Asia Pacific NC – CC Retreat in Tagaytay, Philippines

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The Asia Pacific retreat for National and Center coordinators took place in Tagaytay, Philippines on July 3-7, 2013. The NC-CC retreat was a sweet and

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powerful experience for everyone. Didi Nirmala and the presence of seniors, Bro. Charlie, Sr. Rajni, Sr. Bhavna and Sr. Meera, together with the other NCs
and CCs from 11 countries from Asia, Australia and New Zealand created a strong family feeling of spiritually learning and togetherness. The theme Being the
Message: Inspiring through our Faces and Features created an alokik atmosphere of deep yoga experiences and introversion balanced with fun and games,
entertainment and gyani conversations. The retreat meaningfully began with a telephone message from Dadi Janki from Shantivan which warmly welcomed everyone
to the spiritual gathering.

The retreat aimed to achieve the following objectives: 1) to put our stage at the center of our life; 2) to strengthen being the message though our face and features;
3) to strengthen the atmosphere of spirituality in our centers; and 4) to explore effective responses to the current world atmosphere. There were four major spiritual
areas that were deepened during the retreat: The Self, The Self and My Original Family, Service: Sharing with our World Family, and Our Region and our World.

Some of the participants’ feedback on the retreat:

“Newness in yoga and creativity in sessions were experienced. Everyone felt happy.”

“A very transforming point: not to look at others, but continue to look at the self.”

“Generous heart feelings and togetherness were experienced.”

“Excellent experience and great hospitality from the Philippine family.”

“Refreshment from the retreat were deeply felt.”

“Philippine family has done a great job for hosting the NC/CC retreat for the last three years.”

“Realization that the role of NC and CC is to build family feelings and to create belongingness.”

“Realization to keep my face, happy, cheerful and remain light to create belonging feeling.”

“Philippine family gave example of love and light, dedication and commitment.”

Nirbhaya Samman’ to Sister BK Pratima of Jagannath Puri

Photo Caption -1 – Jagannath Puri- In the occasion of Felicitation of “NIRBHAYA SAMAROH” of Women Organization at Puri, Chairperson of National

Commission for Woman, Smt. Mamata Sharma awarded –‘NIRBHAYA SAMMAN’ to B.K. Pratima, Brahma Kumaris, Puri .in the presence of

Sis.Manasi Pradhan, National Commission for Woman, Committee Member, Sis. Aparajita Mohanty, Renowned Odia Cine Actress and B.K.sisters.

Photo Caption -2- Jagannath Puri- In the occasion of Felicitation of “NIRBHAYA SAMAROH” of Women Organization at Puri ,Left to Right Ms.Manasi Pradhan,NCW,Commmitte Member, Smt. Mamata Sharma, Chairperson, NCW, Govt. of India, Sis. Aparajita Mohanty,Renowned Odia Cine Actress, B.K. Pratima, Brahma Kumaris, Puri & Sis.from Christian Mission, Puri.