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2022 January N. America News Archive
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Avyakti Parivar Presents: Sunday Murli with Sr Mohini February 6, 2022
31 January 2022
Consul General of India in Houston commends Brahma Kumaris’ efforts in bringing India’s rich spiritual heritage on the world stage
31 January 2022
Houston, Texas (USA): Brahma Kumaris joined the 75th Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav at the Consulate General of India in Houston. Honorable Aseem Mahajan, The Consul General, commented that he was very happy to watch Prime Minister Modi’s speech with the Brahma Kumaris in Mt. Abu. He commended Brahma Kumaris’ efforts in serving local communities around the world and bringing India’s rich spiritual heritage on the world stage. The event was attended by U.S. Congressmen, County Judges, the Houston Mayor, and other dignitaries.
Dr. Peter Hotez, a scientist in Texas, USA, announced that a new Covid vaccine has been created in collaboration with Indian scientists. The vaccine Corbevax is the only vegan Covid vaccine available, created with yeast, and without use of animal products or human cells. A privately owned Indian pharmaceutical company is already producing 100 million vaccine doses per month, more than any country in the world.
BK Mark met many dignitaries, Judge KP Geoge, Dr. Renu Khator, President/Chancellor University of Houston and Covid scientists.
The president of a non-profit organization Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH), inducted BK Mark to a senior board of director position. BK Mark is the youngest senior board member. Brahma Kumaris works with HGH on interfaith and social issues.
Boston Meditation Center Upcoming Events of February
31 January 2022
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Starting Monday Jan 31st with "Spiritual Immunity", Peace Village Announces February Events
31 January 2022
When you feel tired, remember things of happiness and you will regain strength.
Online Event Monday - REGISTER!
Spiritual Immunity for
times of uncertainty
With Susan Pollock
Monday, Jan 31
6:00 -7:30pm
Online Event Thursday - REGISTER!
Emotional Health
With Rona Schweitz
Thursday, Feb 3 - 6:30 -7:30pm
Online Event Thursday - Join!
Where there is Love, there is life!
With Sr. Dorothy Steinfeld
Thursday, Feb 3 - 6:30 - 8:00pm
(6:30 -7:00 meditation | 7:00 -8:00 insightful talk)
Meditation Course begins Saturday Register!
Raja Yoga Meditation Course
4 Weeks, 8 Sessions
Sat/Sun Mornings
10:00 - 11:30 am
Beginning Sat, Feb 5
More Online Events
Your Real Valentine
With Ines Frank
Thursday, Feb 10
6:30 -7:30pm
Understanding The Mind
With Judy Rodgers
Thursday, Feb 17
6:30 -7:30pm
Powerboost Meditation
Monday -Friday 12:00 - 12:15pm
Hear Experiences and Practice Meditation with Raja Yoga Teachers from Near and Far.
Join us on Facebook Live.
Feel Well - Heal Well Lounge
A weekly forum every Sunday for Healthcare professionals.
For more info and to register Click Here
Texas, USA - Consul General and other dignitaries joined in watching the BK's Celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav at the Indian Consulate in Houston.
26 January 2022
Dear Divine Family,
Brahma Kumaris joined the 75th Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav at the Consulate General of India in Houston. The Consul General commented that he was very happy to watch Prime Minister Modi’s speech with the Brahma Kumaris in Mt. Abu. He commended Brahma Kumaris’ efforts in serving local communities around the world and bringing India’s rich spiritual heritage on the world stage. The event was attended by U.S. Congressmen, County Judges, the Houston Mayor, and other dignitaries.
Dr. Peter Hotez, a scientist in Texas, USA, announced that a new COVID vaccine has been created in collaboration with Indian scientists. The vaccine CORBEVAX is the only vegan COVID vaccine available, created with yeast, and without use of animal products or human cells. A privately owned Indian pharmaceutical company is already producing 100 million vaccine doses per month, more than any country in the world.
The president of a non-profit organization “Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH)”, inducted BK Mark to a senior board of director position. BK Mark is the youngest senior board member. Brahma Kumaris works with HGH on interfaith and social issues.
Photos Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wm5f5mjisc5ws5u/AACnVs2_vVKDoRKnRYXgq5XCa?dl=0
1. Dignitaries
2. Consul General of India
3. Judge KP Geoge
4. Dr. Renu Khator, President/Chancellor University of Houston
5. COVID scientists
Much love in BapDada’s yaad,
BK Dr Hansa
Houston, Texas, USA
Manhattan Center Lecture this Thurs, Jan 27th: Recognizing Truth
26 January 2022
Embracing 2022 with Denise Lawrence on Tuesday, January 25th at 6:30 pm Pacific time and other upcoming Anubhuti programs
25 January 2022
Ongoing Programs
Creative Meditation:
Fridays, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
with harp and live meditation commentary
Sundays, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Evening Workshops/Talks:
Mondays, 6:30 to 8:00 pm - different weekly topic geared to those familiar with the Brahma Kumaris
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:00 pm - different weekly topic
All times are Pacific Time.
We continue to provide online spiritual sustenance with meditations and classes. We will inform you when we reopen our doors for in-house programs, probably later in 2022.
For more info about any of the programs and to access the Zoom login, please visit the events pages on the San Fransisco Center or Anubhuti websites.
We appreciate your contribution so our services can continue to be offered.
Paypal Contribution of any Amount
Join us for a lively and dynamic Heart-to-Heart Conversation and Launch of the Light-on-Light Magazine at 2 pm Eastern on Friday, January 28th
23 January 2022
RAPPEL 2 ateliers cette fin de semaine | REMINDER 2 workshops
21 January 2022
NEW TIME for the Creating Nurturing Spaces for the Self and Others Course for regular BKs of the Americas
19 January 2022
Dear Brothers & Sisters, Om shanti and loving greetings.
Since November of 2019, Sister Diane has been doing a Creating Nurturing Spaces course for BK instrument teachers. This has been done for Baba’s instruments who wished to take it in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The thought now is: Why not offer it to all interested BKs? So we have planned to hold the course over eight Sundays, beginning on January 23, 2022 at 12:00 noon EST for BKs in The Americas. More information can be found below.
An outline of the Creating Nurturing Spaces Course:
In Zoom groups BKs are invited to visualize what they want in themselves, their relationships with each other, and with the wider family. A model is then presented that was initially created for Living Values Education and adapted for BKs, that is, whatever the dharna, positive or negative, when we treat others in such a way that they feel loved, respected, valued, understood and safe, they will move toward their potential, that is, toward more soul consciousness and becoming complete.
Topics and processes include:
Filling out the Dharna Model, mind mapping one of the negatives, such as gossip, looking at what we can do to eliminate gossip and encourage seeing the qualities of souls, how to give genuine appreciation, active listening as a tool to help create safe spaces and build relationships, how “differences” can create splitting and how we can avoid that and create safe sharing and a feeling of belonging. There are also a couple of sessions to explore looking at our own hurt and how to manage that and take Baba’s love to heal.
In other sessions, we explore anger. Masana will explore the dynamics under anger, a few methods to transform our own anger, and will ask the group to create a continuum of the anger of others — be it with the BKs, family, contacts or strangers. Then we will look at how to deal with a variety of situations with souls who are angry with a variety of skills which are related to being loving, caring, respectful, valued and keeping safe. The latter includes the importance of building good relationships, setting limits and a four-step correction process. A foundation for trust, a forgiveness exercise, and looking at taking care of the self in other ways are also included.
Time commitment:
Each of the eight sessions on Zoom are two hours. There is one session a week. The sessions are not recorded in order to safeguard confidentiality and create a safe place for discussion.
Course details and Registration for the Americas
Dates: Eight Sundays, beginning on January 23, 2022 at 12:00pm EST
Facilitator: Sister Masana De Souza (London)
Each language region is kindly asked to provide a translator, who is requested to log onto Zoom 20 minutes prior to the first session.
https://brahmakumaris.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvc-msqjgvEtGA0rYll-tngC1is09K3Krg
Zoom ID: 962 4044 3585
Passcode: peace
In Baba’s yaad,
Creating Nurturing Space for the Self and Others Team
Meditation Museum Events in January 2022
19 January 2022
Bringing People & Interests Together with Maryam Morrison and Sister Jenna
Wednesday, January 12th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST
Watch on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/meditationmuseum
Watch on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/MeditationMuseum/
Maryam Morrison was born in Iran to a Catholic mother and Muslim father in a home full of love. When she was 16 years old, the revolution happened in Iran, and the life that she knew was no longer familiar. Everything changed after a long battle with the new regime, and her path no longer fit in that society.
Maryam joins Sister Jenna to discuss her journey and her lifelong passion for working with animals and what inspired her to ultimately start The Eden Magazine which leads readers to deepen and better understand the world around us and values that guide their lives, providing a forum for all those who share the ideals of peace, caring and oneness.
Maryam is the Founder, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of The Eden Magazine and an altruist and animal activist.
Master of the Self - In Person Event at the Meditation Museum in Silver Spring, MD
Saturday, January 15th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
REGISTER – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/master-of-the-self-tickets-239423019697
All of us have been on a journey of experience – perhaps for many lifetimes. These experiences influence our thoughts, our feelings, our words, the way we interact with the world, and ultimately our self-perception. But there is also another part of us – a pure, original self that continues with us on our journey. As we move along, the influence of our experience can dominate this original self and become an obstacle to living a pure life of love, peace, wisdom and joy Join us as we learn to recognize and accept the influence of our experience but claim the power to let our original highest self become the master.
Free Event – Donations Appreciated. Registration required.
Social Distancing Observed & Masks are Require.
Compassionate Justice & Spiritual Awakening with Richael Faithful and Sister Jenna
Wednesday, January 19th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST
Watch on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/meditationmuseum
Watch on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MeditationMuseum/
Richael Faithful is committed to cultivating moments and spaces for healing across space and time and believes when we support wholeness and integration on individual, family, community and systems-levels that we affect generations -past and future.
Richael is a folk healer, shamanic practitioner, and spiritual worker rooted in the African diasporic tradition of the Southern United States known as Conjure.
Richael works with change makers to address different levels of trauma, and to embody new ways of being. Richael’s work has been featured in U.S. publications including Colorlines and The Root, and Richael’s own words have been published in several anthologies.
How to Choose Your Emotions - In Person Event at the Meditation Museum in Silver Spring, MD
Saturday, January 22th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
REGISTER – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-choose-your-emotions-tickets-239436670527
Emotions are our choice. However, we often find ourselves choosing negative emotions. We want to experience peace but choose stress instead. What is the blockage? It is about choosing the right song at the right time. Join us as we explore how to manage our emotions.
Free Event – Donations Appreciated. Registration required.
Social Distancing Observed & Masks are Require
Being and Observer - In Person Event at the Meditation Museum in Silver Spring, MD
Saturday, January 29th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
REGISTER – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/being-an-observer-tickets-239441866067
Practicing an attitude of a detached observer while thinking, speaking and acting develops lightness in our interaction with others while keeping us away from judgement, criticism, comparison etc. It means to observe life as if it were a movie. Join us as we explore the benefits of being an observer.
Free Event – Donations Appreciated. Registration required.
Social Distancing Observed & Masks are Require
Sister Jenna is a trusted spiritual mentor committed to bridging divides in societies and building relationships between global influencers. She has impacted lives around the globe, inspiring change and finding solutions to current day crises as the director of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museums in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. She is also the host of America Meditating Radio. Visit www.MeditationMuseum.org & www.AmericaMeditating.org.
Manhattan Center Presents a Lecture this Thurs, Jan 20th on Angelic Consciousness with Judy Rodgers
19 January 2022
Manhattan Center Presents Digital Detox Challenge for Martin Luther King Day...are you ready?
14 January 2022
Janvier à L'Émergence | January at L'Émergence
13 January 2022
L'Émergence, votre Oasis de paix
Chers amis de l'Émergence... Om shanti !
Dans les circonstances actuelles, veuillez prendre note que le centre est fermé pour une durée indéterminée. Toutes nos activités se poursuivent en ligne. Nous vous souhaitons une magnifique année 2022 emplie de paix et d'épanouissement à tous les niveaux.
L'équipe de L'Émergence
L'Émergence, your Oasis of Peace
Dear Friends of L'Emergence ... Om shanti!
Due to the current situation, please note that the Centre is closed for an indefinite period of time. All of our activities will continue online only.
Wishing you a wonderful year 2022 filled with peace and fulfillment at all levels.
The L'Émergence Team
Waking Reality vs. Dream Reality – Webinar by Silicon Valley BKs at noon on Saturday, January 15th
12 January 2022
Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas Presents Live Webinar: Waking Reality vs. Dream Reality
Date: Saturday, Jan 15th, 2022
Timings: 12 Noon to 1:00 PM (PST)
Please Register in advance for this webinar:
https://brahmakumaris.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C75IH6MrTTi1lIwsd_wxjw
Once you register, kindly look for an email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please calculate your time here:
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Thanks
BK Sister Kusum
Manhattan Center Lecture this Thurs, Jan 13th: A Sense of Belonging
12 January 2022
Change of Date for our Saturday Workshop this month! "Turning Bitter Moments into Blessings" has been moved to Saturday, January 22nd.
9 January 2022
Gentle Reminder - Boston Meditation Center Program: Living an Invaluable Life through Greatness and Humility on Sunday, Jan 9 | 5 - 6 pm
8 January 2022
Creating Nurturing Spaces for the Self and Others - Course for regular BKs of the Americas
6th January 2022
Om shanti and loving greetings.
Many of Baba’s instruments in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, and Asia took the Creating Nurturing Space for the Self and Others sessions on Zoom with Sister Diane in the latter half of 2020.
It was thought that it would be beneficial to offer it to all BKs. You are welcome to extend the following invitation to the BK family in your area if you wish. Sr Masana, who is on the BK Mental Health Advisory Group, will be facilitating the eight session course beginning in January 2022.
Also, Dr. Sarah is willing to facilitate a Nurturing My Self-Compassion weekend retreat for individual (or groups of) countries, with four or five two-hour sessions. They would need to organize the practical details and technology. NCs or NCT members may contact Sarah to arrange timing and details at sarah.eagger@uk.brahmakumaris.org.
With love,
In Baba's yaad,
Mohini Didi
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Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Om shanti and loving greetings.
Since November of 2019, Sister Diane has been doing a Creating Nurturing Spaces course for BK instrument teachers. This has been done for Baba’s instruments who wished to take it in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The thought now is: Why not offer it to all interested BKs? So we have planned to hold the course over eight Sundays, beginning on January 23, 2022 at 11:00 am EST for BKs in The Americas. More information can be found below.
An outline of the Creating Nurturing Spaces Course:
In Zoom groups BKs are invited to visualize what they want in themselves, their relationships with each other, and with the wider family. A model initially created for Living Values Education and adapted for BKs is then presented. The model underscores that, whatever the dharna - positive or negative, when we treat others in such a way that they feel loved, respected, valued, understood and safe, they will move toward their potential, that is, toward more soul consciousness and becoming complete.
Topics and processes include:
Filling out the Dharna Model, mind mapping one of the negatives, such as gossip, looking at what we can do to eliminate gossip and encourage seeing the qualities of souls, how to give genuine appreciation, active listening as a tool to help create safe spaces and build relationships, how “differences” can create splitting and how we can avoid that and create safe sharing and a feeling of belonging. There are also a couple of sessions to explore looking at our own hurt and how to manage that and take Baba’s love to heal.
In other sessions, we explore anger. Masana will explore the dynamics under anger, a few methods to transform our own anger, and will ask the group to create a continuum of the anger of others — be it with the BKs, family, contacts or strangers. Then we will look at how to deal with a variety of situations with souls who are angry with a variety of skills which are related to being loving, caring, respectful, valued and keeping safe. The latter includes the importance of building good relationships, setting limits and a four-step correction process. A foundation for trust, a forgiveness exercise, and looking at taking care of the self in other ways are also included.
Time commitment:
Each of the eight sessions on Zoom are two hours. There is one session a week. The sessions are not recorded in order to safeguard confidentiality and create a safe place for discussion.
Course details and Registration for the Americas
Dates: Eight Sundays, beginning on January 23, 2022 at 11:00am EST
Facilitator: Sister Masana De Souza (London)
Each language region is kindly asked to provide a translator, who is requested to log onto Zoom 20 minutes prior to the first session.
https://brahmakumaris.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvc-msqjgvEtGA0rYll-tngC1is09K3Krg
In Baba’s yaad,
Creating Nurturing Space for the Self and Others Team
Florida Service News : December 2021
6th January 2022
Brahma Kumaris Florida Service News - December 2021
Florida family, Peace Village, Queens, Boston & New York join for Murli with Sr. Meera (Malaysia)
Dec 18: Click to access the class by Sr Meera.
Upcoming Florida Family Murlis with special guest:
Jan 8, Sat: Murli with Sr. Kala (from Peace Village) at 7 am via tinyurl.com/MurliFL
Jan 29, Sat: Murli with Sr. Sudha (from Russia) at 7 am via tinyurl.com/MurliFL
TAMPA
Christmas Party
The Tampa Center celebrated Christmas as a family with a holiday feast followed by our traditional game of Musical Chairs. Lastly, we harmonized our sanskars with Karaoke.
Visitors
Sister Nabatha from DC and Sister Sujatha from Seattle together with her children visited the Tampa center
Spiritual Insight Sessions
Evening sessions that serve to contribute to personal development and individual growth were held every night through December. A wide range of spiritual topics will be covered by experienced yogis including Sister Jade; Sister Jaymini; Sister Karen; Sister Mittal; Sister Ritu; Sister Tara and Brother Pritesh
Upcoming Workshops
Spiritual Insight Sessions - Every evening throughout January
New Year New You - Learn to Meditate Jan 3rd-Jan 6th
OCALA
December 18: BK Ocala Class Christmas Party
Students from Ocala and Gainesville gathered for a wonderful holiday party.
Included in the festivities: Christmas Carols, short class on the spiritual significance of Christmas, Brahma Bhojan, and deep loving feelings of family togetherness.
click here to view Full Report
Actividades en Español en los Estados Unidos y Canadá - Enero
4 January 2022
Bienvenidos!
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Eventos en Nueva York
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Replays of Miami's World Peace Meditation – Year in Review: Lessons to carry into 2022
4 January 2022
Miami, Florida ( USA ): World Peace Meditation included a look back at Third Sunday conversations throughout 2021. Here’s a glimpse of the wisdom shared:
Why Adults Should Not Tantrum:
Conversation with Diane Tillman, Developer of Living Values Education
Doing something about Climate Change:
in the Port of Miami with Meredith Porte and Kate Fleming, Founder of the Bridge Initiative
The Spiritual Connection to Social Justice:
Conversation with Bradley Bennett, Southern Poverty Law Center
Manhattan Center January Calendar is here. Coming lecture this Thurs, Jan 6th: The World Within You
4th January 2022
“A New Ray of Dawn”: Exclusive USA West Coast Event in Hindi and English on January 1st
3 January 2022
BRAHMA KUMARIS West Coast Invites you for an exclusive event
नई सुबह की नई किरण A New Ray Of Dawn
B.K. Shivani, International speaker & Rajyoga Meditation Teacher
There is promise in every new dawn.
Promise of a new start, new chances, new opportunities, and new hope.
Saturday, January 1, 2022 5:30 pm-7:00 pm (California) / 8:30 pm-10:00 pm (New York)
Zoom Meeting ID :972 5913 7850 Password: newyear
Sunday, January 2,2022 – 7:00 am-8:30 am (India)
Talk In Hindi.
English translation available.
Dallas (USA): Purity series - Replay of Purity of Food and Lifestyle" with Brother Ken and Sister Philippa Blackham
3 January 2022
Dear Divine Family,
Please find below the link to the recording of a beautiful dialogue between Brother Ken O'Donnell and Philippa Blackham on "Purity of Food and Lifestyle" [53:41].
Om shanti,
Dallas service team
Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center
www.bkdallas.net
Happy NewYear 2022 from Sacramento Family
2 January 2022
New Year Greetings from Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley Milpitas
1 January 2022
New Year Greetings for 2022 - NCO Canada
1 January 2022
