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Voyage of Transcendence - Setting sail on the boat of bhakti
In A Voyage to Transcendence, Kadamba Kanana Swami offers a map and companionship. Drawing on Gaudiya Vaişnava teachings and lived experience, the book presents bhakti as the boat that carries us across the wide waters of nescience.
Bhakti Vision - Eastern perspectives on Western Insights
In his usual spontaneous and reflective manner, Kadamba Kanana Swami responds to the insights of great thinkers from the West through the lens of bhakti, the art of devotional service to the Supreme Lord.
Girirāja in Vṛndāvana
Introducing Girirāja in Vṛndāvana, a compilation of darśana photos of Kadamba Kanana Swami’s beloved Deity, portrayed in the splendor of worship.
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No One Plays Kirtan Like You…
In the realm of Kirtan, some stand out. Amongst those who stand out is a luminary, a maestro of Kirtan, an exceptional person whose music transcended boundaries and filled hearts with ecstasy and feet with tiredness – Kadamba Kanana Swami. As we come together to honor...
Tirobhava & Samadhi Festival – update 13 Mar 2024
27 Mar - 3 Apr 2024 Samadhi memorial and festival updates for attendees - 13 Mar 2024 We are just 2 weeks away from the Vrindavana memorial festival and we are really excited to honour Gurudeva in your association. We request that all festival attendees join the...
From a conditioned state to freedom – Vintage media
Written by Saci Indira, audio by Jagannath Vallabha 21 Dec 1995 – Srimad Bhagavatam 1.2.19 This verse indicates that it is difficult to advance under the grip of passion and ignorance. One’s mind wander, however, we can drag it back under our control by the strength...
Samadhi monument update: Preparation
Today, 9 march 2024, marks the day of the disappearance of Kadamba Kanana Swami exactly one year ago. And to celebrate that event, according to Vedic calendar, we will meet on March 27th, two days after Gaura purinama for the Tirobhava & samadhi Inauguration...
Strong Vaishnava – Vintage media
Written by Saci Indira, audio by Jagannath Vallabha 11 Dec 1995 – Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura was never giving into his mind and was always working hard to prove that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was the Supreme Lord. He...
Auctions for Kadamba Kanana Swami
My desire is that my electronic devices are auctioned off and the proceeds must go towards the African preaching mission. Those funds will be directed by Vibhu Caitanya. Kadamba Kanana Swami Kadamba Kanana Swami's desire was that his devices, like his laptop, phone,...
Mind dreams away – Vintage media
Written by Saci Indira, audio by Jagannath Vallabha 10 Dec 1995 – Srimad Bhagavatam 1.2.16 As a devotee we have a great gift, the transcendental knowledge, and this knowledge can help us to realise we are dreaming – our minds are in a dreaming state in this material...
Girirāja in Vṛndāvana
Written by Surabhi Kunja devi dasi The gift of Girirāja A few months before leaving this world, Kadamba Kānana Swami requested that I create a small photo book of the darśanas of his Girirāja Govinda Deity during the final phase of his life in Vṛndāvana. Over the...
Tirobhava & Samadhi Festival
27 Mar - 3 Apr 2024 We invite you to attend the inauguration of the samadhi monument & 1st disappearance festival in Vrindavan for HH Kadamba Kanana Swami. Find the schedule details, registration form and frequently questions and answers on the special festival...
The new online Kadamba Foundation Shop
Maybe you already discovered our new online shop, or you just found out that the shop got a facelift?! Either way we are happy to introduce you (again) to the online shop for media from Kadamba Kanana Swami. The shop is ready for primetime! So we invite you to browse...
Samadhi monument update : A short trip to Rajasthan
Travel report by Adi Kesava dasa In little over two months, after the Gaura purnima and holi celebrations, the disappearance festival will start with the inauguration of the Samadhi monument and continue with parikrama’s and memorial events. We invite you to join us...
The Kadamba Foundation, In more depth…
A look into the Kadamba Foundation, its goals and initiatives as set by Kadamba Kanana Swami “I’ve created this foundation to preserve my media and to support African preaching programs in South Africa. Kadamba Kanana Swami (1953 – 2023) Do you want to engage in...