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

New Baby Girl

Congratulations to Nirinjan Kaur, Bhai Daya Singh & Dhyana Kaur, on the new member of their family,
Prem Gobind Kaur born this July.
If you would like to contribute a meal to the family's 40 days, please

Join the celebration 

Come and Celebrate!
The Life and Legacy of
Yogi Bhajan
Siri Singh Sahib
August 23, 2014
at the Ranch
Invitation here >
 Journey into the Heart of Sikh Dharma
Early-bird registration discount ends on August 18th, for the upcoming telecourse, "Journey into the Heart of Sikh Dharma." Register here: www.JHSD.org    

 Beginning Gurmukhi Class on Sundays, in the Gurdwara 

Hari Dharam Kaur is teaching a beginning Gurmukhi Class, on Sundays, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, in the Gurdwara. $1 per class. Booklet provided.

Prabhu Singh & Gurupal Kaur Wedding - August 31, 2014

Please RSVP on our website: khalsawedding.appycouple.com if you plan to attend our reception. (Our wedding code is 28355) You can also RSVP at my email,  regina@spamer.com or call (505) 747-8152. Link to Wedding website

Painting and Yoga Retreat for Women - Sept 12-14, 2014

Treat yourself to a weekend of rejuvenating yoga and creativity through paint with Guru Kirn Kaur & Siri Prem Kaur in beautiful Redstone, Colorado. Contact Guru Kirn Kaur for information at 747-2893 or Tanya Risnes at 970-618-0840.

ASHRAM COMMUNITY GROWTH FUND
Camp Miri Piri was awesome!

A unique, inspiring, joyful and transfor-mational Sikhi Camp took place in Espaņola this summer. The power of Sangat and Pangat is truly amazing!

Read Testimonials from people who attended Camp Miri Piri in years past.

    Read about this summer's Course

Radio Interview on KVSF 101.5 with S.S.Guru Bachan Singh

S.S. Guru Bachan Singh has been teaching a beautiful, popular course recently, based on the Siri Singh Sahib's teachings on Pranayam, called "Breathe." In this recording, he is being interviewed about it on Radio Station VSF, 101.5, "the Voice of Santa Fe." Listen to the interview

Santa Fe Yoga Festival - August 28-31, 2014
Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa, Santa Fe, NM
For information: santafeyogafestival.org
Marriage of Har Gobind Singh & Guru Surya Kaur
Hargobind Singh and Guru Surya Kaur, friends of MPA students & staff,  were married recently, on the East Coast.   Congratulations!                 
Yogi Bhajan Quotes
"Turn your mind around through Guru's Shabad - and that is the beginning of Prosperity."             
yogi Bhajan, smiling
 "Humble means approachable."
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
Espanola Community Market

Our Espanola Natural Foods Co-op is open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For a list of what fresh, local produce is available there this week, go to their website

Meditation Pillows by Padmani Kaur

Padmani Kaur crafts these unique hand crafted meditation cushions to give support to the lumbar spine and hips when in a seated position. Cushions are available in 3 sizes, and will be for sale after Sunday Gurdwara during the month of August. padmanicraft.com or click here: For more info  

Links to
What's Happening
Talk Radio Show about Ashram Life
  
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 

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                                   August 2014

August Ashram Events 

Monday evenings - Kundalini Yoga Class, 6 pm, taught by Tera Kaur, by donation.
Tuesday evenings-Kundalini Yoga for Women,6pm
Thursday evenings - Kundalini Yoga 6 pm. Taught by Satsundri Kaur, by donation.
Saturday Mornings - Mother Ashram Radio Talk Show, 10 am , hosted by Sat Nirmal Kaur
Sundays, after Langar - Beginning Gurmukhi Class, taught by Hari Dharam Kaur, 1:30-2:30 pm, in the Gurdwara. $1 per class, booklet included.
Aug 2 - Aug 29 - KRI Immersion Teacher Training Course, in the Langar Hall
Aug 6 - 6th of the Month Akal Takhat Gurdwara, followed by Wish & Dish Langar, 6 pm
Aug 8 - Woman's Potluck at Gurbani Kaur's home, 6:30pm. for info call Gurbani: (505)929-1033
August 9 - Ashram Garden Work Party, 8 am-12 noon. All Welcome! Cold Yogi Tea will be served. For info, call Abhai Raj Singh
August 9-Sat Nirmal Kaur's Ashram Radio Show, 10 am: "Ramana's Garden"Orphanage in India , an interview w/Karn Karan Kaur
August 10 - Sukhmani Sahib for Oak Creek Remembrance - recite Sukhmani Sahib in the Children's Room at the Gurdwara, 9 am Sunday.
August 15 - 25:  Evening chanting to Guru Ram Das, followed by Langar, 6 pm. See Ashram Daily eBulletin for locations & directions.
August 23 - Bowing Jaap Sahib during morning sadhana, 4:15 am - 4:45 am, in the Gurdwara.
August 23 - Ashram Garden Work Party, 8 am-12 noon. All Welcome! Cold Yogi Tea will be served. For info, call Abhai Raj Singh.
August 23 - Yogi Bhajan Birthday Party, at the Ranch, in the evening.
August 26 - Special Sadhana in honor of Siri Singh Sahib's birthday: 2.5 hours of Long Ek Ong Kars, in the Gurdwara, begins at 4 am.
Aug 29 - Bridal Shower for Gurupal Kaur/Regina
August 31 - Wedding of Prabhu Singh & Gurupal Kaur(Regina), 9 am, in the Gurdwara

KRI Course Goddesses: Siri Neel Kaur, Sat Purkh Kaur, and Sat Kaur, plan the schedule

Espanola's August, 2014 KRI Level One Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course By Sat Purkh Kaur 

Every year, during the month of August, KRI runs a Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course (KRI Immersion Course) here in Espanola, in the Langar Hall. Read an interview with Sat Purkh Kaur, Curriculum Coordinator, where she talks about how this Immersion Course Program interwines with some of our regular Ashram Activities this month. Read Entire Article

Ashram Garden Update By Abhai Raj Singh 

Work in the Guru's Langar Garden from 8:00 am-noon the second and fourth Saturdays each month for the next few months. Come join us in the Community Garden for some weeding, harvesting and mulching of the onions, plus mulching peppers, thinning radishes, and planting beans and peas.  A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Maybe Jagat Singh will make us some cold yogi tea, too. NOTE: We've switched the regular weekday evening gardening to Wednesdays so as to not conflict with yoga class. Come join us if you have time and want to get some fresh air and good seva in. Read more updates about the ashram garden

Dear Sangat: We at Khalsa Greenhouses are in full swing on Saturdays, selling our produce at the Santa Fe Farmers Market, so are not able to attend these very important Saturday Community Garden Work Parties. Please consider covering for us and for you and your families, by showing up to serve. Thank you. Would love it so much...Gurujiwan Singh Khalsa
Crowfunding for Healthy Langars
We are working to make langars at Hacienda de Guru Ram Das ashram more healthy, happy and holy.  We will accomplish this by:
  • Cooking only with organic, pesticide-free and GMO-free ingredients and supporting the future of our Langar Garden.
  • Creating Langar Teams that will work together with a Head Langar Chef in the true spirit of seva.
  • Serving langar in the traditional style that was established by Guru Nanak Ji and Guru Amar Das with all people sitting together in lines with roving sevadars that serve you at your seat.

If you would like to support this revitalization of our langar program, please make your tax-free donation at http://www.gofundme.com/healthylangars  

Matamandir Singh, in the Ashram Gardens
On behalf of the ashram community, I would like to thank Matamandir Singh for all the great enthusiasm and vision he has invested, shared and manifested, in turning the dry, barren dirt-poor ashram fields into a rich-soiled source from which the sangat can now grow food for Guru's Langar. Please read this beautiful description describing the Siri Singh Sahib's vision for our ashram gardens.    
Computer Corner 
The Best Way to Take Notes            
By Guruka Singh

Note-taking applications are extremely valuable tools for saving and recalling random bits of information. Two of the best are Evernote and OneNote; both are powerful and flexible and they have some significant differences. For anyone who spends much time taking notes and/or clipping data from the Internet, choosing between the arguably two best note-taking apps used to be relatively easy. If you relied heavily on Microsoft Office and worked almost exclusively in Windows, then OneNote was your go-to application. For others, Evernote's multi-platform support made it the better choice. Read complete article
Sikh interviews Former White Supremist @ Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Very Powerful - A Sikh at the Oak Creek Gurdwara interviews a former White Supremist, who now works to build love among all races. Amazing description of his choices and transformation.

Food for Health - Apple-Beet Salad

By Sat Nam Kaur, Alaska
4 steamed beets, peeled & chopped 2 apples, sliced
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/2 c. chopped cilantro
3 Tbs. olive oil
3 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
Toss all together and enjoy. Super simple and really refreshing!
Our Ashram Core of Volunteers (COVs)
Seva Groups
Serving Guru's Langar, at a Sikh Gurdwara
Join Up!  Plug In!  Be a part of what's happen-ing here at the HGRD Ashram. Click here to view an updated list of the many Core of Volunteer groups (COV's) available within our ashram structure.  Contact the Leader or Point Person listed, to plug in to a beautiful seva opportunity.  As the Siri Singh Sahib ji said, "The cure for loneliness is Seva."
Ashana Interviews Ek Ong Kaar: Part 2
Ashana Interviews Ek Ong Kaar Kaur
 on the Miracle Mantra

AYURVEDIC MASSAGE WITH GHEE

By Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, International Integrative Educational Institute

Ghee, or oil of clarified butter, has the impurities (saturated fat, milk solids) removed.  Ghee massage is used to cure disturbances in pittaandvata. The ancient Susruta Samhita text claims ghee is good for all parts of the body, and it is the ultimate overall remedy for pitta (inflammatory) problems, and is the medium (anupan) of choice for mixing medicines for these conditions. Read Entire Article

Summer Solstice 2014. Film by Elena Tchoujtchenko

Summer Solstice 2014 a film by Elena Tchoujtchenko

Monthly Forecasts, for August, 2014  

Ashram Missal Duties - August 2014

Date

Setup

Langar

Clean up

Akand Path

8/3-8/9

2

3

4

1

8/10-8/16

3

4

1

2

8/17-8/23

4

1

2

3

8/24-8/30

1

2

3

4

8/31-9/6

2

3

4

1

happy birthday image with balloons August Birthdays  

To view list of sangat members with August birthdays Click here

An amazing rainbow cloud appeared above the ashram, on a recent Sunday afternoon, after Gurdwara. Photo by Bir Singh

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