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221.  Retreat 2016 – Photos and Videos

Photos and Videos from this year’s retreat are available at the following link(s): Photos Full Set https://goo.gl/photos/YeWYiUhS7E4iwf1C8 1. Retreat 2016 – Introductory Video 2. Dr. Shashank Shah First Talk 3. Dr. Phil Gosselin First Talk 4. Dr. Phil Gosselin Second Talk Videos of Past Retreats   NC Retreat 2012 https://vimeo.com/169575391 Orlando Retrear 2013 https://vimeo.com/169569342 NC Retreat 2014 https://vimeo.com/169569341 GA Retreat 2015 https://vimeo.com/169569340

222.  Wonderful service opportunity at Prasanthi during Gurupoornima

Dear Brothers and Sisters,   We wanted to let you know about a wonderful service opportunity which is  coming up.  We need medical professionals and also non medical professionals who can work as support staff to provide medical services at a medical camp in Prasanthi Nilayam, which will be conducted from July 14 to July 20, 2016.  If you are going to Prasanthi Nilayam during … Continue reading Wonderful service opportunity at Prasanthi during Gurupoornima »

223.  Region 3 Unison Singing Offering

We will be jointly offering a set of unison songs at the Lotus Feet during the retreat. The link to the recording of the practice session is available here: https://fccdl.in/alWLIt0Ed. The lyrics of the songs are present in this document: Here are the selected songs for your practice: 1. Gayathri and Ganesha Invocation Download Song 1 2. Baba We Adore You Download Song 2 3. … Continue reading Region 3 Unison Singing Offering »

224.  An Inspirational Message from Dr. Narendranath Reddy

Sathya Sai devotees all over the world are observing Aradhana Mahotsavam by remembering and practicing the teachings of Lord Sathya Sai, who left His physical form on 24th April, five years ago. We are undertaking 30 days of intense spiritual practice to express our gratitude for the unconditional love showered on us by Bhagawan. Large-scale programmes are being organised in many countries at this time, … Continue reading An Inspirational Message from Dr. Narendranath Reddy »

226.  FW: Serve The Planet 2016

  “Foster the seed of Love that clings to ‘me’ and ‘mine’, let it sprout into love for the group around you.  Let it grow into love for all mankind and spread out its branches over animals, birds,  those that creep and crawl, and let the love enfold all things and all beings in the world.   Proceed from less love to more love, narrow love … Continue reading FW: Serve The Planet 2016 »

227.  Global Aradhana Mahotsavam – 28 March to 27 April 2016

Sairam Dear Center/Group Presidents: Please read Dr. Reddy’s email below about Global Aradhana Mahotsavam and share it along with the attachment with your center/group members.  Loving Sairams Gnana Bhaskar  Dear Brothers and Sisters, Om Sri Sai Ram.   Sathya Sai devotees all over the world solemnly observe 24 April by remembering and practicing the teachings of Lord Sathya Sai, the Paripoorna Avatar, who left His physical form on … Continue reading Global Aradhana Mahotsavam – 28 March to 27 April 2016 »

228.  Easter

This link takes you to an article written by Fr. Charles Ogada in 2006 for the Heart to Heart Journal:   Below is the text reproduced:   Easter is a festival of Enlightenment. It is the day that Jesus rose from death. It was on a Sunday morning, the day of the Sun God. Mary Magdalene and other women had gone to look at the tomb where … Continue reading Easter »

229.  Annual Regional Retreat 2023

Overview Venue Speaker Profiles Workshops Detailed Agenda SSE Registration Accommodation Cost Calculator Important Links Food Menu Sairam Dear All: With Bhagavan’s grace and blessings we are happy to announce the Sai Region 3 Annual Regional Retreat – 2016.  The retreat will be held at the University Student Center, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL. The retreat will be held during the Memorial Day weekend, … Continue reading Annual Regional Retreat 2023 »

230.  Study Circle Initiative and Website Update

Sai Ram!  With Swami’s Grace, we are happy to announce that our 2016 Study Circle Initiative is ready to go!  A dedicated team from throughout the region has compiled a variety of study circles that have been uploaded onto our regional website.  These can be searched by keywords or trending tags, making it very easy to choose a study circle to align with your center’s … Continue reading Study Circle Initiative and Website Update »

231.  2011 Regional Study Circle Workshop

Please click on the links below to review the videos and presentation from the workshop 1. Conducting a Study Circle – Training Video 2. Sample Study Circle Session – Video 3. Sample Study Circle Session – Use of Multimedia – Video 4. Sample Study Circle – Breakout Session Summary – Video

234.  Opinions

 You Too Are Correct Objective: To reflect on our ability to respect and tolerate all opinions with no need to refute anyone. Let’s begin with a short story: Story: Two monks who came out of a lecture by their master got into a hot debate regarding what they had heard during the lecture. Each of them insisted that his understanding was the correct one. To … Continue reading Opinions »

235.  Nature of Mind

 The Nature of Mind Objective: To recognize and acknowledge the nature of the mind as Swami explains it. Let’s begin with a short story: Story: Two men were arguing about a flag flapping in the wind. “It’s the wind that is really moving,” stated the first one. “No, it is the flag that is moving,” contended the second.  A Zen master, who happened to be … Continue reading Nature of Mind »

238.  Refrain from complaining

Refrain from Complaining Objective: Examine how much we are prone to complain about something rather than surrendering our judgements to the Lord as Swami advises us to do. Let’s begin with a short story: Story: There once was a monastery that was very strict. Following a vow of silence, no one was allowed to speak at all. But there was one exception to this rule. … Continue reading Refrain from complaining »