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There will be two webinars held by the SSIO team as follows:
Please see the posters below for more information. Zoom Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85361146748 Morning Program: 6:00 AM - 8:30 AM Aumkars, Suprabhatam, Prayers, Talk by Guest Speaker, Bhajans and Arathi. Evening Program: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Opening Prayers, Bhajans, SSE Play, Musical Program, Talk by Guest Speaker, Birthday Song, Aarathi & closing remarks For more information, please contact the Devotional Wing to attend the event. SSIO(Sri Sathya Sai International Organization) - Global Birthday Celebration Program For more information on birthday program, please CLICK here. The Live video will be at the following link on Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 8:30 AM Pacific (Los Angeles) Time To watch live program, Click HERE http://sathyasai.org/live For all information regarding this event please click HERE Sathya Sai International Organization (SSIO) has organized Online Global Akhanda Bhajans for all devotees across the world to participate in for twenty four hours of continuous singing of the divine name and glory.
Global Akhanda bhajans start on Saturday Nov 14th 2020 6pm PST - Sunday, Nov 15th, 2020, 6 pm PST. (Our local time- Saturday, Nov 14th 9:00PM - Sunday, Nov 15th 9:00PM) SSE Students : Nov 15th, 10:30 AM EST, for 1 hour Canada Zone 1 Time Slot: Nov 15th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Please use the link to see the live recording https://www.sathyasai.org/live With Swami's 95th Birthday fast approaching, the youth of SSBC of Cooksville have decided to take on the initiative of putting together a Birthday Book full of wonderful and heartfelt wishes. If you would like to contribute to this offering, see details below.
SSIO Global Online ProgramsThe Sathya Sai International Organization (SSIO) is holding the following major Global Online Programs for the rest of 2020, since the current worldwide global pandemic will likely prevent travel for the rest of this year. The tentative program calendar is given below. Details of the final programs will be posted on the SSIO website - Click Here
I humbly encourage all to join in these Global Online Programs. Akhanda Gayatri (24-hour Chanting of Gayatri Mantra): From October 17, 8 AM PDT (11 AM EDT) to October 18, 2020 8 AM PDT (11 AM EDT) – In Observation of Avatar Declaration Day From December 19, 8 AM PST (11 AM EST) to December 20, 2020 8 AM PST (11 AM EST) Akhanda Bhajans (24-hour Continuous Devotional Singing): From November 14, 6 PM PST (9 PM EST) to November 15, 2020 6 PM PST (9 PM EST) Ladies Day Celebrations: November 19, 2020 7 AM PST (10 AM EST) Swami’s 95th Birthday Celebrations: November 21, 2020 8 PM PST (11 PM EST) and November 22, 2020 9 AM PST (12 PM EST) Christmas Celebrations: December 24, 2020 8 PM PST (11 PM EST) December 25, 2020 9 AM PST (12 PM EST) The Sathya Sai International Organization (SSIO) is happy to announce the next Global Akhanda Gayatri Chanting. Details and schedule are attached. We recommend specific time slots convenient for each country as noted in the attached schedule, grouped under SSIO Zones; however, anyone is welcome to join at any time and for any duration. We lovingly invite everyone worldwide to participate at least in the first two hours and closing two hours of the Global Akhanda Gayatri Chanting.
Sairam In preparation for the 95th Birthday celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, SSIO has provided the following study guides for your review.
The theme of the celebrations is Happiness is Union with God. You can access all the study guides here: https://www.sathyasai.org/birthday-study-guides We recommend that all Sathya Sai devotees around the world undertake this spiritual Sadhana by delving into these Study Guides over the next few weeks. Sairam For more information go here: http://www.sathyasai.org/announcements/guru-poornima-2020
11:00 am (EST) June 13, 2020 - 11:00 am (EST) June 14, 2020Om Sri Sai Ram.
The Sathya Sai International Organisation (SSIO) is happy to announce Global Akhanda Gayatri chanting around the world. Further details are given in the attached letter. We urge as many SSIO members as possible, from all Zones, to participate in the first two hours and closing two hours of the Global Akhanda Gayatri Chanting. Swami emphasizes that if all humanity prays together at one time, things will certainly become better. At present, humanity is facing several challenges and unrest, and our global prayers will help to alleviate the situation.
Sai Ram Dear Brothers and Sisters,
At this time of the COVID - 19 Pandemic, The Medical Wing is pleased to offer a webinar in support the Sai community. TOPIC - COVID–19: Dealing with the Stress and Anxiety Stress and anxiety seem to be part of life in today’s modern world. For some, COVID–19 has amplified stress and anxiety and for others there has been some reprieve. When is anxiety good and when does it become a problem? What can we do to help ourselves? Join our guest speaker, Dr. Atul Nanda, a geriatric psychiatrist with the Fraser Health Authority in Great Vancouver for over 20 years, as he answers these questions and more. He will speak on what is healthy and unhealthy anxiety, what neurochemically happens in the brain, how to deal with it across the life span and how to strengthen your resiliency. Dr. Nanda is a long time devotee of Swami and a firm believer in integrating spirituality and mind body medicine into the management of mental health issues. DETAILS TOPIC: Dealing with the Stress and Anxiety SPEAKER: Dr. Atul Nanda DATE: Saturday, May 23rd TIME: 9:00-10:00 am Pacific Daylight Time WEBINAR LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86332341922 Meeting ID: 863 3234 1922 There will be time for Q&A at the end of the presentation Sairam dear all,
I hope and pray that you and your families are taking care and staying healthy during this most difficult time. Please see below some updates and important information Extended Closure of the Centre: At this time, we need to extend the closure of all Sai centres and Sai gatherings and group service activities until further notice. These are all still restricted under provincial and national guidelines. SSE Classes: Closure of Peel board schools is extended to May 31, 2020, therefor, our SSE classes will not resume for current school year. SSE group 4 students, kindly stay tuned for the graduation process until further notice from your Gurus. Centre Membership: A gentle reminder for all those who haven't signed up the Online membership, Please do so asap. It requires your consents for updates from the Centre and/or SSIO. Please click - https://sathyasai.ca/sri-sathya-sai-baba-center-of-cooksville-membership-form/ Centre Activities: Online Centre activies like Bhajans on Thursdays, Study Circles twice a month on Sundays, Service projects etc are updated regularly on our Centre Websites. Visit our website regularly - https://www.cooksvillesaicentre.com/ Online SSE class details are communicated thru emails from Gurus to students/parents Vacancies at Sathya Sai School, Toronto: If you know someone who would like to attend the Sathy Sai School Toronto, please see the details below from the School. There are vacancies in Sathya Sai School for grades 6, 7, 8 for school year 2020-2021. A placement test will be given to applicants once the school re-opens. Interested devotees should send an email to: info@sathyasaischool.ca Please include the following information: -- Child's First and Last Name -- Child's date of birth -- Child's current grade -- Parents emails and phone numbers Sathya Sai School teachers have been teaching online with dedication to complete their students' curricula for the current year. The school looks forward to the new school year in September 2020 to June 2021 Please see the attachment regarding the Gayatri Mantra Chanting for devotees to practice and be engaged in, during these uncertain time of worry and anxiety.
We humbly request everyone's participation invited across the country. Please join in the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra, starting on Wednesday, March 25th 2020 (Ugadi day) and concluding at midnight on April 24th 2020 (Maha Samadhi day) Sairam dear Sai families,
In an effort to ensure the health and safety of all devotees during the Coronavirus outbreak and in order to limit its rapid spread around the community, Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Cooksville will be CLOSED effective immediately from today March 15th to April 30th 2020. This includes suspending all Centre activities like devotional singing (regular bhajans), SSE classes, Study Circles, major Centre events, meetings, and all internal and external service activities. Please see the message below from SSIO (Sathya Sai International Organization) regarding the immediate Closure of all Sai Centres until April 30th. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Jai Sai Ram, Since our previous email regarding the CORONAVIRUS, we are now facing a Global Pandemic and now have cases of community transmission in Canada ( ie those who have no contact or travel history risk for COVID -19 ) . This means that we will now see more cases in the community and the rate of spread will be harder to contain. As an organization in the community, we must be part of the solution to slow the spread of the virus. A previous email outlined the precautionary steps to be taken to help mitigate spread. This includes cancelling public gatherings / group events Many individuals who have the virus will have no symptoms initially, and thus can spread the virus without knowing they have it. We cannot stop this pandemic now but we can help control the rate of spread . In Canada, we are still relatively low in the number of cases, so we have a chance to act. Taking key steps may avoid the rapid increase in cases that have occurred in other countries. Spain has now followed Italy with a rapid increase in number of cases and deaths. Pandemics such as this put a huge burden on the medical system, and have a high emotional cost to communities, families and individuals. Control of spread is key. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR CURRENT HEALTH CANADA RECOMMENDATIONS : For communities Social distancing measures are a way to minimize COVID-19 transmission in the community. This means minimizing close contact with others during the peak of an outbreak. In addition to staying home when ill, we should plan for actions we can take if we need to reduce the spread of infection in places where we gather. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/being-prepared.html#a3 Therefore, at this time the most effective measures we can take as an organization is to cancel all public events and gatherings. In an effort to keep all devotees healthy and safe SSIO Canada and the Medical Team has decided to close all centres and suspend all its activities till April 30th 2020. This includes devotional singing, SSE classes, study circles, Center events, meetings, and all internal and external service activities. Centres can continue to hold teleconferences. The decision to close all centres was taken after much deliberation, thought and consultation. All centres and DVGs are requested to comply to protect our Sai devotees, Sai community and the public at large. In addition - In response to the evolving nature of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and concern for the health and safety of members, the Sathya Sai International Organization has decided to take the precaution of cancelling all the upcoming major SSIO events until June 15, 2020. This includes W4Vs and H V days celebrations where we expect public and large gathering of people. We will be monitoring and evaluating how things unfold and recommend accordingly. Please watch for bulletins and recommendations on a weekly basis. The best way we can help ourselves, our families and our communities is to follow health Canada precautionary guidelines, continue to do our prayers at home, and serve elderly and families in need. |
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