null Espanola Ashram Monthly eNewsletter 
(a HGRD publication available the first week of every month)
Pictures courtesy of Gurumustuk Singh 
In this month's newsletter...
Ishnaan Seva
Khalsa Council Meetings
Evolutionary Astrology
Yogi Bhajan Story
New Ashram Members
Computer Corner
Numerology Forecast
Food for Health - Roasted Beets
The "Bazaar"
Missal Duties
Sangat Birthdays
Photo of the Month
  Full Moon Meditation
Wednesday, Sept 18
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Come and meditate at 6 pm, at the home of Manjit Kaur and Sat Want Singh!
Langar will be served.
Sponsored by the ashram Hearts & Hands COV (Core of Volunteers) 
  Evening Chanting
for Guru Ram Das ' Birthday
Evening chanting begins September 28 for 11 days, leading up to Guru Ram Das' birthday on October 9. Please check ashram email for schedule and locations.
White Tantric Yoga in Espanola
November 30, 2013 
Our annual White Tantric Course will be held Nov. 30 at HGRD ashram.  Register early and beat the crowd and get your discount. Vegetarian lunch is included. Early registration ends November 14th at 5:30pm.
Adults: Pre-registered - $150 
At the door - $165
Seniors (over 65): Pre-registered - $100
At the door - $110
FT students w/ID: Pre-registered - $100  
At the door - $110

CASH OR CREDIT CARDS ONLY!
Remember: 
Breathe! 
Deep breathing has many benefits such as relieving stress, increasing oxygenation to vital organs, helping clear and focus the mind, lowering blood pressure and relieving discomfort.
  Winter Solstice Sadhana Lake Wales, Florida December 16 - 23
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Register Now!
 Make plans now to attend the Winter Solstice Sadhana Celebration in Florida this Winter! 

   Ashram Yoga Classes  

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Kundalini Yoga classes are being offeredin the upstairs Langar Hall, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm, by donation. 
Free Tantric Numerology Reading!

To get your free reading, click here 

  The LYF Ashram Guest Houses

nullThe LYF Ashram Nivas (Guest Houses) provides graceful temporary housing to guests and visitors of HGRD.
Espanola Community Market

Española Community Market - your local food co-op offers  organic and pesticide-free produce from local farmers. 

Open for business: Stop by and see what they have! 

Saturday, 10 am -1 pm
Wednesday, 4 pm -7 pm
Click here to learn more.  

HGRD Community Growth Fund

Support our ashram community! Your donations make a difference.  
Links to
What's Happening
at 3HO:
Website
  
  
 
at HGRD (Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Ashram):
Facebook
Website 
 
at MPA( Miri Piri
Academy):
MPA Facebook
Website
 
at LYF Foundation:
Website
Rental Website 
 
at Guru Ram Das Center for Medicine & Humanology: 
website 
Ashram Classifieds

 30 words or less. Send your classified ad to: hgrdads@gmail.com

  Contact  Information

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Sangeet Kaur with
Bhai Kultar Singh 
Send articles and photos for the
Ashram Monthly Newsletter to: kirpalk@3ho.org 
 
Ashram Contact Information:
Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Ashram
1A Ram Das Guru Place
Espanola, NM 87532
  
Swaran Kaur Khalsa,
Ashram Secretary
Ashram Office, Akand Path info: (505)753-6341
 
ASHRAM WEBSITE:

Your Community                               September, 2013

September Ashram Events 
Kundalini Yoga Classes, upstairs Langar Hall at 6pm
Mondays - Tera Kaur
Wednesdays - Hari Jiwan Singh
Thursdays - Satsundri Kaur
Sept 6 - Akal Takhat Remembrance Gurdwara begins 6 pm Kirtan, story by Shanti Kaur, Wish & Wish langar
Sept 18 - Full Moon Meditation at the home of Manjit Kaur & Satwant Singh, begins 6 pm. Langar will be served.
Sept 25 -  Khalsa Council opening Gurdwara, 5:30 pm, everyone welcome.
Sept 26-28 - Khalsa Council Meetings at Santa Claran Hotel, 9 am-6 pm. khalsacouncil@sikhdharma.org
Sept 28 - Evening chanting BEGINS - for the eleven days leading up to Guru Ram Das birthday on Oct 9   

UPCOMING 2013 EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
October 12 - Women's Clothes Swap - 9 am-1 pm, in the Langar Hall
November 30 - White Tantric Yoga, in the Langar Hall
December 16-23 - Winter Solstice Sadhana in Lake Wales Florida
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Ishnaan Seva sevadars cleaning the floors of the Gurdwara on Sunday morning

Ishnaan Seva (cleaning the floors of the Gurdwara) happens each Sunday morning at 6:30 am.  All are welcome! For more info, contact Sat Bachan Kaur at (505)927-1195, or (505)747-2524

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Khalsa Council Meetings in session April, 2013

If you are interested in participating in the upcoming Khalsa Council Meetings, September 25-28, please contact Sat Atma Kaur khalsacouncil@sikhdharma.org

Click here  to read a full report, and view photos, of the 2013 April Khalsa Council Meetings.

Evolutionary AstrologySeptember - Expanding Awareness Beyond Ego
By Himat Kaurnull

Virgo's Shadow and Gifts With August's solar journey, the sign of Leo and its planetary ruler, the Sun, are reflected in the gravity of our individual ego-structures and in the powerful radiance of self-expression. When we act, there are ripples of creation around us. In Virgo, the earthy sign after Leo, the effects of our self-expression are observable in a way that we can more objectively see. Read Entire Article

Yogi Bhajan Story - Gerrymandering -Hari Jiwan Singh with Yogi Bhajanby Hari Jiwan Singh

The Master's way of thinking went beyond hope to an understanding of why you have hope. He believed that if his service to his Guru were pure, his Guru would take care of him no matter what. He had earned that status. And it is a great status. It is a status of faith and living in God's Will, knowing the Guru has his back. That meant he could live life joyously, confidently and consciously. This protection from the Guru meant that he was always prepared for what life brought, whether it be a challenge or a comfort.  And he never judged whether life brought peace, comfort or calamity. He enjoyed it all. Therefore, nothing could harm him. This is what the Master meant when he said that "everything will be O.K."  Read Entire Story
New Ashram Members - Guru Amrit Kaur & Rion
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Guru Amrit and Rion met in Paris in 2010.  Though Rion is from Portland, Oregon, and Guru Amrit is from the French Alps, they both graduated from Miri Piri Academy, in Amritsar, India (Rion in 2002, Guru Amrit in 2007) and instantly found many things in common.  Read Entire Article
Computer Corner - Cutting Cord
By Guruka Singh Khalsa
Many members of the Sangat have asked me about alternatives to satellite and cable television. Everyone wants to cut costs and everyone likes to watch the TV shows and movies they like at whatever time they wish. There are lots of ways to do this these days. There's free over-the-air televison - just put up an antenna that can receive digital TV and you can watch all the network programming for free. You can even record it (like a Tivo or DVR) if you have a media PC. Read the entire article >
numerology image Numerology Forecast for September 2013: Heightened Sensitivities
By Nam Hari Kaur
September unfolds a time of heightened sensitivity in the areas of love, the home, and our perception of justice and fair play. If someone forgets to unload the dishwasher and pick up your favorite food at the market all in the same day, you might start thinking, "This is so unfair, how could he/she not love me anymore?"  
Read Entire Article 
Yogi Bhajan

"Call on the One who answers all. Reach out and touch the very One in you. You are in form, praise the Formless, with your innocence and your prayer. Speaking is the language of men. Whispering is the language of love. Silence is the language of angels. Go deep into your inner silence and call on Him who answers all prayers." 

© July 10, 1987 The Teachings of Yogi Bhajan

Roasted Beets Recipe - How to Roast Beets
Roasted Beets Recipe - How to Roast Beets
Food for Health  Note from the Chef: It looks like way too much salt, but you don't eat the salt. You can brush it off, or peel it off after roasting. Using this much salt brings out the natural sweetness and flavor in the beets. It's a popular method for roasting root vegetables.Try it and see!

The Bazaar - A Part of our Culture - by Kudrat Kaur null

I first became interested in Bazaars during my 25 years with Yogi Bhajan.  He loved shopping, and shopping the Santa Fe Flea Market Bazaar was one of his favorite Friday afternoon pastimes. He loved to sit at the "Seret & Sons" booth there, and while enjoying the bargaining & purchasing of many beautiful things, he also loved to meet the people.  He became friends, a spiritual teacher and advisor to many people who frequented it. Read Entire Article

Missal Duties - September 2013

Date

Setup

Langar

Clean up

Akand Path

9/1 - 9/7

2

3

4

1

9/8 - 9/14

3

4

1

2

9/15 - 9/21

4

1

2

3

9/22 - 9/28

1

2

3

4

9/29 - 10/5

2

3

4

1

happy birthday image with balloonsSangat Birthday List for September - To view a list of Sangat member Birthdays during June. Click here

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MPA students getting a warm send off with their families at the Albuquerque Airport
Photo by Gurumustuk Singh