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2021 Sep & Oct Asia Parcific News Archive
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Diwali Greetings from BK Malaysia
30 October 2021
Diwali Greetings from Indonesia
30 October 2021
Deepavali Greetings from Huntingdale, Australia
29 October 2021
Dear Friends, Om Shanti and greetings of love from the Huntingdale brothers.
We both wish everyone of you an advance Happy and Joyous Deepavali. May this festival of lights bring health, wealth and happiness to all.
Thank You and kind regards
Raajen Rajoo and BK Subraa
HUNTINGDALE
China's Mid-Autumn Retreat & Full-Moon Meditation by Brahmakumaris Shanghai & Guangzhou
22 October 2021
Dear Divine Family, Om Shanti
We are pleased to share the news of the First offline Retreat after the Lockdown Theme: Redesigning your Destiny
Brahma kumaris Shanghai and Guangzhou organized the first Offline and Online Retreat on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival in China. The theme of the Retreat was "Redesigning your Destiny". It was a 3-day retreat for BKs from different parts of China, who gathered in small groups in 5 different cities at the same time with a common theme. Others were participating online at the same time.
1st part: Group Meditation (Conducted by Sister Khushi)
Workshop on Redesigning your Destiny (Facilitated By Sister Rose)
Special Class by Sapna Didi (online)
2nd part: Full-Moon Meditation ( This was joined by BKs and contact souls from various parts of the nation)
The program also included the making of vegetarian Moon-cake in Baba's remembrance (which is a special cuisine on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival), which was enjoyed by all the participants.
The Australia Virtual Centre Newsletter (16th – 31st October)
19th October 2021
Food for Soul – Tension and Attention
Om Shanti. There is no nourishment like happiness. Happiness is nourishment. Worry is a type of illness and makes you into a patient. So, add “a” to tension, and simply pay attention. Then your tension will disappear. What should we pay attention to? To who I am and who is mine. I am a soul and mine is the Supreme Soul. With my attention on this, I will experience great happiness.
– Dadi Janki
Events on the AVC from 15th – 31st of October
Hindi Events
Imbibing Spiritual Powers & Virtues – Power to Accommodate – Saturday- 23rd Oct, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm AEDT (eastern Australia time)
In day-to-day challenges, we sometimes feel a lack of inner power or the required virtue or quality to handle the situation. This series of eight fortnightly retreats on the Australian Virtual Centre offers a very valuable opportunity to provide you with all these tools to use in everyday life and empower the self with inner strength.
English Events
Meditation for All – Sundays – 17th, 24th & 31st Oct, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm AEDT (eastern Australia time)
This 1-hour session includes a short introduction to BK Australia and Rajyoga meditation followed by short meditation commentaries on a different topic each week, such as Silence is my biggest Healer, Forgiveness, Courage, Self Respect, Gratitude and many more.
Relax, Restore, Recharge – Wednesdays- 20th & 27th Oct, 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm AEDT (eastern Australia time)
A 45-minute conversation and reflection about our inner feelings to reconnect to our core and the Divine.
Spirituality Matters – Creating Space – Friday- 21st Oct 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm AEDT (eastern Australia time)
As the daily stresses of life continue to increase, it is becoming more essential to create a space that allows you to relax, reflect and rejuvenate yourself. A space which harnesses your creativity and expresses who you are and what you want. It’s the practice of Raja Yoga meditation that begins to show us how to return to that natural inner stillness.
Calm in Crisis – Thursday – 28th Oct 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm AEDT (eastern Australia time)
The world is changing fast. To thrive in a crisis, we can learn to reconnect with our core stability, inner peace and power. Gently remove anxiety, stress and depression.
For more events in various languages, to access the meditation room, to pick a virtue card for the day, and much more …
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Course by Appointment – Book a course in various languages with our various experienced Meditation practitioners and teachers.
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Open your eyes to the Youniverse: Guardianship of our Environment
9th October 2021
Dear Friends
What's the connection between our consciousness, thoughts and actions, and their impact on our world? In particular, the connection between my consciousness and what's happening with our global environment?
And what's meditation got to do with it?
Explore these questions on Open your eyes to the Youniverse in conversation with three daily meditation practitioners and guardians of the environment: Sonja Ohlsson (Denmark), Valériane Bernard (Switzerland) and Carolin Fraude (Germany), on Guardianship of our Environment - Saturday 23 October 2021 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEDT).
Our three guests are experienced daily meditation practitioners who have a deep commitment to protecting our environment globally, individually and collectively, through the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Interfaith activism, relational transformation towards a sustainable society and the practise of meditation.
To register go to: https://tinyurl.com/GuardianshipofourEnvironment
Ask a question at: https://tinyurl.com/Question4Environment
Open your eyes to the Youniverse! is a series of contemporary talks, conversations, meditations and interviews streamed live on YouTube via Zoom, monthly.
We look forward to seeing you there virtually
With our warmest regards.
The Youniverse Team
Learn to F.L.Y - (First Love Yourself) for the UN World Mental Health Day
9th October 2021
Dear Friends
The Brahma Kumaris are going to celebrate the United Nations World Mental Health Day on Sunday, 10th October with Learn to F.L.Y. - First love yourself. We invite you all to join us online. The program details are in the flyer below.
To learn about the speakers:
https://www.facebook.com/BKAustralia/videos/557692905448610/
To register: http://tiny.cc/mentalhealthday-reg
We will let you all know when we will open up. We have no set date yet.
warm regards
Sally
The Brahma Kumaris - Sydney - Programs in October 2021
4th October 2021
Spirituality Matters - Creating Space
21 October @7:00pm - 8:30pm (AEDT)
by BK Falak
A space which harnesses your creativity and expresses who you are and what you want.
Book Now
Join us online: www.facebook.com/bkaustralia
Spirituality Matters - Consciousness and food
28 October @7:00pm - 8:30pm (AEDT)
by Christine Westbury
In this session we will look at the important subtle approach to food and the spiritual practices we can implement to purify it.
Book Now
Join us online: www.facebook.com/bkaustralia
Raja Yoga Meditation - Introductory Course (starts on first Saturday of the month)
2 October @10:00am - 11:30am (AEST)
This is an interactive introduction to the practice and philosophy of Raja Yoga Meditation.
Join us online: Book Now
Positive Thinking Course (starts the first Tuesday of every month)
5 October @7:00pm - 8:30pm (AEDT)
The Mind is our most valuable asset. This popular course will provide insights into the power of thought and the power to choose our attitudes and perspectives to empower the self and improve any situation in life.
Join us online: Book Now
Raja Yoga Meditation - Introductory Course (starts on first Wednesday of the month)
6 October @7:00pm - 8:30pm (AEDT)
This is an interactive introduction to the practice and philosophy of Raja Yoga Meditation.
Join us online: Book Now
Raja Yoga courses, classes and meditatons in Other languages
iBeing
9 October, 4.30pm - 6pm (AEDT).- World Post Day special!
The registration link is:https://forms.gle/xH392Xawd65RXncv5
Join us for an online spiritual book cafe where we spend quality time wherever we are with like-minded friends and a cup of coffee/tea.
Book Now
Reflections - Stories to Recharge and Rejuvenate - When we change, the world changes
by Charlie Hogg
Monday, 11 October⋅6:30pm – 7:00pm (AEDT)
Charlie will share his story of being a social activist. Seeing all the problems and injustice in the world he was very active in movements against war, apartheid and more. On one of the marches he had the experience that all the problems of the external world is the result of our collective internal world. It was then that he began his spiritual journey. The recordings can be found at tiny.cc/reflections-series
Reflections - Stories to Recharge and Rejuvenate - One of a kind
by Tim Whiting
Monday, 25 October⋅6:30pm – 7:00pm (AEDT)
Tim will share formative experiences of working with a jeweller as a teenager, how that inspired him and the spiritual lessons he took from that time.
The recordings can be found at tiny.cc/reflections-series
Reconnecting
by Charlie Hogg
Saturday, 30 October⋅10:00am - 11:30am (AEDT)
An online event for those who have completed the Raja Yoga Meditation Course.
Book Now
October online courses at the Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
1st October 2021
Dear Friends,
Peaceful greetings. I trust you are enjoying the beautiful Spring flowers.
We have two online programs this month, details below. Please could you tell any male family members, colleagues and friends about our online program for men: Rising to the Challenge of the Times.
We don't know yet when we will open up, but hopefully we will in November. We will let you know by email.
Other online programs are available through the Brahma Kumaris Australia Virtual Centre.
https://brahmakumaris.org.au/new/virtual-centre/
Warm regards,
Sally
Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation Online Course
Online for two weekly sessions
Saturday 2nd Oct. 10am - 12 plus 2 - 4pm
Saturday 9th Oct. 10am - 12 noon
In this course we will learn about the types of thoughts we have, our spiritual identity, soul consciousness, the Supreme Soul and the law of karma.
Book Now
Rising to the Challenge of the Times - a program for men
Online program
Sunday 10th Oct. 10am - 12 noon
During this difficult time we are called upon to emerge our hidden powers that enable us to face the challenges before us. We will explore our innate inner strengths by going within to find a space of empowerment. Book Now
Grand Lighthouse Opening in Kowloon, Hong Kong
1st October 2021
Kowloon (Hong Kong): The Kowloon Centre of Hong Kong celebrated the opening of Lighthouse, a new place for Godly service. Performed with great zeal and enthusiasm this heralded a new beginning in the Tung Chung Town of the largest Island in Hong Kong – Lantau. With its proximity to the Hong Kong International Airport, this premise will also serve as a place of rest for transiting BKs.
Lighthouse is a gift to the BK family of Hong Kong from a big-hearted couple. Inspired by modern interior design, this house has been built with high-tech facilities such as a best-of-class projection system, Holographic projection of Bapdada, overhead projection of Soul World, remotely operated google bulbs, etc.
The agenda of the opening ceremony included some traditional auspicious activities like breaking of coconut, boiling of milk, ribbon cutting, etc. Seniors Rajayogis BK Dr. Nirmala from Madhuban, BK Charlie from Australia, BK Rajni from Japan, BK Chen from Beijing, and BK Letchu from Malaysia participated and blessed the occasion with their speech.
BK Sister Shivani, who sowed the seed for this place of service also attended and delivered an inspirational speech.
Senior BKs, BK Trish from SE Asia, BK Jenna from Washington, and BK Ganesh from Sri Lanka sent their video blessings. The opening ceremony was telecast live over Zoom and was attended by participants from Asian countries and around the world.
The Event Management Team lead by BK Bindu, Centre coordinator, managed the pre, during, and post event activities.
The Hong Kong BK Family is now all-inspired to take advantage of Lighthouse to expand Godly service further into the communities of Hong Kong and create a worldwide platform.
A Little News and Environment UN Days in September & October 2021
30 September 2021
Information Session for BKs
Wednesday 29th September @ 10.30am AEST
with Klig (Yarra Valley) and Jessica & Robert (Leura)
As BKs we know that wasting food means losing our fortune; washing grains of rice down the sink is like washing away diamonds.
For UN International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction we will hold a workshop for BKs:
Tips on how to store food, recycle leftovers successfully, compost and farm worms.
Bring along your own experiences.
On Zoom on the day
Tamasin Ramsay's research report on Sustainable Yogic Agriculture has been cited extensively by Janus Bojesen Jensen in a book titled 'Subtle Agroecologies - Farming With the Hidden Half of Nature”.
The entire book is free to download... see Chapter 22.
At home, Tamasin has just started a personal Sustainable Yogic Agriculture practice according to the system of the farmers in India - established and practiced for more than ten years. The SYA practice begins with “seed empowerment” i.e. meditation on the seeds, for ten days. In the photo below Tamasin has separated the seeds - the yogic seeds are in the glass jars with labels and the control seeds are the ones remaining in the packets. She will update us with developments!
Аir pollution is the single greatest environmental risk to human health with with far-reaching impacts owing to its transport over long distances and one of the main avoidable causes of death and disease globally. Particularly in developing countries, air pollution disproportionately affects women, children and the elderly, especially in low-income populations as they are often exposed to high levels of ambient air pollution and indoor air pollution from cooking and heating with wood fuel and kerosene.
Meditation for Clean Air and Blue Skies
online via Zoom
‘Women Connecting the Dots’: Celebration of UN International Day of Peace in the Philippines
30 September 2021
Philippines (Asia): It will be the 34th year since Brahma Kumaris Philippines received a Peace Messenger Award from the United Nations! ‘Women Connecting the Dots,‘ a special program open to the public, was hosted by Brahma Kumaris Philippines in Celebration of UN International Day of Peace.
UN Women’s Project Manager Ms. Rosalyn Mesina and Peace Advocate Ms. Yasmin Busran shared center stage with BK Rajni Daulatram, National Co-ordinator of Brahma Kumaris in Japan and the Philippines.
Recovery can only be better if we are able to connect the dots. The issues surrounding the pandemic – health, food, and ecology — after all, are all interconnected. The approach to recovery needs to be holistic if we want to live in a sustainable and equitable world. Let us be inspired to think creatively and holistically as we highlight the strengths and contributions of women.
The conversation was much appreciated for being grounded in real issues affecting us currently, and how spirituality can be a crucial “dot” that can bring all the other dots together.
Launch of ‘The Calm Collective’: Every Sunday Evening Till 19th December 2021
30 September 2021
Melbourne (Australia): Launch of The Calm Collective was on Sunday 26th September with Special Guest Justin Langer.
The Calm Collective – you, me, us, all – holding the light – together
A special initiative called The Calm Collective which is being launched as a collaborative network, to bring together committed meditators, faith leaders and well-wishers from all backgrounds and walks of life.
It has one aim: To establish a collective, silent intentional space that gathers the power of presence for 10 minutes. These focused spaces are designed to generate atmospheres of calm, healing and hope.
Initial Call to Action and Launch
The initial Call to Action is to gather from 9.00 – 9.15 pm, each Sunday evening, from Sunday September 26th through to Sunday 19th December, 2021, to support Australia and our planet during some difficult times ahead.
The holding of these weekly spaces will be accompanied by a couple minutes of inspirations and reflections by a long-term faith and/or meditation practitioner.
The first week, we are so pleased to have long-term meditator and Head Coach of the Australian Men’s Cricket Team – Justin Langer. Then, in the following week, we will have the lovely Dr Tami Roos sharing a couple of minutes of inspirational reflections before our 10 minutes of holding a silent intentional space.
The host of the series will be Caroline Ward who some of you will also know from The Optimist Heart series that she hosted last year (as well as the UN Peace Day event this week).
For details of how to attend the online gathering, please click here (or the button below).
Register Here
Join The Calm Collective
We warmly welcome any individuals (meditators or not) who feel inspired to join The Calm Collective and become part of a growing number of people dedicated to using the power of meditation, prayer and pure intentional thoughts to serve and uplift our world in these most challenging times.
By becoming a member, going forward, you will be invited to hold these silent intentional spaces with The Calm Collective community. Whilst you may not be able to always attend online, nevertheless, your individual presence or ‘tuning in’ is valuable and contributes to the power of the gathering.
To become a member, please click here – or the button below.
To see some of the supporters of The Calm Collective and the website, please click here.
More about The Calm Collective
The Calm Collective recognises the silent transformative power of meditation, prayer and pure intent. The hope is that, no matter what background we come from, in moving forward, we unite and are one in our intentions of peace, upliftment, hope and compassion – and that these specific intentions and feelings held collectively have the ability to create powerful waves of positive influence throughout Australia and across our world.
The Calm Collective is an initiative of Calm in the City in collaboration with the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (the peak body of faith communities in Victoria) and the Meditation Association of Australia (the peak body of meditation teachers in Australia).
Please contact us if you would like to add your name to the list of supporting organisations. Your support is so welcome.
Otherwise, we look forward to tuning in with you and holding the ‘light’ of all that brings life – together.
With all the warmest wishes – and take care – the Calm in the City team.
Service Report: Kowloon (Hong Kong) - "Magic Touch" Children's Summer Camp
27 September 2021
click on above image for PDF version.
Malaysia Service News - Live Online Public Program by Bro. Ken O'Donnell on "Ancient Wisdom on Emotional Immunity"
27 September 2021
Dear Divine Family
Greetings of Peace and Love.
We are pleased to share with the divine family the service news on the global live public programme by Bro. Ken O'Donnell on the theme "Ancient Wisdom on Emotional Immunity" held on 16 September 2021.
Please see attached (click on the image below) the Report of the event.
In Baba's sweet yaad
BK Meera and Malaysia Family
Service Report: Kowloon(Hong Kong) : Raksha Bandhan Celebration
25 September 2021
Om Shanti,
Greetings of Peace & Purity from the Kowloon Centre in Hong Kong.
Glad to share with you a service report regarding the Raksha Bandhan Celebrations activities.
We were fortunate this year to have different religious heads in Hong Kong join us for the celebration.
IBY,
BK Bindu, Centre Coordinator
Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre Hong Kong
Blue Mountains Retreat Centre online courses through end September and early October
15 September 2021
Dear Friends,
We hope you are enjoying the warmer weather. Spring flowers and blossoms are appearing everywhere at the retreat centre. We have had some rain and the creek is flowing happily.
The Raja Yoga Meditation Course will be online in September and October. You may like to revise it yourself or to pass the link to friends and family who you feel will benefit from it.
There will be an online programme especially for men.
For the R U OK? Day on the 9th September we have a wonderful National Program, Speaking to the Soul: Spiritual Care and Compassion, see flyer below.
Some of you may be interested in Anger Management. You can find it in October with many other events on the New Virtual Centre.
https://brahmakumaris.org.au/new/virtual-centre/
Here are a few words from Dadi Janki:
"The greater the demands, the more I need to nourish my inner calmness and stability.
If I let them, circumstances will throw me around with their unexpected turns and twists.
Once I have learned to generate my own happiness and peace, there is nothing I cannot handle."
We look forward to seeing you after the lockdown finishes.
Take care.
With warmest wishes,
Sally
Everyday meditations to Relax, Nurture & Empower YOU!
Online course
Session 1: Saturday 25 Sept. 10am - 12 noon
Session 2: Sunday 26 Sept. 10am - 12 noon
This course is packed with simple, practical tips. It brings together the gems of Raja Yoga teachings, and will include guided open-eyed meditations, conversation and reflection activities that are all suitable for beginners.
Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation Online Course
Online for two weekly sessions
Saturday 2nd Oct. 10am - 12 plus 2 - 4pm
Saturday 9th Oct. 10am - 12 noon
In this course we will learn about the types of thoughts we have, our spiritual identity, soul consciousness, the Supreme Soul and the law of karma.
Rising to the Challenge of the Times - a program for men
Online program
Sunday 10th Oct. 10am - 12 noon
During this difficult time we are called upon to emerge our hidden powers that enable us to face the challenges before us. We will explore our innate inner strengths by going within to find a space of empowerment
Speaking to the Soul: Spiritual Care and Compassion - special series for R U OK? Day
Online program
Every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday throughout September - see flyer below for details
The Brahma Kumaris Australia young adults team invite you to join us in live conversation and meditation series, as a special initiative supporting R U OK? Day 2021. Each session offers you a chance to reflect on how you can offer compassion and deep spiritual care in your R U OK conversations, as well as more broadly in life. Times vary so please see the flyer for more details.
Open your eyes to the Youniverse: Being Calm and Creative
15 September 2021
Dear Friends,
Our next episode of Open your eyes to the Youniverse! is with performing artist Carmen Warrington well known as the beautiful voice on guided meditation CDs, in conversation with Gabrielle Martin on Being Calm and Creative - Saturday 25 September 2021 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEST).
About Carmen:
Often referred to as "The Voice of Peace", Carmen has a large and loyal international following for her meditation recordings. Her calming voice and artistic delivery-style, her poetic lyrics and soothing music all contribute to the effectiveness and popularity of her work. She has written and recorded hundreds of guided meditations and CDs. In 2010 she was commissioned by ABC Music to record a series of 8 meditation CDs, titled the "Meditations for Life" series. In 2015 she was invited by the hugely popular Insight Timer App to be one of their meditation teachers and will soon be presenting live sound baths through that platform.
To register go to:
https://tinyurl.com/YouniverseCarmenWarrington
To ask Carmen a question go to: https://tinyurl.com/Question4Carmen
Open your eyes to the Youniverse! is a series of contemporary talks, conversations, meditations and interviews streamed live on YouTube via Zoom, monthly.
We look forward to seeing you there virtually!
With our warmest regards,
The Youniverse Team
Ancient Wisdom on ‘Emotional Immunity’: Live Event with Ken O'Donnell on September 16
14 September 2021
Malaysia : Do you feel like you’re always on the edge? Join us for an exciting night with Ken O’Donnell for an insightful, live, interactive, and experiential-based session to help you to strengthen your Emotional Immunity.
Ancient Wisdom on ‘Emotional Immunity’ by Ken O’Donnell
16 September 2021, 8.00 – 9.30 PM (MYT)
Regional Timings:
5.30 PM India, Sri Lanka
7.00 PM Jakarta
8.00 PM Perth, Beijing, Bali, Philippines
9.00 PM Korea, Japan
10.00 PM Sydney, Melbourne
1.00 PM Germany, France, Spain,
2.00 PM South Africa
12.00 PM London
5.00 AM Los Angeles
8.00 AM New York, Canada
9.00 AM Brazil, Argentina
You Tube live: https://bkmevent.live/Emotional-Immunity
FaceBook live: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalimmunitymalaysia
Zoom: https://bkmevent.live/Emotional-Immunity-Translation
(ID: 996 7214 4660) for Mandarin, Tamil & Hindi translations.
Register Now
http://bkmevent.live/Registration-KenEI to engage with the speaker.
FREE EVENT. All Are Welcome
The Brahma Kumaris - Sydney - Programs in September 2021
1st September 2021
Spirituality Matters - Self Care for you
2 September @7:00pm - 8:30pm
by Warren Carey
Come along and listen to practical methods to look after your body, mind and soul.
Join us online: www.facebook.com/bkaustralia
Spirituality Matters - The Power within you
9 September @7:00pm - 8:30pm
by BK Maureen
Ever consider what kind of power is generated when I look after my thoughts, words, actions and relationships. Let's explore tonight.
Join us online: www.facebook.com/bkaustralia
Spirituality Matters - Rising Above Obstacles
16 September @7:00pm - 8:30pm
by Peter Clark
Instead of just surviving, learn to thrive in the face of whatever life throws at you.
Join us online: www.facebook.com/bkaustralia
Spirituality Matters - Spiritual Self Care
23 September @7:00pm - 8:30pm
by Damian Outtrim
Gain insights and share your special tips. Raja Yoga Meditation is the key to unlocking many doors and to truly care for the self.
Join us online: www.facebook.com/bkaustralia
Spirituality Matters - Hurry, Worry and Curry
30 September @7:00pm - 8:30pm
by Sr. Pranita
To live a healthy and longer life we need to remain calm and peaceful. We need to adopt a balanced stand on life, which can be realized by eliminating hurry, worry and curry from our life.
Join us online: www.facebook.com/bkaustralia
Raja Yoga Meditation - Introductory Course (starts on first Wednesday of the month)
1 September @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm
This is an interactive introduction to the practice and philosophy of Raja Yoga Meditation.
Join us online: Book Now
Raja Yoga Meditation Advanced Class
7 September @6:30pm - 8:00pm
Prerequisite: This class is suitable for those who have completed the BK Meditation Introductory and Intermediate Courses.
Join us online: Book Now
Positive Thinking Course (starts the first Tuesday of every month)
7 September @7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Mind is our most valuable asset. This popular course will provide insights into the power of thought and the power to choose our attitudes and perspectives to empower the self and improve any situation in life.
Join us online: Book Now
Raja Yoga Meditation - Introductory Course (starts on first Saturday of the month)
4 September @10:00am - 11:30am
This is an interactive introduction to the practice and philosophy of Raja Yoga Meditation.
Join us online: Book Now
Raja Yoga courses, classes and meditatons in Other languages
Book Now
iBeing
11 September, 4.30pm - 6pm (AEST).
The registration link is:https://forms.gle/xH392Xawd65RXncv5
Join us for an online spiritual book cafe where we spend quality time wherever we are with like-minded friends and a cup of coffee/tea.
Book Now