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REPLAY of Global Healing Concert - A Universal Sacred Music Journey with Desert Rose from 27 June
26 June 2020
REPLAY LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuKgQ_i-3a4&feature=youtu.be
Desert Rose, leaders in Sacred World Music will broadcast their first online concert on six continents and 3 time zones on the 27th of June 2020. The concerts will be live-streamed from Africa on YouTube Private Channel. When registering online, a confirmation email will be sent to you with a link to the event channel on YouTube.
GLOBAL HEALING CONCERT
27 JUNE 2020
3 TIME ZONES 6 CONTINENTS
USA/Mexico/Canada 8:30 - 9:30 pm (New York Time GMT -4)
Africa/Europe 8 pm - 9 pm
(SA Time GMT +2)
Malaysia/China/Australia 8 pm - 9 pm
(Malaysia Time GMT +8)
"It is not easy to anchor oneself in the calm of divine love in the middle of the chaos of New York City.
But when Desert Rose is preforming, the soul sinks into that love so easily and profoundly.
Like no other sharing, Desert Rose’s spirited voice and music took all that encountered their performance to a quick journey of connection and love. Yes, indeed love among people working in so many sectors and meeting in so many venues from churches to business. That is the magic of Desert Rose. They unite people and bring all to their hearts.
I can’t wait for them to be back again."
Award winning Social Activist (voted one of the 20 most influential women in the US),
Author of “Peace is an Inside Job”, October 2018
Promotional Video: https://youtu.be/MTxNS1PUxT4
PS. Due to the Pandemic preventing public gatherings and international travel Desert Rose had to postpone all their income generating work indefinitely for 2020. Individuals or groups who would like to support their ongoing research, compositions and sound healing work can donate on the link below. Any contributions will be greatly appreciated.
Update regarding BK Brij Mohan Bhai's Health
26 June 2020
Dear Divine Family, Om Shanti,
Baba is taking care of our Respected Brother Brij Mohan bhai. He is recovering health-wise. His stage is very good. He shared his experience how important it is to practice all those drills Baba has taught us. Only Tapasya is helpful in such situations. He is out of ICU and is shifted to Room in Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad. He has been put on liquid and semi-solid diet. Some more investigations will be done tomorrow. We will keep you informed. Messages of good wishes and yogi vibrations received from you are like blessings.
Thank you very much for all the Divine love and good wishes.
In Baba’s Yaad
BK Asha
8 Postures of the Heart - in Honor of the International Week of Yoga
25 June 2020
8 Postures of the Heart
The Greatest Love Story of All, Between the Soul and God
Greetings of love,
Brother Brij Mohan has had the inspiration to create a special video with representation of BKs around the world in honor of the International Day of Yoga. Because there was so much happening on June 21, we decided to create the video for the end of the "International Week of Yoga".
It is a 1-hour video created for public viewing, that tells the story of the soul's search for God in 8 "chapters" starting with seeking, then meeting, then purifying...and so on to surrendering. In each chapter there is 1 BK storyteller and 1 BK musician. Most are souls you know well -- Sister Jayanti, Brothers Charlie and Ken, Sister Aruna, Brother David, Sister Asmita from India and so on. It's a beautiful and inspiring story and it is intended to serve long after the International Day of Yoga is over. It's produced by Brother Eric (Montreal) and edited by Sister Anoli (New Jersey).
Join us for a Webinar & Virtual Viewing Party
Sunday, June 28th, 2020
11am (New York Time)
4pm (London Time)
8:30pm (India Time)
Join us for a 2nd Webinar & Virtual Viewing Party
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5690597604224442638
Monday, June 29th, 2020
5 am (New York Time)
10 am (London Time)
2:30pm (India Time)
5:00pm (Singapore Time)
7:00pm (Sydney Time)
Tower of Peace Bhatti - 20 June - for all young adults
25 June 2020
Dear Centre Coordinators,
(Please forward this invitation to all young adults in your area)
A special invitation for BK young adults globally - Sat 20 June 2020 - Tower of Peace bhatthi (live from Madhuban).
Please find attached below the invitation flyer (in pdf format)
Timings are:
Sydney – 20:30
Delhi – 16:00
London – 11:30
Nairobi – 13:30
New York – 06:30
Please register: bkiyf.eventbrite.com
Zoom Event Link:
brahmakumaris.zoom.us/j/97666098261
Meeting ID: 976 6609 8261
Password: peace108
The event is for BK young adults (aged between 16 - 40) and youth instruments who hold responsibility in the yagya. It is also open to those 'youth graduates' (outside the age range) who have participated in previous IYF programmes or have been involved in local/national youth service in their areas.
Many thanks,
In Baba's yaad,
BK Gopi on behalf of the IYF Online Programmes Team
A Second Invitation from the Exquisite Exchanges Team
24 June 2020
Message Regarding Dadi Gulzar ji's Stable Health
24 June 2020
Our dear divine BK Teachers and sisters and brothers of Centres in Bharat and around the globe, Please accept hearty Godly love and remembrances from Madhuban.
The BK family remembers Respected Dadi Gulzarji with such love. We are happy to inform you that Dadi Gulzarji is maintaining an active routine at Gamdevi Centre, Mumbai. The sisters support her as she does exercises everyday. In Spite of the lockdown, her doctors have been coming regularly to check on her health, so Dadiji is being looked after very well.
Dadiji likes to be more in silence, but understands and responds well. During the daytime Dadiji is able to breathe comfortably without support.
Neeluben, Dadiji's team and the sisters of Gamdevi send their thanks to everyone who is remembering Dadiji and sending their good wishes, and request that everyone continues to do the same. It is our deepest wish that Dadiji's health continues to remain stable.
With Baba's love,
BK Nirwair
BK Dr Pratap
UPCOMING on 30 June - Finding My Own Place - 3rd in the series of Dealing with Uncertain Times from a Spiritual Perspective - for BK family only
24 June 2020
Dear Divine Family,
Om shanti. We are continuing our series of conversations for empowerment of our worldwide Brahmin family. This time we will address important topics concerning the present virtual age and the sense of belonging.
The theme for 30th June will be: Finding My Own Place: What is the reason for having a center and gatherings? Is the Virtual-meeting era finishing the need of getting together? How do we foster a sense of belonging at this time?
The panel will include: Sr Moira (Argentina), Sr Rita (US), Br Ash (UK) and Sr Judy (Canada - moderator). Please see above flyer image for times.
Please share this with others in the family.
In Baba's yaad,
Spiritual Conversations Initiative Team
RECORDING: For BKs Only: The 2nd in the "Dealing With Uncertain Times" Series of Webinars: The Benefit of Intense Times of Purification: Emotional Eruptions and Relationships
24 June 2020
Recently there has been a series of on-line panels for BKs to discuss ways they are Dealing with Uncertain Times from a Spiritual Perspective.
Please see the recording of panel #2 The Benefit of Intense Times of Purification: Emotional Eruptions and Relationships. Sr. Gopi UK, Sr. Pamela Australia and Br. Enrique Spain join together to offer three unique experiences of emotions on the journey of spiritual purification. Moderator is Sr Judy Johnson. This is a private link for BKs only.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a10cX_Gv64Q&feature=youtu.be
This series is intended to engage BKs in personal reflection and learn from senior brothers and sisters who have been experimenting with spiritual solutions to practical challenges for many years.
Hopefully, there is something for everyone.
With warm regards
in Baba's yaad
The Spiritual Conversations Team
Message Regarding BK Brij Mohan Bhai's health
24 June 2020
Dear Divine Sisters and Brothers, Om Shanti
BK Brij Mohan Bhai came from Delhi to Shantivan on 10th June. He was in quarantine in Manmohinivan Peace Cottage, Near Shantivan. On Friday 19th June at night, he had stomach pain and vomiting. The whole night he was uncomfortable. Again on Saturday morning, he had vomiting. Dr. Satish Gupta visited Peace Cottage and examined him. He advised us to admit him in the Trauma centre. Sonography and CT scan were done. According to the report some obstruction was found in the small intestine. A tube was inserted in the stomach for removing the waste. Then it was decided to shift him to Ahmedabad Zydus Hospital under the care of a GI physician. He has been thoroughly investigated on Monday. Now he is under good care in ICU and is getting better. He is alert and fully conscious. He will be soon back from ICU and will be shifted to a private room.
From Baba’s sakash and your good wishes and powerful vibrations, he is getting better every day. We are receiving many messages and remembrances from the Brahmin family around the world. Presently I am in Ahmedabad.
Thank you very much for your Good wishes and sakash.
In Baba’s Yaad
BK Asha, Delhi
Cancellation Notice: The Peace of Mind Meditation Experience 2-8 October 2020
24 June 2020
Specialities of Mama in English and Hindi (pdfs to download)
22 June 2020
Dear Divine Family,
Om shanti. Specialities of Mama for 2020, in both English and Hindi, are now available for downloading.
Specialties of Mama - 2020 (English) - click on title to download
Specialties of Mama - 2020 (Hindi) - click on title to download
In Baba's yaad,
Madhuban
International Couples Retreat Invite Letter
22 June 2020
Dear Divine Brothers and Sisters,
Om Shanti !
You are warmly invited to the next International BK Couples’ Retreat from July 4 through July 5, 2020. The retreat will be online.
Center/Class coordinators, please forward this invite to your BK Couples in your class. Theme for the retreat is "As Baba's Arms.”
The BK Couples Retreat seeks to provide the BK Couples and their children a safe haven, where they can participate in activities designed to promote their spiritual well-being and enrich their lives. This retreat, open to BK couples will have a special program for the children 5 years and up and the youth accompanying the adults with age appropriate parallel online sessions, aimed towards their spiritual progress.
Join us for an experiential and insightful July 4th weekend infused with rich conversations and reflective moments with Sr. Mohini as our spiritual resource.
Registration is through the link below.
https://brahmakumaris.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMuce-hpjgtHN1_3mBhLTUUYuVeNelO9sJf
You will receive a zoom link for the main retreat immediately after registration. Agenda and zoom links for children and youth sessions will be sent separately afterwards. Retreat will be in English. Translation will be provided where necessary by the retreat design team (please indicate language required in registration).
Thank You
Couples’ Design Team
Speaking Tree Article by Dadi Gulzar: Newness in Dealing With Life's Challenges
20 June 2020
Must Read.
Click on the above image to download a jpg of the article.
Brahma Kumaris Launches a Hindi Version of the BeeZone App
15 June 2020
Om Shanti and greetings of love in this auspicious month where we celebrate Mama's life and inspirations.
On the 18th of January 2018, the Global IT team had launched a new mobile App called BeeZone in English.
We are pleased to inform you that we have now launched a version in Hindi as well.
BeeZone provides tools and techniques for people to relax, refocus, unwind and move into a positive space - a Zone where they can just Be.
This app has been developed as a tool to serve everyone especially at this time when people all over the world are facing many challenges. The App is very neutral and has a number of features including traffic control. It is appropriate for anyone to use, from professionals to kids, also including BKs. We hope you like it and find it useful in serving your local communities.
Below are links to two posters which we would like you to put on your notice board for everyone to see. The second one, which is simpler, can be used to distribute via social media channels.
Hindi animations are available at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ecAFolHHIKK7f7IO4hmSyl6X0yoBgKR_
Please share with BK students and contacts who may find this useful.
In Baba's Yaad,
Global IT Team
GCH, London
Posters in PDF downloadable formats:
Masterclass on Mama by Sister Mohini: Registration details
13 June 2020
United Yoga Bhatti – Master Class
on Mateshwari Jagadamba (Mama) by Sister Mohini,
Sunday, June 14, 2020
6:45 am New York, 11:45am London, and 4:15 pm Indian time
(See your local time below).
Many BKs are coming together in a united bhatti of 15 minutes of yoga, at the same time worldwide, with the same aim and objective. Sister Mohini will enhance this United Yoga Bhatti with a Master Class on The Yogi Life of Mama.
Sunday, June 14, 2020
6:45 am New York time
11:45 am London time
1:45 pm Moscow and Nairobi time
4:15 pm India time
8:45 pm Sydney time
Please calculate your local time here:
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
The webinar is available only in English. Please make provisions for translation at your end. See registration details below:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2900237203533980939
Introducing livestream on YouTube. Use this link only if you are unable to connect to the Webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAGpoM-b_Q4
June 14 - Registration Details - Masterclass on Mama by Sister Mohini
9 June 2020
United Yoga Bhatti – Master Class
on Ancestor Soul, Mateshwari Jagadamba (Mama) by Sister Mohini,
Sunday, June 14, 2020
6:45 am New York, 11:45am London, and 4:15 pm Indian time
(See your local time below).
Many BKs are coming together in a united bhatti of 15 minutes of yoga, at the same time worldwide, with the same aim and objective. Sister Mohini will enhance this United Yoga Bhatti with a Master Class on The Yogi Life of Mama.
Sunday, June 14, 2020
6:45 am New York time
11:45 am London time
1:45 pm Moscow and Nairobi time
4:15 pm India time
8:45 pm Sydney time
Please calculate your local time here:
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
The webinar is available only in English. Please make provisions for translation at your end. See registration details below:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2900237203533980939
Introducing livestream on YouTube. Use this link only if you are unable to connect to the Webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAGpoM-b_Q4
10 June - "Benefit of intense times of purification: Emotional eruptions and relationships" - a conversation for the BK family
8 June 2020
Dear Center Coordinators and Divine Family,
Om shanti. We are continuing our series of conversations with mature and senior BKs about the new challenges that are coming as the fruit of this present crisis. The series is called Dealing with Uncertain Times from a Spiritual Perspective. The series addresses important topics to help you deal with the present changing times. The aim is the empowerment of our worldwide Brahmin family. The topic of the June 10th conversation is "Benefit of Intense Times of Purification: Emotional Eruptions and Relationships"
Please share this with other BK students.
In Baba's yaad,
Spiritual Conversations Initiative Team
Sr Gopi Patel, Sr Pamela Donnellan, Br Enrique Simo and Sr Judy Johnson (moderator)
Sunday, June 14th - English and Hindi Master Class on Mama by Sister Mohini
7 June 2020
Save the Date – Masterclass on Mama by Sister Mohini
Many BKs are coming together in a united bhatti of 15 minutes of yoga, at the same time worldwide, with the same aim and objective. Sister Mohini will enhance this United Yoga Bhatti with a Master Class on The Yogi Life of Mama.
Sunday, June 14, 2020
6:45 am New York time
11:45 am London time
1:45 pm Moscow and Nairobi time
4:15 pm India time
8:45 pm Sydney time
Please calculate your local time here:
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Sister Jayanti | Keeping Calm in a Crisis | 21 Masterclasses | Brahma Kumaris UK
6 June 2020
21 Masterclasses in New Consciousness: Every-day, extraordinary people discuss next steps for a world in transition.
Tune in to these honest, insightful and real Masterclasses by everyday people who have practised extraordinary things as they share their perspective on the next steps for a world in transition.
Sunday 7th June 2020 to Saturday 27th June 2020. Going live each day at 11.30 am BST on the Brahma Kumaris UK Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrahmaKumarisUK/featured.
21 Masterclasses in New Consciousness | Brand New Series | 7th - 27th June 2020
6 June 2020
Dear Family, Om Shanti, hope you are all well.
Since the lockdown, a small international co-ordinating group have been working on a new series of programmes called "21 Masterclasses in New Consciousness". The aim has been to give an international response to the situation with Covid-19 worldwide and shine a light on some of the issues that have come up as a result.
These programmes will be hosted on the London YouTube channel (each one around 45 minutes, including a guided meditation commentary) as well as the Awakening Channel beginning this Sunday 7th June and continuing until Saturday 27th June.
Whilst the programmes are aimed at the general public, they will of course be of interest to the wider BK family as well. A huge amount of effort has been put into producing each episode so we are keen to publicise the series as widely as possible in order to really make an impact.
We very much hope that 21 Masterclasses will shed some light on who the Brahma Kumaris are and how we think, in a very natural way. We have deliberately chosen an interview format in the hopes that the conversational style will come across as engaging, with each of the contributors sharing something of their personal story and speaking about gyan in the context of their own spiritual journey.
Please post the attached promo and links on your social media platforms and extend to your contacts and friends. The YouTube url is https://youtu.be/uDuKoHuksgA (promo video is there now) and https://www.facebook.com/21MasterClassesInNewConsciousness/
You can download the full list of dates, titles and speakers here.
Best wishes and much appreciation for your help.
In Baba’s yaad
21 Masterclasses team
Philippa, Sharona, Antonella, Marta, Yogesh, Morni & Pratiba
From BK Brijmohan : Close Down of Monthly 'Purity' Magazine
5 June 2020
This is to inform you that publication of the monthly ‘Purity’ magazine, started in 1981, is being stopped due to a widely changed world scenario.
‘Purity’ magazine leaves behind 39 years of uninterrupted publication and readership in 32 English-speaking countries across the continents. Sincere thanks to all our patrons, contributors, subscribers, and readers for sustained interest and support.
It is proposed to send unexpired subscriptions amount to HQs for Godly service after two months. Anyone requiring a refund may do so by 31 July 2020.
‘Purity’ Team
BK Brij Mohan
Addl. Secretary-General
Brahma Kumaris
Mount Abu
Reminder of Brahma Kumaris Official Murli Resources - Madhuban Murlis & BK Murli Search Website
5 June 2020
Om Shanti.
At this challenging time, we have a huge opportunity to spend more time in silence and serve the world through our positive vibrations. We would like to remind you of some useful official Murli resources that can help you.
Official Madhuban Murlis
Murlis in over 25 languages available at https://madhubanmurli.org/ and on app stores (see Murli App for iPhone and Android Mobiles attached). This provides Murlis 3 days in advance in PDF and audio.
Brahma Kumaris Murli Search Website
This website is available for all BK Students and enables everyone to search Avyakt Murlis and Sakar Murlis for keywords and phrases; a kind of Google for murlis! The website is fully open and no password is required. The help button has some tips on how to search. Currently, English, Spanish and Portuguese language Murlis are available. The website can be accessed at:
https://murlisearch.brahmakumaris.org/
We are sure everyone will enjoy these facilities for study, research, and service that Baba has provided. Please do share this information with your students.