VTE Grihastha Training Course One
Created by the North American Grihastha Vision Team

Policy for Use and Dissemination

For North American devotees, we recommend the matching services of the Dasi-Ziyad Family Institute.

http://dasiziyadfamilyinstitute.org/vaisnava-marriage-services-registry/

Other possible sites are:

Grihasta.com

Why is the wedding ring placed on the 4th finger?
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1091345/why_wedding_ring_on_4th_finger

The Mom Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX6flpUweIQ

As ISKCON Leaders and Managers we agree to support and encourage devotees serving in the Grihastha Ashram. We recognize that the Grihastha Ashram is a bonafide spiritual institution and that devotees who sincerely serve Sri Krishna and Srila Prabhupada in this ashram will make progressive spiritual advancement.

Family Resources Office of Child Protection Vaishnava Hospice Care RELATE Gaudiya Vaishnava Literature krishna.com

This directory lists information about Vaisnava professionals who are trained and have experience in providing counseling and skill-building services for individuals, couples and families. They have provided references from at least 3 respected Vaisnava authorities and/or senior devotees.

Designed to be implemented over a 3 or 4 day period, this training includes in-depth exploration, interactive exercises, role plays, journaling and education in the following areas:

Devotee Attitudes Concerning Marriage In 2004-2005, the Grihasta Vision Team (GVT) members conducted a survey of devotee attitudes and experiences concerning the grhasta asrama. Our purpose was to understand current devotee attitudes, and track changes over time by taking subsequent follow-up surveys.

The North American Grihastha Vision Team, composed of dedicated, Vaishnava professionals, has worked together by the grace of Shrila Prabhupada, to formulate a 5 year plan to strengthen, support and enliven the grihastha ashrama. One of the strategies we're implementing is to first identify potential mentor couples and see if they would be willing to serve as mentors. If you are leader in a devotee community and know of possible mentor candidates or if you would personally like to be a mentor in your community then the GVT will train you or the proposed mentor to work with engaged and already married couples.