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This newsletter is bringing you the latest news and events at Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Ashram,
the Sikh Community in Espanola, New Mexico
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HGRD Ashram Newsletter - October 2015
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Calendar of Events
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October 3rd - Women's Clothes Swap - from 9am to 1pm at the Langar Hall. Bring donations, help, relax & enjoy.
October 3rd - Espanola Clean Up Day! Meet at the Espanola Plaza at 8am for instructions & garbage bags. Free lunch (veggie burgers). Contact Gurumeher Kaur at 505-660-7111
October 6 - Akal Takhat Remembrance - Will be included with evening Guru Ram Das Chanting.
October 9 - Special Guru Ram Das Birthday Sadhana
October 19th to November 30th - Sat Nam Rasayan Mt. Shasta Retreat 2015 Review Class.
October 25th - Guru Gaddee Day. There will be Nagar Kirtan and breakfast at the Ranch.
Up Coming Events
November 26 - Thanksgiving
Ongoing Events:
Monday evenings - Kundalini Yoga class, taught by Tera Kaur, 6 pm.
Thursday evenings - Kundalini Yoga class, taught by Sat Sundri Kaur, 6 pm.
Every 3rd Sunday - Guru Arjan Dev Ji's Sukhmani Sahib recitation - After Langar in the Gurdwara.
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Siri Singh Sahib Quote
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"God loves one thing: his own nobility. Men have created wars in the Name of God; men have killed people in the Name of God. They think they have done great things to please God; but God is never pleased with these men. God is only pleased with those who are noble, compassionate and kind. "
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New Sangat Member! |
Didar Singh moved to Espanola to be with the Sangat. Didar says: "I am from God because everything comes from God and everything goes back to God.
The ashram in Espanola is the best place in the planet to be. It is where miracles happen. I am up at 3:15 am every morning WITHOUT fail to do my sadhana!" Welcome, Didar Singh!
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Honor Guru Ram Das - Plant a Tree! - by
Guru Simran Kaur Khalsa
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 One year, around the time of Guru Ram Das' birthday, sangat from the Espanola Ashram came to visit the Siri Singh Sahib at the ranch. They asked, "Sir, to honor Guru Ram Das on his birthday, we always do langar, a meditation for 11 days, and host a special Gurdwara; but how can we actually honor him, since he lived in the 1500's?" To this Siri Singh Sahib replied: "If you really want to honor Guru Ram Das, plant a tree."Everyone in the ashram as a family or individual purchased a tree. To read more click here>
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Sat Nam Rasayan - The Healing Form for the Layperson
by Jivan Joti Kaur
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Our beloved teacher, the Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan, gave us many gems in the technology of Kundalini Yoga. Sat Nam Rasayan Healing® is one of them. Kundalini Yoga is a yogic system based on awareness. Sat Nam Rasayan is a healing system also based on awareness. They are perfect compliments. Kundalini Yoga and Meditation prepares us to have the state of consciousness to more effectively do Sat Nam Rasayan. To read more click here>
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Beginning & Intermediate Gurmukhi Classes
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This classes already started but there is still time to join! From Sunday September 6th through November 15th. From 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Gurdwara. Cost per class: $1
We will study Gurmukhi pronunciation and basics. Some reading/pronunciation practice at the end of each class. Booklets provided. Taught by Hari Dharam Kaur.
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Sat Nam Rasayan - Back to Basics Workshop with Jivan Joti Kaur
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This workshop is a basic review for practicing Sat Nam Rasayan and a foundation for subsequent classes.
Saturday, October 17th from 9am to 12:00pm
Suggested donation: $20
Location: Jivan Joti Kaur's Home
65 E Sombrillo Rd, Espanola, NM
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6 Monday Evenings Series - Review of Mt Shasta Retreat 2015 given by Guru Dev Singh
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We will look at the body as a Structure and how to use the Chakras and the Spiritual Bodies in the Sacred Space to promote healing. The basics are always woven into the class.
Dates: October 19 to November 30 from 6pm to 8:30pm
Suggested donation: $15 week or $75 for all
For more info or to register: jivanjotikaur@gmail.com |
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Beginning another round of Japji Sahib - Mool Mantra
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We are beginning a new study of Japji Sahib starting with the Mool Mantra.
Class on the Mool Mantra
The Mool Mantra describes the infinite qualities of God, but it also describes the infinite qualities of you and me.
Dates: For Transliteration Readers -
Tuesday, Nov. 3rd
For Gurmukhi Readers - Wednesday
Nov. 4th
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Beginning another round of Japji Sahib - Pauris 1 to 5
| How can we know the truth? How can we know God? What kind of spiritual practice is most effective in the Aquarian Age? These are some of the questions Guru Nanak addresses in the first five pauris of Japji Sahib.
Dates: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 18, 25;
Dec. 2, 9
Time: 8pm to 9:15pm EST
Fee: $90 by Nov. 8; $100 thereafter. Register On-line. |
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Community Growth Fund (CGF)
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 Our community is self-sustained! Therefore we need the support of all the bright souls who are part of this beautiful community. Bless everyone with your donation and bless yourself. Visit the ashram website to see how you can give today and on a regular monthly basis. Everyone participating is all it would take to return the ashram budget to a positive cash flow. Together as a community we can prosper! Donate today! |
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Computer Corner
Windows 10 and your Privacy
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Recently I've been hearing a lot of rumors flying around regarding Windows 10 "spying on you" and "searching your hard drive for pirated games and erasing them. Well, I really dislike rumors, but I love the truth. The truth is that neither of the above are true. Windows is set by default to gather personal information about you (same as Google) but you can turn it off. Read more here
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Yogi Bhajan: Leaders are Feeders, not Bleeders
By Harijiwan Singh
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Wherever we traveled, the Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan, drew a crowd. Typically, yoga teachers, sangat members, and ashram leaders from the surrounding areas would arrive to spend time with our beloved teacher. These times offered much less of a crowd than Solstice, so there was the opportunity to spend more personal time with him. So it was on a spring journey in 1989 to the East Coast.
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The Guru's Langar Kitchen
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| | Amrit Singh helping in the Kitchen |
Do you look forward to Sunday Langar? Have you seen the improvements in our kitchen? We now have a plentiful supply of bulk grains and beans, organic spices and are now looking at upgrading some of our equipment.
It is because of YOU! Your contributions support our ability to buy ingredients, upgrade the kitchen and build a more sustainable langar program.
Support our Community!!
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Pakora-Ginger Curry with Peas Pilau -
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Pakora Curry... a sublime buttermilk or yogurt-based curry sauce, simply and deliciously spiced, simmering with bite-size pakoras, served with Peas Pilau (Basmati Rice with Peas).... Easier to make than you might think, and a pretty impressive addition to your table! To read more click here>.
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Espanola Community Market
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The Espanola Food Co-op (ECM) is open on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 3-7 pm and Saturdays, 10 am-4pm. Did you know that local produce is better for you? The shorter the time between the farm and your table, the less likely it is that nutrients will be lost from fresh food. Come visit us and enjoy our local and pesticide-free produce! You can make bulk orders for just a 15% cover charge. Located at 312 E. Paseo de Onate, Espanola. www.espanolacommunitymarket.com
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15 Household Uses for Honey - Mother Earth Living
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Honey has natural healing properties that are useful in many ways around the house. Honey is a wonderful tool for healing the body, both inside and out. It is moisturizing, exfoliating, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: all boons for our skin. Plus it soothes throats, relieves upset tummies and even fights off hangovers. To read more click here >
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Happy 1st birthday to Amrit Hari! | |
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| | Celebrating Sat Mitar's birthday at Chaco Canyon! |
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| Gurupal & Prabhu in Japan!
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| | Meher & Paramanand in South Africa! |
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 | | Guru Mitar Singh and Heidi at their wedding! |
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| | Camping with friends! |
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| Lakshmi & family at lake Heron!
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| | Shanti Shanti Kaur with Prem Kaur! |
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| | Sohila sledding at White Sand Dunes! |
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| | Gurvinderpal Kayaking with his friends Jas Deep and Jaiinder Singh. |
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| | Kehar Kaur, Harimander Singh, Sat Darshan Singh & Amrit Hari! |
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Weekly Akhand Path
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You are always invited to share in the blessings of the Guru's word! Our weekly Akhand Path Sevadar, Har Nal Kaur, can assist you in signing up for a reading spot. Contact her at 505-850-2008. Wahe Guru!
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October Birthdays of Sangat members
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at Guru Ram Das Center for Medicine & Humanology: website
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Ashram Secretary: Swaran Kaur Khalsa
(505) 753-6341
Akand Path Sevadar: Har Nal Kaur
(505) 850 2008
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Ashram Communications Send articles and photos for the Ashram Monthly Newsletter to regina@spamer.com
Ashram Classifieds
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Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Ashram
1A Ram Das Guru Place
Espanola, New Mexico 87532
(505) 753-6341
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