1. Sai National Conference 2010

• From the afternoon of Friday 11th June 2010
• To the afternoon of Monday, 14th June 2010

Many are in the process of registering their participation in the conference. The organizing committee is currently finalising the program. The conference will offer sessions across the full spectrum of the different wings of the Organisation. Emphasis will be on workshops, group discussion and will include devotional singing on a daily basis.

The following overseas guests have confirmed their attendance:

• Dr Samuel Sandweiss and his wife Sharon Sandweiss

Dr. Samuel Sandweiss, an eminent Psychiatrist from California, USA, was among the early western devotees to visit Sri Sathya Sai Baba and was drawn by His divinity. He wrote his experiences in a book titled Sai Baba: Holy Man and Psychiatrist, which was widely read by those interested in spirituality and the phenomenon of God taking human form. He had published two other books titled Sai Baba, Spirit and Mind and With Love Man is God.

Dr Sandweiss and his wife Sharon had addressed Sai devotees at retreats and conferences in many countries. In 2009, Dr Sandweiss was the chief guest at the Convocation ceremony of Sathya Sai University, Prasanthi Nilayam and Mrs Sharon Sandweiss was one of the keynote speakers at the Ladies day celebrations at Prasanthi Nilayam.

• Rev. Father Charles Ogada

Father Ogada from Nigeria, Africa, a priest from the Holy Cross Order, associated with the Zambian Sathya Sai School experienced periods of enlightenment in his late teens and at the mere sound of Swami's name he felt the power of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and went to Prasanthi Nilayam.

Swami has blessed Father Ogada to address devotees assembled at Prasanthi Nilayam during Christmas celebrations.

Father Charles has written many articles in the journal published by Radio Sai and two such articles were on the unifying principle of Islam, Hinduism and Christianity and on the true meaning of Easter.

Father Charles will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 Australian Sai conference. He will also run workshops and address the young adults.

• Mr. Sumeet Tappoo

Mr Tappoo is a profession singer, who developed his singing talents guided by his guru Sri Anup Jalota. He is from Fiji and currently lives in Bombay, India. In the late nineties, whilst residing in New South Wales, Sumeet was actively involved in the youth activities of the Australian Sai Organisation. He was then selected to lead the NSW young adults. On a few occasions, Sumeet had the privilege of singing in Baba's physical presence.

You may read more about the guest speakers and view photographs here .

The Sai community in Australia has a wealth of capable speakers and facilitators, who will be drawn from all states to speak/facilitate at this conference. This will include some Alumni of the Sai University in Prasanthi Nilayam currently residing in Australia.

National Conference Arrangements

• a. Registration to attend the conference - Early Bird 2 Discount

Working adults are entitled to a discount of $30 (Registration fee $200) on the standard registration fee ($230) provided they register before the 31st of March 2010. Please note that the date announced earlier was 15th March 2010. Those who wish to avail this discount are requested to register before 31st March 2010.

Non working persons' registration fee is $185 irrespective of the time they register. So also is the registration fee for a child (4 - 17 years) which is $150.

• b. Accommodation for interstate participants

The organising committee has negotiated the charges for accommodation at Chandler (Sleeman Complex) and the Rifle Range. The list of accommodation, close to the vicinity is provided in the accommodation form.

For further details on accommodation, please contact Suren using the contact form on the Conference website: http://conference.saiaustralia.org.au

• c. Transport for interstate devotees and those traveling from far

The conference transport committee would organize to and fro (free) transport for those staying at the selected accommodation to the conference venue. Free transport will be provided for interstate participants and those traveling from far from arrival points to the conference venue and departure points.

Interstate participants and those traveling from far, requiring transport from the point of arrival and who are still to inform the organizing committee of their travel arrangements, are requested to do so as soon as they make their travel arrangements.

Haiti Relief Fund

With Baba's blessings, the International Sai Organisation has established a Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund an International Officer of the Organisation as the chair of the Haiti Relief Committee.

Devotees desiring to assist the victims through the Sai Organisation are requested to send their voluntary donations (made payable to "Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation Australia - Haiti Relief Fund") to: N. Anandakumar, 43 A Wentworth Road, Strathfield NSW 2135, by 12th March 2010.

Please include a note with your name and postal address so that your payment can be acknowledged.

Sai Medical Unit Award

The ACT Health Department has recognised the selfless service provided by the Sai Medical Unit and on Australia day awarded the ACT Health Medal to the Neurology Team of the Australian Sai Medical Unit. We congratulate the Neurology team for their humanitarian work.

Dr Gunu Naker is currently finalising arrangements for the week long Medical Camp in Fiji in August 2010 while Prof Rajat Gyaneshwar is arranging the medical workshop to be held in Fiji during this period.

Drama by Sai Youth from Australia

Prashanthi Diary, the Chronicles of Heaven on Earth, has a page with photographic coverage and narrative of the Drama by Sai Youth from Australia

The youth from Down Under had been blessed to present a programme before Swami on February 25. The mini backdrop was in place and the youth in yellow - the men in yellow scarves and the women in yellow sarees - sat prepared with their musical. It was just past 7:00 p.m. when Swami arrived for darshan.

Australia Programme in Sai Kulwant Hall

The Sai Young Adults visited Prashanthi Nilayam and their pilgrimage ended on a high note, with presentation of a programme in Sai Kulwant Hall on 25 February 2010. You can view a full report and photo coverage of the program and the Sai Young Adults of Australia with Sathya Sai Baba, here:
http://sssbpt.org/Pages/Prasanthi_Nilayam/saiyouthaustralia2010.html

Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values - Toongabbie

In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 4.00pm

The next meeting is on Sunday, 7th of March, 2010. The guest speaker is Dr Muhammad A. Mian of the Auburn Gallipoli Mosque. He will speak on Islamic Practice in Community Service. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.

New Pennant Hills Centre Inauguration

The Sathya Sai Organisation conducts meetings focussed on Human Values. A new centre, Sathya Sai Centre of Pennant Hills - Human Values, will be inaugurated on Saturday, 13 February at 3PM. The Guest speaker will be the Deputy Mayor of Hornsby, Councillor Robert Brown. The Pennant Hills Centre will meet at the Pennant Hills Community Centre, Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills. You may download the Inauguration Program

Further information is available from Ratna Gopal, Tel: 02 9896 1804

Community Service Centre, North Perth

Free meditation and yoga classes are two of the activities on offer at the new Community Service Centre established at 403 Charles Street, North Perth by the Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG.

Community service activities offered free of charge by members of the Organisation in other areas of Perth include tutoring for school children, yoga, nutrition and cooking classes, school breakfast programmes, variety concerts for seniors, migrant support, visits to nursing homes and food donations to families in need.

Tasmania Region Spiritual Retreat
"Where there is Love."
Friday evening 16th to Sunday 18th April 2010.

Over the last many years, Tasmania has hosted an annual spiritual retreat which has of recent years become well attended by interstate visitors. The atmosphere of these retreats has been relaxed and relatively informal, although the focus has been on spiritual upliftment and expansion. Most of those who have attended the events have invariably been fully satisfied with the time they have spent and swept up in a wave of Sai love. The next Tasmanian retreat is being held in northern Tasmania at the Paper Beach Scout Camp, Carnacoo, 30 minutes drive north of Launceston.

The retreat theme is "Where there is Love". Special guest speakers attending the retreat are Moyia O'Brien and Linda Walker-Muschelknautz.

The retreat starts informally on Friday evening of 16th April and concludes after lunch on Sunday 18th April. You may download a Flyer and registration form for the 2010 Tasmania Retreat

Those who wish to attend are advised to read the Flyer carefully and ring first before making any bookings.

Sathya Sai Primary School - Position Vacant ~ School Chaplain

Sathya Sai Primary School, Murwillumbah NSW is a non-religious, coeducational K-6 institution with a present enrolment of approximately 100 students. The primary focus of the school is to provide and model a safe school environment based on Sathya Sai Education in Human Values which honours the uniqueness of all children, enabling them to realise their inner potential for character development and academic success.

There are employment opportunities for a SCHOOL CHAPLAIN under the National School Chaplaincy Programme on behalf of the school community. You may read more information on the Sathya Sai Primary School Website

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №115

All the actions that you undertake must be sacred.

There should be harmony in your thought, word and deed. The proper study of mankind is man. Work is Worship, Duty is God. This was the teaching of our ancient seers. Consider all activities as an offering to God and all work as God's work. Just as two wings are essential for a bird to soar high in the sky, two wheels are needed for a cycle to move, so also, Love and Service are essential for man to reach his destination. No benefit accrues from rendering service devoid of love. Do not expect any returns for your acts of service. The satisfaction which you derive from rendering service is itself a reward.Sathya Sai Baba, 3 September 1999

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

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Sai Spiritual Education - Information Day

New South Wales Region East will conduct an Information Day on Sai Spiritual Education. This will take place on Saturday 20 February at the Plympton Guides Hall, Plympton Rd, Carlingford, from 8AM until 5PM. This day will contain information on the aims and methods used in Sai Spiritual Education. It is targetted towards SSE Teachers, aspiring SSE Teachers, Parents and anyone with an interest in Education in Human Values, and children. A Flyer is available for your reading.

Download the SSE Information Day Flyer

Sathya Sai Primary School - Position Vacant ~ Business Manager/Bursar

The Sathya Sai Primary School was established in March 1997 with the vision of producing a model school, which would develop a curriculum and school culture based on Human Values. The school uses the NSW Board of Studies curriculum guidelines and integrates the main-stream curriculum with Human Values. The Sai School functions on the generosity of devotees and well wishers AND the grants provided by State and Federal Governments. It is a tuition free school.

The School is a K - 6 Primary school and the current enrolment is just over 100 pupils. The building program to expand the facilities to accommodate 160 pupils was completed towards the end of 2009 and the Sai School is looking forward to an era of growth with an increase in student numbers.

The Board of Directors of the school have reviewed the current administrative structure of the school and intends expanding the position of the bursar to include the function of a business manager.

Sathya Sai Primary School is seeking to appoint a Business Manager/Bursar to manage, to advise and oversee the financial, administrative and human resource functions of the School. The Business Manager/Bursar will be part of the senior management team of the school and contribute positively towards it's success. Applications are invited from suitably qualified devotees with accounting/ finance background for this position at the Sathya Sai Primary School in Murwillumbah, Northern New South Wales who when appointed will commence duties soon thereafter.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to influence and further develop excellent financial and management skills across our School administration. It will also provide the opportunity to join a team of dedicated workers serving Baba in providing value based education at the Sai School. The School when established as the model school will demonstrate to other schools in Australia the benefits of integrating human values into the State School's Curriculum.

The person appointed need to perform the function of the Business Manager/ Bursar from the school premises at 9, Nullum Street, Murwillumbah. It is located in the heart of a world heritage environmental area and affords the prospect of living in a small community while having easy access to major shopping centres and airport only an hour away in Brisbane.

The selection criteria, summary of duties and responsibilities, and other relevant details are contained in this document.

Applications are to be sent to Mr. Channa Seneviratne by email (channa.seneviratne at gmail.com) or by post (32, Brandon Park Drive, Wheelers Hill VIC 3150) to reach him not later than 26th of February 2010.

Sathya Sai Primary School

1. Completion of the building expansion Program

We are pleased to announce that the Sai School, with Baba's Grace, has completed the construction of seven new classrooms and a library/learning centre. These new facilities will be put to use in the 2010 school year.

A formal opening of the new buildings is being planned and we have extended an invitation to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard to be the chief guest on this occasion. We anticipate that this will occur within the next three months.

We now have the physical facilities which are attractive, functional and durable, which will enable the school to grow to approximately 160 pupils. The completion of the school building work is a further step in the advancement of the vision for the school - to become a model school, demonstrating the benefits of integrating human values into the standard State Education Curriculum. The school makes information on the Sai Educare Philosophy, the teaching techniques, lesson plans and other relevant material available at no cost to assist and encourage Government and Private schools to adopt values based education.

This is a Nation Building vision which continues to be the primary service project for the Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG.

We express our gratitude to the Federal and State Governments, our Donors, our members and volunteers, who have made it possible to reach this milestone.

2. Retirement

After about eight years of full-time voluntary service to the Sai School, Bob and Ros Molloy are retiring from their respective positions as Principal (Bob) and Bursar (Ros). Motivated by the Love of Sai and His teachings, they have played a critical role in the growth of the Sai School in Australia. They had been a tower of strength to the teachers and parents of the school and will be greatly missed by the staff of the school. The School Community and Sai Organisation extend their warmest appreciation and gratitude for their selfless service over these years.

We wish the couple a relaxed second retirement.

Ros Molloy's retirement has led to the review of the school's administration, and to the creation of a new position of Business Manager/Bursar.

The School Board is now seeking applications for this position.

3. Appointment of the new School Principal

Mrs Leela Broughton has been appointed as the Principal of the Sai School from January 2010. Leela has been teaching at the school for four years, and for the last 18 months had functioned as the deputy Principal. Leela has won the support of parents, teachers, staff and pupils and her dedication will ensure the school grow to its full potential. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to her for her success and happiness in this sacred work.

4. New Structure For the Sai School

Following policy guidelines set by the Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation, the Sai School at Murwillumbah has been functioning for nearly a year under the management of the Institute of Sathya Sai Eduction Australia (ISSEA) whose director is Dr Pal Dhall.

Sathya Sai School is owned by Sathya Sai School NSW Inc., whose parent body is Sathya Sai Education in Human Values Trust of Australia.

The directors of Sathya Sai School NSW Inc. are:

• Chair: Dr. Pal Dhall, Director of ISSEA
• Deputy Chair: Mr Neville Fredericks, Central Coordinator of the Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG
• Director: Mr Channa Seneviratne - Faculty Member of ISSEA responsible for Finance

The above three are also the Trustees of Sathya Sai Education in Human Values Trust, Australia.

With the blessings of Sai, may the School achieve it's objective, to advance Education in Human Values in schools around Australia.

Streaming Audio and Radio Sai Iphone App

Radio Sai Global Harmony operates a world-wide streaming audio service. Part of this is delivered by satellite, the remainder is delivered by the Internet.

A full list of intenet and internet telephone coverage is available. There are free players such as WinAmp (for Windows users) and XMMS (for Linux/Unix users). Sonique and Windows Media Player for Windows and iTunes for Mac and Win2K/XP may also be used.

RealOne Player also works, and is available for Windows, Mac and Unix/Linux.

MusicMatch Jukebox is another player for Windows.

With data rates dropping for many mobile users, listening to Radio Sai using mobiles has become feasible. Wifi enabled phones can also be used to listen to Radio Sai at Wifi hotspots.

iPhone and iPod Touch users can use apps like Fstream, the Shoutcast iPhone app ($ 1.99) to listen. In the Shoutcast directory, Radio Sai streams are in the Spiritual Genre. You can order the RadioSAI Iphone app on the AppShopper website, http://appshopper.com/music/radiosai

Blackberry users can try the xPlayer, which has been reported to work well.

Nokia users can use the Nokia Internet Radio on supported phones, and the S60 Internet Radio app is also available.

More information about Radio Sai Audio Streaming services can be found on the Radio Sai Global Harmony website.

Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values - Toongabbie

In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 4.00pm

The next meeting is on Sunday, 7th of February, 2010. The guest speaker is Abshir Omar. He will speak on Community Service and the Red Cross. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.

Regional Spiritual Retreat - Western Australia

Western Australia Region will conduct a spiritual retreat at Woodmans Holiday Camp on the weekend of 29-31 January 2010. The theme of the retreat is "deepening our spiritual contact with Baba". This retreat is being made available at a very low rate to participants. Transport will be arranged for interstate guests from the airport to the retreat venue. Registration is open to individuals and families. Children from SSE group 3 onwards are able to register with their family. Members from outside WA are most welcome. If you are interested in attending, the registration form is available.

You may download the Western Australia Retreat Form.

Service Wing - Green Officers and Newsletter

The Service Wing of the Sathya Sai Organisation has appointed Green Officers in each state.

Green officers provide a spiritual focus (based on the Ceiling on Desires Program) on topical ways to save and conserve:

• Tips on saving water.
• Composting kitchen and garden refuse.
• Avoiding the use of plastic bags
• Recycling batteries and ink cartridges.
• Turning computers off when not used or lights off when the room is not occupied.
• Boiling just enough water for the needs instead of filling the kettle.
• Recycling bottles, cans etc.
• Pooling cars for commuting
• Environmental Management awareness
• Use of Green Power
• Use of pesticides
• Avoiding/ minimising the use of disposable cutlery and crockery at functions organised by Sai Organisation.

There is a bi-monthly newsletter, called Greenletter.

You may read Greenletter № 1 (PDF, 399KB)

You may read Greenletter № 2 (PDF, 374KB)

Earthquake in Haiti

The Sathya Sai Organisation has set up an international Haiti Relief Committee. This will be located and operate from the Dominican Republic, which is adjacent Haiti.

Devotees desiring to assist the victims through the Sai Organisation are requested to send their voluntary donations (made payable to “Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation Australia- Haiti Relief Fund”) to: N. Anandakumar , 43 A Wentworth Road , Strathfield NSW 2135.

Please include a note with your name and postal address so that your payment can be acknowledged.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №112

In winnowing, the dry outer coverings are removed from the grain. Similarly, you should also separate and isolate the seeds of bad thoughts and emotions from the good and healthy ones. Let not the seeds of bad thought sprout anywhere near you. At least from this Sankranthi day onwards, live up to the word you've given to Swami and walk along the flowery path shown by SAI. Receive in full SAI's Grace and Love. Lead your life with good thoughts, good inclinations and good ideals. Strive to attain the fruits of your studies. SAI is your 'Hridayasthaayi'. SAI is the One who grants your wishes. It is this SAI, who is your Thaai: SAI MOTHER.Sathya Sai Baba, January, 1972

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

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All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №111

What God expects from His devotee is only a pure and sacred heart.

People ascribe different names and forms to God. In fact, God is only one. He is beyond all names and forms. He takes on a name and form according to the wishes and aspirations of a particular devotee. When you contemplate on the form of Jesus and wish to see Him in that form, He manifests before you as Jesus.Sathya Sai Baba, Christmas Day, 2009

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

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Calendar of Events, 2010

The 2010 Calendar of Events has been placed on the Sai Australia Website. This records National events, local events, Religious festivals in Prashanthi Nilayam and the festival days of many religions. You may view the 2010 Calendar. (This is permanently linked from the menu on the front page of this website.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №110

This festive season brings all prosperity to the people filling the granaries of the farmers with the newly-harvested grains in plenty. Not only the farmers, all people in general feel happy and enjoy this season. People attribute their happiness and prosperity to God. Where is God? God is everywhere. He is omnipresent--in you, above you, below you, and around you. He has no particular name or form. Neither has He birth and death. Only when there is birth will there be death also! Hence, God has no birth, no death! He is present in every living being as the embodiment of the Divine Atma. Man today is unable to realise that Atma Tattwa Atma Principle.Sathya Sai Baba, Christmas Day, 2009

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

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2010 Pilgrimages by Australian Devotees

There will be two pilgrimages by devotees from Australia to Prashanti Nilayam in 2010.

The Australian Sai Choir will visit Prashanti Nilayam from 30 December 2009 until 10 January 2010 and by grace of the Divine, will sing in Prashanti Nilayam. More information will be provided when available. The Australian Sai Choir has been rehearsing and preparing for this pilgrimage for most of 2009.

The Sai Young Adults will undertake a pilgrimmage to Prashanti Nilayam from 14 - 27 February, 2010, and will undertake various spiritual activities while in Prashanti Nilayam. Some 165 Sai Young Adults have been in an intense spiritual preparation for this pilgrimage. More information on the Sai Young Adults Parthi 2010 pilgrimage will be given during their visit.

Sai National Conference, June 2010

The Sathya Sai Organisation will conduct a National Conference in Brisbane on the Queens Birthday Weekend of 2010, 11-14 of June, 2010. The theme of the conference is ONE, Celebrate the Experience. This conference will present the Prema Jyothi Exhibition, the first time this exhibition has been given outside of Prashanthi Nilayam. Registration for the conference is open. You may visit the Conference Website, http://conference.saiaustralia.org.au

Canberra (ACT) Sai Young Adults Magazine

Sai Young Adults of Canberra (ACT) have produced a magazine, Your Life is My Message in honour of the 84th Birthday of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This magazine features Sai Young Adults stories, their devotion to Baba, along with reports of activities of Sai Young Adults in other countries, games and devotional songs.

Download  Your Life is My Message  (PDF, 5.5MB)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №108

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

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Sathya Sai Organisation at the
Parliament of the World's Religions

The second evening of the Melbourne Parliament of the World's Religions was hospitality night, and all participating religions and spiritual organisations provided hospitality for the people of Melbourne and for the participants from the Parliament of the World's Religions. These nights were called "Communities Night's". The Sathya Sai Organisation hosted a Communities Night in the City of Melbourne. You may view a photo album from the evening.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №108

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

"The heart-felt call of a yearning child is instantly answered by God, He makes us feel His omnipresence through unimaginable ways.

The fact that God instantly appears in some form as soon as we call Him proves that He is ever constantly with us. Just as His presence is constant, let our call to Him be constant. ."

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All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №107

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

"If we sow a thought today, we reap an act tomorrow. If we sow an act today, we reap a habit tomorrow. If we sow a habit today, we reap a character tomorrow. If we sow a character today, we reap a destiny tomorrow."

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All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №106

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

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Sathya Sai Organisation at the
Parliament of the World's Religions

The Sathya Sai Organisation is participating in the Parliament of the World's Religions, to be held in Melbourne from 3-9 December 2009.

Communities Night ~ Friday , 4 December

The Parliament for the World's Religions is conducting a Communities Night, where the religious and spiritual communities of Melbourne are pleased to offer this Night of Hospitality to people of all faiths and spiritual traditions from around the world.

The Sathya Sai Organisation will be presenting a Communities Night on Friday, 4 December in the City of Melbourne.

• Time: 7:00 PM
• Venue: Capitol Theatre, Swanston Street, Melbourne (opposite Town Hall)
• Program: Exhibition, Presentations, Speakers, Didgeridoo Music, Devotional Singing and Meditation.
• All are Welcome

Seminar: Faith-based education in Human Values for a sustainable Future

Senior Officers from the Sathya Sai Organisation will be giving a Seminar to the Parliament of the World's religions, on the Sathya Sai Education in Human Values. Officers from the Sathya Sai Organisation will be speaking at the Parliament on Tuesday, 8 December. Their time slots are:

• Dr. Pal Dhall (International Zone 3 Coordinator) will speak from 11.30am to 12.15pm
• Mr. Neville Fredericks (Central Coordinator, Australia and PNG) will speak from 12.15 to 1.00pm

Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV) is a faith-based approach, both formal and informal, to personal transformation. Through age-appropriate multi-faith teachings, it supports spirituality through the practice of five universal human values of love, peace, truth, right conduct and non-violence. Most countries in the world have embraced SSEHV because of its universal appeal and compatibility with all religions and cultures. Some aspects of global experience with SSEHV relating to education reform, positive youth development, community building and sustainable future will be reviewed. Experience with the Indigenous communities in several countries will also be shared

The full program for the Parliament may be viewed at http://www.parliamentofreligions.org/

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №105

"The glory of God is great. He is real, and He can be found ... Silently and surely, as you walk on the path of life, you must come to the realisation that God is the only object, the only goal that will satisfy you; for in God lies the answer to every desire of the heart."

Sincere practice of Love@Work helps us realise this supreme truth. Through simple repetitive actions Love, directed towards God, we are finding Him everyday. May these simple actions of love lead us not just unto finding Him but to verily become Him.

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

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Birthday Message from the Central Coordinator

The Central Coordinator of the Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and Papua New Guinea, Mr Neville Fredericks, has given a message to all the residents of Australia and Papua New Guinea, on the occasion of the 84th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba

On 23rd of November, we celebrate the 84th birthday of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Avatar of our age.

We may ask the question: What is the purpose of His Advent?

In His own words:

I have come to light the lamp of Love in your hearts, to see that it shines day by day with added luster.

I have not come to speak on behalf of any particular path, like the Hindu path.

I have not come on any mission of publicity for any sect or creed or cause; nor have I come to collect followers for any doctrine.

I have no plan to attract devotees into my fold or any fold.

I have come to tell you of this universal unitary faith, this principle of the Universal Godhead, this path of love, this foundation of love, this duty of love, this obligation to love.

His teachings inspire us to believe in ourselves, to love ourselves for our inherent goodness, and from that firm foundation, we can see the goodness, the Godliness inherent in others.

His teachings give us the framework and the practices that we might follow to transform our lives, to become loving, tolerant and exemplary citizens of our country, concerned for the welfare of all.

84^th Birthday Celebrations of Sathya Sai Baba

The Sathya Sai Organisation will celebrate the 84^th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba in all states.

In Sydney,, there will be two regional celebrations:

• On Monday, 23 November, there will be a Celebration at the Ryde Civic Centre, 1 Devlin Rd, Ryde, commencing at 7 PM
• On Saturday, 28 November, there will be a Celebration at Prariewood High School, Prairevale Road, Weatherill Park, commencing at 3PM

In Canberra, there will be Birthday Celebrations on Saturday, 21st November from 5PM to 7.30PM at the Bicentennial Hall, 253 Crawford St, Queanbeyan. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.

In Perth, there will be Birthday Celebrations on Monday, 23rd November from 7PM to 10 PM at the Vasto Club, 1 Vasto Place, Bacatta.

In Melbourne, there will be Birthday Celebrations on Monday, 23rd November from 7.20PM to 9.45 PM at the Hawthorn Campus of Swinburne Institute, the Blackman Hall, (First Level), which is located at 442 Auburn Road, Hawthorn.

In Brisbane, Birthday Celebrations will be held at the Carina Sai Centre, at 1 Edmond St, Carina, on Monday, 23rd November. There will be two events, one in the morning from 5.30AM to 7.30AM, and in the evening, there will be a celebration from 7.30 to 9.30 PM.

In Darwin, there will be Birthday Celebrations on Saturday, 21st November from 7PM at the Nakara Primary School, Goodman Road, Nakara, Darwin. On Monday, 23rd November, there will be Suprabatham at 6AM at 369 Trower Rd, Nakara, Darwin

In Tasmania, there will be a state-wide Unity Function and Birthday Celebrations on Saturday, 28th November. The venue is the Ross Town Hall supper rooms. Celebrations start at 10.30AM and there will be a shared vegetarian lunch.

• On Sunday, 22nd November, there will be a Celebration at the South West Community Centre, 171 Sturt Street, Adelaide, from 11AM to 3PM, which will comprise devotional singing, presentations by Children and Youth and Service Activities.
• On Monday, 23rd November, there will be early morning chanting and devotional activities at the South West Community Centre, 171 Sturt Street, Adelaide, from 6AM to 8AM
• On the evening of 23rd November, at the Sri Ganesh Temple, 3A Dwyer Road, Oaklands Park, from 7.30PM to 9.30PM there will devotional singing, a guest speaker and cutting of the cake.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №104

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

Download  All Work is My Work №104  (PDF, 393KB)

Vacancy - Full Time Teacher

The Sathya Sai Primary School, in Murwillumbah, is seeking a full time teacher for school year 2010. This is a human values school, administered by the Institute of Sathya Sai Education. More information about the teacher vacancy can be found on the Sathya Sai Primary School Website

Regional Retreat, Western Australia

The Western Australia Region will conduct a regional retreat on the weekend of 29-31 January, 2010. The Retreat is facilitated by Dr Rajen Cooppan from South Africa, who heads up the Institute of Sathya Sai Education in South Africa. This is a live-in retreat. Transport will be arranged for interstate guests from the airport to the retreat venue. Registration is open to individuals and families. Children from SSE group 3 onwards are able to register with their family. Members from outside WA are most welcome.

Retreat Flyer

Retreat Registration Form

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №103

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

Download  All Work is My Work №103  (PDF, 373KB)

Book Outlet - Sai Baba Books, NSW

The Sathya Sai Organisation has approved booksellers in many states, who receive books from the Sathya Sai Books and Publications Store in Prashanthi Nilayam. In many states, Booksellers attend Unity functions and Combined events and make books and audio-visual media available. In New South Wales (Western Region) the bookseller is:

Chinna Gounder (NSW Zone West)
16 Crane Place,
Wetherill Park NSW 2164
Tel: 02 9609 1228 Mob: 0411 235 117

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №102

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

Download  All Work is My Work №102  (PDF, 488KB)

Sathya Sai Organisation at the
Parliament of the World's Religions

Senior Officers from the Sathya Sai Organisation will be giving addresses to the Parliament of the World's religions, to be held in Melbourne in December of 2009. Officers from the Sathya Sai Organisation will be speaking at the Parliament on Tuesday, 8 December. Their time slots are:

• Dr. Pal Dhall (International Zone 3 Coordinator) will speak from 11.30am to 12.15pm
• Mr. Neville Fredericks (Central Coordinator, Australia and PNG) will speak from 12.15 to 1.00pm

The Sai Organisation will also be hosting a Communities Night on the evening of 4th Dec between 7pm and 9pm at the Capitol Theatre (RMIT) in Swanston Street (opposite Melbourne Town Hall). Sai devotees in Melbourne will be organising the event, intended to showcase Sai's teachings. The programme for the evening includes devotional singing, choir, speeches, videos and an exhibition in the foyer.

The full program for the Parliament may be viewed at http://www.parliamentofreligions.org/

Sathya Sai Primary School Stage 1

Stage 1 of expansion of the Sathya Sai Primary School has been completed. There was a small inauguration ceremony and the staff and students have moved into the new classrooms and libary. You may view a photo album of the first stage of expansion to the school: Go to the photo album.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №101

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

Download  All Work is My Work №101  (PDF, 544KB)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №100

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

"Man loves because he is Love. He seeks Joy, for he is Joy.
He thirsts for God; for he is composed of God and he cannot exist without Him.
Love is your life, your friend, your relative, your food and your everything.
Heart that is filled with love can never be polluted. Love is nectarine.
Once you fill it in your heart, the poison of evil will have no place in it."
Sathya Sai Baba

Love Sai.

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Change of Dates to Global Devotional Singing
(Akhanda Bhajans)

The Prasanthi Nilayam Website has notified that the Global 24 hour Devotional Singing (Global Akhanda Bhajan) will now be scheduled from 6pm on 7th November to 6 pm of 8th November. (The date announced earlier was 14th to 15th November.)

This program of Devotional Singing for 24 hours continuously done all around in all lands together spreads the message of love through the Names of the Embodiment of Universal Love.

"Bhajans done without a break, Akhanda Bhajan, must be continuous as breathing itself, if it is to deserve the name ... ... Singing this intense yearning for God and enjoying the experience of adoring Him, helps to purify the atmosphere". Sathya Sai Baba (SSS VOL X P66)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №99

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

Download  All Work is My Work №99  (PDF, 527KB)

Sai Officers Retreat

The Sai Officers will have a retreat in Adelaide on the weekend of 31 October-1 November. All incoming officers are invited to the retreat, where planning for the next two years will take place. Incoming officers are particularly requested to attend. The retreat information may be found on this page.

Parliament of the World's Religions

Senior Officers from the Sathya Sai Organisation will be giving addresses to the Parliament of the World's religions, to be held in Melbourne in December of 2009. You can learn more about the Parliament by clicking the image below.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №98

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

Download  All Work is My Work №98  (PDF, 451KB)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №97

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

Download  All Work is My Work №97  (PDF, 281KB)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №96

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

Download  All Work is My Work №96  (PDF, 293KB)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №95

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

Download  All Work is My Work №95  (PDF, 334KB)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №94

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

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All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №93

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

"It shall be my endeavour to reveal Thee in my actions,�
knowing it is thy power gives me strength to act."
- Tagore (Gitanjali)

Being in the constant awareness of knowing that SAI is the doer is an immensely strong sadhana by itself. This constant awareness of God needs to be developed by constant spiritual practice. This practice is L@W. L@W helps us to not only be in His thoughts but also to realise that HE is the doer.

He is the one who gives us the strength to act,
He is the one who gives us the strength to Love,
He is the one and the only source of all that we are,
He is our most beloved Sai.

Love Sai.

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All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №92

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

Sai is the source, Sai is the strength, Sai is the goal ...

Sai is the beginning, Sai is the interim, Sai is the end ...

Sai is the act, Sai is the action, Sai is the actor ...

Sai is nothing, Sai is everything ...

Sai is Brahma, Sai is Vishu, Sai in Maheshwara ...

Sai is love, Sai is work, Sai is love@work,�Live in Sai ...

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All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №91

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

By saturating work with love, it can be transformed into worship. When such work is offered to God, it gets sanctified into puja (sacramental worship). This makes it free from ego. It is also freed from the earthly desire for success and the earthly fear of failure. When you can feel that when you have done the work as best as you can, your puja is complete. It is then for Him who has accepted the puja to confer on you what He considers best. This attitude will make the work unattached. Regular practice of this discipline will render the consciousness clear and pure. Without this practice, however prospective your career might be, however much you may accumulate the wherewithal of a comfortable life, to whatever heights of authority you may have climbed through the exercise of intelligence, your gains shall be nothing, unless your every activity is suffused with the Divine purity, that is inherent in consciousness. - Divine Discourse, Mar 6, 1977.

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All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №90

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №90.  (PDF, 472KB)

2009 Education Retreat Program

Registrations for the 2009 Education Retreat in Canberra, 15-16 August 2009, are complete, and the program is now available for your reading.

You may read the 2009 Education Retreat Program.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №89

Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №89.  (PDF, 313KB)

NSW Regional Retreat

NSW Region East and West will conduct a retreat "Connect to the One Within" - the dates are 4 September 2009 to 6 September 2009, at the Baden Powell Scout Centre, Pomona Street, Pennant Hills, NSW. Retreat registration is available on the NSW Retreat Page

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 88

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №88.  (PDF, 642KB)

Staying in the Ashram

Devotees resident outside India, seeking accommodation inside the Ashram at Prasanthi Nilayam, need to produce their passport [photocopy of relevant pages will not be accepted] at the overseas accommodation office located in block N8.

Devotees travelling to Prasanthi Nilayam are requested to note that the accommodation office will function daily from 6 am to 8 pm.

Devotees requiring accommodation in the ashram are therefore requested to plan their travel so that they are in the accommodation office between these hours.

International Sai Medical Conference

An International Sai Medical Conference will be held in Annaheim, California, USA, on the 10th-11th of October 2009. The theme for this conference is: "Sri Sathya Sai Ideal Healthcare and Sri Sathya Sai Global Health Mission". The conference is intended for Physicians and dentists and those interested in attending the conference are kindly requested to register online, not later than 15th August 2009 using the link http://saiconference.org/MedicalConference/  

2008 Sai Medical Camp Fiji Video

In July of 2008, the Sai Medical Unit jointly conducted a camp with international members of the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences. A video of that camp is available for viewing. Interested persons may also purchase a copy of the video from the Medical Unit. Go to the video.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 87

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №87.  (PDF, 192KB)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 86

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №86.  (PDF, 250KB)

2009 Education Retreat Forms

The National Sai Education Retreat will be held in Canberra on 15th and 16th of August 2009. The Deadline for registration has been extended until 30 July 2009

A Flyer with information about the location of the retreat is available for download

The Retreat Registration Formis available

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 85

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №85.  (PDF, 180KB)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 84

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №84.  (PDF, 157KB)

Meditation Audio CD

For those newcomers who would like to acquire the habit of meditation and listen to the OM chanted, an Audio CD is available. See the Light Meditation page.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 83

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №83.  (PDF, 159KB)

International Sai Medical Conference

An International Sai Medical Conference will be held in Annaheim, CA, USA, on the 10th-11th of October 2009. A flyer for this conference and contact information is available on the Medical Unit pages.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 82

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №82.  (PDF, 189KB)

Australian Sai Choir - Sadhana Plan

An Australian Sai Choir has been formed and will travel to Prashanthi Nilayam in the hope of performing in the Divine Presence in the period immediately after Christmas, 2009. A Sadhana Plan for the Choir is now available. For more information, and to register to be part of this choir, please visit the Choir Web Page.

In addition, OMKAR is available for download by Choir Members, and has been set for daily voice toning. Additional details of travel, dress, rehearsals, etc, are available at all Sai Centre and Groups.

Carina Sai Centre, QLD

The Sathya Sai Centre of Annerley is now known as the Sathya Sai Centre of Carina. This is due a change of location for the meetintgs. There is no change to the meeting time.

The Carina Sai Centre will now be meeting at
1 Edmond Street, Carina
Every Thursday at 7.40 pm.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 81

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №81.  (PDF, 230KB)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 80

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №80.  (PDF, 663KB)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 79

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №79.  (PDF, 657KB)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 78

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №78.  (PDF, 378KB)

The Pink Twins

Many devotees of Sathya Sai Baba in Australia and around the world know about the Pink Twins, Dorothy and Moiya O'Brien. They have been devotees of Sathya Sai Baba since the mid 1980's, when they made their first visit to Prashanthi Nilayam with Arthur Hillcoat. The Pink Twins are known and loved worldwide as exemplary devotees of Sai Baba who have loved and promoted the cause of selfless love throughout the world.

The Musical!

The Pink Twins started up a selfless service project, SWARA, the Sunshine Welfare and Remedial Association, which made a difference to the lives of thousands of disabled people. This work has been acknowledged and feted by the Government and the people of Queensland. Now, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre presents the musical, The Pink Twins. You may read more about this on Queensland Performing Arts Website.

Sai Medical Camp, Fiji, 2009

The 2009 Sai Medical Camp to Fiji will take place during 15- 23 August 2009. Any medical practitioner, dental or pharmaceutical practitioner are welcome to volunteer, along with any other allied medical professionals, opticians, nurses, nurse-aids, etc. Other service volunteers are fully welcome to participate in this Medical Camp. All volunteers, medical, allied-medical and other service volunteers participate at their own cost and pay their own fares and accommodation. More information and forms are available on the 2009 Sai Medical Camp Fiji page.

Sathya Sai Primary School Extensions

The Sathya Sai Primary School is the National Service Project of the Sathya Sai Organisation in Australia.

Recently, the Central Coordinator, Mr Neville Fredericks and the Chair of the Central Council visited the Sathya Sai Primary School in Murwillumbah to view the progress of building and extensions, and to consider the plans for the further addition of four classrooms. Mr Roger Packham, Chair of the Central Council, took an extensive number of photographs, showing all areas, inside and out, of the extensions to the Sathya Sai Primary School. You may view a photo album of the extensions to the School, which are near completion and occupation by staff and students.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 77

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №77.  (PDF, 167KB)

Sathya Sai Primary School Expansion

The Sathya Sai Primary School is the National Service Project of the Sathya Sai Organisation in Australia. An expansion program for the school has been drawn up and Stage 1 of the building program comprises the library and 3 classrooms. The earth works commenced during the first week of November 2008 and it is envisaged that the buildings will be ready for occupation in June 2009. You may view a photo album of the progress of Stage One, which is nearing completion.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work 76

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №76.  (PDF, 406KB)

Australian Sai Choir

An Australian Sai Choir is being formed and will travel to Prashanthi Nilayam in order to perform in the Divine Presence in the period immediately after Christmas, 2009. For more information, and to register to be part of this choir, please visit the Choir Web Page.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №75.  (PDF, 1.17mb)

All Work is My Work - Love@Work - Bulletins 73-74

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

Recent issues of All Work is My Work - Bulletins 73 and 74 are available for reading. You may:

Download  All Work is My Work №73.  (PDF, 135KB)

Download  All Work is My Work №74.  (PDF, 1.8MB)

Buddha (Vaisakh) Pournima Celebrations 2009

Information has been received which indicates that this year's Buddha Pourinima will be celebrated in the divine physical presence of Baba on the 8th and 9th May 2009, probably in Whitefield.

The day of Vaisakh Purnima, which usually falls in the month of May, is considered most sacred by Buddhists all over the world. It is on this day that Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born, the day He attained enlightenment after years of search and enquiry into the causes and remedy for sorrow in the world and it also the day He attained Unity with the Absolute. This auspicious day is observed as Buddha Pourinima.

2009 Education Retreat Forms

The National Sai Education Retreat will be held in Canberra on 15th and 16th of August 2009.

A Flyer with information about the location of the retreat is available for download.

The Retreat Registration Form is now available.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work - Bulletins 68-72

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

Recent issues of All Work is My Work - Bulletins 68-72 are available for reading. You may:

Download  All Work is My Work №68.  (PDF, 135KB)

Download  All Work is My Work №69.  (PDF, 131KB)

Download  All Work is My Work №70.  (PDF, 365KB)

Download  All Work is My Work №71.  (PDF, 403KB)

Download  All Work is My Work №72.  (PDF, 1208KB)

2009 Eduction Retreat
National Education Week, 2009

At the Education Retreat held in Canberra in August 2007, it was agreed that during the 3rd week in August of every year, the Australian Sai Organisation will celebrate "Education Week". Our focus during this week will be on Sathya Sai Education which involves all the five wings of the Organisation. This year the National Education week is scheduled from 17th to 23rd August 2009.

The Education Week will be preceded by Education Retreat that will be held in Canberra during 15th & 16th of August 2009. The theme for this retreat is "Pathways to Self-Discovery".

Further informaation and registration forms for this retreat will be available shortly.

Suggested activities for the Education Week:

The theme is on Sathya Sai Education and not on Sai Spiritual Education (SSE). The aim of the week is for all devotees to gain a thorough understanding of how Sathya Sai Education weaves into every activity of every Wing within the Organisation. Therefore, intense focus and participation by all the wings in the National Education Week is highly recommended.

Discussions, reflections, workshops or talks are some suggested activities to fully raise awareness on the following:

• Spiritual Wing - How study circles and Dynamic Parenting workshops lead to self-discovery
• Education Wing - How SSE classes for all the groups help not just the children but also the teachers in self-discovery.
• Service Wing - How social service is a pathway for self-discovery.
• Ladies Wing - How Love@Home program is a pathway for self-discovery.
• Youth Wing - How Love@Work program is a pathway for self-discovery.

National Walk for Values

On Saturday, March 28, Walks for Values were held in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Perth held its Walk on Sunday, March 29, as this suited local condtions better.

Over 4000 peoples from all walks of life celebrated the five human values of Truth, Right Conduct, Love, Peace and Non-violence. These values are the core values promoted by Sathya Sai Baba in his teachings and talks. It is these values which give true humanness, and give a life suffused with peace and harmony, and a peaceful co-existence among all persons, cultures, societies and nations.

Society and the individual are inextricably linked, and the individual's welfare is bound up in the welfare of society as a whole. Secular society can only function well when the values are practiced and honoured by individuals. The laws which govern society are based on the five human values. In commerce and business there is a great reliance on adherence to right action and truth. Trust in each other quickly diminishes if truth is not practiced.
Neville Fredericks, Central Coordinator, Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG, in his address to the National Walk for Values

The simple act of holding up placards and banners with the five values is enough to remind all who see them that these are fundamental to what and who we are as human beings and as Australians. They enhance all aspects of our society - personal, family, work, sport and governance, and the walk celebrates these in a fun and interactive way. Their practice helps to achieve a just and sustainable society despite its increasing complexity and ongoing change. So as we walk, let us all reflect on these values, and how we can demonstrate them to others through our daily actions at home, at work and in all our relationships. Professor Roger Packham, University of Western Sydney

You may read reports of the National Walk for Values in each state.

Read about the 2009 Melbourne National Walk for Values.

Read about the 2009 Adelaide National Walk for Values.

Read about the 2009 Perth National Walk for Values.

Read about the 2009 Brisbane National Walk for Values.

Read about the 2009 Sydney National Walk for Values.

Photo albums of each state's walks are also online.

Views from the Melbourne Walk for Values, 2009

Views from the Adelaide Walk for Values, 2009

Views from the Perth Walk for Values, 2009

Views from the Canberra Walk for Values, 2009

Views from the Brisbane Walk for Values, 2009

Views from the Sydney Walk for Values, 2009

National Walk for Values

On Saturday, March 28, Walks for Values will be held in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Perth will hold its Walk on Sunday, March 29, to suit local needs.

Each of these walks will carry banners, placards, leaflets, balloons and have musical accompaniment with bands, drummers, and dancers. The walks will promote and celebrate these five values which are inherent in all Australians. It is in this spirit of celebration, that we will draw attention to the values, towards all that is tolerant, caring, unifying and peaceful in society without seeking to promote any individual religion or philosophy.

Our National Walk for Values is not only service to Australian society and culture, it is also service to the one who is resident in every one's heart. We are not separate from society, for whatever we do for society, we do for ourselves. With every step in our Walk for Values we promote the values and deepen our understanding of who and what we are. It is only when we know who and what we are that we can take the message of Sai to the wider community. This is nation building, for the five values are latent in us all, which resonates in our hearts as we walk.

Economic and social change without spiritual transformation will be of no value; society will only prosper when the five values are elicited, practised and celebrated. Sai has said, 'About me, there is no need to speak; spread the message of the five values'. The Walk is an avenue for us to take Sai's teachings to the community.

These are times of challenge for all Australians. Recent bushfires in Victoria, floods in Queensland, and economic challenges have confronted all Australians. Now is the appropriate time for Australians to hear the message about the five values and celebrate the inherent goodness they reveal. This is nation building in which we will celebrate and draw our communities to the urgent need to practice and live up to the five values.

We encourage all Sai devotees, as far as practicable, to join with their family and friends in this walk to demonstrate their belief in the five human values. Those participating are kindly requested to register, if they have not done so already, in the Walk online at www.nationalwalkforvalues.org , or at centers and groups where registration forms are available. This will assist the organisers to plan the event effectively. Those who are unable to pre-register can also register on that day at the venue for the Walk.

2010 Sai National Conference

The next Sai National Conference will take place in Sleeman Sports Complex, Brisbane from 11th June to 14th June 2010. The conference organizing committee has selected the theme: ONE - CELEBRATE THE EXPERIENCE.

The theme covers a broad spectrum of spirituality, beginning with Unity of Thought Word and Deed (the oneness) and the ultimate to be One with Divinity. The heart of the theme is Swami's axiom "There is only one religion, the religion of love; there is only one language, the language of the Heart; There is only one cast, the caste of humanity; there is only one God, He is omnipresent." The attached flyer provides these details.

Ladies Wing - Love@Home

The Ladies Wing will conduct a Love@Home Program, consisting of study circles and discussion meetings with the aim of transforming homes into virtuous homes. Discussion documents are available. You may read about the Love@Home Program

For Newcomers

The Sathya Sai Organisation conducts meetings for Newcomers to Sathya Sai Baba, in various states. Here you will find information in some states.

Centre for Human Values - Western Sydney

In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 4.00pm to 5.30pm.

The next meeting is on Sunday, 1st of March, 2009. The guest speaker is Mr Neville Fredericks, Central Coordinator of the Sathya Sai Organisation. Mr Fredericks will speak on the Five Human Values and Service in the Community.

Victorian Bushfires

The recent bushfires in the state of Victoria have caused massive loss of life and property. This is the worst natural disaster that has claimed many lives. Many towns Northeast of Melbourne are completely destroyed which includes Kinglake, Marysville, Narbethong and Strathewen.

We reach out to the many Victorians who have lost friends, family and loved ones, and those who have lost their homes or suffered terrible injuries. We send our Love and prayers to all those affected by the Victorian fires.

The Commonwealth and Victorian State Governments have commandeered all resources at their disposal to contain the bush fires and offer assistance to the victims. They have set up a Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund along with the Red Cross, and the majority of Australians are donating to this fund and to other relief agencies.

The National Service Coordinator along with the Victorian Regional chairs will coordinate all assistance the Sai Organisation can provide to these victims. Our aim is to identify a few families that we could help to re-establish their lives over the next 6 months or so. We feel that this is more in keeping with our objective to give Heart to Heart Service. The National Service Coordinator will also coordinate the efforts of Sai devotees in Victoria and beyond for donating blood.

Sai devotees who are interested in providing assistance can either send their donations through the established charities announced in the media OR can channel their donations through the Sai Organisation. Funds received by the Trust will be used for the long term assistance that will be provided through the Victorian Sai Organisation.

Those interested in contributing through the Sai Organisation are requested to send cheques/money orders made payable to SRI SATHYA SAI WORLD FOUNDATION, AUSTRALIA with a note to indicate that it is for the Victorian Bushfire relief fund and should include donor's name and his/her residential address. Mr. Anandakumar will acknowledge all payments received.

All cheques/money orders with the note containing the details above (Victorian Bushfire, donors name and residential address) are to be sent to:

N. Anandakumar 
43A Wentworth Road 
Strathfield NSW 2135.

Donations to provide assistance to the Bushfire victims will be received till 31st of March 2009.

Australian Sai Choir to Prasanthi Niliyam, November 2009

The Australian Sai Choir's performance during March 2008 Sai Conference was presented to the Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation Cultural Committee with the view of repeating that performance in the physical presence of Swami. We are pleased to inform that the cultural committee has given approval and has permitted the Australian Sai Choir to submit their request to Swami to provide a performance in Prashanti Nilayam in November of this year.

Those who were in the choir for the conference may be part of the choir that will be going to Prashanti Nilayam. However, they need to indicate their availability to the Choir Coordinator, Mrs. Linda Mushelknautz (phone: 02 4869 5250).

Others who are interested and have basic skills in singing may also join the choir, and they also are requested to register their interest with Mrs. Linda Mushelknautz.

It is expected that the Australian Sai Choir will visit Prasanthi for two weeksin November 2009. More details will be provided when the trip coordination is finalised.

Annerley Sai Centre
Brisbane Sai Centre

The Annerley Sai Centre will now be meeting at
1 Edmond Street, Carina
Every Thursday at 7.40 pm.

The Brisbane Central Sai Centre will now be meeting at
22 Qualtrough Street
Woolloongabba
Every Thursday at 7.30pm

2009 Sai Calendar of Events

The2009 Calendar of Events has been updated. You may view the calendar.

Diploma Human Values

The Institute of Sathya Sai Education will be offering the Diploma Human Values in 2009.

Tasmania Retreat

Tasmania will be conducting a spiritual retreat on the weekend of 6-9 March 2009, at Carnacoo Camp, Paper Beach (30 minutes drive north of Launceston). The theme for the retreat is From self to Self. Contact information is found on the Retreat Poster. Places are still available. You may download an overview of the retreat and registration form.

BRAYBROOK MULTIFAITH and MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL 2009

The Sathya Sai Organisation participated in the Braybrook Mulitfaith and Multicultural festival at the Braybrook Community Centre, on the 24th of January 2009. The five hour program was opened by local Councillor Sel Sanli after the Sai choir sang the national anthem.

There was a musical program introducing native songs, dances and instruments from various religions and cultures. The program featured Sudanese women dancing, Philippine orchestra, Vietnamese dancers, Christian duet, Liberian dance and drummer, Rimbombe drumming and dancing, guitar playing and singing, Buddhist choir and the Sathya Sai Choir. The purpose was to encourage interfaith and cultural dialogue. There were approximately 300 people who attended during the program.

The Sai Choir sang English devotional songs followed by the reading of the prayers from the major religions and the food prayer. The Sai Choir also prepared and served a vegetarian meal.

National Walk for Values
Saturday, March 28, 2009

The Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG will conduct a National Walk for Values, in all states, on Saturday, March 28, 2009. In Perth, the walk will be conducted on the following day, Sunday March 29th.

The National Walk for Values will provide an opportunity for all good-willing persons to come together and walk under the unifying theme of the five universal human values, that is, Truth, Love, Peace, Right Conduct and Non-Violence. Attention will be drawn towards all that is tolerant, caring, unifying and peaceful in society without seeking to promote any individual religion or philosophy.

Further information about the Walk and routes, and participation will be can be found on the National Walk for Values Website

Centre for Human Values - Victoria

In Victoria, the Sathya Sai Organisation conducts a Centre for Human Values in Central Victoria, every Last Saturday of the month. The next meeting is on Saturday, 28th of February at the Alchera Barn.

The Centre for Human Values meets at Alchera, 230-236 Gap Road EUROA 3666. Meetings focus on the mulitple spiritual paths which lead to realising the Divinity within. Meetings are held on the LAST Saturday of every month 11.00am until approx 4.00pm. Connect together sharing words, song, laughter, lunch and afternoon tea. Experience the Unity, and a warm welcome.

For further information: tel: Arie/Pamela: 57 985 403 Mob: 0424277235 Jurgen/Roswitha: 57 985 594 Mob: 0407519420

Centre for Human Values - Western Sydney

The Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia in the Western Suburbs, conduct a Centre for Human Values monthly. These meetings are suited to newcomers to Sai Baba, and have discussions, devotional singing and talks by young adults. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The meetings occur at Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 4.00pm to 5.30pm.

The next meeting is on Sunday, 4th of January, 2009. The guest speaker is Sri Ravi Shankar, who will speak on the movement from prayer to the practice of Human Values.

Further information is available from Ratna Gopal, Tel: 02 9896 1804

Brisbane Sai Centre

Due to unforseen circumstances, the Brisbane Sai Centre will now combine devotional meetings at Annerley Sai Centre (1 Arnwood Place, Annerley from 7.45pm on Thursdays) and Coopers Plains Sai Centre (Coopers Plains State School, Orange Grove Road, 7.30pm) on Tuesdays.

Turning of the Sod, Sathya Sai Primary School

The Sathya Sai Primary School has increased in numbers of students requiring a school expansion program. This program has commenced and a Turning-the-first-sod ceremony was held at the School on Wednesday 12 November 2008. You may read about this here.

You may also view the ceremony in a Photo Album.

Fiji Medical Camp, August 2009

Members of Sai Medical Unit of Sri Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG have been doing voluntary free medical service in rural Fiji for last two years. The Australian team has been made up from members from various states. A few members from New Zealand have joined this project in the last visit. Members of Sathya Sai Service Organisation Fiji have supported and organised local arrangements for these visits.

The 2009 Sai Medical Camp to Fiji, Love in Action team will leave on Saturday 14th August 2009 from Australia and return on Sunday the 23rd August 2009. More information is available on the Medical Unit web pages.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work - Bulletin 67

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work - Bulletin 67 is available for reading. This is the final issue for 2008

Download  All Work is My Work №67.  (PDF, 114KB)

Better Living in Selfless Service

Better Living in Selfless Service, the theme of the National Service Retreat, held in Melbourne during August of 2008. A 4xDVD set of the Conference Talks is available for viewing. More information can be found on the DVD Media page.

National Walk for Values

The National Walk for Values was conducted nearly all Capital Cities in Australia during April of 2008. A Video DVD has been prepared with highlights of the Walk for Values in all states. More information can be found on the DVD Media page.

All Work is My Work - Love@Work - Bulletin 66

As part of the four pillars of the Love@Work program, Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.

The latest issue of All Work is My Work - Bulletin 66 is available for reading.

Download  All Work is My Work №66.  (PDF, 187KB)

Introduction for Newcomers

An Introduction to the Sathya Sai Organisation and overview of our activites, code, principles and devotional meetings, along with a small reading list have been added to the Newcomers Page. A direct download is available here.

Older news for 2008 and earlier is available on the Archives pages. See link below.

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