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2022 October N. America News Archive
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Manhattan Center Presents - Lecture this Thursday (10/27): The Message of Sickness
25 October 2022
Please click on the image below to register.
Diwali Greetings: Mississauga-Canada
25 October 2022
Surekha and Mississauga Family
Brahma Kumaris Mississauga
Mississauga, ON
CANADA
Dallas, TX (USA) - Tying Rakhi to Police Personnel on International Day of Peace
21 October 2022
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Divine Family,
Every year since the last 5 years Dallas Brahma Kumaris Center has visited the Police Station to tie Rakhi and give blessings in appreciation of their courage and dedication in serving and protecting the community. They welcomed the Sisters with great joy again this year on Sept 21st, The International Day of Peace, to tie Rakhi to the Police Officers and staff.
Before tying Rakhi, during the conversation, Sister Ranjan explained and gave a few thoughts to start every day with meditation for Inner Peace and experience Protection. They very much appreciated that.
Some pictures are attached below.
IBY,
Dallas Service Team
Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center
Dallas, TX 75234
Diwali Greetings from Toronto (Canada) Family
21 October 2022
Boston Meditation Center is Wishing you a happy Diwali
20 October 2022
Raksha Bandhan Celebrations in Canada
19 October 2022
Dear Divine Brothers and Sisters,
This summer, the Canadian BK Family was honoured to receive five beautiful angels for Rakshabandhan: Mohini Didi (in Toronto), Dr. Hansa Didi (in Calgary), Sister Hansa (in Québec, Montréal and Ottawa), Sister Lotta (in Halifax) and Sister Sukanya (in Edmonton and Vancouver).
It was heartwarming to see so many souls, both BKs and contact souls, filling the Centres to be transported into an atmosphere of love, purity and sweetness. Thank you dear Baba for sending us such divine, engaging and inspiring instruments.
To enjoy the experiences through images, please click here, or see the attached report.
In Baba's Sweet Yaad
Br Eric and the Canadian BK Family
Diwali Message: Mohini Didi
19 October 2022
Special 50th Golden Episode of Values for Life Features Mohini Didi & Br Eric LeReste - this Saturday, October 15th, 10:30 am Eastern
14 October 2022
Hello everyone, Greetings of Peace to all.
Please join us this Saturday, October 15th for a very special Golden Jubilee episode (#50) of our fortnightly Values for Life Series.
Value: Surrender (समर्पण)
This unique episode will feature BK Mohini Didi, Additional Administrative Head and American Director of The Brahma Kumaris (based in New York), and Br Eric LeReste, National Coordinator, The Brahma Kumaris Canada (based in Montreal).
Date / Time: Saturday, 15th October (1 Hr Session)
Kindly note the timing in your region:
8:00 PM (India)
3:30 PM (UK)
4:30 PM (France, Germany, Spain)
5:30 PM (Nairobi, Kuwait, Turkey)
6:30 PM (Dubai)
7:30 AM (Westcoast US/Canada)
10:30 AM (Eastcoast US/Canada)
11:30 AM (Brazil)
Join directly on Zoom by clicking http://omshanti.live/zoom
Or use this Zoom meeting ID – 925 2808 7710
Interpretation will be available in: French, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Tamil & Telegu
You may also join on YouTube Live:
in English - http://omshanti.live/English
in Hindi - http://omshanti.live/Hindi
Warm Regards,
'Values for Life' Series Team
(A collaborative project between Vancouver Brahma Kumaris and VIHASA India)
Special In-person and Online Events this weekend at The Brahma Kumaris Anubhuti Retreat Center.
13 October 2022
Saturday Workshop Postponed till 10/22 : Mind Care: Finishing Overthinking and Calm Down Quickly
12 October 2022
Anubhuti Presents: Be Your Own Health Expert, Diwali, Chakra Healing on Oct 11th, 5:30 pm Pacific Time - and other upcoming events
11 October 2022
Peace Village Announces a Rescheduled Date for Br Ken's "Living Beyond Limitations" Program
11 October 2022
DEAR FRIENDS:
Due to unexpected circumstances, our special guest is unable to meet you on Sunday, October 9. However, this program has been rescheduled to SATURDAY, October 15, 4:00-5:30pm.
Or Join Online
Zoom: 859 6646 5853
Passcode: beyond
Boston Meditation Center Announces an Important Update on Special Invitation to join Ken O'Donnell from Brazil , Raj Yogi for Nearly 50 years! Thu, October 13, 2022, 7 – 8:30 PM
11 October 2022
Dear Friends,
Due to unexpected circumstances, it turns out our special guest will not be able to join us IN PERSON for this event. However, this program will still be available on Zoom at the same date & time.
Regardless, We encourage all of you to still join us In-PERSON at our center to experience the place and power of collective meditation. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to meet other yogis/teachers and explore the books written by Ken O'Donnell.
Special Event of the Month!
With Our Special Guest Speaker
Ken O'Donnell from Brazil!!
Join Online n Zoom: Click Here!
Watch Ken O'Donnell's clip on Spirituality & Leadership
This is a Unique Opportunity!
Celebrating 40 years of Spiritual Service in Florida at Peace Village
11 October 2022
New York (USA): The Florida BK family gathered for a 4-day retreat at Peace Village Learning and Retreat center, celebrating 40 years of spiritual service in the USA. With the theme “Accepting the Crown, Living the Golden Age” and “wearing their crowns,” more than 140 BKs came together to enjoy the great and beautiful company of BK Sister Jayanti and BK Sister Mohini.
Florida is known for fun and lightness; apart from classes, workshops, and meditations, there were three evenings with sweet memories, laughter, and stories.
Manhattan Center Presents a Saturday Workshop (10/15): Mind Care: Finishing Overthinking and Calm Down Quickly
9 October 2022
Service News from St. Louis, Des Moines & Nashville, USA
8 October 2022
St. Louis, Nashville and Des Moines Service News.
Public Rakhi event at St. Louis Office Space:
Saturday. August 30, 2022, 4:00-5:45 pm
The event commenced with a class on “Purity.” Sister Priya talked on how to cultivate purity in thoughts, words, actions, attitude and vision. This was followed by meditation and the Rakhi ceremony, toli, blessings and take-away food. About 25 people attended the event.
Everyone was also given some reflective questions for a group discussion “How much good and bad words do you speak in a day?.” “What are some of your negative comments you hold in your attitude?”
The Editor of West News Magazine also graced the event to learn more about the Brahma Kumaris and the work we do in the community. The magazine always publishes our local events regularly in their events column.
Click HERE to view full report with photos.
Manhattan Center Presents - 2 Day Meditation Course (10/15-10/16): The Invisible World of Truth
7 October 2022
Please click on the image below to register.
Florida Service News : September 2022
7 October 2022
Brahma Kumaris Florida Service News - September 2022
Florida Retreat in Peace Village with Sr Jayanti
" Accepting the Crown, Living the Golden Age "
Florida is known for fun and lightness, apart from classes, workshops, and meditations, there were three evenings, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday filled with sweet memories, laughter, and stories of Baba's Yagya.
DELRAY
"Accepting the Crown" by the entertaining Delray yogis at the Florida Retreat
TAMPA
Tampa's Timeless Yogis at the Florida Family Retreat
Br. Charlie Wisdom of Love program
The Tampa Center had the great fortune to have Br. Charlie visit for 2 days. Saturday the 17th he read Murli for the Florida family. Afterwards, he took us into a powerful day retreat entitled “The Final Stage” in which he helped us focus on making our stage strong and become more angelic. Later that evening was a public program called “The Wisdom of Love”. Brother Charlie’s visit left us feeling empowered and uplifted.
On going service programs
Spiritual Insight Series
Throughout September spiritual insights sessions that contribute to personal development and individual growth. Offerings were broad and inclusive, grounded for application in everyday life. A wide range of spiritual topics was covered by a variety of experienced yogis including Brother Pritesh; Sister Virali; Sister Ritu; Sister Tara; Sister Jaymini; Sister Jade and Sister Deborah.
Soulful Sundays
Every Sunday a session including a short spiritual talk, spiritual conversations and 30 minutes of collective meditation for self reflection was held.
Upcoming programs
Foundation Course online and in person to be held on October 5th-8th and September 8th and 9th, respectively.
Click HERE to Download Full Report with Pictures.
Boston Meditation Center Giving You a Special Invitation! Meet Ken O'Donnell from Brazil In Person, Raj Yogi for Nearly 50 years! Thu, October 13, 2022, 7 – 8:30 PM
5 October 2022
October Calendar for the Manhattan Center is here! Lecture tomorrow (10/6): The Illness of the Soul
5 October 2022
Octobre à L'Émergence | October at L'Émergence
4 October 2022
L'Émergence, votre Oasis de paix
Pour vous joindre en ligne cliquez ci-dessus. Découvrez les prochains thèmes ICI.
À l'occasion des Journées de la Paix : Entrevue | Créateurs de paix avec Pierre Pirard, réalisateur du film "Nous tous"
L' Émergence, your Oasis of Peace
Dallas, Texas (USA) - Brahma Kumaris Attend Vishwa Hindu Parishad Conference
3 October 2022
Om Shanti All,
BK Sister Ranjan along with two other BK sisters from Dallas attended 15th HMEC (Hindu Mandir Executives Conference) organised by VHPA (Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America) in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sept 16th through 18th.
After a full day of discussion and sharing, many showed their concerns/worries of sustaining Hindu religion and future generations. At the end of the day, after Neeraj Antani, a young Indian Ohio State Senator/Legislature's speech, Sister Ranjan was given 15 minutes to speak. In conclusion of the day she shared that when there is irreligiousness in Bharat then ultimately God has to appear and establish the true deity religion, kingdom and deity culture. She also gave a message of the coming of the Golden Era in Bharat through the power and practice of spirituality. She also explained in essence, 4 main Raja Yoga pictures in connection with the main scripture Gita (printed in the Conference souvenir, and downloadable HERE).
At the end of the conference, all organisers, temple executives and priests tied Rakhi, received blessings and Toli. Sister Jayanti's full-page message which was also printed in the souvenir, can be downloaded HERE.
In Baba's Sweet Yaad,
Service Team, Dallas, USA
Report of Sister Jayanti's Event on the Soul of India Washington Tuesday 27th September, 2022
3 October 2022
The celebration of 75 years of India's independence "Soul of India' was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and get a glimpse of the world behind our eyes, the Soul. In addition to the festivities that included dance performances, poetry recital and Sitar performance, the heart and soul of the celebration, Sister Jayanti was divinely magnificent.
Right from Sister Jayanti's arrival at Om Shanti Village (OSV) that afternoon to her departure the same night to the UK, the atmosphere was power packed spiritually. As she toured the property at OSV , enjoying the serenity, flora and fauna, the niwasis got an additional glimpse of her loving, humble demeanor and her angelic presence that was very calm and soothing.
The evening program was moderated by Sister Dr. Jenna.The event opened up with best wishes from Congressman Krishnamoorthi, expressed through a video and a letter from Senator Warner of Virginia. The beautiful Kathak dance performance by Brahma Kumaris Aditi/Rishima and a stunning poem by BK Akshay was followed by a video on the 'Soul of India'. To the delight of the attendees, the celebration continued with another dance performance by Sanah Panda, student of Arpita Sabud (The India School, Bethesda, MD) and a Sitar recital by the well known Sitar artist Sambarta Rakshit from the metropolitan area. The highlight of the event, a chat between Sister Jayanti and Sister Jenna was extremely inspiring and spiritually stimulating. It gave the attendees time to reflect on their own spiritual growth and helped them raise their personal vibrational frequency and intimate connection to God. Sister Jayanti shared emphatically the importance in learning to love the self. Sister Jayanti concluded the program with a guided meditation and drishti that empowered, healed and lifted the consciousness of many. From the voices of some participants...'we saw Krishna'...'I felt God'.... when Sister Jayanti shared peace from her eyes, it was a truly divine evening for the participants to believe that there is more work to be done to make this a better world.
On unlimited divine service, Sister Jayanti made time to meet with VIP's at the end of the program in the green room. They were handed a peacock feathered blessing. They expressed their feelings about what they all can do to reveal the work and divinity of Brahma Kumaris.
The DC family gave her a warm and impromptu send-off with 'dandiya raas' which the ever smiling Sister Jayanti participated in with much happiness.
With warm and open hearts, we look forward to Sister Jayanti's visit to DC again sometime soon!
Testimonials:
"It was the best experience of my life; how do we get this out to the world?"
-Bershan Shaw, Actress and Entrepreneur
"It was what the soul needed; I and my delegation felt so refreshed".
-Ambassador Erika Bennett, Ghana who is in Washington DC to receive an award from President Joe Biden
"It was historic, uplifting, spiritual, and entertaining something for us all to be inspired and offer hope to America".
-Portia Davidson, Strategic and Inclusion Diversity Expert for the Government.
Oklahoma City-USA, Brahma Kumaris Organizes an Interfaith Peace Conference
3 October 2022
Dear Divine Family, Om Shanti,
On the 21st of September- in observance of the International Day of Peace, Brahma Kumaris center Oklahoma City, USA organized an Interfaith Peace Conference. The theme of the conference was based on the theme chosen by the United Nations for the day- "End Racism- Build Peace".
Several local leaders from various religious backgrounds and those who are doing similar work in the state were speakers at the conference. The event opened up with a beautiful inaugural video message by our dear Mohini Didi from New York. Didi said that "as wars are created in the minds of people, peace also should be created in the minds first." Her message built the awareness that we all are spiritual beings and one big spiritual family and like a tree with all its branches and we all connect to one Seed - our one common spiritual parent.
Among the 11 speakers was BK Sister Bindu- Center Coordinator, Oklahoma City. The essence of her message was about how peacelessness in the world has sprouted out of ignorance of one's true self and by identifying oneself with the limited consciousness of the body and everything it relates to, and how spiritual awareness reconnects us with our innate virtues, our one common spiritual Parent and helps unite us with the common thread of spiritual brotherhood.
Promo video above - https://youtu.be/aoLJTS9aB3Y
Glimpses of the event - the video above - https://youtu.be/gKRkAq6fjJo
Event Flyer
NEWS RELEASE in the City Sentinel News
Actividades en Español en los Estados Unidos - Octubre
2 October 2022
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News from Jayanti bhen
2 October 2022
On Monday 26th there was a very lovely programme at Baba’s UN Office with a small group of especially invited guests and 3 others on the panel.
In the morning we had class at the Manhattan Centre and visited Queens. Tuesday, after morning class in Harmony House, I left for Washington and had a programme in the evening: half-n-hour programme by very young sisters and then Sister Jenna interviewed me. There was meditation at the end in which everybody lit their torches on their mobile phones and chanted Om three times.
There was a chance to meet high level souls who had come including Ambassador for Ghana. This was their first public event after COVID and the hall was nearly full with a few hundred people. I came straight to the airport to fly back to London on Tuesday night. I arrived in London Wednesday morning.
On Thursday morning we offered bhog for Brother Letchu from Hong Kong together with Kavitaben, Govindibhai and family members in Baba’s room in GCH. This very special soul was the instrument for the opening of Hong Kong Centre in 1972 together with his parents, aunt and Dadi Savitri.
In the evening myself and Harika left for Muscat. We are now at a resort about an hour away from Muscat. Over 100 souls from Oman, Dubai and nearby other places have gathered here for a retreat. This is in celebration of 25 years of service in Oman. Sister Jyoti and her team from Dubai have also come.
On Sunday 3rd we go to Dubai and leave for Ahmedabad on the 3rd night.
Om Shanti
Hurricane News from Florida
2 October 2022
Dear Divine Family,
Thank you for your overwhelming support and good wishes during the test paper brought by Hurricane Ian. We are happy to report that the Tampa Bay area was spared the brunt of the storm and emerged intact. We lost electricity for about 15 hours and the internet for 2 days, but there was no damage to the Center or the homes of Baba's children.
Thanks to Baba teaching us to be ever ready, the day after the storm, with no electricity, we were able to make halva on a propane camp stove and offer Baba a proper bhog by solar powered lanterns. Most spent the time of the storm happily and peacefully while grateful for our fortune. We are sending our pure thoughts and good wishes to those who were not so fortunate that they can emerge victorious.
Much Love in Baba's Remembrance,
Shireen and the Tampa Family
Special Invitation! Meet Br. Ken from Brazil In Person, Raj Yogi for Nearly 50 years!
2 October 2022
Or Join Online
Zoom: 859 6646 5853
Passcode: beyond
Peace Village, USA- Celebrating 40 years of Spiritual Service in Florida with Jayanti Didi and Sr Mohini
1 October 2022
The Florida BK family, celebrating 40 years of spiritual service in the USA, gathered for a 4-day retreat at Peace Village. With the theme "Creating Golden Bharat, Golden Age" and "wearing their crowns", over 140 BKs came together to enjoy the great and beautiful company of Jayanti Didi, who brought the loving and powerful vibrations of Baba, Brahma Baba and Madhuban niwasis to 'mini' Madhuban!
More written details I'm sure will be coming from this wonderful retreat and all the many delightful and divine deity activities that went on. But in the meantime, enjoy these visions of happiness...
In Baba's service, Sr Chirya
Sacramento California, USA - 41st United Nations International Day of Peace
1 October 2022
On September 21, 2022, Brahma Kumaris Sacramento was invited to guide meditation for the 41st United Nations International Day of Peace at the world famous Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento.
A real celebration of peace filled the hearts of participants. The theme of the event was to collectively raise consciousness and manifest peace.
The program was held in the new art museum building in the midst of inspirational images for the transcendental exhibition entitled “Another World.” Guest speakers included:
- Stacy Shelnut-Hendrick Director of Education, Crocker Art Museum
- Scott Shields, Chief Curator, Associate Director of the Crocker Art Museum
- Dr. Kristie Haggin, Guided Meditation
- Davis Meditation, Mantra Meditation
- Rhony Bhopla, Sacramento Poetry Center, Poem for Peace
Sister Hansa, Coordinator,Brahma Kumaris Sacramento, is shown above with speakers for the event.
Sister Hansa introduced the gathering to the original spiritual significance of the chant “Om” and “Shanti”, the ancient Indian wisdom in Sanskrit, and ways this magic mantra could bring benefit to the self and others if used throughout the day. A brief introduction to the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University was given and the history of the organization’s participation with the United Nations was shared. Blessing cards were distributed. Many new contacts were made. The program was well attended by the public and was well-appreciated by all participants.
