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The Brahma Kumaris - Sydney - Programs in August 2022
31 July 2022
Raja Yoga Meditation: Introductory Course (starts the first Wednesday of the month)
3 Aug @7pm – 8:30pm (AEST)
Topics covered will be:
* How to Meditate
* Understanding Myself
* Understanding God
* The Law of Karma
Raja Yoga Meditation: Introductory Course
(starts the first Saturday of the month)
6 Aug @10:00am - 11:30am (AEST)
Positive Thinking Course (starts the first Thursday of every month)
4 Aug @6:30pm - 8:00pm (AEST)
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.
The Australian Virtual Centre (AVC) has a new look. It is now called the Centre for Soul Conscious Living.
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Visit the Centre for Soul Conscious Living here.
iBeing: online spiritual book cafe.
13 Aug @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:
First timers to register on: http://tiny.cc/iBeing2022
Enquiries: ibeing@au.brahmakumaris.org
Reflections: Stories to Recharge and Rejuvenate
8 Aug @6:30pm – 7:00pm (AEST)
The Non-Violent Warrior, by Warren Carey
Join online: http://tiny.cc/reflections-stories
Recordings of past sessions can be found at: tiny.cc/reflections-series
Peace and Happiness
13 Aug @9:30am - 11:30am
Peace and happiness are our natural qualities, held within our hearts and minds. Join us in this workshop to experience a breeze of these qualities to refresh your motivation in life. This program will include meditation and discussions followed by morning tea
Reflections: Stories to Recharge and Rejuvenate
22th Aug @6:30pm – 7:00pm (AEST)
A Life of Meaning by Christine Westbury
Join online: http://tiny.cc/reflections-stories
Recordings of past sessions can be found at: tiny.cc/reflections-series
Inauguration of New Centre in Singapore
29 July 2022
Dear Divine Family, Om Shanti,
Attached is our report on the inauguration of our new Centre.
In Baba's Yaad
BK Lakshmi
Singapore - Brahma Kumaris
Click HERE to download report in PDF format.
Brahma Kumaris Address Nelson Mandela Conference at the Parliament House in Melbourne
28 July 2022
The Nelson Mandela Youth Leadership Summit 2022:
Young People Creating the Positive Leadership the World Needs
Melbourne (Australia): The Nelson Mandela Youth Leadership Summit 2022 was held at the historic Legislative Assembly Chamber of the Victorian Parliament in Melbourne on 18 July (Nelson Mandela Day), bringing together a diverse youth population from Shepparton, Regional Australia, urban Australia, and Asia-Pacific, to create a group of connected future leaders of the region and Australia. Young leaders shared their experiences and BK Ananya was one among them.
“Good morning, my name is Ananya, I am a facilitator of the Brahma Kumaris Organisation which is a spiritual organisation. It is the world’s largest spiritual organisation that is led by women. When I came five years ago to Australia from India to pursue my bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences in sustainability, there were quite a lot of challenges because it was the first time I stepped out of my own country. Handling growth, work responsibilities and even looking at the world we are in right now, climate change, people starving, people are hungry…”
She added saying that, “What makes me feel optimistic is spirituality, taking time off for myself daily because I truly believe that change outside is only possible when I change something inside my own consciousness.
Optimism comes only when we are taking time off, disconnecting from the outside world for a little while, dropping out the labels of culture, caste, nationality, and religion, and coming back to who we truly are.”
Open your eyes to the Youniverse!: “Listening" with Alex Pertot and Joseph Jarczewski
17 July 2022
Dear Friends
In our next episode of Open your eyes to the Youniverse!, we are in conversation with Alex Pertot and Joseph Jarczewski. Our topic is “Listening”.
Join us on Saturday 23rd July 2022 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEST) when we will explore these questions - How well do I really listen - to myself? To others? To the Divine? and what does it feel like to be heard - really heard?
To register go to: http://tinyurl.com/ReallyListening2022
Got a question, go to: http://tinyurl.com/Questions4ReallyListening
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
Opening of new Darwin Location in Australia
13 July 2022
Darwin (Australia): Brahma Kumaris would like to share the good news that the opening ceremony of the new BK location in Darwin was held in which 22 guests attended the program. The event started with a tilak ceremony and candle lighting.
BK Ashish and BK Parveen shared their thoughts on the importance of a meditation center in the community, which was followed by meditation, flute and dance performances, dinner, and the distribution of gifts. Everyone enjoyed this new way of celebrating peace, love, and happiness.
Address: Danimila Terrace, Lyons NT 0810. T: 08 8945 4315
Email: darwin@au.brahmakumaris.org
Brahma Kumaris Awarded with D Litt in Spirituality in Bangkok, Thailand
13 July 2022
Bangkok, Thailand (Asia): Dr BK Deepak Harke was awarded D Litt (Doctor of Letters) in Spirituality by DULCE UNIVERSITY, Kampala, Uganda in a Convocation Ceremony held at The Berkely Hotel, Pratunam, Bangkok, Thailand. BK Kailash, Co-ordinator Brahma Kumaris Sukhumvit Centre of Bangkok and BK Shanta also attended the Convocation.
Dr Mohd Faheem, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand; Dr Marisa Phaekwamdee, Executive Vice President, Phillip Capital, Thailand; Mr Buyinza Adam Luzindana, Team Leader Public Opinions, Kampala, Uganda; and Dr. Ripu Ranjan Sinha, Pro Vice Chancellor Asia, collectively awarded the D Litt in Spirituality to B K Dr Dipak Harke.
The D Litt in Spirituality was given to B K Dr Dipak Harke for promoting Indian ancient Rajyoga Meditation and for achieving 174 different World Records. These included:The biggest rangoli; The biggest greeting card; The biggest newspaper; The biggest kite; The biggest postcard; The biggest inland letter; The biggest pamphlet; The biggest trophy; The biggest book; The biggest wedding bouquet; The biggest flower Shivling; The smallest rakhi; The smallest lotus; The smallest badminton racket; and The biggest rose bouquet.
News in Hindi:
बी के डॉक्टर दीपक हरके को थाईलैंड में (D. Litt in Spirituality) आध्यात्मिकता में डी लिट प्रदान
डॉ. बी के दीपक हरके को प्राचीन राजयोग का प्रचार और प्रसार करने के लिए Dulce University ने आध्यात्मिकता में डी लिट प्रदान कर सन्मानित किया है.
बैंकॉक के बर्कले होटल में हुए दीक्षांत समारोह में डॉ मोहम्मद फहीम-थम्मासैट विश्वविद्यालय, बैंकॉक, डॉ मारिसा फेकवामदी-कार्यकारी उपाध्यक्ष फिलिप कैपिटल, थाईलैंड, श्री बायिन्ज़ा एडम लुज़िंदाना-कम्पाला, युगांडा तथा डॉ रिपु रंजन सिन्हा-प्रो वाइस चांसलर एशिया Commonwealth Vocational University ने डॉक्टर ब्रह्माकुमार दीपक हरके को आध्यात्मिकता में डी लिट प्रदान किया। इस अवसर पर ब्रह्मकुमारी के सुखमवित सेवा केंद्र बैंकॉक, थाईलैंड के Coordinator ब्रह्मा कुमार कैलाश भाई और ब्रह्मा कुमारी शांता बहन उपस्थित थे.
“Creating Healthy Relationships” Events and Meeting with Ambassador of India in Jakarta
13 July 2022
Indonesia: BK Charlie, National Coordinator of Australia visited Indonesia and conducted programs for the BKs and public on various topics “The Greatest Power is Love”, “Developing Attitude and Character Building”, “Creating Healthy Relationships” etc.
Please click HERE to download the full report.
BK Philippines National Retreat - Seva Report
6 July 2022
Click below links to download the full report:
Great Women Spiritual Leaders - Report from Huntingdale, Australia
6 July 2022
Dear All,
Greetings of peace and love from the Brahma Kumaris Australia Huntingdale.
It is with pleasure that we present to you a report of a successful talk on "Great Women Spiritual Leaders" on 25 June 2022 co-hosted by the Universal Great Brotherhood. This was in conjunction with the Day of Remembrance of the Woman figure of the Brahma Kumaris, Matheswari Jagadamba, Mama.
We thank all the participants who attended the talk and special gratitude to all the speakers; Ms Maureen Cannon, Ms Parisa Mohebi, Ms Lilis Sulistyani, Mrs Umesh Kaur, Mrs Sally Herzfeld, Ms Kathy Shiels and Ms Manita Beskow for graciously accepting to share the love and wisdom of the various women leaders.
Hope the attached report gives all of us some kind of appreciation and encouragement to strive for the best in our life.
Great Women Spiritual Leaders - Report
Blue Mountains Retreat Centre August Programs
3 July 2022
Dear friends
Here we are, in the middle of Winter. The cold and windy weather encourages us to go deep inside the self in meditation.
In August we have a new program especially for police officers. If you know any who are interested in calming the mind and meditation, then please let them know. There is also a variety of talks and retreats to suit both beginners and experienced meditators.
Soon I will be relocating to our Melbourne retreat centre at Baxter. Keep up the meditation and feel free to call in if you are in Victoria. Its been a pleasure to have your company over the years.
Here are some wise words from Dadi Janki:
Let others see your uniqueness in every situation, in your attitude, vision and actions and be loving in a soul conscious way.
Keep warm and calm and enjoy each moment.
Warmest wishes from us all,
Sally
Integrating Your Shadow
Evening Talk
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Wednesday 6th July: 6.30pm - 8pm
What is the method to keep facing our light, leaving our shadows behind? If we can’t leave the past behind, let’s embrace our shadows and dance with them into a brighter, happier future.
With Arif Dawood - Facilitator and Meditation Teacher, Abu Dhabi
Journey Back to My Essence - Silent Retreat
Weekend Retreat
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Friday, 5th August: 6:30pm until
Sunday, 7th August: 2:00pm
For those who have attended The Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation
To journey back to my essence, I need to reflect on spiritual truths and meditate on my innate qualities, with the aim of experiencing these qualities. We can experience deep peace, love and happiness welling up from within us.
Self CompassionDay Program
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Thursday 11th August: 10pm - 2pm
It's important to be your own best friend, especially when we can at times be our own worst enemy. Learn ways to appreciate yourself and treat yourself kindly.
Please bring a notebook and pen.
A vegetarian lunch will be included.
Introductory Raja Yoga Meditation
Weekend Retreat
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Friday, 12th August - 6.30pm, until
Sunday, 14th August - 2:00pm
For those who are attending the Retreat Centre for the first time.
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.
Weekend Retreat
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Friday, 12th August - 6.30pm, until
Sunday, 14th August - 2:00pm
Gardening in itself can be a meditative experience however in this retreat you'll learn empowerment through meditation while gardening. The retreat will be a mix of getting your hands dirty in the beautiful Stone Cottage garden with learning the fundamentals of 'gardening the mind' from experienced meditation teachers.
Weekend Retreat
@Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Friday, 19th August - 6.30pm, until
Sunday, 21st August - 2:00pm
We can choose whether to have negative or positive thoughts, it all depends on our attitude. Through meditation, conversation, insights, group activities and creativity, we will discover that when our attitude changes, our world changes.
Introductory Raj Yoga Meditation
Day Program
@Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Saturday 20th August: 10am - 4pm
This day program is an introduction to the practice and philosophy of Raja Yoga meditation. Topics covered include, The Power of Thoughts, Introduction to Meditation, The Journey Inward, The Journey Upward, The Journey Outward and Strengthening Soul Consciousness..
Calming the Mind
Day Program
@Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Sunday 21st August: 10am - 1pm
This program is for Police Officers(current or retired).
During your working life you may have seen tragedy or have been placed in situations of danger and it may be hard to get these scenes out of your memory. We invite you to come along and discover a new way of calming the mind.