Hare Krishna maybe not drug addict but
Hare Krishna is one of the top level odd religion group in Japan . I think average Japanese people think that Hare Krishna is same as Aum Shinrikyo cult member that is famous for the most big terrorist group in Japanese history.
Because Japanese people need not religion in their daily life, so lots of Japanese peple have no interesting in religion and lots of Japan ese people is very poor konwlede about religion. So we are two type people. One is completely don ‘ t have interesting in religion. The other is completely devoted to favorite religion.
Hare Krishna is really unusal approach to us. See pictures. Their costume, their make up, their behavior. You will not be surprised because you are used to seeing cosplay photos. But in case of Hare krishuna, their behavior is also completely strange in Japanese society. they sing a song with unfamilliar language on the street, and beating the portable drum crazingly ringing while walking, suddenly start to dance in crowded place. And the most odd point is that they are always smiling in spite of staying in Japan ! sorry but it is impossible not to think that they are expensive drug addiction people eventhough it’s maybe not so.
But it is very difficult to explain why they are behavioring so without thinking about it or it must be very special method they have. I really want to know their special method to get high.
and this time, I encounter the moment when non-related non religion Japanese start to devote religion ! see the following picures !
In crowded place, they suddenly appeared with portable shurine and unfamiliar costume for Japanese.
and start to singing, beating, ringing and dancing on the crowded side walk !
It is compeltely not fit for the most modest Japanese elegant feeling on the street.
so they stare at Hare Krishna coldly. but on the other hand….certainly few Japanese people go crazy with them.
Look the brown jacket man !
At first, he peep Hare Krishna reservedly.
And Hare Krishna seem to get influence him.
THis man start to move his body.
and he attempt to get into them.
Now, he completely synchronise with Hare Krishna !
"Hey, You, What’s a fucking bad dance."
"Now I show you Japanese style cool dance. See it !"
Yes, his dancing is Japanese traditional style dance, Bon Dance.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
First of all let me convey my regards to all those who visit this site and all those who have posted comment as well.
I appreciate and accept each and everyone’s comment! Everyone in the world is free to think and comment, it’s all upto him or her! And we must respect that individual thinking
The question for discussion is not whether Hare Krishna are good or bad, the question is what is good for you and what is bad for you?
If you want to live a happy life , free of everyday headaches, and enjoy your life without hurting others, it is a good idea to look within yourself and study what you are, once you know who you are, and what can you do in this world making you and others happy and at peace, you are though in religion! The costume and the language and the style is just a matter of choice and has no impact on the peace, love, and study process. Fools are those who get deluded by what they see or hear, wise are those who look into the meaning and try to understand the depth and intent behind some activity they heard about or sees at any point in their life. (For eg, money raising may not be a business, it may be a charity work to help redistribution to people in need or those who are victimised because of natural or man made disasters; you got to be intelligent to see a bigger and clear picture)
If something sensible (not a drug) can help you live a happy and peaceful life, then it worth anything! Be it Christianity , be it Islam, beit Hinduism, be it Buddhism, or be it non-religious humanitarian activity, or be it Hare-Krishna!
It is always better to work toward something without expecting fruits out of it (which may eventually come anyways even if you dont expect), rather than sitting idle and criticising things arround, in an unproductive excercise.
So, arise from darkness of ignorance, awake from nights of day-to-day life problems, and start working toward your goals in life, making yourself and others happy!
Jay
Hi there,I think the Hare Krsnas are the best people on earth,they’re are giving LUV.
If you want to know more about them,check the nearst templo in your city.
They are very nice people.
Masa,
I came across the Hare Krishnas 2 years ago, here in the U.S. midwest. Met one of their book-distributors on the street. I’ve been reading up ever since.
Their philosophy is vast and incredibly deep. And it is genuine ancient Vedic stuff, called Vaishnavism. The chanting and singing on the street is only the tip of the iceberg. The Hare Krishna Vedic philosophy beats Christian, Muslim or Buddhist theology any day.
I think stupid people take one look at their monastic costume and poke fun, or feel embarassed. Then they feed on rumours and spread those rumours. Or they make hasty generalizations after meeting a couple of less-than-perfect devotees, or hearing about those who joined them but then became corrupt. I don’t see anything wrong if they pass out books or food and ask for a small donation. I got a hardbound Bhagavad Gita for just $5! Why can’t godly people ask for money? The money goes back into more books or food distribution. Money, like everything else, belongs to God, and should ideally be used in His service. Nothing ‘bad’ or ‘dirty’ about money per se. “Materialism” simply means material things for their OWN sake.
I also don’t see why the “gentle” Japanese pedestrians should be “alarmed” by this procession. I’ve seen more weird, obscene and idiotic things done by the Japanese in public. And what’s the fuss about the costumes? It just a simple attire, like even Buddhist monks wear. Dunno why that’s so strange in Japan, which imported half its religious and philosophical culture from India anyways! But I guess nowadays the Japanese like to imitate the materialistic West…
Chill out folks.
Hare Krishnas aren’t weirdoz.. It teaches people how to develop true love for God.. Only the intelligent accepts its philosophy because they know the cycle of life and they know the real purpose of it.. At first I find them weird but when they started to talk, it’s all about God.. At the time of your death, maybe you’ll remember them..
The ’shrine’ they were carrying – it’s like a drama replaying an ancient pastime in India. It’s done in many places in the world.
They didn’t appear in the 1960’s, that’s just when the religion was bought to the western world, and when the major vedic scripts were translated into english.
The reason they don’t sing and dance in the streets of some contries its because it’s illegal in some places. Don’t understand why, it’s not hurting anyone is it? It may be annoying, but it doesn’t hurt.
It is true the Hare Krishnas get lots of large donations. But visit a temple sometime and see how the mojority of them live. The money is spent on maintaining the temples, and is used the whole world over for charitable projects like free food for poor people. One temple in India provides a free school for thousands of kid. Another provides free food for 20 schools in it’s state, Delhi temple has free food for anyone who visits. No obligation, you don’t have to enter the temple.
The sexual abuse in Hare Krishna society has been a huge problem in the past, as it has been in any religion where celibacy is encouraged. It’s sad, but not the fault of any one religion, but rather a few idiots who are not following that religion and taking advantage of weaker people. This will happen anywhere.
They don’t focus on only one deity, there are many. They consider Krishna as the supreme God, but say he has many manifestations, or incarnations. This has been written about in the vedas, which are books that are millions of years old.
Some of the kids who were molested are suing the temple involved. The temples are not going bankrupt, and the money they will give is not going to the kids who were molested. It will be used to set up an organisation to help any child who was hurt by the Hare Krishna movement, or any child who will be in the future.
Yes, a lot of their guru’s left. Good thing really, does anyone want a drug dealer, gun runner or child molester to remain in power? It’s not that they left on their own accord, once they were found out, they were forced to give up their power.
Anyone who says they have to do exactly what their guru says is crazy. A guru is supposed to give instructions to benefit our spiritual life and ultimatley take us to heaven. A Hare Krishna guru usually says to chant, preach and go to temple, as well as give charitable donations. One who said to stand in the rain is not a Hare Krishna. There are many different groups that call themselves Hare Krishnas, it doesn’t mean they are all the same.
If you don’t want to give them money, tell them no. If you walk away and they follow you, a few swear words will surely make them leave. But if the worst a gropu made up of millions of people around the world is ask for a few dollars, how does that make them any worse than any other? So many peeople take our money for a ‘good cause’ and it just goes down the drain. They’re not hurting anyone, becuase it is a non-violent religion. Just let them be, ignore them. But before critisicing them, find out a little bit about what they are really talking about. You might not agree, and that it your right, but it’s their right to offer it to anyone who’s interested.
funny pics.
I have heard that in japan you never ask the Q “How are you?” because they would have an emmotional melt down if they had to answer that (with work/family/urban stress etc). Is it true? lol
Anyway as for the krishnas – they are all pervasive. I know them quite well, mainly coz I’ve been one for 10 years. You can’t imagine how much fun it is to hype up some one with the chanting (like the guy in the brown jacket). Mostly people lead such stressed out lives that they can only appreciate the chanting when they are drunk (which leads them to think that the devotees must be intoxicated too).
As for our religion – well – read the books – but hey who is interested in religion these days. It is more often the case of saying “This is halava. This is the samosa. We believe the samosa tastes better with the chutney.”
HERE KRSNA HARE KRSNA KRSNA KRSNA HARE HARE, HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE.
and I love my lord krsna,I dont care of what people say,maybe they think that we are crazy.. and I say..Yes we are crazy for God!!!!!
my sweet LORD
I really want to see you!!!
Los devotos son gente linda y positiva…
son maestros fidedignos y uno debe aprender siempre de un maestro fidedigno…
pueden ekivokarse cientos de veces, humanos son…
pero sus enseñanzas son perfektas porke son direktas de nuestro kerido señor Krsna…
Haribol!!!
Antofagasta, Chile
Hare Krishna are ok, just sing and dance and chant and bang the tamborine, groovy life i guess…they’re international too, there are worse ways to live…!!!
Boomshanka (may the seed of your loin grow fruitful in the belly of your woman)
I love Krishna too.
I studied and practiced bhakti-yoga with the Hare Krishna devotees in New Zealand for 3 years.
It’s all good.
The philosophy is deep and profound.
This website has many of the Hare Krishna’s philosophical texts online:
http://vedabase.net/en/
Develop love of Krishna and you become permanently happy.