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Walking the Way of the Angel
21/06/2013 19:00 - 20:30
What is an angel and can you become one?
Find out what it really means to be an angel.
This is a workshop to make your spiritual dreams a reality.
Our guest facilitator for this wqorkshop is John McConnel.
John works as a stress management trainer and is a formerprison governor and social worker, who has been studying and teaching Raja Yoga for nearly 20 years.
He conducts a variety of workshops, in this country and abroad, adopting a spiritual approach that enables people to improve their quality of life and to help change the world.
BKWSU
Raja Yoga Meditation Centre
Aberdeen
Inner Peace, Inner Power
28/06/2013 - 01/07/2013 19:00 - 14:00
Rediscovering deep inner peace, increasing personal power and ...
People learn to meditate for a variety of reasons. For many it is simply a desire for inner peace,
for others it is part of their quest for truth and understanding, and for some it is the hope of
discovering the holy grail of happiness. Meditation can satisfy each of these desires.
Meditation helps us to experience the unlimited nature of our minds, which is only possible
when we become free of uncontrolled mental chatter. In the process of freeing ourselves from
inner noise, we come to understand more deeply the relationship between our conscious mind
and unconscious mind. It becomes easier to control our emotions and our intuitive capacity is
enhanced. A quiet mind brings improved levels of contentment, concentration, creativity and
communication. These, in turn, are the foundations of both our personal well- being and our
harmonious relationships with others.
The deepest impact of meditation is on our spiritual growth. Beyond the surface definitions
which we tend to give ourselves and others, we are essentially spiritual beings. Meditation
reconnects us with our true spirituality, resulting in deep inner peace, increased personal power
and a clearer sense of purpose.
The Organisers
The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University encourages self development through
enlightened enquiry and medit ation. The University has medit ation centres and retreat venues
around the world, providing an oppor tunity for spiritual growth and personal change.
The method of Raja Yoga meditation which the Univer sity teaches worldwide is currently
practised by over 500,000 people of all ages and back grounds in over 90 countries.
You might like to visit www.globalretreatcentre.org
The Retreat Centre
The Global Retreat Centre, Nuneham Courtenay is an 18th Century Palladian Villa set in 50
acres of Oxfordshire countryside alongside the River Thames.
There is a natural atmosphere of serenity and spaciousness. Accommodation is in twin bedrooms
with ensuite bathrooms and each room looks out onto gardens. There are ample areas for
solitude, personal study and walks, with the riverside being an ideal place for ref lection.
Vegetarian meals will be provided and participants are asked to abstain from smoking, alcohol
and drugs (except prescribed) for the duration of the retreat. Car parking is available on site.
Please bring your own towel and toiletries. The Retreat is free of charge - though your voluntary
contributions are welcome.
TO APPLY FOR A PLACE, PLEAE CONTACT US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (Tel +44 (0) 1224 639 105.
Preferences will be given to those who haven't attended a previous retreat at The Global Retreat Centre.
Global Retreat Centre
Nuneham Park Nuneham Courtenay
Oxford
OX44 9PG
Your ONE Big Question
07/07/2013 14:30 - 16:30
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Albert Einstein
We all have questions about life and how we live it.
What’s Your One Big Question? What ONE profound question do you have which, if answered, would make your life more purposeful or fulfilled? An answer that would change the course of your life, solve your problems or bring you peace and happiness? What would you ask? Who would you ask? If you could draw on the empowering wisdom of ancient philosophies to answer your life’s challenges, what deep secrets would you learn?
This is your opportunity to attend an afternoon with Sister Jayanti, Director of the Brahma Kumaris and to hear your question answered!
Sister Jayanti will be answering your questions. She has been practising Raja Yoga Meditation for 45 years and her wisdom is sought worldwide. She regularly addresses the United Nations and is a frequent speaker on TV and Radio. For the past 40 years, Sister Jayanti has been an Emissary for Peace. Her heartfelt concern for the well being of humanity and our environment makes her a tireless ambassador for a better world that starts within ourselves.
She is the author of many self development books, including Awaken Your Inner Wisdom, Practical Meditation & Spirituality in Daily Life.
All are welcome to attend this FREE EVENT, but for those who have a question please SEND IT IN NOW to aberdeen@uk.brahmakumaris.org
We will make a selection of the most interesting and significant questions.
Interviewing Sister Jayanti will be Marc Ellington of Towie Barclay DL
Marc cares deeply about the world and future sustainability . He is Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeen, a Company Director and advisor to a number of leading educational, cultural and conservation organisations worldwide. He is a recipient of the Saltire, Civic Trust and European Heritage Awards. In addition to serving on the Board of The Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Scotland, The National Gallery and The British Heritage Commission. Marc has been involved in a wide range of major conservation and heritage related projects throughout the UK and beyond.
The Town and County Hall
Town House
UNION STREET Entrance
Aberdeen
AB10 1AQ
Evening Course : MEDITATION MADE EASY
08/07/2013 19:00 - 20:30
Meditation is simple and enjoyable to practice , and is an effective tool for making our lives easier. This introductory course is taught in a light, informal way, showing you how to guide your mind into a natural state of calm.
You may be relieved to know there are no special clothing required, no hard mats, difficult positions or chants to learn!
The Course is delivered by a highly experienced meditator who has been studying Raja Yoga for many years.
Commencing on Monday 6 May, it runs over four consecutive Mondays (concludes Monday 27 May), and it is essential you can attend all four sessions.
Please book a place if you plan to attend.
Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation Centre
e-mail aberdeen@uk.bkwsu.org tel 01224 639 105
Aberdeen
Evening Course: POSITIVE LIVING
11/07/2013 19:00 - 20:30
Explore the power and influence of thought and the impact of positive attitudes.
Learn how to:
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become a master of your thoughts and feelings
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tap into the natural positivity of the mind
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finish energy-draining self talk and language
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improve the quality of your relationships
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remain free of negative influence and pressure.
This free Course runs over THREE consecutive Thursday evenings and it is essential you can attend all three sessions. Please register in advance.
ALL WELCOME
Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation Centre
e-mail aberdeen@uk.bkwsu.org tel 01224 639 105
Aberdeen
Refill, Re-use, Recycle - looking after our inner world
14/07/2013 15:00 - 17:00
The eco-friendly message is to ‘refill, re-use and recycle’ products as much as possible. Without realising, we can fall into the trap of also doing the same with thoughts and situations, where in fact what we are retaining is wasteful or even toxic.
In this workshop, we explore how we can to look after our inner spiritual world so that it keeps us clean, energised and happy, by knowing how to ‘refill, re-use, recycle’ in the right way.
Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation Centre
e-mail aberdeen@uk.bkwsu.org tel 01224 639 105
Aberdeen
Choose, Change, Become
20/07/2013 10:00 - 16:00
An opportunity to take ‘time out’ with like minded people who are interested in self exploration and who wish to develop their meditation practice.
We seldom get the opportunity to take ourselvs off 'autopilot' and to 'tune in' to the internal chatter in our heads. Yet there is the observation that if we continue to do as we've always done, nothing in our lives is likely to change very much.
This retreat explores how we can make those changes that will bring us a more contented and carefree life, and where the key lies in starting inside ourselves, to experience a deep inner stillness and to start asking ourselves the right questions.
Please let us know in advance if you plan to come. Feel free to bring along a friend.
A light vegetarian lunch will be provided.
FREE EVENT - ALL WELCOME
BKWSU
Raja Yoga Meditation Centre
Aberdeen
HEAL THE WORLD: World Meditation Hour
21/07/2013 18:30 - 19:30
Heal The World :
WORLD MEDITATION HOUR
6.30pm to 7.30pm
For this designated hour people across the world sit together for World Peace on the 3rd Sunday of every month. World Peace Hour is a time to explore the magic of good wishes and kind feelings in silent meditation. The Brahma Kumaris started World Peace Hour in 1978 and it now takes place in all its meditation centres in over 100 countries around the world.
Please join us - there is nothing more powerful than our thoughts.
BKWSU
Raja Yoga Meditation Centre
Aberdeen
Living Our Values
23/08/2013 19:00 - 20:30
A Presentation and Workshop based on the newly launched, empowering and inspiring book
LIVING OUR VALUES: an inside-out approach to changing your world for the better.
We are living in one of the most exciting and challenging times in the history of the world. Social, economic, political and ecological systems appear to be breaking down and there is much uncertainty about the future. If we want to live in a more peaceful, happy and healthy world, there needs to be a radical shift in our consciousness and a return to inner spiritual values.
Living Our Values is based on the wisdom of some of the world’s leading spiritual coaches. It:
- explores the twelve values essential for the creation of a greener, fairer and more peaceful world;
- offers practical tools for personal change and transformation; and
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provides a comprehensive range of workshops and activities for collective change whether in the family, education system, community or at work.
It is a complete guide for changing the world from inside-out.
Our Guest Presenter is Lygia Monteiro, who is a teacher and course leader within Brahma Kumaris UK and an international speaker and workshop presenter.
Lygia is Head of Biology and Psychology in a North London School, she is also a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor specialising in the support and care of young people.
Lygia has been a student and teacher of meditation for over 20 years, and regularly runs workshops and seminars on a wide range of personal development topics. She is a lively and enthusiastic speaker.
FREE EVENT - ALL WELCOME
BKWSU
Raja Yoga Meditation Centre
Aberdeen