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The following is a list of members or people closely associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. This list is by no means exhaustive - and includes only well known figures within the organisation.

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), also known as the Hare Krishna movement, is a Hindu Vaishnava religious organization. It was founded in 1966 in New York City by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Its core beliefs are based on traditional Hindu scriptures such as the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and the Bhagavad-gītā, both of which, according to the traditional Hindu view, date back more than 5,000 years. The distinctive appearance of the movement and its culture come from the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, which has had adherents in India since the late 1400s and Western converts since the early 1930s.

Founder

 * A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada - Founded the movement in New York in 1966.

Member disciples of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Listed by date of first initiation:


 * Mukunda Goswami - initiated 1966
 * Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami - initiated 1966
 * Jayananda Dasa - initiated 1967
 * Tamala Krishna Goswami (1946–2002) - initiated 1968
 * Vishnujana Swami (1948–1976) - initiated 1968
 * Jayadvaita Swami - initiated 1968
 * Jayapataka Swami - initiated 1968
 * Gopala Krishna Goswami - initiated 1969
 * Giriraja Swami - initiated 1969
 * Hridayananda Dasa Goswami (Dr. Howard J. Resnick, Ph.D.) - initiated 1969
 * Bhaktisvarupa Damodar Swami (Dr. Thoudam Damodar Singh, Ph.D. 1937–2006) - initiated 1971
 * Indradyumna Swami - initiated 1971
 * Ranchor Dasa - initiated 1971
 * Smita Krishna Swami - initiated 1971
 * Suhotra Swami (1950–2007) - initiated 1971
 * Romapada Swami - initiated 1971
 * Sacinandana Swami - initiated 1972
 * Krishna Ksetra Dasa (Dr. Kenneth R. Valpey, Ph.D.) - initiated 1972
 * Garuda Dasa (Dr. Graham M. Schweig, Ph.D.) - initiated 1972
 * Bhakti Tirtha Swami (1950–2005) - initiated - 1973
 * Radhanath Swami - initiated 1973
 * Sivarama Swami - initiated 1973
 * Urmila Devi Dasi (Dr. Edith E. Best) - initiated 1973
 * Bhakti Caitanya Swami - initiated 1973
 * Gour Govinda Swami (1929–1996) - initiated 1974
 * Hanumatpresaka Swami - initiated 1974
 * Ambarisa Dasa (Alfred B. Ford), the great grandson of Henry Ford; initiated 1975
 * Sadaputa Dasa (Dr. Richard L. Thompson, Ph.D. 1947 - 2008) - initiated 1975
 * Satyaraja Dasa (Steven J. Rosen) - initiated 1976
 * Bhakti Caru Swami - initiated 1976
 * Drutakarma Dasa (Michael A. Cremo) - initiated 1976

Member grand disciples of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

 * Bhakti Narasimha Swami - initiated by Giriraja Swami
 * Hridaya Chaitanya Dasa - initiated by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami
 * Kadamba Kanana Swami - initiated by Jayadvaita Swami
 * Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr. Ravi M. Gupta) - initiated by Hanumatpreshaka Swami
 * Shaunaka Rishi Dasa - initiated by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami
 * Yadunandana Swami - principal of Bhaktivedanta College; initiated by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Members & patrons in popular culture and the media

 * George Harrison, popular English guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer, and film producer, best known as a member of The Beatles
 * Henry Doktorski III, one of America's premier concert accordionists.
 * Poly Styrene and Lora Logic, from British 1970s punk band X-Ray Spex
 * Boy George, English singer
 * Crispian Mills, lead singer and guitarist of English rock band Kula Shaker
 * Nina Hagen, German singer
 * Shelter, American hardcore band
 * John Joseph and Harley Flanagan, from hardcore band Cro-Mags
 * Ray Cappo, of Youth Of Today
 * Vic DiCara, guitarist for Los Angeles bands Inside Out and 108
 * Marc Ellis, New Zealand rugby league and rugby union player.
 * Krishna Dharma, writer