Espanola Ashram Monthly eNewsletter 
(a HGRD publication available the first week of every month)
Pictures courtesy of Gurumustuk Singh 
In this month's newsletter...
Guru Ram Das' birthday
Evolutionary Astrology
Yogi Bhajan Story
New Ashram Members
Computer Corner
Tribute to Holy Kaur
Yogi Bhajan Quote
Khalsa Healthcare
Food for Health
Missal Duties
Sangat Birthdays

   Ashram Yoga Classes  

Kundalini Yoga classes in the upstairs Langar Hall, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm, by donation. 

Guru Ram Das Chanting

Two more nights!

Evening chanting at the home of Sat Purkh Kaur & Abhai Raj Singh, Sunday, Oct 6   

The sweetness of getting together to chant to Guru Ram Das, in sangat members homes, for 11 evenings leading up to Guru Ram Das's birthday, is such a blessing! We have two more nights to enjoy:

Oct 7 at Trio School and Oct 8 at the home of Guru Kirin Kaur & Dharm Singh.  See you there!

   2013 Fall
Women's Clothes Swap
October 12
The Womens Clothes Swap will be in the Langar Hall on Saturday, October 12, from 9 am - 1 pm. Clean out your closets & contribute clothing you don't need.  "Shop" for free clothes, help hang things up, join the fun.  For more info call Jai Jeet Sangeet Kaur 901-1409
White Tantric Yoga in Espanola
November 30
, 2013 
Espanola's  "Thanksgiving White Tantric Yoga Course" will be held in the Langar Hall of Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Ashram, on November 30 - the Saturday of the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Vegetarian lunch 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!

Mantra Yoga Immersion Experience at Yoga Santa Fe

October 9: Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm, continuous chanting of the Miracle Mantra, at Yoga Santa Fe. Please come and join in for however long you can. Free of charge. www.yogasantafe.com;

(505)982-6369  Hosted by: Kirn Kaur, Puran Prem, Ad Sach Pavandeep

Guru Gaddee Day Program Sunday, October 20

Photo by Guru Mustuk Singh 

9 am - Breakfast at the home of Manjit Kaur & Sat Want Singh, all invited.
10 am - Nagar Kirtan begins (Procession up Shady Lane, carrying the Siri Guru Granth Sahib, playing kirtan and gatka)
11 am (aprox) - arrive at Gurdwara, continue kirtan program in Gurdwara
1 pm (approx.) - Langar is served

Learn Kirtan and Harmonium in your own home
Learning Kirtan and Harmonium with Satkirin

Gurbani Kirtan classes online and in person on Skype during October-November. Schedule your personal class series w/Satkirin today. Email Sat Kirin: info@satkirin.com

WINTER SOLSTICE SADHANA Lake Wales, Florida  December 16 - 23

Attend Winter Solstice Sadhana Celebration in Florida this Winter! 
Engagement Congratulations
Prabhu Singh and Gurupal Kaur  

Introducing Gurupal Kaur: "As some of you may already know, Prabhu Singh and myself (Gurupal Kaur/Regina Spamer) got engaged on October 1st. We met last December during Winter Solstice, clicked right away, and have been in touch since then.  I'm from Guadalajara, Mexico, just graduated from the University with a BA in International Trade. I lived in Maple Ridge, BC, Canada for two years where I finished high school, got into Kundalini Yoga, and then took KY teacher training in Vancouver. I'm so happy and greatful to be here and to be surrounded by such wonderul people. This community is very special and I'm glad I'm part of it..."

ASHRAM COMMUNITY GROWTH FUND
Support your ashram community
Donate online now!
Serving & receiving langar, at Hacienda de Guru Ram Das
Espanola Community Market

Your local Natural Foods Co-op offers pesticide-free and organic produce, and many popular refrigerated and packaged organic food items. It's the third building on your left, after you cross the middle bridge over the Rio Grande in Espanola, directly across the street from Rivera Family Funeral Home. Hours:

Saturday, 10 am -1 pm

Wednesday, 4 pm -7 pm  Click here to learn more.

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

Put your ad into the Ashram Classifieds - 30 words or less. Send  to: hgrdads@gmail.com

  HdGRD Contact  Information

Send input for the
Ashram Monthly Newsletter 
  
Ashram Address:
Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Ashram
1A Ram Das Guru Place
Espanola, NM 87532
  
Ashram Office:
Swaran Kaur Khalsa,
Ashram Secretary
 
Ashram Office & Akand Path Schedule phone number:
(505)753-6341
 
Ashram Website:

Your Community                                     October, 2013

October Ashram Events 
Kundalini Yoga Classes, upstairs Langar Hall, 6pm:
Mondays - taught by Tera Kaur
Wednesdays - taught by Hari Jiwan Singh
Thursdays - taught by Satsundri Kaur
October 6 - Memorial Day of Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan & 6th of the Month Akal Takhat Remembrance Gurdwara
October 7 - Guru Ram Das evening chanting, 6 pm, hosted by Siri Chand Kaur at Trio School
October 8 - Guru Ram Das evening chanting, 6 pm, hosted by Dharm Singh & Guru Kirin Kaur
October 9 - Guru Ram Das Birthday Celebration: Morning Gurdwara program begins at 3:40 am, & includes 2.5 hours of Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru shabad (the shabad of miracles); Evening program begins at 5:30 pm, in the Gurdwara
October 12 - Women's Clothes Swap, 9 am-1 pm, in the Langar Hall. Give clothes, receive clothes, help out, hang out, join in the fun. More info: 901-1409
October 20 - Guru Gaddee Day Celebration: 9 am Breakfast at home of Manjit K. & SatWant S.,
10 am Nagar Kirtan (procession with the Guru), 11 am (aprox) in the Gurdwara: recitation of the 5 swayas of Guru Ram Das, Kirtan Program
1 pm (aprox) Langar
UPCOMING 2013 EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
November 30 - White Tantric Yoga, in the Langar Hall
December 16-23 - Winter Solstice Sadhana in Lake Wales, Florida

Guru Ram Das' Birthday is Wednesday, October 9

Special Programs at Hacienda de Guru Ram Das include:

2.5 hours of Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru shabad, in the Gurdwara, from 4 am-6:30 am, followed by Breakfast.

Evening Kirtan, in the Gurdwara begins at 5:30 pm, followed by Wish & Dish Langar. Bring a dish,make a wish.

Espanola Cleanup Day - Come and do seva for our neighborhood!   

On Saturday, October 12, 8 am - 12 noon, ashram members are invited to participate in the Espanola Cleanup Day. Come for one hour or all four hours to pick up trash on Yogi Bhajan Highway and along Sombrillo Road, near the Gurdwara.  Come and enjoy the community spirit! For more info, contact Guru Meher Kaur:  (505) 747-1476. Download flyer for more information here >
  

Evolutionary Astrology October, 2013 - Wisdom Within the Play, Evolving with Libra
By Himat Kaur
 
Libra's goal is to be absolutely balanced and centered and at peace, regardless of what is happening around oneself.  This requires a sensitivity to the environment... an attunement to other people in our lives, an awareness of them that has grown out of the ability to see beyond our own ego needs and focuses.  Read Entire Article 

Yogi Bhajan Story - Sunday Best for all Guests
by Hari Jiwan Singh

It was on a warm October afternoon and we were relaxing in the "Estates" on the Ranch in New Mexico. The "Estates" was a converted trailer but not the kind of Estates you would imagine. The Master improved it dramatically by building around it, adding gardens, peacocks and ducks, a pond and statues everywhere. It was truly a New Mexico Estate. He lived by the adage: 'If you don't have the best, make the best of what you have.' He hosted princes and governors, priests and preachers, diplomats and professors, you name it, at his "Estates."

New Ashram Members -
Siri Chand Kaur, Siri Vias Singh & family
Our whole family: Siri Vias Singh, myself (Siri Chand Kaur), and sons: Partap Singh, 7 yrs, Anand Karam Singh, 4 yrs, and Jai Sukhbir Singh, 8 months, moved to Espanola from Los Angeles over the summer. The greatest thing about New Mexico is the ability to live among a strong sangat with family and many good friends.

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Ishnaan Seva

Siri Vias Singh, Siri Chand Kaur and their three boys are now regulars on Sunday mornings doing Ishnaan Seva. It is so wonderful having their participation and now we count on them! With Fond Blessings, Sat Bachan Kaur

Computer Corner - The Best Hidden Features in iOS 7, and a Treat for Android Phones as Well
By Guruka Singh Khalsa 

First of all, thanks to Nirvair Singh, who suggested this month's Computer Corner Column topic. If you have an iPhone, or are thinking of getting one, read on!  This month's column is all about Apple's new operating system, iOS 7. Personally, I love the new OS and am still discovering cool hidden features in it. By the way, if you use an Android phone (Samsung, Motorola, etc.) then you might want to skip to the end of this month's column and check out my "Treat for Android phones." Read Entire Article

Tribute to Holy Kaur Khalsa

Slideshow: A Tribute to Holy Kaur Khalsa by Sardarni Guru Amrit Kaur Khalsa 

 A graceful, beautiful, angelic presence, Holy Kaur and her husband have been running the Portland, Oregon Ashram for many years.  A kind and gracious counselor, lifecoach, friend and inspiration to many, Holy Kaur passed away recently, surrounded by her loving family. Blessings on your journey, dear sister!

Yogi Bhajan quote: "We are all pioneers in the Age of Aquarius.  No man can give a man anything other than love.  No man can give a man anything other than hope.  No man can give a man anything other than service.  The only thing you can do is act like a forklift and go into the dirt and lift the other person and put him on track, so he can succeed."  Yogi Bhajan, 6.20.93

Our beloved Teacher, remembered

October 6 was the 9th anniversary of the Siri Singh Sahibji's passing from his earthly body.  What a blessing to be surrounded by the grace & blessings of Guru  Ram Das at this time.

KHALSA HEALTHCARE has a New Location!

Dr. Gurumitar Kaur has moved her acupuncture clinic, KHALSA HEALTHCARE, to a new location.  Her office is now on the corner of Los Alamos Highway and Santa Clara Bridge Road (Road signs label this road "84/285".)It is a great new location, very visible easy to find, with plenty of good parking. Come by and visit!   Contact info:  drgurumitar@gmail.com, (505) 660-9679. 

Read Entire Article

Healthy Recipes - Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

Food for Health:   Easy to make, Vegan, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie, video recipe

Missal Duties - October 2013

Date

Setup

Langar

Clean up

Akand Path

9/29 - 10/5

2

3

4

1

10/6 -10/12

3

4

1

2

10/13-10/19

4

1

2

3

10/20 -10/26

1

2

3

4

10/27- 11/2

2

3

4

1

 

Sangat Birthday List     for October 

To view a list of
October Sangat Birthdays,

Click here

Picture of the Month
Siri Atma Kaur and her friend sold cookies at Langar to raise money for her trip to India to visit her sister.