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

For a weekend of rejuvenating yoga and creativity through paint, join Guru Kirn Kaur & Siri Prem Kaur in beautiful Redstone, Colorado. For more info, contact Guru Kirn Kaur: 747-2893 or Tanya Risnes: (970) 618-0840.

We married in June and now that we're settled in our new house would love Sangat and friends to come celebrate these joyful changes. Please come for brunch and Open House this Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10am-1:30pm See the attached flyer! 
Rampreet Kaur & Tejbir Singh

Alzheimer's Walk
Sept. 13 in Santa Fe
Sept. 20 in Los Alamos
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Sarod Performance
Sept 23 in Albuquerque

Journey into the Heart of Sikh Dharma

Would you like to learn more about the path of Sikh Dharma? This is a wonderful nine-month long tele-course that meets every other week on the phone. It's a great course, and it's my blessing to serve on the teaching team with many other fantastic teachers. Hope to hear you on the call.
Ek Ong Kaar Kaur

Register here: www.JHSD.org
For "Journey into the Heart of Sikh Dharma"  

 Ed O'Brien: Mural Artist

Our beautiful Lady of Guadalupe Mural in the Ashram Gurdwara is featured in a book by Peter Lopez called "Ed O'Brien: Mural Artist."

Gurufateh Kaur has several copies of this book available for $25 each. To purchase, contact Gurufateh Kaur at (505)927-0441) gurufateh@icloud.com

Kirtan & Langar at the Ranch

The evening kirtan programs for the 11 days leading up to Yogi Bhajan's birthday were so sweet and uplifting!

The Espanola Community Market is open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. To view their hours, and a list of what fresh, local produce is available this week, go to their website

Ashram Contact  Information

Your Community                                   September 2014

Sept 6 - 6th of the Month Akal Takhat Gurdwara, followed by Wish & Dish Langar, 6 pm
Sept 13 - Housewarming/Wedding Celebration at the home of Rampreet Kaur & Tejbir Singh
Sept 20-21 - Yogi Amandeep Singh Course at the Ranch
Sept 28 - evening chanting begins, for the 11 days leading up to Guru Ram Das Ji's Birthday Celebration on Oct 9. Chanting will be at the Ranch this evening.
Sept 29 - Evening chanting at Kirpal Singh & Kaur's home.
Sept 30 - Evening chanting at Kartika Kaur & Ajai Singh's.
COMING UP IN OCTOBER:  Oct 1 - Khalsa Council Opening Gurdwara, 5:30 pm in the Gurdwara, all welcome.
Oct 2 - 4 - Full day sessions of Khalsa Council Mtgs.
Oct 3 - 6 - Four Day Event in Espanola, honoring the 10th anniversary of the passing of the Siri Singh Sahib.
Oct 9 - Special Morning Sadhana for Guru Ram Das Ji's Birthday: 2.5 hours of Dhan Dhan Ram Das Gur 
ON-GOING WEEEKLY EVENTS: Sunday Afternoons - Beginning Gurmukhi Class, taught by Hari Dharam Kaur, 1:30 - 3:30 pm in the Gurdwara, will continue to meet all Sundays in September.
Monday evenings - Kundalini Yoga Class, 6 pm, taught by Tera Kaur, by donation.
Tuesday evenings-Kundalini Yoga for Women, 6 pm
Thursday evenings - Kundalini Yoga 6 pm. Taught by Satsundri Kaur, by donation.
Friday Evenings - Woman's Potluck/YB Video at Gurbani Kaur's, 6:30pm. for info call Gurbani: (505)929-1033
Saturday Mornings - Mother Ashram Radio Talk Show, 10 am hosted by Sat Nirmal Kaur
Sunday Mornings - Dev Saroop Kaur's Radio Show, 9 am 

You will not want to miss this unique opportunity and blessing! It is a HOMECOMING! A gathering of our spiritual family and friends in Siri Singh Sahib's personal Gurdwara and Meditation Gardens. All on the land he loved and made sacred by his presence. Together we will chant and meditate! We'll laugh, sing, share stories and learn about the Man called The Siri Singh Sahib. The cost is simply this: Your Joyous Presence! We hope to see you there! for more information

Ashram Quarterly Family Meeting

There was a lively discussion concerning energizing, refreshing & renewing our ashram COV's and how to meet ashram members & guests needs in a better way.  Read notes from this meeting  

Kirpal Singh addresses the group at the Ashram Family Meeting, on Friday, Sept 5

Our Ashram Langar COV Reinvents Itself 

Guru Darbar Singh and Harimander Singh are INSPIRED!  They are the new head chefs of our Sunday Langars, and are brainstorming some steps to rejuvenate & upgrade the Langar Program at Hacienda de Guru Ram Das ashram. Plans are still in the works, but the changes should be rolling out by November. They are looking for your participation and input. Read More

Beginning Gurmukhi Class taught by Hari Dharam Kaur, will continue meet each Sunday, throughout September, from 1:30 - 3:30 pm, in the Gurdwara. Cost $1 per class. Study Gurmukhi pronunciation and basics. Booklets provided. 

Computer Corner-9 Tips to Stay Safe Online and Movies Galore

by Guruka Singh
Your bank calls you to verify your recent $75 bill at an out-of-state Taco Bell, but you haven't left town in weeks. You quickly contest the charge and request a new credit card, but when you check your wallet the compromised card is still there. You try to think of shady ATMs or recent cashiers, but nothing comes to mind. Nothing, except maybe the online purchase you made while browsing the Internet at your local coffee shop.  Read Entire Article

Yogi Bhajan quote

"Fortunate are they who start the day always looking to and cleansing the vibrations. With each breath they vibrate the Divine Nam, the Name of God, to cleanse themselves, to enrich themselves, and to energetically charge themselves so that they can be positively effective for the whole day." 

12 Cumber Tips & Tricks You Don't Want to Miss! Tip #1:

Food for Health - Jumbo Chickpea (Garbanzo)Pancakes        

Ashram Missal Duties - September 2014

Monthly Forecasts, for September, 2014  

• Power Path September Forecast
• Yogi Akal's Numerology Forecast
• Catalyst Yogi's Forecast

"The Age of Aquarius will be the Age of humans and peace, love, and service. We shall all live as one family and wars will cease. Humans and humanity will prevail again. As the Berlin Wall fell, other walls will fall. We will all be united under one God, one spirit, one self."

Yogi Bhajan ~ 9/10/95           

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