BK Silicon Valley, Milpitas&nbsp;hosted four landmark events with&nbsp;Sr. Shivani, welcoming nearly&nbsp;8,500 attendees&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Santa Clara Convention Center&nbsp;on August 30–31.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Image_6_18ecbeeae7.jpg" alt="Image 6.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Image_6_18ecbeeae7.jpg 234w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Image_6_18ecbeeae7.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Image_6_18ecbeeae7.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Image_6_18ecbeeae7.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/BKSV_Shivani_Image_1_5c7bdb1df6.jpg" alt="BKSV _Shivani_Image 1.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_BKSV_Shivani_Image_1_5c7bdb1df6.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_BKSV_Shivani_Image_1_5c7bdb1df6.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_BKSV_Shivani_Image_1_5c7bdb1df6.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_BKSV_Shivani_Image_1_5c7bdb1df6.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure> The events began with&nbsp;Own the Present,&nbsp;a compelling invitation to live consciously in each moment—free from distraction and full of clarity. This foundation of awareness set the stage for&nbsp;Rising with Clarity,&nbsp;where participants explored emotional resilience and healing, gaining tools to navigate uncertainty with grace. From there,&nbsp;Code the Future&nbsp;expanded the horizon, inspiring purposeful action, right thinking, and wise choices as pathways to a future rooted in happiness and prosperity. The events culminated in&nbsp;Serenity in Stillness,&nbsp;a meditative immersion into silence, where attendees learned to access inner wisdom and embrace stillness as a source of strength.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Image_5_15cb50a263.png" alt="Image 5.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Image_5_15cb50a263.png 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Image_5_15cb50a263.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Image_5_15cb50a263.png 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Image_5_15cb50a263.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure> Attendees were visibly moved—many describing the experience as “life-changing”&nbsp;and&nbsp;“a turning point.”&nbsp;One participant shared, “This wasn’t just a talk—it was a blueprint for conscious living.” Another, who traveled from Los Angeles, said with tears in their eyes, “I wish the event didn’t end and we didn’t have to go back.”The participation of civic leaders and change makers highlighted a growing renaissance of emotional and spiritual wellbeing in the Bay Area.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Image_2_02156bb523.jpg" alt="Image 2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Image_2_02156bb523.jpg 234w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Image_2_02156bb523.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Image_2_02156bb523.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Image_2_02156bb523.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Image_4_a076a91f48.jpg" alt="Image 4.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Image_4_a076a91f48.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Image_4_a076a91f48.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Image_4_a076a91f48.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Image_4_a076a91f48.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure>

BK Silicon Valley, Milpitas hosted four landmark events with Sr. Shivani on August 30–31.

Om Shanti Divine Family,On June 22, Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley in Milpitas celebrated Mamma’s Day in a serene atmosphere filled with deep silence and powerful meditation. In a spirit of love and gratitude, bhog was offered to our beloved Baba and Mamma, honoring her divine legacy.Sr. Kusum lovingly recalled Mamma’s unwavering faith in Baba and her fearless spirit. She shared Mamma’s elevated teachings, which continue to inspire us all with their purity, strength, and spiritual wisdom.Following the meditation, Baba’s children gathered in the backyard to enjoy Brahma bhojan along with kids' favorite Boba tea. The gathering concluded with receiving toli, everyone's favorite mangoes and a special blessings card reflecting Mamma’s elevated thoughts.&nbsp;Sr. Kusum sharing Mamma's elevated teachings and silent strength that Mamma that emodiment of spiritual greatness&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_c51dbe617a.jpg" alt="Mamma's Remembrance DayAtSiliconValley.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_c51dbe617a.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_c51dbe617a.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_c51dbe617a.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Baba's children soaking in Mamma's virtues and drawing inspiration<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_1_636a14d737.jpg" alt="Mamma's Remembrance DayAtSiliconValley-1.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_1_636a14d737.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_1_636a14d737.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_1_636a14d737.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Savoring Brahma bhojan under Baba's canopy, both literally and figuratively.<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_2_320386f4c8.jpg" alt="Mamma's Remembrance DayAtSiliconValley-2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_2_320386f4c8.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_2_320386f4c8.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_2_320386f4c8.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;All smiles with toli, Mamma's boli, mangoes and blessings - a sweet summer in Sangamyug<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_3_b677401c0c.jpg" alt="Mamma's Remembrance DayAtSiliconValley-3.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_3_b677401c0c.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_3_b677401c0c.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Mamma_s_Remembrance_Day_At_Silicon_Valley_3_b677401c0c.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure>

Silicon Valley, BKs Celebrate Mamma's Remembrance Day with deep spiritual love

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/image3_5d56f70113.jpeg" alt="image3.jpeg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_image3_5d56f70113.jpeg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_image3_5d56f70113.jpeg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_image3_5d56f70113.jpeg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_image3_5d56f70113.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure>This Fourth of July, we joyfully participated in Edina’s annual Independence Day parade, representing our spiritual family with pride and divine grace. Dressed in white and carrying banners of peace, we marched along 50th Street, while the parade commentators warmly highlighted Brahma Kumaris and its initiatives, introducing our work in meditation and spiritual upliftment to the cheering crowd.The Edina Fourth of July Parade is a beloved community event, uniting thousands in celebration with floats, music, and patriotic spirit. Our presence this year became a beautiful opportunity to silently share the vibrations of Raja Yoga, inner peace, and soulful connection—a reminder of the unity beyond diversity.We felt deeply blessed to walk as instruments of God’s love, witnessing smiles and curiosity from the audience. The experience strengthened our commitment to serving humanity with purity and compassion. Special thanks to all the souls who contributed to this meaningful participation.BK Minneapolis

BKs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Radiate Peace at Edina’s Fourth of July Parade

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)

<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_1_83a1237940.jpg" alt="FrenchRetreatAtPeachVillage_1.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_1_83a1237940.jpg 120w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_1_83a1237940.jpg 386w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_1_83a1237940.jpg 579w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_1_83a1237940.jpg 772w," sizes="100vw" width="772px"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_2_98e7dfbdb0.jpg" alt="FrenchRetreatAtPeachVillage_2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_2_98e7dfbdb0.jpg 120w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_2_98e7dfbdb0.jpg 386w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_2_98e7dfbdb0.jpg 579w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_2_98e7dfbdb0.jpg 772w," sizes="100vw" width="772px"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_3_51486d6486.jpg" alt="FrenchRetreatAtPeachVillage_3.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_3_51486d6486.jpg 120w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_3_51486d6486.jpg 386w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_3_51486d6486.jpg 579w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_French_Retreat_At_Peach_Village_3_51486d6486.jpg 772w," sizes="100vw" width="772px"></figure>Dear Divine family,It is with great pleasure that we are sharing with you the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOiNceGavg-wBoFFXSfssH-SR2B0aKgK/view">report of the French Retreat</a> that happened recently in Peace Village with our guest, Sr. Patrica, from France. Please enjoy the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMZhRbW5RpVj3duFcI_RNDQACI4CrhjBBdUa143SqQN6ErkPpF6znLEJsKLglTopg?key=N3Y4WGpSNXN5anZqV216d2hxdU1adDBEbFJlSVBR">pictures of the Retreat</a> as well.With lots of love in Godly service, Anne-Christelle, Nicole, Rakesh************************************&nbsp; Chère famille divine,Nous sommes heureux de partager avec vous le <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p6pDY7u8PwF920qCuzDKPP-1fkI4bxLR/view">compte-rendu de la Retraite des francophones</a> qui s'est tenue en mai dernier à Peace Village, en compagnie de notre invitée Sr Patricia de Paris.Veuillez également profiter des <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hPycr8cEC5sGaiiNhfUJDmtoCOabSaYM/view">enregistrements des activités</a> tenues dans le Inspiration Hall, ainsi que d'un <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMZhRbW5RpVj3duFcI_RNDQACI4CrhjBBdUa143SqQN6ErkPpF6znLEJsKLglTopg?key=N3Y4WGpSNXN5anZqV216d2hxdU1adDBEbFJlSVBR">album photos</a> qui vous permettront de vous plonger dans l'atmosphère de la retraite.Avec beaucoup d'amour en service divin, Anne-Christelle, Nicole et Rakesh

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BK Silicon Valley, Milpitas hosted four landmark events with Sr. Shivani on August 30–31.

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