Online 12-Hour Meditation on UN World Food Day (16 October) by Brahma Kumaris Australia

19 October 2020

An Environment Special Interest Group in Australia has created a very beautiful program in honour of UN World Food Day on Friday 16th October.

The Brahma Kumaris Australia are hosting a 12-hour meditation from 8 am-8 pm on Friday 16th October to help bring more awareness about how food is produced, the many components in our food chain, and to support the great efforts by all of our ‘Food Heroes’ who play a part in making wholesome, nutritious food available to everyone. We support World Food Day and its efforts to recognise and support farmers, transporters, sellers, gardening magazines, food banks, etc., who play important parts in our food chain.

We also acknowledge that when we demand nutritious and healthy food and support best practices in growing and delivering food, like supporting farmers markets, locally grown foods, etc., then good quality food will be produced more and more and lead to a more healthy society. People are invited to join the 12-hour meditation at any time, even for 15 minutes, to send vibrations of gratitude and support to Mother Nature and all of our Food Heroes. http://brahmakumaris.org.au

You are invited to join in at some time during the day between 8 am – 8 pm (Sydney time) at http://tiny.cc/worldfood2020 to lend your support in sending uplifting and appreciative energy to all of those involved in producing food and ensuring people around the world have food to eat.

The program highlights the need to be economical and to minimize wastage, simple living, connection with each other and nature, gratitude, compassion, and care for others. It includes talks and meditations by some BKs and some enlightening talks by others involved in helping to produce our food and support our community with food.  You can see one of the stories here

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL3uzaU7mns&t=68s

Join the meditation on Friday at http://tiny.cc/worldfood2020

Courage & Optimism with Caroline Ward – starting 6:00 pm (AEST)

19 October 2020

Dear Friends

Our next episode of Open your eyes to the Youniverse is with Caroline Ward speaking on Courage & Optimism, Saturday 24 October 2020 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (AEDT).

Caroline Ward is an educator, a coach, a thinking partner and author of two books, (The Four Faces of Women and My Courage Your Courage) with a third underway. Caroline very naturally carries a deep understanding of transition and transformation and is adept at accompanying and guiding individuals, groups and larger populations as they choose and learn to be the creators of their NEXT.

To register go to: https://tinyurl.com/YouniverseCourageOptimism

Ask her a question at:  https://tinyurl.com/Question4Caroline

Please join our ZOOM gathering for peace, THIS Sunday, 18 October, 11 am (AEST)

19 October 2020

This Sunday 18 August, from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon, we will gather from the comfort and safety of our own homes for our monthly 3rd Sunday Meditation for World Peace program. Please find the Zoom meeting link below.

Our gathering this month will feature Rev Dr Stephanie Dowrick, Rev Dr Kim Cunio and Charlie Hogg. There will be a short talk on the theme of "Courage" by Charlie Hogg and we will meditate together sending positive, peace-filled vibrations to our world.

We will start promptly at 11:00 am AEST. Your microphones will be muted during the talk and meditation - but there will be an opportunity at the end to see & hear from you, and enjoy a sense of community.

We look forward to having you join us online.

Join Zoom Meeting [Starts at 11:00 am AEST - ideally join us a few minutes ahead]  

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Meeting ID: 349 031 495

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Stay well. Take care.

November Events - Blue Mountains Retreat Centre

13 October 2020

Dear friends,
Spring is in the air. Blossoms are everywhere.

We will have a special retreat, called The Next Step, which is for those who are regular meditators and have completed the Introductory and Intermediate Retreats. This weekend we will dive deeper and explore various aspects of a spiritual lifestyle.

We are sending you a link to an event for the United Nationals International Day of Peace, which was organised by the Blue Mountains Interfaith group. 

https://youtu.be/-s91RQ7OtEs  It contains  a beautiful meditation and sharings from people from different faiths and philosophies on what peace means to them.

Enjoy each moment, the colours and fragrances of the flowers and we look forward to sharing Springtime in Leura with you.

Colourful wishes,
for peace and happiness,
Sally and Team

Retreat Centre Manager, Centre for Spiritual Learning, Blue Mountains

186, Mount Hay Road, Leura  NSW 2780.
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Introductory Raja Yoga Meditation

Weekend Retreat
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Friday 06th Nov 2020 - 6:30pm until
Sunday 08th Nov 2020 - 2:00pm
In the course, we will understand more in depth the philosophy of Raja Yoga Meditation, and  learn about the Cycle of Time, the Tree of Humanity and the story of the Brahma Kumaris. Book Now

Soul to Soul for Couples

Weekend Retreat

@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
Friday 13th November 2020 - 6:30pm until
15th November 2020 - 2:00pm
The true ingredients for a happy relationship are respect, love and trust. Discover how Raja Yoga Meditation can rekindle these experiences.
Please note, both partners need to attend and each must book in. Thankyou. Book Now

The Next Step

Weekend Retreat
@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
20th November 2020 - 6:30pm until
22nd November 2020 - 2:00pm

For those who have completed the Intermediate Course and are meditating regularly and wish to

go deeper onto the yogi life style and meditation. Book Now

Introductory Raja Yoga Meditation

Day program

@ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre
26th November 2020 - 10.00am - 4.00pm.
In the course, we will understand more in depth the philosophy of Raja Yoga Meditation, and
learn about the Cycle of Time, the Tree of humanity and story of the Brahma Kumaris. Book Now

Spiritual Birthdays Celebrated by Brahma Kumaris in Thailand

7 October 2020

Sukumvit, Bangkok( Thailand ): The Brahma Kumaris of Sukumvit in Bangkok celebrated the Spiritual Birthdays of members of their fraternity, in preparation for the coming Golden Age.  A Spiritual Birthday marks the day an individual becomes aware of the real identity of the Self and the Supreme Soul and starts its spiritual journey.  For the coming 21 months, this process will be continued at this centre.

Part of September and October this year fall in the extra month or ‘Adhik Maas’ or ‘Purushottam Maas’ of the lunar calendar.  This month is dedicated to intense spiritual practices.  In view of this, and in preparation for the coming Navaratri Festival dedicated to the Divine Feminine, the Bangkok centre took this initiative.

On this occasion, special ‘Bhog’ or Divine Food was prepared and served to all. Amidst Om chanting, members of the BK Divine family practiced emerging their deity form in meditation.

Click on the above image to view more pictures of the celebrations.

The Brahma Kumaris - Sydney - Programs in October 2020

4 October 2020

Spirituality Matters -  Mystic at the Edge

by Maureen Chen

1 October @7:00 - 8:30pm
Mystic at the Edge will entertain and empower you; at times it will challenge you.

You’ll learn that spirit-uality is not about being flaky, counter-cultural or religious.
Book Now

Spirituality Matters - Being Me - My Spiritual Selfie

by Lata Bhat

8 October @7:00 - 8:30pm 
Have I clicked my ‘spiritual selfie’ yet? How does being myself look like? In today's world, where taking a selfie is a very common thing,

let's explore what I can do to give my best shot – i.e. my real selfie?

Book Now

Spirituality Matters - Power of Positive Thinking and Positive Awareness

by Keethan Nadarajah

15 October @7:00 - 8:30pm
Experts say “you are what you think”. We explore how experimenting with positive thoughts can create our reality.

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Spirituality Matters - Accepting the Whole Me

by Harman Kaur    
22 October @7:00 - 8:30pm
Despite the increasing demands of the world today, I can find comfort and growth in my inner sanctuary. It's all going to be OK.

Book Now

Spirituality Matters -

The Road Less Travelled .. Experiences on the Spiritual Journey

by Charlie Hogg
29 October @7:00 - 8:30pm
Charlie will be interviewed by Ami Trivedi about the experiences of his spiritual life of 45 years.

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Deep Listening to the Self, Others and the Divine

by Maureen Chen

3 October @9:30am - 1:00pm

A half day workshop with interactive exercises and reflective meditation.

Book Now

BK Meditation Introductory Course (starts on first Saturday of the month)

3 October @10am - 11:30am
This is an interactive introduction to the practice and philosophy of BK Meditation.

Book Now

Positive Thinking Evening Course (starts the first Tuesday of every month)

6 October @7:00– 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.
Book Now

BK Meditation Introductory Course (starts on first Wednesday of the month

7 October @7:00 – 8:30pm

This is an interactive introduction to the practice and philosophy of BK Meditation. This lays the foundation for ongoing spiritual development.

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iBeing online book club

10 October, 5:30 - 7:00pm

We will continue to read and discuss the book  'It's Time....to do the inner work' by Aruna Lavda  

Enquiries: Click here

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BK Intermediate Meditation Classes
Tuesdays for four weeks from 6:30-8:00pm, starting 13 October.

Come and enjoy guided meditation, deep silence and discussion about the spiritual journey.

Prerequisite: This class is suitable for those who have completed the BK Meditation Introductory Course.

If you have the basics of meditation and spirituality and wish to go deeper into your journey, then this class is for you.

The facilitator is Warren Carey, a teacher of Raja Yoga since 1980.

181 First Avenue, Five Dock NSW 2046

Enquiries: (02) 8736 3636 or Email here

No set charge – contributions welcome.

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New Album "Pilgrimage"by Niall Fenix with words by Chrissy Mahoney

4 October 2020