Bhakti Tirtha Swami
American Hindu writer
Died when: 55 years 122 days (664 months)Star Sign: Pisces
Bhakti Tirtha Swami (IAST: Bhakti-tirtha Svami;February 25, 1950 – June 27, 2005), previously called John Favors and Toshombe Abdul and also known by the honorific Krishnapada (K???apada), was a guru and governing body commissioner of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (commonly known as the Hare Krishnas or ISKCON).
He was the highest-ranking African American in ISKCON.He wrote 17 books on religious topics< and led community development projects in the United States and other countries.
He was the founder and director of the Institute for Applied Spiritual Technology in Washington, DC, "a nonprofit, nondenominational organization whose membership represents a variety of spiritual paths and professional backgrounds".
He traveled frequently and served as a spiritual consultant.He also served as chairman of the Third World Coalition.On February 7, 2006 the Council of the District of Columbia recognized him for dedication to social change for residents in the District of Columbia.