedanta College Donors in 2006-07
» Would you like to support education in ISKCON?
» Bhaktivedanta College Awards First Bachelor's Degrees
» Introductory Course on Krishna Consciousness
» Ramnaumi
» Gaura Purnima Festival
» Bhakti-sastri Course 2007
» Interview: Kamala Sundari
» Interview: Bhakta Re'em
» Nityananda's appearance day
» ISKCON'S History
» Excursions into Cultural and Religious Dimensions
2006
» Operation 'Furniture for Students'
» Newsletter Autumn 2006
» Program for the IAAS Conference
» ISKCON Academy of Arts and Sciences Conference
» VTE 2006 Bhakti-sastri Course - 20.02.-23.06.2006.
» Caring For Souls - Pastoral Care Course
» Garuda Prabhu visits Radhadesh
» Out to the ISKCON World - interview with Kripamoya Dasa
» Student appreciations
» Kartamasa: Popular Teacher
» Home Program in Antwerpen
» Student's appreciations in 2002/03
» Teacher Profile: Mahendra Dasa
» Teacher profile: Abala Dasi
» Student Profile: Kalindi Dasi
» Students participate in Harinama
» Student profile: Visvatma Dasa
2005
» Teacher Profile: Bhakta Rembert Lutjeharms
» The New Bhaktivedanta College building
» The Album Of My Festive Year
» Balanced education - an appreciation from a student
» Accept what we are!' - interview with Kadamba Kanana Swami
» Anuradha Dasi: in the background at the College
2004
» Interview with Pranava Dasa - Teacher for Sad-Darshans
» Enthusiasm to Spread Krishna Consciousness
» The Ornament of Spring
» Trustee focus: Saunaka Rsi Dasa
» Academic Calendar
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