1. Radhanath Swami Speaks at Oxford University

    May 21, 2013
    On October 10th, 2012, Radhanath Swami was invited to address the Oxford Union. The event was organized in conjunction with the Oxford University Hindu Society and the Hindu Chaplaincy to Oxford University. This was the first time in it’s 189 year history that a Swami had been invited to speak at the Oxford Union. In 1823 the Oxford Union was created as a debating society in the city of Oxford. To this day the Union regularly hosts topical debates and speaker events. Past speakers have included the Dalai Lama, former...

  2. Radhanath Swami Returns to Speak at the School of Oriental and African Studies

    April 22, 2013
    On March 25th the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London hosted Radhanath Swami as the keynote speaker for their charity cultural show entitled The Sacred Forest. The event was held at the prestigious Brunei Gallery and attended by over 275 students and guests. Coming at the end of the University term, excitement surrounded the occasion. For many, the evening served as an introduction to the culture and history of Vrindavan through music, dance and drama. The cultural show also served to raise awareness and support for the...

  3. Engineering a Better World

    April 5, 2013
    Despite only two days to the end of term and looming coursework deadlines, approximately 150 students packed into a lecture theatre at Imperial College in London on Thursday 21st March to hear Radhanath Swami speak on the topic of “Engineering a Better World”. Imperial College is regarded as one of the best engineering schools in the country and often ranked 3rd in the UK rankings after Oxford and Cambridge. This would be the first time a Swami was addressing students at this institution, and follows on from events held last...

  4. Radhanath Swami Speaks at the Cambridge Union Society

    October 23, 2012
    The Cambridge Union Society is a debating society at Cambridge University – a world famous home of free speech and debate since 1815. On October 15th the Union hosted a dinner in honor of Radhanath Swami with prominent members of the Indian Cambridge Cultural Association as well as academics and leaders from the Cambridge University Faith Forum. Later, an audience of 125 gathered to hear Radhanath Swami give an address in the Cambridge Union Historic Chamber, which has previously hosted speakers such as US Presidents Ronald Reagan and Theodore Roosevelt,...

  5. Radhanath Swami Returns to The School of Oriental and African Studies

    October 22, 2012
    One year after his last visit to SOAS, Radhanath Swami, returned to the London campus on October 8th to share his thoughts on the role of spirituality and devotion in the modern world. Home to students from over 130 countries, the university was already buzzing in anticipation of his arrival, with many students eager to meet and hear from him again. This year’s program included the participation of the renowned Stephen Chan, professor of Oriental and African Studies. As expected, the event did not disappoint, and set the tone for...