Summer Newsletter

June 2025

Dear Monica, Friend and Supporter of the BIHS,


As the summer unfolds, the Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies (BIHS) is thriving with fresh ideas, expanded collaborations, and a deepened commitment to bringing science and spirituality into conversation. In this issue, we’re excited to share with you the highlights.

Brahma Tirtha Das

BOB COHEN

Executive Director

Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies, Inc

Gainesville, FL


Message from the director


Enthusiasm is blooming at the BIHS as we enter a season of meaningful growth and momentum. With hundreds joining our courses, new publications underway, and a growing international presence, the voice of Vaishnava scholarship is gaining strength. Rooted in deep inquiry and reaching across disciplines, our work is gradually finding resonance in wider academic and spiritual circles.

BIHS Scholars at Global Consciousness Conference



Scholars from the BIHS will lead a workshops at a landmark conference in Spain, featuring Deepak Chopra and leading minds in neuroscience and philosophy. This marks a significant moment as Vaishnava-informed perspectives enter the global dialogue on consciousness.


Workshop 2 - Indian Knowledge Systems and Consciousness - Kunal Mooley, Laxmidhar Behera, Akhandhadhi Das, M Coceal, Hide Saegusa, Deepak Chopra

Sadhu Sanga Retreat: Book Signings & New Connections

Our outreach booth created waves at Sadhu Sanga! Many meaningful connections were made, and there was great interest in the BIHS’s vision. We look forward to welcoming many of these thoughtful seekers into our upcoming programs.

Summer Discovery Series 2025 – Registration Now Open


Three weekends of transformative talks exploring ethics, philosophy, science, and consciousness — featuring 19 distinguished international speakers.

The series begins July 12 at 8:00 AM EST on Zoom. Reserve your space today.


All the Sciences in the Srimad Bhagavatam

A short excerpt from a powerful lecture on how ancient texts illuminate today's scientific questions. Bhakti Vijnana Goswami offers a visionary view of the Srimad Bhagavatam as a living source of philosophical and scientific insight.

BIHS Vaishnava

Scholarship Program


To support the development of Vaishnava scholars by providing financial assistance for advanced study in fields aligned with the mission of the Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies (BIHS), including philosophy of science, theology, ethics, religious studies, consciousness studies, environmental science, and other relevant disciplines.

Srimad Bhagavatam course now on Canvas

The BIHS is proud to host the full lecture series by His Holiness Bhakti Vijnana Goswami in a new digital home. Modern tools meet timeless wisdom. Now, everything is in one place — ready to revisit, reflect on, and absorb again and again. More BIHS courses will follow on the same platform, creating a growing space for deep learning and connection.

Community Highlights: Our Collaborators


This summer, we spotlight collaborators who share our vision —



Your support fuels our mission—help us expand research, education, and spiritual inquiry with a contribution that could be doubled through corporate matching!

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