Karuna Care Education and Support
KCE provides introductory level pastoral care education for spiritual practitioners of Hindu Sanatana Dharma traditions, e.g., Gaudiya Vaishnavism, etc., who aspire to provide chaplain ministry in hospitals, hospices, prisons, airport chapels, college campuses, psychiatric hospitals, homeless shelters, group homes, assisted living facilities, police departments, fire departments, the military, religious communities, and wherever people in crisis may need them. KCE trains its students to develop heart-connecting relationships that can grow into cohesive, caring communities.
Training
5 week courses
Introductory courses to Compassionate Care that aim at developing qualities and attitudes that embody the Bhakti principle of unconditional care for the Supreme Lord, other living beings and oneself as a part and parcel of Krishna. Students will gain knowledge on how changes and crisis in life impact the spiritual path.
12 week courses
Focused on helping its students learn the art and science of creating heart-connecting relationships that grow towards cohesive caring communities, whether large or small. A practical theology training program, it blends theology, behavioral sciences and education methods as a means of cultivating in its students the skill of life-long learning.
Endorsement
The certification that permits an ordained minister from Sanatana Dharma religious tradition to minister in specialized services within and beyond their religious organization as their representative. Recommended for those seeking certification for chaplaincy positions, pastoral counseling, or clinical pastoral education.
Get Support
Support Groups
Join one of our groups facilitated by an experienced Karuna Care Chaplain, like a Compassionate Listening Circle or a Grief Support Group.
Karuna Care Chaplain
Need a Companion? Get in touch with a Karuna Care Chaplain that will journey with you as you navigate life.
ISKCON HEARTS
We grow communities where everyone has value by nurturing a culture of compassionate listening, emotional awareness and cooperative networks.
The Bhaktivedanta Medical Association delivers holistic healthcare to the ISKCON community at large, and is committed to the mission of serving devotees from all backgrounds.
“The heart should always be filled with compassion for others. Exhibiting mercy to all living entities is one of the limbs of devotional service.”
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura
“Rambhoru Brinkman and Karuna Care Education (KCE) are providing a wonderful opportunity for ISKCON devotees to be trained in professional, devotionally inspired skills by which they can help others through times of personal difficulty and crisis. I thoroughly endorse her work. I encourage any serious devotee who is inclined for such training to take full advantage of this important, and much needed program.”
Anuttama Dasa, ACBSP
ISKCON GBC
Minister of Communications
“Those eager to help others and themselves to advance spiritually, what to speak of living a balanced, healthy life will find a friend and ally in Karuna Care Education. I highly recommend it.”
Vaisesika Dasa, ACBSP
ISKCON initiating Spiritual Master
GBC North America, Minister of Book Distribution
Author of Our Family Business