Suryaprabha
Suryaprabha Newsletter - Ananda Marga in Algeria Region and Gibraltar Region (2014). We are starting this newsletter so that everyone can receive the news, inspiration, and information about upcoming events in the region. The name ‘Suryaprabha’ means "bright light like the sun".
This being one of the sunniest and warmest parts of Europe, the name seemed appropriate. However, this sun is not only external, it also signifies the brilliant light of spirituality inside of each of us, which we have to take care of, develop, and share with others.
For practical purposes, Ananda Marga has divided the world into various sectors and regions. Europe is known as ‘Berlin Sector’. Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra are part of ‘Gibraltar region.’ Canary Islands, Algeria and Morocco are part of Algiers region. We haven’t reached many of these places yet, but who knows what the future holds, perhaps from Canary Islands we will be able to jump across to Morocco…!
We hope you will enjoy this newsletter, and see you soon at some of our up and coming programs.
Activities Around the Algeria and Gibraltar Region
MADRID
Classes are ongoing in Madrid. The jagrti is open every day for the public to participate in kiirtan and meditation. Dada has also been giving courses about ‘Tantra Yoga’ and other topics. He is providing organic food and healthy cakes and bread for affordable prices.
BARCELONA
Margiis in Barcelona have been organising weekends seminars every few months. They have been making good efforts to develop our activities there.
GRAN CANARIA
Many activities have been going on in Gran Canaria and Las Palmas! -Dharmacakra as well as regular classes are going on every week in our new centre in the city. -Half day program was held for margii sisters and new people in November, followed by Sa’dhana shiviir for all the margiis. -Akhanda kiirtan is happening once a month in various locations around the island. -Margiis are going on hiking excursions together in the mountains and other natural places. -Weekend seminar was successfully held in March with 15 people. -There was a RAWA concert ‘Mantras and Spiritual Music’ in March, attended by 40 people. After the concert, there were many new students for our classes.
TENERIFE
-Candrika is helping to organise activities in various places in Tenerife. She is doing a great job, giving classes a few times a week about sanas, meditation and kiirtan. Many sisters have taken initiation after coming in contact through her classes. -In November, we had our first retreat in many years. 15 people attended and everyone enjoyed the program. -In March, Didi Tejasvinii visited and gave various classes about kiirtan, vegetarian cooking and spiritual philosophy.
VALENCIA
-Valencia has been in Karma Yoga flow these days. All the walls of the large Dharmacakra hall have been repaired and repainted. Many thanks to everyone who helped to buy the paint and to come and paint! Our next step is to paint the outside of the building and cover the floor of the hall. -We also had a tree-planting ceremony in February for our new pomegranate tree. Hopefully soon we will receive some flowers and fruits!
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