HOME TEACHINGS HISTORY VISITING NEWS COURSES DEPARTMENTS SHOP CONTACT Reincarnation Reincarnation is the process by which the spiritual essence of any individual (commonly called “the soul”) passes from one body to another in a repeated cycle of birth and death. In the Bhagavad-gita this process is explained using the following analogy: “As the embodied soul passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to old age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death. A sober person is not bewildered by such a change.” (Bhagavad-gita 2.13) Because the soul eternally exists then this process, if unchecked, is also eternal. In everyday life there is always some degree of distress and suffering & because the soul is eternal, as long as he is in the cycle of reincarnation, then he will be eternally suffering. The Hare Krishna philosophy explains how one can break this cycle of repeated suffering. This is exemplified in the Bhagavad-gita which, in essence, is an explanation of how to break this cycle and achieve liberation. Donate Online Upcoming events A Christmas Kirtan - Panto Mantra Rock & Winter Market Prabhupada Book Marathon 2021 Bhagavad Gita - Competition Gita Jayanti Sunday Evening Kirtan New Year's Eve Celebration News & Events George Harrison Evening- 20th Anniversary Bhaktivedanta Players supporting ISKCON Birmingham University Students flock to Manor Live to Give Pandava Sena and PS Alumni showcase Interfaith Week 2021 Mantras for Labour Friends of India Vacancy: School of Bhakti - Operations Administrator Vacancy: School of Bhakti - Social Media Team Lead Home Secretary visits for Diwali Teachings Karma Reincarnation Mantra Meditation Principles Spiritual Heritage Vegetarianism Yoga Cow Protection Upcoming Courses Gita Life Gita Life Taster Japa Marathon The Bhagavad Gita’s Secret Message of Love The Playground of God. Kartik in Vrindavan Residential courses Talk show with HH Sivarama Swami The Stolen River Harmonium for Beginners Mahabharata Audio Services Bhaktivedanta Manor School Daily Darshan Eulogies Krishna Club / Sunday School Manor Pre-School Manor Volunteering Mentorship New Gokul Farm Sacred Boutique – Temple Gift Shop School Visits Weddings Youth Activities Blog: Insight – Looking at the world from within ISKCON International ISKCON London ISKCON UK Manor on Instagram Manor on Twitter Manor on Youtube Manor on Youtube Live Stream Remembering Departed Devotees Spirituality for beginners Youth Accomodation – Bhakti Centre Other sites of interest HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA, KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE, HARE RAMA HARE RAMA, RAMA RAMA HARE HARE Bhaktivedanta Manor is the largest UK centre of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Bhaktivedanta Manor propagates the teachings of the authentic Vedic scriptures. These were finally brought to the West by Srila Prabhupada, Bhaktivedanta Manor´s founder. George Harrison of The Beatles kindly donated Bhaktivedanta Manor to ISKCON in 1973 to cater for the growing congregation. Today Bhaktivedanta Manor has developed into an important theological college, and has become renowned as a place of pilgrimage. It is a holy place dedicated to the upliftment of human society through spiritual education, culture and lifestyle. This rural retreat serves as a window to Vrindavan, Lord Krishna´s eternal home. It is a God-centred community which gives refuge to people from all walks of life. Copyright © Bhaktivedanta Manor 2021 International Society for Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor-Registered Charity No:1157877 Founder-Acarya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Bhaktivedanta Manor, Dharam Marg, Hilfield lane, Aldenham, Near Watford, for Sat-Nav use WD25 8HE | Telephone 01923 851000 PRIVACY NOTICE