sos meditation and ecology centre
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11011 Shell Road (at Steveston Highway,) Richmond, BC
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History of the CentreBuildings
Organic GardensPrograms
Inauguration ~ April 10, 2010
History of the CentreBuildings
Organic GardensPrograms
Inauguration ~ April 10, 2010
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Then (2006)
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In Nov. 2005, Science of Spirituality purchased the old Incentive Schoolfrom the Richmond School Board for $800,000. The building was boardedup and a shambles. 6,000 sq. ft, on 1.3 barren acres, but it had promise.
In Nov. 2005, Science of Spirituality purchased the old Incentive Schoolfrom the Richmond School Board for $800,000. The building was boardedup and a shambles. 6,000 sq. ft, on 1.3 barren acres, but it had promise.
The demolition crew: Bob, Shushil, Arjan, Abhi, Arran & ErnieThe demolition crew: Bob, Shushil, Arjan, Abhi, Arran & Ernie
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History of the CentreBuildings
Organic GardensPrograms
Inauguration ~ April 10, 2010
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“Today, when we think of the study of our dwelling place our thoughts turn to the earth and Mother Nature...
We may divide this study into four areas: • understanding the cycles of nature, • becoming aware of the effects of pollution, • learning how to restore nature to its pristine beauty,
and • putting into practice methods to preserve the purity
of nature.”- “Ecology of the Soul,” by Rajinder Singh.
“Today, when we think of the study of our dwelling place our thoughts turn to the earth and Mother Nature...
We may divide this study into four areas: • understanding the cycles of nature, • becoming aware of the effects of pollution, • learning how to restore nature to its pristine beauty,
and • putting into practice methods to preserve the purity
of nature.”- “Ecology of the Soul,” by Rajinder Singh.
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Kind Hearts are the gardens;
Kind Thoughts are the roots;
Kind words are the blossoms;
Kind deeds are the fruits.- Sant Kirpal Singh
Kind Hearts are the gardens;
Kind Thoughts are the roots;
Kind words are the blossoms;
Kind deeds are the fruits.- Sant Kirpal Singh
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April 10, 2010 Centre InaugurationA crowd of more than 600 (an unadvertised event)
awaiting the arrival of the Spiritual Master, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj
April 10, 2010 Centre InaugurationA crowd of more than 600 (an unadvertised event)
awaiting the arrival of the Spiritual Master, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj
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Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, wife, mother, brother, newlyweds – Rimjhim & Arjan
Arrival & Ribbon-cutting
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, wife, mother, brother, newlyweds – Rimjhim & Arjan
Arrival & Ribbon-cutting
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Warm WelcomesWarm Welcomes
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Big welcome from the Children’s group
Big welcome from the Children’s group
Sant Rajinder Singh plants an espaliered
apple tree
Sant Rajinder Singh plants an espaliered
apple tree
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Greeting theChildren
Greeting theChildren
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Meeting with Sevadars(some of the many who volunteered)
Meeting with Sevadars(some of the many who volunteered)
Meeting with Young Adult Sevadars
Meeting with Young Adult Sevadars
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Mummies and DaddiesMummies and Daddies
Parents and KidsParents and Kids
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Childrens’ SatsangRoom & Angele,
coordinator, Luis headof repairs &
maintenance
Childrens’ SatsangRoom & Angele,
coordinator, Luis headof repairs &
maintenance
At the Entrancewayof the SOS buildingAt the Entrancewayof the SOS building
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Answering personal questions of disciples
and seekers under the big tent
Answering personal questions of disciples
and seekers under the big tent
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Security TeamSecurity Team
Apple BlossomsApple Blossoms
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Farewell at the CentreFarewell at the Centre