Dernière heure! Conférence avec invité spécial | Talk in English with Special Guest

30 August 2022

L'Émergence, votre Oasis de paix

Conférence spéciale

EN ANGLAIS, avec traduction française sur Zoom

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L'Émergence, your Oasis of Peace

 

COMING UP TONIGHT! Enjoy another talk organized by the Brahma Kumaris Centre in Ottawa.

 

 

 

 

Manhattan Meditation Center September Calendar is here! Lecture this Thursday (9/1): Karma, What Is The Hype?

30 August 2022

Please click on the image of the Events & Courses Flyer below for more information and to register for the events.

 

 

 

 

Federation of Indian Associations invited Brahma Kumaris to India Day Parade in New York

29 August 2022

New York (USA): Brahma Kumaris were invited by FIA (Federation of Indian Associations) to set two Guinness World Records for the greatest number of different flags flown simultaneously and the largest ensemble of the musical instrument Damru.

 

FIA chairman Ankur Vaidya said these records are dedicated to the global community and thanked the community for their support without which the feat would not have been possible. 1,500 volunteers were needed in order to break the record.

 

FIA especially thanked Brahma Kumaris for sending volunteers to help create history in this record-breaking event. At the onset of the planning phase, Ankur Vaidya and Parveen Bansal (FIA Event Chair) called Brahma Kumaris in NY and NJ to assist the project by sending brothers and sisters to participate in the flag hoisting.

 

Parveen Bansal said that the endeavor required massive efforts and the logistics were a big challenge in itself. The whole team of FIA volunteers looked towards Brahma Kumaris to help create an atmosphere of peace and calmness to allow for a successful event.

 

After the event, Parveen Bansal sent a beautiful message to Brahma Kumaris saying, “These two records would have been difficult to achieve without your involvement and commitment. You gathered your participants and brought them to the venue with the intent of seva. Please do convey our gratitude to each and every participant who traveled from various locations. Their passion, efforts and seva is much appreciated. I am personally humbled by witnessing so many people coming forward selflessly to be part of this historic event. The most disciplined, content and smart participants that I have ever come across have come. Your gesture to tie rakhi on my wrist during the event touched my soul and will always remain with me for the rest of life. In fact I opened my fast after the record with the toli(holy sweet) that you gave me. This was a great opportunity to self reflect and will help me personally to act /conduct calmly. Thanks to Brahma Kumaris for helping me with that.”

 

The FIA’s India Day parade is considered the largest parade outside India to mark the country’s independence and brings together thousands of members of the diaspora for one of the biggest cultural extravaganzas in the US. Because of the large crowds, it was very important to FIA to have Brahma Kumaris assist in keeping the energy light. When the Guinness Book of World Records began the judging process, there was an instant wave of stillness that spread through the 3 Manhattan blocks, which were closed to the public. In that moment, over 1,500 people stood in complete silence as the judges counted the number of flags being hoisted and awarded the Guinness Book of World Records to FIA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soul of India and Rakhi Program report from Boston

29 August 2022

Dear Divine Family,

 

Love filled greetings. Sister Waddy was with us for Rakhi this past weekend and three programs were held. On Saturday morning leaders of Indian Organizations based in the Boston area came to Celebrate the 7t5th Anniversary - The Soul of India. Sister Waddy spoke and tied rakhi on each one and they left very happy.

 

On Saturday evening was the public Rakhi program. It  was wonderful to have so many old and new contacts participate and to see how deeply touched they were by the experience. It was interesting to see how they didn't just have rakhi tied and leave but they went back to their seats and most stayed until the end of the ceremony.

 

Sunday morning's BK family ceremony was beautiful and powerful for all. The ceremony lasted about 4 hours. Baba's presence was felt by all. Please find below some pictures of each program.

 

We felt so blessed to have Sr. Waddy with us. Thank you.

 

Soul of India program:

 

 

All photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XYhj4jwQA7GJHgbc8

 

Rakhi Public program:

 

 

All photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EytRExWXzmHpR4FA9

 

Rakhi BK Program:

 

 

All photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iVZySznW7zicyByX6

 

In Baba's love and remembrance,

Sister Rita and Brother Dev

 

 

 

 

 

BK Retreat for those with responsible position within Brahma Kumaris

28 August 2022

Dear One and All,

We are happy to announce and invite those in responsible positions within the Brahma Kumaris to Br Ken’s Dharna Based Leadership Retreat, by popular demand.

The Registration Link is: https://forms.gle/ReMUMKDNfFmuQRyW8

Participants should be recommended by the center or class coordinator.

 

TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL FLYING

1.  Fly into Albany Airport if you desire a pick up.

2.  For other airports (EWR, JFK, LGA) kindly manage your own travel to Peace Village.

3.  If you travel in a group of four or more to EWR let us know prior to your booking; we may be 

     Available to pick up the group.

 

We look forward to hosting you soon.

Warmest Remembrances,

Dorothy bk

 

Click here to download Flyer in PDF.

 

 

 

‘Living in Independence – Inside Out’ Event Addressed by US Representative from New York

25 August 2022

Albany (New York): A ‘Living in Independence – Inside Out’ event was organized by Brahma Kumaris Albany and Peace Village Learning and Retreat Center at The Hindu Cultural Center Auditorium to honor the 75th anniversary celebrations of India’s Independence, under the theme USA celebrates “the Soul of India.”

 

The event began with a beautiful visual and spoken meditation of renewal by BK Sister Dorothy from Peace Village, New York. National Anthems were movingly sung by accomplished local vocal artists accompanied by all.  BK Sister Kala from Peace Village and BK Sister Gayatri from New York shared inspirational and thoughtfully reflective messages on ‘True Independence.‘  A mesmerizing dance, performed by two BK students from Boston, depicted the relationship between the soul and the mind, and the soul’s journey to reclaim true liberation in life.

 

An insightful poem on liberation by Rabindranath Tagore was read, and a video highlighted India’s gifts to the world.

 

Special guests included Paul Tonko, US Representative from New York’s 20th congressional district, and other dignitaries and civil servants.

 

The program concluded with an interview brilliantly facilitated by BK Sister Judy which was a family chat across three generations of a family of Indian origin.

 

Flags, Inspirational Messages, an Intergenerational dialogue, Meditation, Music, Dance, toli (sweets) and blessings, and dinner were part of this richly textured event MC’ed by BK Subhen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Peace Villa" - Inauguration of Baba's New Home in St. Louis, Missouri

24 August 2022

 

Click here to download full report with more photos.

 

 

 

 

Youth Campaign on ‘Intergenerational Solidarity’ from August 12 – September 21

24 August 2022

New York (USA): The youth group of the Brahma Kumaris at the United Nations organized a campaign to celebrate the International Day of Youth. The campaign began on Youth Day, Friday, August 12, and ends on Peace Day, September 21, 2022.

 

Calling all youths: An International Youth Day campaign on

‘Intergenerational Solidarity’

Leveraging the full potential of all ages

Calling all youths in North, South, and Central Americas, and the Caribbean to participate in this campaign organized by youths for youth. We will look at how intrinsic qualities can make us go beyond silos. Practicing the quality of SOLIDARITY and rediscovering it as a power, enables us as a global community to create and sustain a world for all ages. We encourage young people to enter in the process of living in harmony with all human beings, despite our differences of opinion and personality, and share experiences gained from intergenerational interaction.

 

For more details to participate, click here. 

 

Click on the image below to play the promotional video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manhattan Center Presents Lecture this Thursday (8/25): Being Busy is Not Cool

22 August 2022

Click on Image to register

 

 

 

Soirée exceptionnelle | Concert méditatif

22 August 2022

L'Émergence, votre Oasis de paix 

Une soirée exceptionnelle à ne pas manquer
Places limitées, réservation requise.

 

 

 

 

Silicon Valley, Milpitas, USA- Celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Golden Drops initiative

17 August 2022

 

By Consul General Dr. T. V. Nagendra Prasad

Sister Kusum met with dignitaries at the event: Santa Clara Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor, Milpitas Mayor - Rich Tran, Milpitas City Council Evelyn Chua. Former water commissioner of California - Ashok Bhatt, Milpitas Planning Commissioner - Dipak Awasti.

 

 

 

 

Manhattan Center Presents Lecture this Thursday (8/18): Is it Love or Bondage?

16 August 2022

Click on Image to register

 

 

 

Raksha Bandhan Greetings from Toronto, Canada

10 August 2022

 

 

Manhattan Center Presents a Special Event on Thursday (8/11): Raksha Bandan - Experience God's Love and Protection

9 August 2022

 

 

 

Anubhuti Holds Special Events In-Person & Online: Honoring 75 Years of India's Independence

8 August 2022

Join Us to Celebrate India’s 75 Years of Independence, ‘The Soul of India’

Aug 14, Sunday, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

In-person at Anubhuti or broadcast on Zoom and Youtube

 

Event Includes:

Flag Hoisting

Dance and Live Music

Tree Planting

Children's Activities

Sharing by Community Leaders

Rakshabandhan (Link of Love)

Please carpool

Event is outdoors under the big tent - bring layers

Mask required

Vegetarian dinner served following program

Video Intro

Registration Necessary for In-Person Attendance - Click Button below

 

 

Stages of Raja Yoga Meditation
In-Person Only

Aug 21, Sunday

10:00 am to 12:30 pm (Hindi language)

4:00 pm to 6:30 pm (English language)

 

Be guided through the stages of Raja Yoga meditation and become more aware of and experience your true self. Enrich and empower your life by learning how to focus and quiet the mind to experience your true beauty.

 

This special workshop is offered both in the Hindi and English languages, same day with different timings.

 

Please click register button below in your respective language for more info and to secure a place for this special in-person workshop.

 

 

Hindi Raja Yoga Meditation Course ~ Online

 

Aug 17 - Sep 7 Mon, Wed, Fri

5:00 - 6:30 pm Pacific Time

10 classes total instruction

10 classes total instruction

 

Learn to meditate and gain spiritual insights. Whether you want to learn how to relax, need to be more concentrated and creative, or are searching for personal enlightenment, this course on Raja Yoga Meditation can satisfy each of those needs.

 

Topics: Who Am I, About God, Three Levels of Consciousness, World Cycle, Karma, Powers of the Soul, Foundation of Meditation, and Spiritual Lifestyle

Please register to receive Zoom Meeting ID and passcode.

 

 

English Raja Yoga Meditation Course ~ Online

Aug 18 - Sep 12, Mon and Thu

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Pacific Time

8 sessions of total instruction

 

Whether you want to learn how to relax, need to be more concentrated and creative, or are searching for personal enlightenment, this course on Raja Yoga Meditation can satisfy each of those needs.

 

Course Covers:

    •    Introduction to the art and practice of meditation

• Relaxing and re-focusing your mind
• Restoring inner peace and spiritual power
• Harnessing your thoughts, emotions and responses
• Understanding Karma

Please register to receive Zoom Meeting ID and passcode.

 

 

 

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.

Timing converter if needed

 

We continue to provide online spiritual sustenance with meditations and classes.

 

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

 

 

 

 

Manhattan Center Presents a Special Talk: Raksha Bandhan – Experience God’s Love and Protection on August 11th

7 August 2022

Trying a Rakhi thread on the wrist symbolizes a determined thought to return to the original nature of peace, love, and purity of the soul through a relationship with The Divine. All are invited, in-person and online, to experience this beautiful session on the sacred link of love.

 

Facilitator: Dorothy Steinfield

Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm

 

Please join us in Person or online on zoom. In order to interact in English or Spanish, Please join a Zoom Meeting:

 

Please Register Here to get zoom meeting details.

 

You can also join us in English on Youtube Live and Facebook Live

 

 

 

 

 

Together for A Beloved Community’: Brahma Kumaris in New York Participate in an Annual Summer Interfaith Forum

4 August 2022

New York (USA): The Brahma Kumaris made a presence at the 2022 Annual Summer Interfaith Forum TOGETHER FOR A BELOVED COMMUNITY.

 

As future faith leaders how can we create spaces of true belonging and real connection?

On July 8th, 2022, Brahma Kumaris joined future leaders in their twenties and thirties to explore ways we can cultivate spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. How might we, as people of faith and spiritual expertise, support individuals and communities connected to their religious and spiritual identities, to amplify their voice, vision, and public leadership?

 

In this space Brahma Kumaris had the opportunity to join different conversations based on what the panelists — Imam Khalid Latif, Liliane Nkunzimana, Younghoon Han, and Erol Dincer — shared as they expressed through their own experiences the importance of creating and sustaining a beloved community to be able to embody spiritual values in creating a more harmonious and peaceful world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manhattan Meditation Center August Calendar is here!  Lecture this Thursday (8/4): Creating Inner Space

4 August 2022

 

 

Brahma Kumaris Florida Service News - July 2022

3 August 2022

Upcoming: 2022 Florida Family Retreat in Peace Village

 

To Register contact your Florida Center

 

ORLANDO

 

 

Service and Classes

The center is open on Thursdays and Sundays for murli classes and other days based on appointments for the 7 Days Course. We have daily English and Hindi Murli Conference calls.

 

Yog Bhatti

We have a weekly Yog Bhatti at the Center on Saturdays from 9 - 11 AM.

 

Celebrations

We celebrated the Lokik and Alokik birthday of our Center Coordinator, Brother Krishna on July 17th. See pictures

 

HOLLYWOOD

 

Hollywood Library

 

 

Excited to be returning to the Hollywood Library for Meditations beginning in October. The new day will be Monday in the morning and Tuesday in the evening. More information closer in time.

 

 

Click HERE to view full report with photos.

 

 

 

 

 

Self Respect OR Ego with Sr. Mary Friedland

30 July 2022

Self Respect or Ego?

 

An important part of wellness is to have a good self image – to recognize our good qualities and appreciate our accomplishments. However, promoting my good qualities or good ideas may seem like ego. Is ego a part of self respect or is it entirely different?This conversation will look at how the roots and expression of self respect and ego are actually quite different.

 

Sr. Mary Friedland resides in Chicago, where she coordinates activities of the Brahma Kumaris for Chicago and the Midwest. She is on the Core Team of Transformation365.org, a group of passionate contemplatives who produce free online meditation practices. Mary enjoys applying spiritual principles to unravel life’s knotty problems, and sharing what she learns with others. Her spiritual studies began in San Francisco in 1987.

 

This talk is part of our Monday night insight series which takes place the first Monday of every month.

 

Click here to register for this zoom session. 

 

 

 

 

 

Août à L'Émergence | August at L'Émergence

30 July 2022

L'Émergence, votre Oasis de paix 

 

Profitez de l'été pour apprendre à vous détendre et à méditer.

Veuillez cliquer ci-dessus pour vous inscrire.

 

Soirée spéciale | Célébration du Rakhi, festival indien

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Prochaine conférence : Le lien sacré, avec Eric Le Reste 

À l'approche du Rakhi, Eric Le Reste lèvera le voile sur la réelle signification de ce festival indien.

Pour vous joindre en ligne cliquez ci-dessus. Découvrez les prochains thèmes ICI.

 

Envie de venir méditer en bonne compagnie ? Bienvenue à tous en présentiel.

Cliquez ci-dessus pour vous joindre en ligne. 

 

Joignez-vous à nous le dimanche 21 août pour une puissante méditation à l'unisson avec d'autres centres de Raja Yoga sur la planète.

Cliquez ci-dessus pour vous joindre en ligne. 

 

Pas de pause l'été pour les midis méditatifs... Venez faire la pause avec nous sur Facebook! 

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Délectez-vous... sur des commentaires de méditation, de la musique et du silence.

 

L'Émergence, your Oasis of Peace

 

Special Evening | Rakhi Celebration (Indian festival)

REGISTER by clicking on above poster

 

Come and meditate in good company

Click on the banner to join us online. 

 

Join us on Sunday August 21, for a very special meditation

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Live Meditation every Friday on Facebook!

 

Cultivating your meditation practice - Denise Lawrence