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The Brahma Kumaris Five Dock, Sydney - Programs in June 2022
30 May 2022
Raja Yoga Meditation: Introductory Course (starts the first Wednesday of the month)
1 June @ 7:00pm - 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)
4 June @ 10:00am - 11:30am (AEST)
Raja Yoga Meditation Advanced Class
7 June @6:30pm - 8:00pm (AEST)
Prerequisite: This class is suitable for those who have completed the BK Meditation Introductory and Intermediate Courses.
Positive Thinking Course (starts the first Tuesday of every month)
7 June @ 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AEST)
This course starts on the first Tuesday of every month. The course has a total of four lessons and runs once per week (on Tuesday nights) for four weeks.
Online Raja Yoga courses, classes and meditations in English and other languages.
Visit our virtual centre here.
Meditation with Mandala
11 June @ Sat, 9:30am – 11:30am (AEST)
Put down those pens, laptops and mobile phones...
Pick up your colour pencils, crayons and coloured markers,
And embark on a journey inwards...
To see what beauty lies within.
Let us then collectively share,
Our inner treasures with the world.
iBeing: online spiritual book cafe
11 June @ Sat, 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
13th June @Mon, 6:30pm – 7:00pm (AEST)
Independence and Interdependence by Maureen Chen
Join online: http://tiny.cc/reflections-stories
Recordings of past sessions can be found at: tiny.cc/reflections-series
Creating a Stress Free Life
18 June@Sat, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Take the stress out of living and put more joy into being! Let's explore how to use our time and energy effectively to prevent stress and make life more meaningful and happy. This workshop will include group discussions, activities and meditation.
Book Now
Reflections: Stories to Recharge and Rejuvenate
27th June @Mon, 6:30pm – 7:00pm (AEST)
Turning Point by Mina Karawadra
Join online: http://tiny.cc/reflections-stories
Recordings of past sessions can be found at: tiny.cc/reflections-series
Br Charlie's Visit to Malaysia (8-19 May 2022)
27 May 2022
Dear Divine Global Family,
Please accept Love and Remembrance from Divine Family of Malaysia.
a) We had a very powerful and successful Service Tour of Malaysia & Borneo by Br Charlie of Sydney Australia
b) We are sending the Service Report, the first page of which is shown above. Please download the full report here.
Love & Remembrance
Sis Meera / Br Letchu & Divine Family of Malaysia
Guangzhou, China: Brahma Kumaris organize online Launching of The Year of Spiritual Empowerment for Kindness and Compassion
20 May 2022
Guangzhou, China: We are pleased to share that Brahma Kumaris Guangzhou (China) organized the Launching of "The year of Spiritual Empowerment for Kindness & Compassion" with the support of the Consulate General of India in Guangzhou (as one of the initiatives to mark Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav)
Program highlights:
1. Mr. Shambhu L. Hakki, The Consul General of India in Guangzhou gave the greetings for the Launch and also appreciated the service being done by the Brahma Kumaris.
2. Bk Sister Sapna conducted a practical workshop and guided meditation to understand the importance of kindness and compassion in the present scenario.
3. There was a virtual candle-lighting and curtain-raising to Launch the Theme.
4. There were cultural performances by the Diamond Culture group.
5. Participants pledged to walk an extra mile to consciously add some acts of kindness in their everyday life and create a Culture of Kindness, for which follow up forms were also filled by the participants.
6. There was a Virtual Blessings ceremony.
Participants included Indians of China, Local nationals and Expats.
Here is a Youtube Link to the recording of the event.
https://youtu.be/kBfGeL6Mvb8
Empowering Sri Lanka through Medication - Public Program on May 15
19 May 2022
A public program has been organized on 15th at Harmony Hall Dehiwala, to bring awareness of good wishes and pure feelings through meditation which will help participants to empower themselves and Sri Lanka.
Welcome and introduction were given by BK.Ganesh, BK.Indu and BK.Seelan in English, Sinhala and Tamil respectively and they were emphasizing how to harmonize ourselves when facing the adverse situations and the neediness of having positive thoughts to overcome the challenges. They also mentioned the importance of meditation and how it is empowering the self and give hope to see the future and bring the awareness to mould ourselves according to the situations. Guided meditation was conducted in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
62 Participants through zoom and 20 at the Harmony Hall joined the program. The program concluded with the vote of thanks and distribution of Toli and Blessings.
Open your eyes to the Youniverse!: “Belonging" with Dr Annette Mortensen and Samantha Fraser on Saturday 28th May 2022 at 6:00 pm (AEST)
14 May 2022
Dear Friends,
In our next episode of "Open your eyes to the Youniverse" we are in conversation with Dr Annette Mortensen and Samantha Fraser. Our topic is “Belonging”: Saturday 28th May 2022 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (AEST).
To register go to: https://tinyurl.com/Belonging2022
Got a question, go to: https://tinyurl.com/Question 4 Belonging
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
News of Br Charlie's Visit to Singapore
14 May 2022
Om Shanti,
Please download our full news report on Charlie bhai's visit here:
Charlie bhai's visit to Singapore 4th - 10th May 2022
click here to download visit in PDF.
IBY
Lakshmi
Blue Mountains Retreat Centre June Programs
13 May 2022
Dear Friends
The Autumn leaves are falling and Winter is approaching. It is a perfect time to focus on meditation. Time to turn inward, to be peaceful and content.
We have a retreat in June for those working professionally in the area of health.
You can find many online programmes on our Virtual Centre.
We will have more retreats here in July.
We look forward to seeing you soon,
With warmest wishes,
Sally
Here is a quote from Dadi Janki:
Love softens the hearts of others.Love can also empower others to become strong.
Meditation for Mothers with Young Children- Day Program
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Saturday 21st May, 10am - 1pm
Enjoy a morning in the beautiful Stone Cottage, together with like-minded mothers of young children. There will be time for meditation and sharing in small groups, Q&A, followed by a vegetarian lunch. This will be a special time for yourself, without the children.
Stillness in the Storm Weekend Retreat for Healthcare Professionals
Weekend Retreat
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Friday 3rd June - 6.30pm, until
Sunday 5th June - 2:00pm
This retreat offers practical self-help tools drawn from positive psychology, therapeutic and spiritual models to help us discover 'the stillness in the storm' - our sense of peace and inner wholeness. Please see the flyer below for further information and details of the facilitators.
