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10/29/2007

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Wahe Guru Ji ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru Ji ki Fateh! Greetings from South America where the Lord of Miracles Tour continues on to three more cities, Asuncion Paraguy, Curichiba & Belo Horizonte Brazil, Our dynamic team continues to Minister to hundreds of people bringing the inspiring touch of Guru Ram Das. In addition there have many opportunities for PR on radio & TV as well as appointments with important political figures.


Asuncion Paraguy:



Ribbon cutting ceremony at the grand opening of the new Yoga Center entitled ‘Dharma’ that includes a Gurdwara & mini sarova, a café and a store at the entrance.



Some of the Yoga Teachers present for the Lord of Miracles Class.



SS Gurubachan Singh, SS Bibiji Inderjit Kaur, with Sat Pal Kaur who built the new Center ‘Dharma.’ Lectures of the Siri Singh Sahib play all day in the café.



Visit to ‘Pan y Amor’ a foundation started by a Kundalini Yoga Teacher Maria Clamensa (Siri Santokh Kaur) that trains underprivileged youth how to bake, giving them job training, responsibility and a sense of community. We are enjoying the delicious treats. (from Right to Left, Hari Gopal Kaur, Siri Santokh Kaur, SS Gurubachan Singh, SS Bibiji Inderjit Kaur, SS Panch Nishan Kaur.)



Youth in Action Baking at ‘Pan y Amor.’






Bhangra, Bhangra, Bhangra



Sikh Wedding Ceremony of Harijot Singh and Sat Nishan Kaur. She is dressed in traditional hand loomed Guarani clothing. This was the first time the Lavan was translated not only into Spanish but in Guarani, the native tongue of Paraguay as well.



Hari Gopal Kaur, Sukh Dev Kaur, SS Bibiji Inderjit Kaur, Sat Pal Kaur after the wedding



We had the opportunity to meet with the president of Congress in Paraguay. This meeting built great connections for our community in Paraguay.



Meeting with the Chief of Police for Asuncion



Meeting with a Foundation for woman that do not have access to health care, they provide psychological consulting and services for abused woman. It is a foundation funded by the family of Gloria & Umberto Rubin. We will begin to start teaching them techniques for self esteem, conscious and aware behavior as well as intuitive development.


Highlights from the Bhai Sahiba:

The presence of the Bhai Sahiba has been essential to the work of this trip. Her nurturing service and expansive smile brings a touch of kindness and caring to all who she encounters. Here is one simple example to demonstrate this; after the Lord of Miracles Class in Buenos Aires, there was one man who was waiting for someone to serve him a delicious treat after class, Bibiji was standing across from him and seeing his desire for this food, she served him hers with her own hand. There was something in this gesture that was so moving to this older man, tears sprang to his eyes and he mentioned that he felt as if it were his mother serving him. Through many simple gestures such as this as well as formal classes and meetings with political figures and press representatives in each country, the Bhai Sahiba tirelessly serves. As she pushes through the physical challenges that come with such a full schedule, it has been a blessing to travel with the Bhai Sahiba and witness her genuine motivation to serve and be with all the people. Everywhere we went she brought a motherly love and presence.


‘Course on Relationships using meditation, mantra and Kundalini Yoga led by the Bhai Sahiba in Paraguay’



‘Bibiji meets Paraguay’



News Paper interview in Buenos Aires to let people know who Sikhs are, our presence in Buenos Aires and how we are serving in Argentina.








Bhai Sahiba reads the Lavan for the wedding of Sat Nishan Kaur & Hari Jot Singh in Asuncion Paraguay


Teachers Meeting in Curichiba Brazil


Lord of Miracles class in Curichiba Brazil. The devotion of people an readiness to embrace Sikh lifestyle was a great experience to witness.


Woman’s Class in Belo Horizonte Brazil where over 80 woman attended.


Everywhere we went people wanted to learn more about the Sikh Dharma lifestyle and were enthusiastic to embrace the Sikh way of life. There is so much need in all of South America for Sikh Dharma education and support in the lifestyle. Everywhere we went Guru Ram Das was doing his miracles. Everywhere hundreds of people came with so much love, devotion and longing. Last minute Bibiji had to cancel Quito Ecuador and Bogata Columbia as she was invited to attend an ‘All India Chief Khalsa Diwan Conference.’ She is invited to attend the conference and being honored of her service to the Guru’s Mission. She is blessed to be at the feet Guru Ram Das at the Golden Temple and take a sip & dip and pray for all of our communities around the world. We are going to miss her motherly presence and selfless service during the last 10 days of the trip.

Curitba, Brazil:


Meeting with Kundalini Yoga Teachers where we explored the aspirations of the teachers individually and collectively. The community is at a great point of growth where teachers are beginning to organize and serve together around topics of interest.


Lord of Miracles Class in Curitba. The people of Curitba are so beautiful in their innocence, devotion and love of the teachings. The blessed Sangat of Curitiba is blossoming in the teachings of the Guru and the Siri Singh Sahib





Akal Moorat Singh & Gurusandesh Kaur receiving an honor for their leadership as community organizers. They have a great vision of community and silent servant leadership that promotes each individual.


Bhangra, Bhangra, Bhangra. Out of all communities we visited thus far, Curitba was the fastest to get on their feet and dance!



Belo Horizonte, Brazil:


Bhangra class with the teachers & meeting with ABAKY (Association of Brazilian Amigos of Kundalini Yoga). The community model Belo Horizonte has developed is quite progressive and distributes leadership among many members of the community. Because of this, the amount of what they are able to accomplish is unbelievable. You would think they have a whole staff! They develop products, produce events, promote the 12 yoga centers in the Belo Horizonte region, develop PR materials and so much more!



Traditional Brazilian Dish (Mukayca) at the House of Gurusangat Kaur & Kirn Jot Kaur. Lunch was thoroughly enjoyed by all!






Lord of Miracles Class. The attendees, through focusing on the Naam, went deep into meditation.


SS Guru Rattan Kaur, who even with a broken wrist never stops moving, grooving and serving!


Beautiful Belo!






Woman’s Class led by Bibiji. The women were so enticed by the class and had great questions. Each woman felt as if Bibiji were speaking directly to them. Simultaneously, in a room next door, Gurubachan Singh led a men’s course ‘Man to Man’. About 80 woman came & 50 men. This is such a great way to build community through investing in the woman & men and sharing these teachings of the Siri Singh Sahib.



Kultar Kaur & her husband who built the first ever Yoga center entitled ‘Yogi Bhajan Ashram’. His presence is felt so deeply there. It was an honor to have Bibiji there to lead the opening and recognize the first ever Yogi Bhajan Ashram created in his name. Gurubachan Singh addressed the 30 teachers present and Panch Nishan Kaur offered a picture of the Siri Singh Sahib as a gift on behalf of Sikh Dharma International.












With Love & Blessings from The Lord of Miracles Tour
SS Gurubachan Singh, SS Bhai Sahiba Bibiji Inderjit Kaur, SS Panch Nishan Kaur, SS Guru Rattan Kaur, Devi Dyal Kaur, Ram Das Singh, Guru Amrit Kaur

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