Dear Friends
This is a gentle reminder about the upcoming program by Sri M this Saturday on Aug 15th. You will be able to watch the program on YouTube Live and Facebook Live. The attached flyer has the information on the YouTube channel and Facebook page.
We look forward to having you all for the program.
Warm regards,
Blossom Foundation
Given the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and WHO (World Health Organization) recommendations about the coronavirus pandemic, and as Sir mentioned in his satsang yesterday, we must postpone the May 2020 retreats with Sri M.
We are offering all paid registered attendees a prepaid voucher to attend the next retreat with Sri M in Fall of 2020, or if they can't attend, the one after in the Spring of 2021. Voucher-holders will get priority registration. We will send out an email in the next few months detailing the process and dates. Best Western in Graham has promised to cancel reservations, but please make sure your hotel reservations are indeed canceled.
Sri M said in his satsang that ‘Utilize the time you get to practice Yoga and Kriya. Exercise, meditate and build your resistance. Love and a million positive thoughts to all.’
Please stay well and safe.
Warmly,
The Blossom Foundation Board
We hope this email finds you well.
The Blossom Foundation team is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. We are 8 weeks away from the first retreat at Sacred Grove, and at this time, there are no changes to the scheduled retreats. The safety of our attendees, Sri M, and those of our volunteers is our highest priority. We are consulting health experts and monitoring expert recommendations, including guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). We will continue to send out regular updates and keep you updated.
For more information please see
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/
We thank you for your patience and please do not hesitate to write to programs@blossomfoundation.com if you have any questions. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Warmly,
The Blossom Foundation Team
Blossom Foundation is delighted to share that Sri M has been conferred with the Padma Bhushan Award in India for the distinguished service of high order in the field of Spirituality.
The Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian Awards in India, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.
The ‘Padma Bhushan’ is for distinguished service of high order, the awards being announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. The award would be conferred by the President of India at a ceremonial function which is usually held at Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March/ April every year.
We are happy to announce that Sri M will be conducting retreats at the Sacred Grove in Graham Texas during May 2020. This email is to provide you with information so that you can plan ahead. Registration will open Jan 22, 2020 at 8pm Central Time.
Topic: Exploring Consciousness – Yoga and the Upanishads
Retreat 1: Friday, May 8th to Sunday, May 10th
Retreat 2: Friday, May 15th to Sunday, May 17th
Retreat 3: Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24th
Retreat 4: Thursday, May 28 to Saturday, May 30th
The sessions will begin Day 1 in the afternoon and end Day 3 after dinner.
Attendance limited to one retreat per person
Seats will be available on a first come, first serve basis with a wait list maintained in the order received.
Retreat fee is $400 per person. This excludes accommodation which needs to be paid to the hotel directly.
Minimum age for a registrant is 10 years. Please note that children under 10 years will not be allowed on the property during the retreats.
All of our programs are run by volunteers. We will send out an email in the coming weeks with more information about volunteer opportunities.
Please send any questions to programs@blossomfoundation.com.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the Sacred Grove in Graham Texas soon!
Sir’s 2018 US visit to the Dallas area included a visit to the property located at 302 Racetrack Rd in Graham, along with rest of the Blossom Foundation Board Members. Graham is situated about 120 miles west of Dallas, in the state of Texas.
Driving into the property
Gradually winding graveled path led us from the gate to the house. As we turned the corner, the house came into view. It is a recently built ranch style home, that will be Sir’s dwelling when he spends time at the property: Sacred Grove.
View of the House
Sir and rest of the Blossom Foundation Board members took a tour of the property including the house. An all-wheel drive Polaris was brought in by the real estate agent to take us around the property that spans almost 49 acres and has the Brazos River along its boundary on the west.
Sir and the Board touring property with agent Maggie
Polaris - our ride on the property tour
As we entered the house, we were greeted by “M” on the wall and there was a feeling that this was meant to be the future home for Sacred Grove. Following a quick tour of the inside of the house, we proceeded to explore the rest of the property and see the Brazos river.
A feeling that it was meant to be
The tour took us along the edge of the property to the riverfront. We stopped along the way several times to take in a closer view of the trails and sights.
Sri M taking a closer look at a tent
Sri M was satisfied with what the property had to offer towards his vision for Sacred Grove.
We returned from the tour; Sir was satisfied with what the property had to offer towards his vision for Sacred Grove, and was ready to make an offer. He gave the go-ahead to Nandu – Vice President, Blossom Foundation to negotiate the purchase. With Sir’s blessings, Nandu proceeded to and secured us the deal.
We came, we saw, we acquired!
Sir’s blessings, your support, and generosity, helped us close the deal on Sep. 24th, 2018. And with that, Blossom Foundation is now the proud owner of the property at 302 Racetrack Rd, Graham, TX.
Sacred Grove
Center for Yogic Studies and Exploring Consciousness
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