Prasanthi Bulletin , Wednesday, February 13, 2008

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

The 800 strong Chinese contingent from Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia,

Canada, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Peoples Republic

of China celebrated their New Year in Sai Kulwant Hall this evening.

Beginning with a procession from Bhagawan's residence at 4.10 pm, as

Swami came onstage after completing a round of the Hall in His chair,

Lion Dancers came centre-stage with a short presentation, Sai Kulwant

Hall reverberating with their drums. SSEHV children from Malaysia and

Indonesia presented Chinese hymns, followed by presentation of various

items to Bhagawan and an address by Mr. Billy Fong of Malaysia, the New

Year celebrations co-ordinator. Traditional Chinese Instrumental music

followed, presented by devotees from Indonesia and the People's

Republic. A half-hour drama was the final presentation, bringing out

the virtues of Truthfulness and Filial Piety in Chinese legends and a

recent true story in Malaysia. After the drama, Swami came down from

the stage and Blessed the participants, granting them group

photographs. Ten minutes of Bhajans followed a song by the Chinese

devotees once Swami came back onstage, concluding with Arati at 5.50

pm.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Chinese devotees have been decorating Prasanthi Nilayam over the last

two days for their New Year celebration. This evening, Tibetan monks

chanted mantras in Sai Kulwant Hall. Beginning with the offering of the

traditional scarves and the Buddha Dharma text to Bhagawan at 5.30 pm,

the chanting continued for 45 minutes, concluding with an offering of

merits for the benefit of all sentient beings. Bhagawan accepted Arati

and returned to His residence at 6.30 pm.

 

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