Espanola Ashram Monthly eNewsletter
(a HGRD publication available the first week of every month)
ASHRAM COMMUNITY GROWTH FUND
Hari Singh, Sita Kaur, Har Savari Kaur & Nidhan Singh, dressed beautifully for the Ashram's Baisakhi Day celebration, April 13. Photo by Gurumustuk Singh
Contribute to the Ashram Community Growth Fund
New Babies
Karamvir Singh
Saraswati Kaur (daughter Manjit Kaur and Sat Want Singh) and her husband Dilraj Singh, have been blessed with the arrival of a son, Karmvir Singh, born April 27.
Raj Dharam Singh

Panch Nishan Kaur (formerly of Espanola, now living in Germany), and her husband, Hari Arti Singh, welcomed a son, Raj Dharam Singh, on April 14 

Congratulations to the parents, grandparents, and all the family.
Blessings and welcome to the new little ones!  
120th Day Celebration
Fatehpal Kaur and Sat Darshan Singh celebrated their 120th day of pregnancy on April 23, during the opening ceremony of the Khalsa Council Meetings
Fatehpal Kaur, during her 120th day celebration

Dev Suroop Kaur 's new CD: Tantric Bach

Dev Suroop Kaur has just released a new music CD: Tantric Bach  
Graduation Invitation

Sat Kirtan Kaur and Siri Sadhana Singh invite you to attend to their college graduation, on Saturday, May 17th at 9 am, in the Fine Arts Building at Northern New Mexico College. Party to follow at 2pm at their house: 702 Valley Drive, Espanola

Please RSVP to Sat Kirtan Kaur: (818)531-8185

10th Anniversary - Celebrating the Living Legacy of Yogi Bhajan

Oct 3 - Oct 6, 2014

Yogi Bhajan
Check out the new website,describing the 10th Anniversary Celebration, coming up in October, 2014.

Registering for Khalsa Youth Camp at Ram Das Puri(June 30-July 6)

Special tip for parents of children attending Khalsa Youth Camp at Ram Das Puri this summer (right after Summer Solstice) Please register your child online prior to camp. It is much easier, faster and calmer than registering your child(ren) at Ram Das Puri. 

Journey into the Heart of Sikh Dharma

A small group tele-course to deepen your Dharmic understanding. Registration opens May 5. Sessions begin in September, 2014.

More Info

   The ECM Co-op
Now open three days a week!

 Check out the Espanola Community Market website

May Forecast Astrology.com

Positive energy and good luck heading straight your way!

Read full forecast 

May Clove Water - Spring remedy from Yogi Bhajan

For month of MAY ONLY.

Will save you from lot of virus diseases. Month of May breeds viruses. Your ears, nose, throat will be alright. Symptoms will almost not appear.
    View full Recipe       
Links to
What's Happening
at 3HO:
  
  
 
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 Contact  Information

Phone Number for the Ashram Office & for Akhand Path Schedule: (505)753-6341
 
Mailing Address: Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Ashram
1A Ram Das Guru Place
Espanola, NM 87532
 
Ashram Secretary:
Swaran Kaur Khalsa,
  
Ashram Website:
  
Ashram Classifieds: send text (less than 30 words) to:
  
Ashram Monthly Newsletter: kirpalk@3ho.org 
  

Your Community                                            May 2014

May Ashram Events 

Friday, May 2 - Guru Arjan Dev Ji's Birthday
Saturday, May 10 - 10 am, on Sat Nirmal K's HGRD Talk RadioShow, Balwant Singh talks about NM Special Olympics.
Sunday, May 11 - Mother's Day
Monday, May 12 at 7 pm - HGRD Ashram Board Meeting, at the home of Kirpal Singh & Kaur, all welcome.
Thursday, May 15 - 6:30 pm at El Paragua Restaurant, Espanola- Daya Singh & Espanola Mayor Lucero invite all to a Reception for Attorney General Gary King, 2014 candidate for NM Governor.
Saturday, May 17 - 9 am at Northern New Mexico College -
Sat Kirtan Kaur & Siri Sadhana Singh invite you to their college graduation. Party to follow at 2 pm at their house: 702 Valley Drive. Please call Sat Kirtan to RSVP: (818)531-8185
May 17 & 18 - Dying into Life Workshop, contact Jivan Joti Kaur - jivanjotikaur@gmail.com for more information.
Friday, May 23 - Guru Amar Das Ji's Birthday

Saturday, May 24 - The Science of Simran, the wisdom of Sukhmani Sahib. 9:30am - 12:30pm, at Ek Ong Kaar Kaur's home. RSVP. ekongkaarsd@gmail.com or (505)852-2990.

May 28 - May 31 - Raag & Gurbani Kirtan course, taught by Bhai Kultar Singh. For more info: Shanti.khalsa@gmail.com; or call Shanti at (505)927-0707


On-Going Ashram Events:
Monday and Thursday Evenings, at 6 pm - Kundalini Yoga Class, open to all, in the Langar Hall
Tues Evenings, 6 pm - Kundalini Yoga for Women, in Langar Hall
Saturday Morning, 9am- Gatka/self-defense class/ workout on ashram lawn, hosted by Matamandir Singh, followed by the opportunity to do seva in the Ashram Gardens.
Saturday Morning, 10 am - HGRD Ashram Radio Show, hosted by Sat Nirmal Kaur  

Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers!! 

"This Soul came to acquire a home in the womb, and his Mother's heart is so very glad. A child is born, who is a devotee of the All Pervading Being of the Universe...In the 10th month, by the order of the Infinite One, the baby has been born!" - Guru Arjan in Satgur Saachai Deeaa Bhayj, Shabd to give birth to a saint

Bhai Kultar Singh, performing Kirtan

Classes in Classical Raag & Gurbani Kirtan with Bhai Kultar Singh Ji
May 28th - May 31st, 2014 (Wed-Sat)

The Sikh Community in Espanola is honored to host Bhai Kultar Singh for a four-day intensive in Raag and Bani.
Course starts at 5:30 Wednesday evening, May 28. Open to students of all levels. All Sessions - $350; Evening Only - $225. Daily Morning Ryazz - By Donation. For more information, to inquire about housing options, and to register for the course: Shanti.khalsa@gmail.com or call Shanti at (505)927-0707

Harimanderjot Singh and his beautiful bride, Harkiren Kaur, were married on April 20

Buckle up! Let's go for a ride on this journey together  by Amrit Kaur Khalsa 

In January of this year, I decided to start giving ten percent of my income, and I am committed to blogging about it for at least one full year. The purpose of our new 

Das Vandh 10% Giving Club blog is to show people how Dasvandh works and inspire others to try this wonderful technology out for themselves. So buckle up and let's go for a ride on this journey together!   

"Give to God what belongs to God. It is called Dasvandh. One-tenth of your time, income, thoughts, projection and communications. Every act is blessed in which one-tenth belongs to God. In doing so, God will take care of all your affairs." Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan

The Khalsa Council met on April 24, 25 & 26. Our very own Sat Nirmal Kaur, of Espanola, was elected to be the new Chairman of KC, and will serve in that capacity for the next 2 years.  
Numerology Forecast for May 2014: Timing is Everything

By Nam Hari Kaur 

If you have ever felt the sheer joy and pleasure of watching the Winter Olympics, you have probably seen the downhill slalom race. The skiers are poised at the crest of the mountain, and once the green light illuminates they are off on a non-stop, all-consuming sensory experience of speed, balance, and daring. This is what the month of May is like in 2014. Read Entire Article

Evolutionary Astrology for May - Balancing The Sword and The Sweet - by Himat Kaur Khalsa - If you have been paying attention to your "gut instincts," you probably know what needs to change. If you have been waiting for others to make the changes needed, look for opportunities to grow by speaking up, taking action, or initiating changes yourself. Read Entire Article

Free Financial Planning for sangat, during May 

by Guru Kirin Kaur, CPA  

GuruKirin Kaur has just launched a financial consulting service, for businesses and individuals, and is offering sangat members free financial planning during the month of May.  Please click here for more information. 

Yogi Bhajan Story - Cloud Nine Valentine - by Hari Jiwan Singh - 

During the last few years of the Master's life, a wonderful thing happened. The Golden Temple, in Amritsar, India came right into his bedroom where he had been confined due to his health. He was no longer able to make his yearly Yatra (spiritual journey) to his beloved Harimandir Sahib, the Golden Temple, anymore but God took care of it for him perfectly! Read Entire Article 

Computer Corner - Keep a Healthy Computer: A Routine-Maintenance Guide
by Guruka Singh 

I know that not everyone is as proactive as I am in keeping my computers in shape. I'm just an OCD kinda guy when it comes to keeping things clean and avoiding problems. So, just as you brush your teeth and comb your hair to avoid cavities and snarled hair, why not take care of your computer as well? It's there to serve you. Computers become what I like to call "crusty" over time. That's when Sangat members call me and say, "I think I need to get a new computer."Read Entire Article

3HO Family from around the World. With the Song 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams

View images of our International 3HO Family, set to the song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams

10 Ways to Keep Your Liver Happy

By Siri Kirin/Kathe Forrest - According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is the season of the liver. Imagine spring as a sort of "awakening" for the liver-a time when it becomes more active, working hard to clean out a winter's worth of congestion. It's a good time to give it some extra support. Your liver works hard to keep metabolic processes running smoothly and your body free of harmful toxins. Take some time this spring to give it a little extra love and support. 10 ways you can keep your liver happy every day: Read Entire Article

Food for Health - Beet Millet Pancakes
by Guru Meher Kaur
See Recipe 
happy birthday image with balloonsMay Birthdays  

Happy Birthday - to all sangat members with May birthdays!   Click here to view list. (To update list, contact Ashram Secretary, Swaran  Kaur)             

Ashram Missal Duties - May 2014

Date

Setup

Langar

Clean up

Akand Path

4/27-5/3

4

1

2

3

5/4-5/10

1

2

3

4

5/11-5/17

2

3

4

1

5/18-5/24

3

4

1

2

5/25-5/31

4

1

2

3

Kanwarbir Singh hugging a puppy and Japjeet Singh riding a mini horse, assisted by Guru Simran Kaur