News Archive 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
A New Airport for Bangalore
The Old Airport on Airport Road, 9 k from Bangalore, known as HAL Airport closed for operations on 23 May 2008. Bangalore (Devanahalli) Airport opened for commerical operations the same day. For further information, please visit our airline services webpage.
The Spirit of Service
Sai Young Adults, as part of the YNET initiative, will be attending and participating in the Spirit of Service dialog evening to be held at the University of Western Sydney, on Saturday, 12 June, between 6-9PM. This evening features dialogue between youth of different faiths. You may read more about the Spirit of Service.
Mill Park Sai Centre
The Mill Park Sai Centre will now be meeting at Mill Park Community Centre, Cnr Blamey Ave and Mill Park Drive, Mill Park. The Melways ref. is Map 10 A6. There is no change to the meeting time.
Monthly All Day Singing, Five Dock
The monthly all-day singing (ahkanda bhajan) will be discontinued from May 2008.
YNET - Diversity Rocks
YNet or Youth Network aims to understand ‘the Other’ – youth of different
religious, cultural, ethnic, socio-economic backgrounds in the wider
Australian community. Sai Young Adults are the nexus between various groups of youth through activities ranging from visiting places of worship and cultural
significance to organising large events. YNet is founded on the principle of “Unity in Diversity”.
On Saturday 12 April, Sai Young Adults from all over Australia participated in the National Youth Week in Dandenong, Victoria. Diversity Rocks was the culmination of National Youth Week (NYW) 2008. The Sai Young Adults received an award on the day for their contribution to NYW 2008 and a special mention by the Youth Coordinator and Mayor of Dandenong. Read more on the Diversity Rocks page.
Ladies Wing - Recipe Book Project
The aim of this project is to publish a book of family health recipes intended for all Sai devotees that will allow us to develop our awareness of love by increasing our understanding of dietary habits and imparting this in the context of Sai's teachings. You can find out more about this national project by the Ladies Wing on the Recipe Book page.
Hervey Bay Group
A Sathya Sai Group has begun at Hervey Bay, in Queensland. Devotional meetings will be fortnightly, with study circles happening at different locations in the region. For more information, contact John Davies, 07 4128 8124. Address details can be found on the Queensland meetings page.
National Conference - Summary
The Sai National Conference concluded in Sydney, New South Wales on 24th March 2008. The Guest speakers and the performer/speaker from overseas were very impressed in the professional way the conference was conducted with lively programs and working sessions to inspire the participants to live righteously in society by practising values - the essence of the conference theme.
A record number of delegates (801) attended the conference. Dr Bill Harvey, member of Prasanthi Council, commended the hospitality extended to the overseas guests and was interested in the details in organising such a successful conference as this. A document is currently being prepared which will be a reference document for staging future Sai National Conferences in Australia.
The conference achieved its objective by eliciting values within us, and offering ways of practising them. These were further enhanced in working sessions where delegates were able to interact and seek clarifications. The speaker sessions were interspersed with musical items to elevate the spiritual atmosphere. Performances by the newly established National Sai Choir were particularly well received by all present.
Delegates were asked to give their feedback by completing a conference evaluation form.
These are currently being compiled and the learning from the various organising sub-committees will be provided to Rita Kugler, who will coordinate the next conference in Queensland.
A note of appreciation received from a delegate is provided here which is a reflection of the comments received from many delegates.
“Congratulations all round for such a wonderfully well-organised conference. I have never enjoyed myself more. The many blessings we received, the love of Sai shone though the whole Easter Weekend. The Sai Youth and children were inspiring & imbued the Sai principles. The buses to and from the venue were efficient, & made me less stressed by not having to drive and contend with the traffic. The calibre of the speakers was awe-inspiring and generated enthusiasm and dedication in attending as many of the workshops as possible. Much love was felt by all, and I am sure I smelt incense on Easter Sunday; so much was given to us attendees.
The work by all concerned was well received. I went away feeling as if I had been in Parthi!!! ”
We expect the Queensland conference in 2010 will take us to greater heights to inspire us further in practising Sai teachings in our daily lives. On behalf of all delegates our gratitude is expressed to the conference committee and their team of loving Sai service workers.
National Walk for Values ~ Pictorial Albums
Saturday, April 12, 2008
The Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG conducted a National Walk for Values, in all states, on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Pictorial Albums of these National Walk for Values are now available online.
For ease of reference, you may visit each state's walk album here:
Brisbane National Walk for Values
Sydney National Walk for Values
Canberra National Walk for Values
Melbourne National Walk for Values
Adelaide National Walk for Values
National Walk for Values
Saturday, April 12, 2008
The Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG will conduct a National Walk for Values, in all states, on Saturday, April 12, 2008.
In Perth, the walk will be addressed by Darren Wood, National Disability Awards Winner and the 2007 Young Australian of the Year (WA). Jim Morrison will also address the walk. He has won two awards from NAIDOC - Aboriginal of the Year and Community Services Award. Dr Fiona Wood, the 2005 Australian of the Year will also address the walk.
In Sydney, Cr. Paul Barber, Mayor of Parramatta, Ms Tanya Gadiel, state member for Parramatta, Ms Julie Owens, Federal Member for Parramatta, Father Chris Riley, Reverend Bill Crews will address the National Walk for Values at Parramatta Park.
In Brisbane, the walk will be addressed by Shirmie Tan. Shirmie received The Order of Australia for her charity work. She continued to do this work even while having her own battle with cancer. Shirmie Tan will speak on Values in Action. Ms Jill Hole, Principal of the Durack Primary School, (a school which integrates human values into the school curriculum) will also address the walk
In Canberra, the inaugural Walk for Values in the Nation's Capital will commence from the High Court Lawn. The walk will be addressed by Dr. Pal Dhall, Adjunct Professor of Bioethics at ANU, and Director of the Institute of Sathya Sai Education.
In Melbourne, the walk will be opened by Victorian Multicultural Commissioner Elleni Bereded-Samuel. Elleni was one of 24 women named on the 2006 Victorian Honour Roll of Women. The Melbourne walk will commence with a ceremonial welcome from an Elder of Wurundjeri Tribe.
In Adelaide, the walk will be addressed by the Deputy Lord Mayor, Ms Susan Clearihan, and Julia Tarnawsky from the SLaM network, along with Kevin Francis of the Catholic Education Office, Adelaide.
For more information about the National Walk for Values, you may vist the Website.
Buddha Pournima (Vesak, Wesak)
The day of Vaisakh Purnima, which usually falls in the month of May, is considered most sacred by Buddhists all over the world. This day is significant for three reasons. It was on this day that Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born as Prince Siddhartha at Lumbini in Nepal in 560 B.C. It is also the day when He attained enlightenment at Gaya in India, after years of search and enquiry into the causes and remedy for sorrow in the world. Thereafter, Siddhartha came to be known as Buddha, or the Enlightened one. He preached that desires are at the root of all sorrow and hence advocated the path of right conduct and the right use of senses as the way to enlightenment. He attained Unity with the Absolute (Nirvana) in 480 B.C., again on the day of Vaisakh Purnima. This auspicious day is observed as Buddha Purnima
The date given for this year's celebration in the Prasanthi calendar is Monday the 19th of May 2008. Local celebrations of this festival will be held in various regions in Australia by the Sathya Sai Organisation Centres and Groups.
Kybong to Gympie
The Sathya Sai Group of Kybong has moved to Gympie, and will now be known as the Sathya Sai Group of Gympie. Meetings will be held at 8 Alloa Ct, Curra. More information can be found on the Queensland meetings page.
Ladies Wing
The Ladies Wing have added three new pages to their website. There is the Sathwic Food Recipe Book Project; the 2008 Activity Plan for the Ladies Wing; and a report of the 2007 Parthi Trip by the Australian Ladies Wing. You can read more on the Ladies Wing pages.
National Conference - Transcripts
The Sathya Sai Organisation conducted a National Retreat at the University of Western Sydney, Parramatta, during the Easter days of 2008. The Conference was well attended, and transcripts, along with photo albums are available for viewing on the Conference Website Transcripts section.
National Walk for Values
Saturday, April 12, 2008
An address on the National Walk for Values was given by the Deputy Central Coordinator, Albert Barelds. You may read this speech.
The Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG will conduct a National Walk for Values, in all states, on Saturday, April 12, 2008.
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
Australian Sai Medical Services Unit
Fiji Medical Camp
12th to 18th July 2008
In June 2007, medical personnel from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and United States jointly provided the much needed service for large masses of people in the most rural and remote areas in Fiji at makeshift medical centres. They were able to attend to the needs of about 4500 patients. Details of this medical services camp are available at the following links:
http://www.saiaustralia.org.au/medical/joint.html and
http://media.radiosai.org/Journals/Vol_05/01OCT07/06-sai_seva.htm
The Australian Sai Medical Services Unit in consultation with the Sai Organisation of Fiji has planned another medical camp from 12th to 18th July 2008. Medical personnel would leave for Fiji on the 11th July and return on the 20th July 2008. Further information is available on the Medical Unit web pages.
Inauguration of Coffs Harbour Sai Group
The Sathya Sai Group of Coffs Harbour, (North Coast NSW) will be inaugurated on Sunday, 4th May 2008, at 18 Bakker Drive, Coffs Harbour, at 10.00am. The Central Coordinator, Mr. Neville Fredericks, will be in attendance and will address the meeting. The inauguration will conclude at approximately 2pm. All are welcome. For further information, (and any vistors attending), contact Frank Soltau, 0408108999, beforehand.
National Conference over Easter Weekend, 2008
The Sai National conference begins in University of Western Sydney, Parramatta, on Friday 21 March. Last-minute enrolments are continuing to pour in daily.
The conference recognises that many devotees around Australia cannot attend the event directly for a number of reasons. This message is to let you know that you can 'join' the conference to some extent via the internet.
Arrangements are in place to put transcripts and slides from the presentations on-line as they are made, together with photos and snippets of the event. This will be provided on our Transcripts page. Or you can simply go to the Sai Australia website - http://www.saiaustralia.org.au/ - click on the conference logo on the opening page, and then go to "Transcripts".
Sai Medical Camps Fiji
A 45 Minute DVD showing highlights of the joint Sai Medical Camp is available. A short clip is shown below.
For more information about this Joint Medical Camp, or to obtain the DVD, please see the Sai Medical Unit website.
25 years of Melbourne Centre
Melbourne Sai Centre will celebrate its 25th Anniversary of loving Sai Service and Spiritual Activities on Sunday, 30th March, at St Josephs Hall, Fitzgerald St, South Yarra, at 2.45 pm.
National Walk for Values - Study Circle and Notes
In order to promote the Walk and provide a tool for participants to raise awareness of the National Walk for Values, a Study Circle has been provided which facilitators may use to conduct discussion to raise reflection on relevant issues for Walking for Values.
You may download the Study Circle and reference notes from these links:
Download the Study Circle here
Download the reference notes here:
National Walk for Values
Saturday, April 12, 2008
The Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG will conduct a National Walk for Values, in all states, on Saturday, April 12, 2008.
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
Global Overview of Sathya Sai Education
The book "Global Overview of Sri Sathya Sai Education" was developed by devotees involved in Sai Education throughout the world under the direction of the Education Committee of the Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation. This was distributed at Prashanti Nilayam, late July 2007. This is now available for reading online in Web Page format. You may visit the Global Overview Web Page.
Sathya Sai School News Update
The School News page has been updated. In recent news, Arthur Hillcoat and Moiya O'Brien have been visitors to the school during Health Week. There is a new page with reports and summary of the Tenth Anniversary of the Sathya Sai School.
Service Conference
Due the availability of the 2008 National Conference (Easter, 2008) as a forum, the Service Conference which was planned for Australia Day weekend of 2008, will now be part of the workshops to be conducted during the National Conference. .
Annual Blood Donation
The Annual Blood Donation will take place during the week of the Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba, commencing 19 November 2007. A guideline has been sent to all Centres and Groups. Individual devotees not in groups may make donations at the Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, and ensure that the donation is registered under the name Sathya Sai.
Devotional Singing online
Some devotional singing activities have been converted to You Tube format, and may be accessed here:
National Conference, 2008 - Update
The National Conference of the Sathya Sai Organisation will take place during Easter holidays 2008. More information and dates are available on the Conference website.
Those planning to attend are reminded that there are early bird discounts available, and of the need to register for accommodation should they be travelling from Interstate (or afar) to attend the conference. Limited accommodation has been obtained at the Formule Motels in the vicinity of the Conference site. More information and forms can be found on the Conference website.
Sai World Youth Conference
Reports from the Sai World Youth Conference, held in Prashanti Nilayam have been received and distributed to Sai Centres and Groups. This Conference was called Ideal Sai Youth, and attracted youth from over 100 countries. The Australian Flag was carried into the Darshan Hall at the Conference Inauguration by two Australian Youth Representatives, Surya Barelds and Barath Vasudevan.
The Divine Discourses given by Sathya Sai Baba at the World Youth Conference have been distributed to all Sai Centres and Groups and recommended as material for Study Circles. You may read these Divine Discourses online:
World Youth Conference Inauguration Discourse
World Youth Conference Valedictory Discourse
An International Sai Youth Council will be created which will act as an advisory body to the Sathya Sai World Foundation on youth matters. Youth will also be invited to speak at local, national and international functions on the fruits of following an intensive spiritual self-discipline program. The Nine Point Program followed by the Sai Youth of Australia (and youth worldwide) are offered for all devotees to follow:
- Spiritual Discipline 1-Practice Recitation of the Divine Name
- Spiritual Discipline 2-Read Swami's Discourses/Books Daily and Conduct Weekly Youth Study Circles
- Spiritual Discipline 3-Engage in Selfless Service Activity as a Group
- Spiritual Discipline 4-Practice of Dietary Discipline
- Spiritual Discipline 5-Learn to Speak Softly and Speak Less
- Spiritual Discipline 6-Take Active Part in Sai Centres
- Spiritual Discipline 7-Improve Communication and Interact Respectfully with Parents
- Spiritual Discipline 8-Practice Ceiling on Desires by not Wasting Food, Money, Energy and Time
- Spiritual Discipline 9-Practice Daily Meditation and Prayer
Full content of this spiritual discipline plan may be found on the World Youth Conference webpage
You may read the full reports and resolutions from the World Youth Conference on the International Sai Organisation site.
Education in Human Values
The recent Education Retreat was attended by over 130 participants from all states. It was announced that this retreat will be held bi-annually, in Canberra. It was also announced that every year, the third week in August will be Education in Human Values Week, to further awareness of Education in Human Values in our organisation and in the community, generally. The International Education Conference, scheduled to be held in Prashanti Nilayam during November of this year, has been shifted to Guru Pournima of 2008. This is to allow other countries to translate the Global Overview of Sri Sathya Sai Education and disseminate. Those interested in this book are encouraged to download the book for further reading, at the Institute of Sathya Sai Education website. Of particular interest is Chapter 9, which refers to "Future Perspectives".
Global Overview of Sathya Sai Education
The book "Global Overview of Sri Sathya Sai Education" was developed by devotees involved in Sai Education throughout the world under the direction of the Education Committee of the Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation. It was distributed during Guru Purnima in late July 2007. A PDF version of this book is available for download from the International Sathya Sai Organisation website. Go to the PDF download of this book.
Inauguration of Griffith Sai Group
The Sathya Sai Group of Griffith, (Western NSW) will be inaugurated on Sunday, 19 August, 2007, at the Police and Citizens Youth Centre, Olympic St, Griffith, at 10.00am. The Central Coordinator, Mr. Neville Fredericks, will be in attendance and will address the gathering. There will be Devotional singing, Study circle, Childrens Art competition. The inauguration will conclude at approximately 2pm. All are welcome. For further information, (and any vistors attending), contact Judie Rowling, 02 6964 0659,
Welcome to Newcomers
A welcome to Newcomers page has been added to this site, giving introduction and links to information for newcomers to Sai Baba. View the Welcome to Newcomers.
Blood Donation - Guru Pournima
Participants of Sai Centres and Groups will be making a group blood donation during the week of Guru Poornima in 2007; between 23rd July and 29th July. This blood donation drive will be coordinated by service coordinators in each centre and group. See the Blood Donation page for further information.
Griffith Sai Group
Griffith (Western NSW) Sai Group has commenced meeting regularly. The Griffith Sai Group meets every Thursday at 7.00pm in members homes. For further information, contact Judie Rowling, Ph. 02 6964 0659. All are welcome. For further information, and updates, you may check the listing on the NSW Sai Meetings Page.
Audio Streaming
Readings of Sathya Sai Vahini and Prema Vahini have both been pasted onto the website by Radio Sai for access anytime at the Talking Books page. People can listen or download at will from
http://www.radiosai.org/podcast/S_Vahini_01.htm
Medical Service in Fiji
20 members of the Australian Sai Medical Unit will join an international team in Fiji on the weekend of 22 June to provide free medical camps in Fiji. There will be two gynaecologists, two dentists, one dental prothetist, two nurses, two pharmacists, seven General Practitioners, amongst the twenty Australians participating in this international service activity. There will be 22 practitioners from New Zealand and 4 from the USA. Medical camps will be conducted in many villages including, two days in Viti Levu ( Lautoka area) 5
days in Venua Levu (Labasa area). Approximately 500-700 persons per day are expected to participate in these camps. Medications will be provided free. One Blood Testing machine will also be donated to Fiji.
Walk for Values in Canada
The Sathya Sai School in Toronto, Canada, has recently conducted the 2007 Walk for Values in Toronto and many other cities in Canada. You may visit the Walk for Values website in Canada. This site also links to the Australian National Walk for Values Website.
Prayer for Rain, Australia
The Sathya Sai Organisation recognises that much of mainland Australia (ncluding Tasmania) is experiencing both drought and reduced supplies in our catchment areas. The Sathya Sai Organisation proposes a unified Prayer for Rain. You may read more about this united effort on the Prayer for Rain Page.
Sai Geeta Passes Away
Sai Geeta, Swami's pet elephant, passed away on 22 May 2007. Sai Geeta was beloved by thousands upon thousands of devotees. You may read the story of the life and passing of Sai Geeta.
Education Retreat Update
Dr Pal Dhall has presented the Flyer for the Education Retreat to Sathya Sai Baba on the morning of 22 May, 2007; Swami has blessed the retreat and indicated he was very happy.
National Education Retreat
The Institute of Sathya Sai Education (ISSE) and the Education Wing are jointly hosting a Retreat for all Sai Educators in Australia. A retreat brochure and enrolment form are now available on the Education Retreat Webpage, found here: National Education Retreat notice.
Music, Singing and Devotion, the teaching of Sathya Sai Baba
A page has been added to the Spiritual Wing section of this website, with excerpts from the teachings of Sai Baba on Music, Devotion and Singing. You may read Sathya Sai Baba on Music and Devotional Singing, the royal road to the goal of life.
Activities for Nursing Home Service
A recommended list of nursing home activities is given in the service section. You may view this on the nursing-home page.
Easwaramma Day Celebrations
NSW Zone West will celebrate Easwaramma Day on Saturday, May 5th 2007, at the Rooty Hill Public School, Westminster Street, Rooty Hill, from 3.00pm-5.00pm.
National Education Retreat
The Institute of Sathya Sai Education (ISSE) and the Education Wing are jointly hosting a Retreat for all Sai Educators in Australia. Current teachers of SSE, Professional Teachers in the Sathya Sai School and U-Turn Training School, the staff of the Institute of Sathya Sai Education and potential teachers of EHV and SSE are invited to attend this retreat. For further information, and contact details, read the National Education Retreat notice.
Port Macquarie Sai Group
Port Macquarie Sai Group has commenced meeting regularly. The Port Macquarie Sai Group meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Regent Cottage, Midcoast Maritime Museum, 2 William Street Port Macquarie NSW 2444. There will be an inauguration meeting on Sunday May 6, from 10am to 3pm at the Maritime Museum. The Central Coordinator, Neville Fredericks, will be in attendance for the inauguration. All are welcome. For further information, and contact details, see the listing for the Port Macquarie Sai Group on the NSW Sai Meetings Page.
Buddha Pournima at Whitefield
Information has been received that the Celebrations for Buddha Pournima will now take place on May 21-22 in Brindavan Ashram, Whitefield. No registration is necessary, and all are welcome to attend.
Ladies Wing trip to Prashanti Nilayam
The Ladies Wing will visit Sathya Sai Baba's Ashram Prashanti Nilayam as a Australian Ladies Wing group. Travel to Prasanthi is scheduled from 27th-29th September 2007. The ladies are planning to stay in Prasanthi from 30th September onwards for one week all together.
This group will be Ladies only for members of the Australian Sathya Sai Organisation. Ladies need to indicate an expression of interest by 22nd April 2007. See your local ladies wing coordinator or use our contact form on this website.
National Walk for Values - Update
Preparations are in full swing for the first National Walk for Values in Australia on Saturday the 24 March 2007. After successful marches in Canada for the last four years, we will now have the opportunity in Australia to make our communities more aware of the five Human Values that encapsulate the teachings of Sai Baba. The time appears to be right for holding such events as the local organisers report, very strong, and in some cities, instant support from Local Government Councils and Police for the National Walk for Values.
We are planning National Walks for Values in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. The Sathya Sai School in Murwillumbah will also be part of the event. The various walks will be open to all and we welcome people from all religions, cultures and social groups to join us. However, we realise that this is our first National Walk and it is important to see the event as a long-term initiative of the Sathya Sai Organisation. The focus will therefore be on 'quality and not quantity', words so often repeated by Sai Baba to make us realise that for Him quality always comes first.
Though we will invite others to join us, our first responsibility is to make this a successful event attended by a maximum number of Sai devotees. By walking together and demonstrating our commitment to the five Human Values, we not only promote the teachings of Sai Baba but we will enrich our cities by our resolve to transform ourselves and thus the communities we live in.
Unity of Faith Rain Prayer
During August 2006, Sai Devotees in the South East area of Queensland conducted a Unity of Faith Rain Prayer. This took place at the Comorant Bay Picnic Area, Lake Wivenhoe, Brisbane Valley Highway, Esk Shire, Queensland. A web album of this event has been created. You may also download a Guest Program from the event in this album. Go to the Unity of Faith Rain Prayer Album.
Calendar of Events at Prashanti Nilayam
The 2007 Calendar of Events and Festivals observed at Prashanti Nilayam has been published. It is available for download: 2007 Prashanti Calendar (Micorsoft Word format). The religious festivals and spiritual days of major religions can be found in our website and its link is http://www.saiaustralia.org.au/calendar2007.html
Prof. Anil Kumar Speaks on the Necessity of Unity
Prof. Anil Kumar presented a talk on the 21st of November 2005 to the Indian Delegates to the 8th World Sai Conference held at Prasanthi Nilayam. The talk was on unity in general among devotees and active workers. It is a well-researched talk. It is relevant to all Sai devotees and made available for your reading. Download Prof. Anil Kumar's talk on Unity (Microsoft Word).
National Blood Donation Day
The Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG has selected 16 February 2007 as National Blood Donation Day. Eligible Sai Participants are invited to join their Centres and Zones to give blood on or before Maha Shivarathri day, 16 February, 2007. You may read more about blood donation and the special arrangements, which include a CLUB CODE.
- Only 3% of Australians donate blood but around 75% will use blood products at some stage in their lives.
- Many in our community are dependent on blood products, to live.
- The Blood Bank will first check if you are healthy enough to donate blood before they receive your donation.
- Those who have been to countries where Malaria is prevalent can also donate blood and only the Plasma component of the blood will be used which saves many lives.
Our aim is to donate 5000 units of blood and you could encourage your friends and relations to donate on a day convenient to you, around mid February. The club code to be provided at the Blood Bank is 3A SAI.
Sai Young Adults National Conference
Tatachilla, South Australia, 9-11 February 2007
The Sai Young Adults of Australia will be holding a National Conference at Tatachilla (nearby Maclaren Vale) in South Australia, on the second weekend in February. Theme of the Conference is Messengers of Sai Love. Location, registration, and much more information can be found on the 2007 Conference Web page.
National Walk for Values
Saturday, March 24, 2007
The Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG is conducting a National Walk for Values, in all states, on Saturday, March 24, 2007.
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.
The five human values of Love, Peace, Truth, Right Conduct and Non-violence encapsulate the teachings of Sai Baba and can easily be communicated to the wider community whilst respecting the differences in religions, cultures and lifestyles. Emphasising the five human values, and thereby the promotion of tolerance and unity through statements as 'Help Ever and Hurt Never' and 'Love All, Serve All', will have a profound public impact during a time that these values are increasingly in need in our society.
The National Walk for Values is a public acknowledgment of the five human values that express the inherent divinity present in each and every one of us.
News, information, brochures, registration forms and arrangements in each state will be notified on this website. For further information, contact Albert Barelds, email bareldsa [at] ozemail.com.au
Teachings on Service
Sathya Sai Baba provides opportunities to all persons to undertake selfless service for self-transformation. An examination of Baba's teachings on why we do selfless service has been provided in the service wing section of this website.
Love at Work In Action
Love@Work, a pilot program for Sai Young Adults, was conducted in several states during the month of November, and the first week of December. During this pilot exercise, the Sai Young Adults produced newsletters. Excerpts from the Love@Work Newsletters are available here.
Ladies Spiritual Upliftment Plan
Swami in His Ladies Day Discourses has emphasised that women play a pivotal role in the family and if the women lead a more spiritual life it will have a flow-on effect on the family. The ladies wing has provided a Spiritual Plan to facilitate development of the spiritual life. You can read about this plan.
Love@Work
Sai Youth in Australia, across four states, will be conducting a pilot program called Love at Work. You may read more about this on the youth website at this link: http://www.saiaustralia.org.au/youth/l@w.html
Bookmarks
The ladies Wing as part of the contribution to take Swami's message to the
community has taken up a project to make book marks and distribute among
distribute among family, friends and other appropriate places. You can download the bookmarks, print them and cut to size and distribute. (521kb document, Microsoft Word format.
Questions and Answers on Selfless Service
Sathya Sai Baba has answered devotees questions on selfless service. You may view these Questions and Answers, and download the document, on the Questions and Answers page.
Study Circle
Sathya Sai Baba has said "I do not ask you to follow me, I ask you to follow
what I say" We cannot follow with enthusiasm without a clear
understanding of His teachings. In Study Circles we learn from the collective
wisdom and practical ways of implementing the knowledge gained. Transformation
and not Information is the goal of study circles. There is a document on the
nature and operation of Study Circles, which would assist centres and groups in
further improving the quality of Study Circles. You may download this document here.
Multifaith Activites
The Sai Organisation is unique in the world, as a consequence of its active
acceptance of the concept of Unity of all Religions. Symbols of the major
religions are displayed at meetings, and the prayers of the major religions are
read at meetings. Further information here.
Funeral of Howard Murphet
Two reports of the Funeral Service for the late Howard
Murphet may be read here.
Ribbons of Light, Bhajan CD
Tasmania, as a state service activity, have produced an English Bhajans CD
and distributed to all Zones and Centres in Australia. More information here.
Australian Song Book
The Australian Song book, "A Garland At His Lotus Feet" (the ORANGE book) is
available for download. The files are in Adobe PDF format, contain the words to
all the bhajans and the guitar chords here
Willetton Sai Centre -
Willagee Community Services
Willetton Sai Centre has commenced a service activity at the Willagee
Community Center. Project information and pictures found here
Sai News Australia
Sai News Australia is a quarterley magazine which has stories, articles,
quotations and many images of Sathya Sai Baba. An excellent resource for those
seeking to read from local devotees and their devotion and practice of the
teachings of Sathya Sai Baba. More information and subscription details found
here
Sai Youth Service - Cyber Youth
Homework Help Certificate Ceremonies
The Sai Youth of NSW have been engaged in a service project over many years, teaching the less priviledged how to
use computers. The project coordinators for Cyber Youth and Homework Help you like to invite you all for this Saturday's Graduation and Certificate Ceremony. Over the last 4 - 5 years, volunteers from a variety of organisations and groups have combined to provide free tutoring services for the marginalised migrants in Sydney, namely in the Auburn, Granville and Bankstown areas. This Saturday, 1st July, between 11am - 1pm, we will honour the students whom have received tuition this year by awarding them Graduation and Participation Certificates.
The venue is - Granville Youth and Recreational Hall, 3 Memorial Drive, Granville.
Zone East Unity Meeting
The Chair of the Central Council, Sri Roger Packham,
will attend and deliver spiritual talk at the NSW Zone East Unity
Meeting on 24th June 2006 at 3.00 pm at Homebush Boys High School, Cnr.
Burlington Road & Bridge Road, Homebush.
Zone East Unity Meeting
The Regional Central Coordinator, Mr Neville
Fredericks will attend and deliver spiritual talk at the NSW Zone East Unity
Meeting on 25th March 2006 at 3.00 pm at Homebush Boys High School, Cnr.
Burlington Road & Bridge Road, Homebush.
A set of bhajan CD's produced by Carlingford Centre as 80th Birthday Gift to
Swami will also be released at this function.
NSW Evening with Robert and Rita Bruce
The Ladies Wings of NSW (Zone East and Zone West) are hosting an evening with Robert and Rita Bruce at
the Homebush Boys High School, on Wednesday 15 February, 2006. It will be a general talk with Rita and Robert Bruce speaking about their experiences of Sathya Sai Baba. There will be a question and answer session also. All welcome. The Evening starts at 7.30pm.
2006 Australian National Conference
Program presented to Swami
Roger Packham (Chair of the Central Council) has visited Prashanti Nilayam and presented the Conference Program to Swami. His account of this visit is given below:
Dear All,
I arrived at the ashram on Saturday about noon. In the first Darshan in the afternoon, I had the programme I printed in Australia ready to give Him, but he did not come near. On the plane over, I had tidied up things and made it 'nicer', but could not print it out.
On Sunday morning, we waited from 6.30 to 10am, but Swami did not come at all - busy at stadium getting ready for sports day we think. Thus I then had time to reprint the programme, this time I used 'photo quality' paper, as it was the best I could get - it looked nice and was coloured, and would not fold easily.
On Sunday, swami walked up the Veranda between the rows of men, one row one side and two the other. I had a gap, so could move between the two rows on men on the side I was. I offered the programme to Swami flat in my hands, and He took it, and read it as He moved on along the row. Wonderful!!
The next morning, He again came up the rows of men. this time I was at the back of the two rows. He went straight past me without looking. At the end of the row, instead of going into the hall to come back as He did on Sunday, He turned around and came back down the rows of men. He passed me without looking again, but then stopped, was wheeled back to me and asked "Where are you from?" I said "Australia Swami. Are You happy with the Australian programme?" He replied as He was pushed on "Very Happy!". What a blessing.... He then went around the front of the men, so I was next to Him, and He smiled. The He again came back passed me very close on the way to His room.
The following day, he again came up the line of men, and again I was next to Him. Three days and three encounters, and the approval of our programme.
Christmas Events
Sai Devotees in the Eastern Suburbs of Suburban Sydney, NSW, will celebrate Christmas on Saturday 17th December 2005 from 3.00 to 5.00 pm at St Brigids Church, Cnr. Livingstone & Marrickville Road,
Marrickville. This celebration will be followed by Street Carolling along
the roads/avenues leading from the Church.
Gordon and Normanhurst Sai Centres will hold a Christmas Celebration at
Uniting Church Pymble, Cnr Pacific Highway & Livingstone Avenue, Pymble NSW
on Thursday 22nd December 2005, at 8PM.
Medical Conference, Prasanthi Nilayam - 3rd & 4th September 2005
Dr. Narendranath Reddy — Chairman, International Medical Committee &
Member, Prasanthi Council has provided the following information with regards
to the Medical Conference scheduled at Prasanthi Nilayam on 3rd & 4th
September 2005. The conference is open to all medical personnel (both Sai &
non-Sai) and devotees are kindly requested to pass the URL for the website to
their friends and relations who may be interested in attending the conference.
"As you are aware, there will be a Medical Conference in Prasanthi
Nilayam on September 3-4, 2005. All physicians and dentists who are interested
in attending the conference are requested to register on-line. The
International Medical Committee in consultation with Prasanthi Council has
developed a website for this registration. Could you please share this
information with all physicians and dentists so that they may be able to make
good use of this opportunity?
Website address: http://www.saiconference.org
Please request the delegates to register through the website. Once approved
the delegates will get a system generated email with the sign in
information."
Calendar of Events and Festivals
in Prashanthi Nilayam, 2005
The 2005 Calendar of Festivals observed in Prashanthi Nilayam may be viewed
on
this page. There is a notice amending the date of Maha Shivarathi
celebration to 8th of March, 2005.
Central Coordinator's Christmas - New Year Message
The Central Coordinator for Australia, Neville Fredericks, has written a
message on the occasion of the Christmas and New Year 2005, along with some
reflections for New Year Resolution. You can read this here
Video Streaming Service
To celebrate the 79th birthday of Bhagavan Baba, an on demand
video service is now offered for Divine Discourses. You can read more here
Central Coordinator's Birthday Message
The Central Coordinator for Australia, Neville Fredericks, has written a
message on the occasion of the 79th year of the Advent of Sri Sathya
Sai Baba. You may view this message here
Ribbons of Light, Bhajan CD
Tasmania, as a state service activity, have produced an English Bhajans CD
and distributed to all Zones and Centres in Australia. More information here.
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