<p style="text-align:center;">Click on the above image to play Happy Diwali Greetings from Didi Sudesh and the BK family in Germany.</p>

Happy Diwali Greetings from BK Sudesh Didi and Family in Germany

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:70.14%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Berlin_B_Ks_Report_on_a_high_level_hybrid_event_Bridges_over_troubled_waters_fcb30c8376.jpg" alt="Berlin BKs Report on a high-level hybrid event Bridges over troubled waters.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Berlin_B_Ks_Report_on_a_high_level_hybrid_event_Bridges_over_troubled_waters_fcb30c8376.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Berlin_B_Ks_Report_on_a_high_level_hybrid_event_Bridges_over_troubled_waters_fcb30c8376.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Berlin_B_Ks_Report_on_a_high_level_hybrid_event_Bridges_over_troubled_waters_fcb30c8376.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Berlin_B_Ks_Report_on_a_high_level_hybrid_event_Bridges_over_troubled_waters_fcb30c8376.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><p>Brahma Kumaris Germany in partnership with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sohforum.org/">Spirit of Humanity Forum</a> and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.rifs-potsdam.de/en">Research Institute for Sustainability RIFS Potsdam</a> hosted a high-level hybrid event, called “Bridges over troubled waters! Science and Leadership meet Spirituality.” on 28. August in Berlin, Germany. The event was in English.</p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">The speakers were:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Sister Jayanti</strong>, International Spiritual Teacher, Additional Administrative Head, Brahma Kumaris. </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bkjayanti.org"><span style="font-size:18px;">www.bkjayanti.org</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Prof Mark Lawrence</strong>, Scientific Director, RIFS-Potsdam, Research Institute for Sustainability. </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.rifs-potsdam.de/en/people/mark-lawrence"><span style="font-size:18px;">www.rifs-potsdam.de/en/people/mark-lawrence</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Christian Greiser</strong>, Trainer for executives, Senior Advisor &amp; Senior Partner Emeritus Boston Consulting Group. </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.greiseradvisory.com"><span style="font-size:18px;">www.greiseradvisory.com</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Moderator: Philippa Blackham</strong>, journalist and broadcaster, is an award-winning documentary film-maker. She has worked for BBC radio for many years</span></li></ul><p>The event was filmed and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYM_NDcXVl8&amp;t=1560s">live streamed</a> on YouTube by a professional film company which is why the footage is of high quality (full length 2:00 hrs). <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9EGAENRySs">Footage can be downloaded here</a>.</p><p>Additionally, we produced a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9EGAENRySs">19-minute video clip</a> that captures some highlights of the evening and experiences of participants. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wDA0-1pqi4m7_jeIHDxTpI7PgJPpLDS5/view">This video can be downloaded here.</a></p>

Berlin BKs Report on a high-level hybrid event: "Bridges over troubled waters! Science and Leadership meet Spirituality"

<p style="text-align:justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Dear Brothers and Sisters, Om Shanti.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">A high-level event was held in Germany hosted by Brahma Kumaris Germany, "Bridges over Troubled Waters" in collaboration with 'The Spirit of Humanity' Forum and RIFS Potsdam Leaders from various fields came together to explore how Spirituality, Science and Leadership can work together for the betterment of the World. &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:justify;">The &nbsp;Addl. Chief of the Brahma Kumaris, Sis. Jayanti shared her views in the event. She said, when people start holding values in high esteem and strive to follow those values, then you will have a world where arts can flourish, new discoveries can be made and many advances can happen. She also guided the audience through a meditation session.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">The event was an amazing experience for the participants which held a mirror towards sustainable practices that we can adopt to contribute to the well-being of the human race.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Please find the URL of the event.<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayiXbAOg2so">https://youtu.be/ayiXbAOg2so</a></p>

Peace News Godlywood Highlights Unique "Bridges Over Troubled Waters" Event in Berlin

<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_0_a3bcaf6965.jpg" alt="VIP Retreat Held at Moringen, Germany, June 28-30 2024-0.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_0_a3bcaf6965.jpg 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_0_a3bcaf6965.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_0_a3bcaf6965.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_0_a3bcaf6965.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><p>June 28 - 30th was a special weekend and the VIP Retreat in Moringen was a big success. Many souls (30+) from Consulate General, Frankfurt and Associations from Frankfurt and NRW region participated with their families.</p><p>Didi's inspirational meeting with everyone online filled everyone with joy. Sister Rekha and Sister Dipti specially came from GCH, London as they organized some sessions for the basic understanding of self, supreme and connection with reflective exercises. Sudesh Didi also joined online to meet participants. The retreat also had parallel sessions for kids.&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_1_104a09d907.jpg" alt="VIP Retreat Held at Moringen, Germany, June 28-30 2024-1.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_1_104a09d907.jpg 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_1_104a09d907.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_1_104a09d907.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_1_104a09d907.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_2_b0869b9878.jpg" alt="VIP Retreat Held at Moringen, Germany, June 28-30 2024-2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_2_b0869b9878.jpg 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_2_b0869b9878.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_2_b0869b9878.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_VIP_Retreat_Held_at_Moringen_Germany_June_28_30_2024_2_b0869b9878.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For more details on sessions and photographs, please download the pdf of the report.</p>

VIP Retreat Held at Moringen, Germany, June 28-30 2024

<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;times new roman&quot;, serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;">Dear All,</span><br>&nbsp;</div><div class="gmail_quote" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><div dir="auto"><div class="gmail_quote" dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><div style="font-family:&quot;bookman old style&quot;, &quot;new york&quot;, times, serif;font-size:16px;" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:&quot;bookman old style&quot;, &quot;new york&quot;, times, serif;font-size:18px;"><span style="text-align:justify;" lang="EN-US">15th August 2024 marked celebration of&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:18px;"><b style="font-family:&quot;bookman old style&quot;, &quot;new york&quot;, times, serif;font-size:16px;text-align:justify;"><span><strong>78th Independence Day of India</strong></span></b></span><span style="font-family:&quot;bookman old style&quot;, &quot;new york&quot;, times, serif;font-size:18px;"><span style="text-align:justify;">. This year's celebrations had many more numbers than last year. In Germany, it was&nbsp;celebrated with the&nbsp;flag hoisting of the Indian tricolour flag followed by the Consulate General of India in <strong>Frankfurt and Hamburg</strong> reading the message from the Indian President. Every year the Brahma Kumaris were part of this celebration.</span></span><br><span style="font-size:18px;">&nbsp;</span></div><div style="font-family:&quot;bookman old style&quot;, &quot;new york&quot;, times, serif;font-size:16px;" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:&quot;bookman old style&quot;, &quot;new york&quot;, times, serif;font-size:18px;"><span style="text-align:justify;">Thanks for sharing.&nbsp;</span></span></div><div style="font-family:&quot;bookman old style&quot;, &quot;new york&quot;, times, serif;font-size:16px;" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:&quot;bookman old style&quot;, &quot;new york&quot;, times, serif;font-size:18px;"><span style="text-align:justify;">Family in Germany&nbsp;</span></span></div><div style="font-family:&quot;bookman old style&quot;, &quot;new york&quot;, times, serif;font-size:16px;" dir="ltr">&nbsp;</div><div style="font-family:&quot;bookman old style&quot;, &quot;new york&quot;, times, serif;font-size:16px;" dir="ltr">&nbsp;</div><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2024_08_78th_Indian_Independence_Day_Celebrations_in_Germany_68f685661a.jpg" alt="2024-08- 78th Indian Independence Day Celebrations in Germany.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2024_08_78th_Indian_Independence_Day_Celebrations_in_Germany_68f685661a.jpg 221w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2024_08_78th_Indian_Independence_Day_Celebrations_in_Germany_68f685661a.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2024_08_78th_Indian_Independence_Day_Celebrations_in_Germany_68f685661a.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_2024_08_78th_Indian_Independence_Day_Celebrations_in_Germany_68f685661a.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure></div></div></div></div>

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