Курс Ученика

Please consider registering for this wonderful course, organized to help aspirants properly understand why/what/how of seeking initiation/dhiksha from a spiritual master, within ISKCON.

ISKCON Naperville offers the Disciple's Course (Dates: Jul 26-27; Aug 2-3 2025)
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE DISCIPLES COURSE!

Please note that you will receive an official ISKCON certificate for passing the course upon successful completion of the assessments.

The ISKCON Disciples Course is a training program which deepens devotees understanding of guru tattva and guru padasraya within the multiple guru environment of ISKCON. Designed for new devotees preparing to take initiation in ISKCON, the course is also recommended for leaders, preachers councilors and educators in ISKCON. The course was developed under the direction of the Guru Services Committee, with the combined efforts of leading educators in ISKCON. The course is based on the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and current ISKCON Law and gives reference to the writings from the broader Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition. The 14 lessons include Powerpoint presentations, interactive workshops and assessment exercises.

Topics Covered:
• Guru-tattva and the Guru-parampara System
• Srila Prabhupada ISKCON Founder Acarya and Preeminent Guru
• Types of Gurus
• Relationship between ISKCON Guru and ISKCON Authorities
• Gurus outside of ISKCON
• Guru-padasraya
• Selecting a Guru
• Following Initiation Vows
• Guru-puja and Vyasa-puja
• Worship of ISKCON Gurus
• Guru-vapu and vani seva
• Guru-tyaga
• Developing Cooperative Relationships in a multi Guru environment

Course Schedule
Day 1 (Sat, Jul 26th)

9:30am - 12:30pm
UNIT 1: Introduction, Theory and Context
Lesson 1 Welcome and Introduction
Lesson 2 Guru-Tattva and Paramparä

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lesson 3 Srila Prabhupada - ISKCON Founder Acarya
Lesson 4 ISKCON Gurus

Day 2 (Sun, Jul 27th)

9:30am - 12:30pm
UNIT 2: Establishing the Relationship with Guru
Lesson 5 Guru-padasraya
Lesson 6 Selection of Guru

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lesson 7 Initiation Vows


Day 3 (Sat, Aug 2nd)

9:30am - 12:30pm
UNIT 3: Acting in Relationship with the Guru
Lesson 8 Guru-püjä
Lesson 9 Guru-sevä

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lesson 10 Guru vapu and vani-seva
Lesson 11 Guru-tyäga


Day 4 (Sun, Aug 3rd)

9:30am - 1:00pm
UNIT 4: Cooperatively Fulfilling the Relationship
Lesson 12 Presenting One's Guru
Lesson 13 Relationships within ISKCON

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lesson 14 Course Round Up & Assessment