Espanola Ashram Monthly eNewsletter
(a HGRD publication available the first week of every month)
ASHRAM COMMUNITY GROWTH FUND

 Beginning Gurmukhi Class on Sundays, in the Gurdwara 

Hari Dharam Kaur will teach a beginning Gurmukhi Class, focusing on pronunciation basics, starting Sunday, July 13, 1:30 to 2:30 pm, in the Gurdwara. This class will meet on Sundays, through the rest of the summer. Cost is $1 per class. Booklet provided.

The Healing Power of Sound August 1-3, Santa Fe

Workshop Leaders:

Dev Suroop Kaur, Dr. Shanti Shanti Kaur, Navneet Kaur

  

Come for the whole weekend, or just come Friday evening, August 1, for the presentation:
"Ten Facets of a Great Chant" 

View Flyer

REGISTER EARLY & SAVE!
AMANDEEP SINGH's Next Course
September 20 & 21
, 2014

By making a $50 deposit before July 16, you get an "early bird" registration discount. Then make your own payment schedule. Find a discount code by clicking here >

The Sikh Dharma JobBoard

We connect people in the Dharma with Jobs in the Dharma! 

Find full-time positions, as well as internships, mentorships &seva opportunities. Visit jobs.sikhdharma.org

 

Blessings - Spiritual Gallery & Bazaar
"Blessings" is located in DeVargas Mall directly across from the Tree House Cafe. They have a collection of very reasonably priced cotton clothing, art work, lavender products and many other items. Come shop and support your local merchants and meet Dorjee from Tibet.
Dorjee greeted me with, "Sat Nam! Wahe Guru Jee Ka Khalsa."  
Espanola Community Market

Our Espanola 
Natural Food Co-op!

 Open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, right here in town.

You are invited to join the celebration!

Come & Celebrate
The Living Legacy of
Yogi Bhajan
Friday,October 3 through Monday,October 6
in Espanola

Yogi Bhajan
  Summer Weddings at HGRD
Harsimranjeet Singh & Rupinder Kaur were married on June 15
Dharam Singh and Wahe Guru Kaur were married on June 29
 Loving People
Angry people want you to see how powerful they are... loving people want you to see how powerful You are."
Chief Red Eagle
 

As the Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan loved to say,  "Just drop it"     

Links to
What's Happening
Talk Radio Show about Ashram Life:
July 12:GuruKirinKaur,CPA - Prosperity
July 19:SiriGianKaur,Healer - Soul Answer & Amandeep S's upcoming courses
  
at 3HO:
  
at Sikh Dharma:
SDI Website
 
Journey to the Heart of Sikh Dharma -
classes begin in September
  
 
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 
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Ashram Contact  Information

Phone Number for Ashram Office (& Akhand Path Schedule): (505)753-6341
 
Ashram Mailing Address:
Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Ashram
1A Ram Das Guru Place
Espanola, NM 87532
 
Ashram Secretary:
Swaran Kaur Khalsa,
(505)753-6341
  
Ashram Website:
  
Free Ashram Classified Ads: send text (30 words or less) to: Hgrdads@gmail.com   
  
Send articles, photos, ideas for articles, & other content for the Ashram Monthly Newsletter, to: kirpalk@3ho.org 
  

Your Community                                   July 2014

July Ashram Events 

July 6 - Conscious Pregnancy Teacher Training, at the home of Tarn Taran Singh & Kaur.
July 7, 14, 21, 28 - Kundalini Yoga Class, in the Gurdwara, 6 pm, taught by Tera Kaur, by donation.
July 10, 17, 24, 31 - Kundalini Yoga in Gurdwara, 6 pm. Taught by Satsundri Kaur, by donation.
July 10-13 - Camp Miri Piri, for young adults, at Hacienda de Guru Ram Das ashram, in Espanola.
July 12 - 9 am (or earlier), Garlic Harvesting in the Ashram Gardens - contact Abahi Raj Singh
July 12 - Mother Ashram Radio Talk Show, 10 am- Guru Kirin Kaur, CPA-YB Teachings on Prosperity
July 13, 20, 27 - Beginning Gurmukhi Class, taught by Hari Dharam Kaur: Sundays, 1:30-2:30 pm, in the Gurdwara. $1 per class, booklet included.
July 19-Mother Ashram Radio Talk Show,10 am  Siri Gian Kaur - SoulAnswer & upcoming Amandeep courses
July 26 - Kirtan & meal at the Kirpal's house, 6 pm.
Coming up in August:   August 31 - Wedding of Prabhu Singh & Gurupal Kaur (Regina)

Camp Miri Piri in Espanola, July 10-13

Cultivating the Warrior-Saint Consciousness - The Espaņola Sangat and Sikh Dharma International are hosting Camp Miri Piri, for young adults, right here in Espaņola, from Thursday July 10 through Sunday July 13. The term Miri Piri comes from Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru, who wore two swords, "Miri" and "Piri," representing the warrior-saint, with a balance of spiritual and worldly powers. This concept of the warrior-saint permeates the Sikh philosophy and lifestyle. To view the Camp daily schedule, learn about the teachers, find out the costs, and more, please visit the website: www.campmiripiri.org Discounts still available - Join Us!

Ashram Langar Gardens
Garlic Harvest
 - This Saturday, 7/12

Help harvest the garlic this Saturday at 9:00 am

 

Our awesome and fearless leader, Matamandir Singh, is moving to San Francisco and Abhai Raj Singh will be taking over managing the Ashram Gardens. Read More        

Miri Piri Academy Beach Party/Reunion   

Saturday, July 19 in Southern California for MPA students, alumni, families & friends.            
To learn more, click here 

Thank You, 3HO Team! 

A special shout out to Anand Singh and Jaap Kaur, who headed up the 3HO Summer Solstice team, for all your hard work, inspiration, commitment and dedication. It was a beautiful Summer Solstice gathering!

  
Prayer of the Master

"May you understand the strength of your own soul.

May you always be bountiful to help anybody who seeks elevation. May the hand of Nanak protect you. May the power of Guru Ram Das always heal you. May the courage of Guru Gobind Singh give you victory. May the Word of the Siri Guru Granth, give you ecstasy, consciousness, and love. May this planet Earth be awakened to its dignity by your higher consciousness and grace. With this prayer, let every beat of my heart be with you and bless you forever, ever and ever. Sat Nam." 

Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan, The Mind p.11

Computer Corner - Productivity in the Cloud - MS Office Online or Google Apps?

by Guruka Singh
Microsoft and Google are locked in battle over free-for-personal-use productivity applications. Each is fighting for your attention.  At this time, there's no one best online suite; both are quite capable and both have some important limitations. Read entire article

Sarib Jot Kaur and Guru Dev Singh, during MPA's Bangara Dance on Peace Prayer Day, Summer Solstice 2014,

Movie Review for "Ida"
by Hari Jiwan Singh
 

Ida is a remote polish film, that reminds me of the teachings of the Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan. Actually, this is not so much a movie review as it is a movie analysis, that may be of help to those first viewing this movie. I humbly request that you read further. Read entire review

How to Have Fun at Work  
By Charlie Pulsipher

Even though work can sometimes feel stressful, time consuming, frustrating, and maybe even a little soul-crushing, it doesn't have to be this way. Work can be fun, productive, stress relieving, and leave you feeling content and fulfilled at the end of the day. It mainly comes down to finding ways to enjoy what you do, laugh, smile, and let go of the aspects of your job that drag you down. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started. Read entire article 

Which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residues?  
By Varnjeet Kaur 
Two-thirds of produce samples in recent government tests had pesticide residues. Don't want to eat bug and weed-killers? Environmental Working Group's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce helps you shop smart. They have highlighted the cleanest and dirtiest conventionally-raised fruits and vegetables. If a conventionally grown food you want tests high for pesticides, go for the organic version instead. Read article
Food for Health:  Bean and Tomato Salad 
Use fresh Heirloom Tomatoes, for a real treat    

This is a good salad to bring to a picnic or potluck, or to work, for lunch-it travels well. Click here for recipe 

Drink to Your Good Health
with
Dr. Fuhrman's Green Longevity Drink 

Read article & see recipe 

Kundalini Meditation to Experience Your Original Self

Kundalini Yoga Meditation to Experience Your Original Self

Monthly Forecasts, for July, 2014

2014 Summer Solstice, Ram Das Puri
Attendees of KRI's Level Two Teacher Training Course, held in the Langar Hall, the week after Solstice
First-ever Sikh American PSA via Comcast

Public Service Announcement, featuring Adarsh Kaur and Sat Avtar Kaur - "I am Proud to be an American Sikh."

July Birthdays  

To view list of sangat members with July birthdays Click here

Ashram Missal Duties - July 2014

Date

Setup

Langar

Clean up

Akand Path

6/29-7/5

1

2

3

4

7/6-7/12

2

3

4

1

7/13-7/19

3

4

1

2

7/20-7/26

4

1

2

3

7/27-8/2

1

2

3

4