Dear Global Family Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley was honored to participate in the 11th International Day of Yoga hosted by Consulate General of India San Francisco Office (CGI), India Community Center (ICC) along with various Bay Area non-profit organizations. Representing the organization, Sister Kusum shared insightful reflections on what yoga truly means—a deep connection of the soul with the Supreme. She also led the audience through a powerful guided meditation commentary, creating a peaceful and uplifting atmosphere.To continue the journey inward, she warmly invited everyone to visit the Brahma Kumaris center to learn and experience Raja Yoga meditation, a practice that empowers the mind and nurtures the spirit.

BKs Celebrate the International Day of Yoga in Silicon Valley (Milpitas, CA, USA)

Dear Global Family,Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas had the joy and privilege of welcoming two of Baba’s radiant angels—Br. Enrique Simo from Spain and Sr. Sonja Ohlsson from Denmark.Br. Enrique, through his talk, “Meditation: A Tool for Resilient Leadership” highlighted how meditation serves as a powerful foundation for building resilience, authenticity, and deeper human connection in leadership. He offered practical insights into how his personal practice—rooted in Rajyoga Meditation—helped open the hearts of others and inspire meaningful change. His message emphasized that true leadership is not merely defined by action, but by one’s awareness and inner state.Sr. Sonja shared insights into the environmental initiatives led by the Brahma Kumaris, emphasizing the deep connection between the self and the elements of nature. She spoke about the urgent need for each of us to take personal responsibility in healing and protecting the planet. She shared 10 practical steps—rooted in spiritual principles—for caring for our cherished and aging Mother Earth.The presence and talks of both speakers brought profound inspiration on their respective topics for all who attended.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_Enrique_1_e4b6b5781e.png" alt="Milpitas_Enrique_1.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_Enrique_1_e4b6b5781e.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_Enrique_1_e4b6b5781e.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_Enrique_1_e4b6b5781e.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;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;">Meditation and offering of Bhog to Baba with dear Br. Enrique<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_Enrique_2_5c95f93edc.png" alt="Milpitas_Enrique_2.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_Enrique_2_5c95f93edc.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_Enrique_2_5c95f93edc.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_Enrique_2_5c95f93edc.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;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;">Br. Enrique shared how Rajyoga can shape you into&nbsp; <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;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;">the inspiring leader you aspire to be<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;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;">Social Media Team <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;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;">BK Meditation Center <a style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(17, 85, 204);font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:large;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/540+S.+Abel+Street+Milpitas,CA+95035,+USA?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/search/540%2BS.%2BAbel%2BStreet%2BMilpitas,CA%2B95035,%2BUSA?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747175522504000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vbSngkMZG7bN9LplbB-HX">Milpitas,CA 95035, USA</a> <a style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(17, 85, 204);font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:large;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.svbrahmakumaris.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747175522504000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1zWAh-SvjWR1sS_-eKH2jp">www.svbrahmakumaris.org</a>

Visit and Talk by Br. Enrique Simo, Spain and Sr. Sonja Ohlsson, Denmark to Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas US

Earth Day and Easter Provide Sacramento BKs With Many Opportunities for Service

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_0_0c5ad06f8e.jpg" alt="Enrique bhai Service News (1)-images-0.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_0_0c5ad06f8e.jpg 120w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_0_0c5ad06f8e.jpg 386w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_0_0c5ad06f8e.jpg 580w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_0_0c5ad06f8e.jpg 773w," sizes="100vw" width="773px"></figure>Dear divine family,Om Shanti.We are pleased to share highlights from the recent visit of Brother BK Enrique, the National Coordinator of Spain to the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, San Francisco.During his stay, Brother Enrique conducted a workshop entitled “Mindful Leadership and Self-Management.” In this engaging session, he introduced eight key strategies for self-leadership and self-management, drawn from a book he co-authored with his brother. He emphasized the importance of observing one’s attention, emotions, and thoughts, and offered insightful reflections on the impact of one’s presence—shaped through physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy.On Friday, April 25, Brother Enrique was invited by the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), to lead a professional development session titled “Leadership Today.” Attendees included researchers, PhD candidates, and lab students from Dr. Reza Abbasi-Asl’s laboratory, as well as collaborators from other UCSF labs. Dr. Abbasi-Asl, Principal Investigator, expressed deep appreciation for the session, noting the profound connection between leadership and relationships that was explored. The experience of meditation, accompanied by live harp music, was especially well-received. Dr. Abbasi-Asl shared that the peaceful atmosphere and uplifting vibrations left a lasting impression on him. One PhD student described the meditation experience as one of true mindful rest, leaving him feeling completely refreshed. Many attendees expressed heartfelt gratitude and a strong interest in participating in future sessions.That same evening, Brother Enrique led a public meditation program titled “Cultivating Inner Peace and Joy,” again accompanied by soothing live harp music. During his remarks, he highlighted that meditation is not merely a practice, but a way of life. He reminded all present that the greatest gift one can offer is the gift of peace.In honor of Earth Day, Brother Enrique also shared peaceful vibrations with nature, recognizing and revering its inherent beauty and serenity.We are grateful for his inspiring visit and the spiritual sustenance it offered to many.Best regards and in Baba's remembrance, BK San Francisco Center family<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sfoffice[at]us.brahmakumaris.org">sfoffice[at]us.brahmakumaris.org</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bksanfrancisco.org">www.bksanfrancisco.org</a><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_1_de38ac0529.jpg" alt="Enrique bhai Service News (1)-images-1.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_1_de38ac0529.jpg 120w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_1_de38ac0529.jpg 386w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_1_de38ac0529.jpg 580w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_1_de38ac0529.jpg 773w," sizes="100vw" width="773px"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_2_7bcbca6d8a.jpg" alt="Enrique bhai Service News (1)-images-2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_2_7bcbca6d8a.jpg 120w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_2_7bcbca6d8a.jpg 386w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_2_7bcbca6d8a.jpg 580w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_2_7bcbca6d8a.jpg 773w," sizes="100vw" width="773px"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_3_d93038351f.jpg" alt="Enrique bhai Service News (1)-images-3.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_3_d93038351f.jpg 120w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_3_d93038351f.jpg 386w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_3_d93038351f.jpg 580w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Enrique_bhai_Service_News_1_images_3_d93038351f.jpg 773w," sizes="100vw" width="773px"></figure>

Highlights of Br Enrique's Visit to San Francisco, April 22-25, 2025

Sr. Kusum&nbsp;was recognized as a&nbsp;Trailblazing Woman&nbsp;for her dedication to community service and exceptional leadership in driving positive change by&nbsp;Consulate General of India, San Francisco, in collaboration with the&nbsp;Association of Indo Americansat the&nbsp;Naari – Celebration of Women&nbsp;event&nbsp;on March 8, 202. The event marked&nbsp;International Women’s Day&nbsp;by bringing together influential women leaders and changemakers.Under the theme&nbsp;“Accelerate Action for Gender Equality,”&nbsp;the gathering honored and celebrated women who have made outstanding contributions across various fields.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_1_9116f341a2.jpg" alt="Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_1.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_1_9116f341a2.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_1_9116f341a2.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_1_9116f341a2.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Sr. Kusum honored as Trailblazing Woman from Prathima Koppula,&nbsp; <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">wife of Consulate General of India, San Francisco&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_2_05180a85e3.jpg" alt="Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_2_05180a85e3.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_2_05180a85e3.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_2_05180a85e3.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Sr. Kusum with Dr. Srikar Reddy, Consulate General of India, San Francisco&nbsp; <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">and wife Pratima Reddy - along with other honored women leaders&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_3_5f8dd1c0a5.jpg" alt="Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_3.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_3_5f8dd1c0a5.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_3_5f8dd1c0a5.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_Kusum_Ben_3_5f8dd1c0a5.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>Sr. Kusum with Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California,&nbsp; lawyer and politician&nbsp;

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