2022 August Asia Pacific News Archive
Table of Content
BK Sydney - Programs in September 2022
30 August 2022
This course starts on the first Thursday of every month. The course has a total of four lessons and runs once per week (on Thursday nights) for four weeks. Book now
Raja Yoga Meditation: Introductory Course
(starts the first Saturday of the month)
3 Sept @10:00am - 11:30am (AEST)
Topics covered will be:
* How to Meditate
* Understanding Myself
* Understanding God
* The Law of Karma
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Raja Yoga Meditation: Introductory Course (starts the first Wednesday of the month)
7 Sept @7pm – 8:30pm (AEST)
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The Australian Virtual Centre (AVC) has a new look. It is now called the Centre for Soul Conscious Living.
.Visit the Centre for Soul Conscious Living here.
Creative Reflections - a workshop
3 Sept @10am – 1pm (AEST)
If you have a guitar you like to play, favorite dancing shoes or sketching/writing implements you are welcome to bring them. However this is not a requirement.
Jen Leslie has enjoyed a diverse career in the Arts as a Director, Writer and Performer.
Ancient Wisdom Modern Solutions.
5 Sept @6:00 - 8:00 pm.
A special event at the Indian Cultural Centre in Sydney.
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Soul to Soul. A program for couples
with Greg and Jessica (public or BKs up to 3 yrs in gyan)
10 Sept @10:00am - 2:00 pm.
iBeing: online spiritual book cafe.
10 Sept @4:30pm - 6:00pm (AEST)
We are currently enjoying the read -'The 7 Myths About Love....actually'
(by Mike George).
More information on the book and the author is on the link below:
https://eternityink.com.au/books-all/all-books/the-7-myths-about-love-actually-unraveling-the-mystery-of-love/
First timers to register on: http://tiny.cc/iBeing2022
Enquiries: ibeing@au.brahmakumaris.org
Reflections: Stories to Recharge and Rejuvenate
12 Sept @6:30pm – 7:00pm (AEST)
Power of the Mind to Create Transformation by Arif Dawood
Join online: http://tiny.cc/reflections-stories
Recordings of past sessions can be found at: tiny.cc/reflections-series
17 Sept @9:30am - 11:45 am.
Join us globally in generating energy for the world as every drop creates a ripple of vibration...
The session will include meditation, reflection activities and rock painting.
21 Sept @10am – 12pm (AEST)
Enjoy a peaceful morning of meditation as your contribution to the International Day of Peace (United Nations).
There will also be a short talk on how to use thoughts in a more peaceful way, and morning tea will be provided.
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Reflections: Stories to Recharge and Rejuvenate
26 Sept @6:30pm – 7:00pm (AEST)
The Canopy of Protection by Sona Bahri
Join online: http://tiny.cc/reflections-stories
Recordings of past sessions can be found at: tiny.cc/reflections-series
Rakshabandhan (Rakhi) Festival at Five Dock, 25 August 6:30-8 pm
28 August 2022
Dear Friends
Greetings of peace. All are welcome to join us to celebrate the festival of tying the sacred thread of love and protection at the BK Centre at Five Dock!
Thursday 25 August, 6:30-8:00 pm.
Our special guest will be BK Didi Nirmala Kajaria, coordinator of Brahma Kumaris' activities in the Asia Pacific region.
Here's a short video about rakhi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDeOOXAkYkI
Bookings: https://tinyurl.com/rakhi-2022
We hope you can join us.
Warm regards
The Five Dock team
BK Philippines Seva News - International Youth Day August 2022
24 August 2022
Dear Global bk family,
Loving greetings from Philippines.
Sharing service news of IYD. You can download the full report from below links.
International Youth Day Report - Page 1
International Youth Day Report - Page 2
International Youth Day Report - Page 3
Thanks, IBY,
Bk Rajni
Open your eyes to the Youniverse!: “Diversity & Inclusion" with Eric Le Reste
24 August 2022
Dear Friends,
In our next episode of Open your eyes to the Youniverse!, we are in conversation with Eric Le Reste. Our topic is “Diversity & Inclusion”.
Join us on Saturday 27th August 2022 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (AEST). So many of us long to fit in, somewhere, and to be accepted and appreciated for who we are. In our conversation we will explore Diversity and Inclusion through a spiritual lens.
To register go to: https://tinyurl.com/EricLeResteDiversityInclusion
Got a question, go to: https://tinyurl.com/Question4Eric
Open your eyes to the Youniverse! is a series of contemporary talks, conversations, open-eyed meditations and interviews with people who inspire and uplift others. It is streamed live on YouTube via Zoom, monthly.
We look forward to seeing you!
Warmest regards,
Gabrielle and the Youniverse Team
Singapore Celebrates Janmashtami with Didi Nirmala
22 August 2022
Click below links to download the report.
Singapore- Sister Sharda (Ahmedabad) tied Rakhi to High Commission of India
17 August 2022
Click here to download Full Report with Pictures.
Rakhi Greetings from Sister BK Bhavana-New Zealand
17 August 2022
Sr Meera Ties Rakhi to Indian High Commissioner of Malaysia
17 August 2022
Om Shanti,
Sister BK Meera tied Rakhi to His Excellency the Indian high commissioner Mr B. N. Reedy and his wife at the Indian High Commissioners' office with all the 50 staff. Please download the pdf containing other photos here.
Blue Mountains Retreat Centre September Programs
16 August 2022
Dear friends,
For the fist time we are running a day program for police officers. If you know any who may be interested please pass on the information below.
There's a special Introductory Course for young adults, aged 18-35 years, where you can learn a lot about yourself and recognize your strength with like-minded souls.
For you all:
In order to become a special soul, only see and speak of specialties.
warm regards
The Leura Team
Calming the Mind
Day Program
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Sunday, 21st August: 10am - 2pm
We invite you to come and discover a new way of calming the mind. The program will be co-facilitated by Lyn who is a 20 year veteran as a first response Officer with the Police Force. She will share how meditation has helped her deal with her time in the Force.
Partners are welcome to attend.
Lunch will be included.
Meditation for Self-healing and Protection
Day Program
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Thursday, 1st September: 10pm - 1pm
A talk and meditations showing you how to use meditation to heal and protect your body and mind.
If you're unwell or saddened, this program might be just what you need.
Facilitator: Warren Carey is a long-time Raja Yoga meditation teacher, Healer and Qigong Master.
Introductory Raja Yoga Meditation for 18 to 35 year olds
Weekend Retreat
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Friday, 9th September - 6.30pm, until
Sunday, 11th September - 2:00pm
This is a special Introductory Course for young adults aged 18-35 years.
In this retreat we will learn about the types of thoughts we have, our spiritual identity, soul consciousness, the Supreme Soul and the law of karma.
Intermediate Raj Yoga Meditation
Weekend Retreat
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Friday, 9th September - 6.30pm, until
Sunday, 11th September - 2:00pm
For those who have previously attended an Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation Retreat or Course.
This retreat will take participants deeper into the practice and philosophy of Raja Yoga Meditation. We will cover the spiritual journey of humankind through the cycle of time, the tree of humanity, and the principles for a meditative lifestyle.
Malaysia - Sr Meera Ties Rakhi to Mayor of Kuching
15 August 2022
Raksha Bandhan Greetings from divine family of Philippines and Japan
10 August 2022
Raksha Bandhan & Krishna Janmashtami Greetings from Hong Kong
10 August 2022
Dear Global Family
Om Shanti. We wish you Happy Raksha Bandhan and Krishna Janmashtami.
BK Rohini, BK Bindu & Hong Kong family
National Coordinator
National Coordinating Office
Raksha Bandhan Greetings from Indonesia
9 August 2022
Raksha Bandhan Greetings from Singapore Family
7 August 2022
In Baba's yaad,
BK Lakshmi and the Singapore family
Raksha Bandhan Greetings from Malaysia
4 August 2022
Click below links to download the images.
‘Inner Peace, Inner Power’ Weekend Retreat in Tagaytay, Philippines
1 August 2022
Tagaytay (Philippines): A weekend retreat was held at Brahma Kumaris Center for Spiritual Learning Tagaytay on the theme “Inner Peace Inner Power“.
The three-day weekend retreat included sessions on Discovering My Power of Thoughts, Oh God – Source of Peace and Power, Body-Mind work, “Sow and Reap” Reflections, Life style Goals Q & A sessions, Meditation etc.