https://padlet.com/s11276251/j7u1lihlzdni17wh Cult or Sect en-us 2021-07-11 12:15:32 UTC 2021-07-13 03:14:54 UTC hello@padlet.com s11276251 https://padlet.com/s11276251/j7u1lihlzdni17wh/wish/1644694654 The Hare Krishna movement is a branch of Hinduism, formally known as Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Its name comes from its chant — Hare Krishna — which devotees repeat over and over. It was started in the 16th century by Sri Chaitanya of Bengal (1486-1533). He emphasized the worship of Krishna and believed that chanting the names of God was so powerful that in addition to one's own meditation on them, they should also be chanted in the streets for the benefit of all.

Swami Prabhupada brought the movement — formally called the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) — to the U.S. in 1966. Public dancing and chanting became its trademark. Although Prabhupada was open to anyone becoming a member of the Hare Krishnas, they had to follow the four regulative principles, one of which is strict abstention from intoxicants, including marijuana. These four principles (or "Four Commandments" as Prabhupada once referred to them), are:
1) no meat eating, including fish or eggs; 2) no gambling; 3)no intoxication or use of stimulants (including caffeine) 4) no illicit sex

ISKCON has experienced a number of significant internal problems, the majority of which occurred from the late 1970s onwards, and especially within the decade following Prabhupada's death. ISKCON has also been scrutinised by some anti-cult movements.

In 1976, the parents of two Hare Krishna members claimed ISKCON had allegedly imprisoned their children through brainwashing.

Marcia and Robin George, a mother and daughter, accused ISKCON of kidnapping Robin via brainwashing and later lying to her parents about her whereabouts. They sued ISKCON for (a) false imprisonment, (b) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (c) libel, and (d) the wrongful death of Robin's father based on stress caused by the alleged circumstances. ]]> 2021-07-11 20:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/s11276251/j7u1lihlzdni17wh/wish/1644694654 s11276251 https://padlet.com/s11276251/j7u1lihlzdni17wh/wish/1645949943 If you think Hare Krishna is a cult, please reply "+1".]]> 2021-07-12 13:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/s11276251/j7u1lihlzdni17wh/wish/1645949943 s11276251 https://padlet.com/s11276251/j7u1lihlzdni17wh/wish/1645950706 If you think Hare Krishna is a sect, please reply "+1"]]> 2021-07-12 13:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/s11276251/j7u1lihlzdni17wh/wish/1645950706