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Bhaktavatsala Dasa

 

Bhaktavatsala,  Dasa joined ISKCON in Germany in 1988 and was initiated the following year.  He served in the areas of book distribution and congregational development.  He was involved in ISKCON administration as a GBC management assistant and deputy, as well as executive secretary to the chairman of the GBC.  Since 1995 he has been involved with writing and teaching seminars and courses under the auspices of the VTE (Vaisnava Training and Eduation).  He is currently working on the develo9pment of a graduate course in Vaisnava ministerial studies.

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Dahlen, Penny, Ed.D.: "Working with Women Survivors of Cults" - abstract

Best Intentions: Dynamics of Spiritual Abuse

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