Our dear beloved Holy Kaur passed Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 5:23 AM during morning banis. She was peaceful and surrounded by family and friends. Holy Kaur touched so many lives...she will live on in our hearts forever. Many blessings to Hari Dass Singh Khalsa and the family.

A touching letter to the community was written by her family on September 21. (We apologize that this did not go out to the community before she passed.)

There are many ways to honor Holy Kaur in the coming days...

Start Sahej Path (Reading of scripture)
Saturday, September 28 at 1:00 PM
Home of Hari Dass Singh & Holy Kaur Khalsa
161 Furnace St.
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Gurbani Kaur. (505) 929-1033 if you would like to read. No experience needed. Reading can be in English.

Bhog for Sahej Path 
Saturday, October 5 at 9:00 AM
Gurdwara Sahib
4700 NE St Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98660

Memorial Service
Saturday, October 5 at 3:00 PM
Unity World Healing Center
20255 Willamette Drive,
West Linn, OR 97068
503.697.9765

Chant akal (deathless) at sadhana during the ardas (prayer)
Sunday October 6
4:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Shakti House
1401 SE Morrison St.
Portland, OR 97214
We chant akal to send spirits through the ethers and to union with the Divine. This takes 17 days, so you can chant akal anytime between now and October 13.

In addition, for 17 days (Sep 27 - Oct 13) family and community will be chanting Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru for 31 minutes & Kirtan Sohila beginning at 7:30 PM. This will be at Hari Dass & Holy Kaur's home in Lake Oswego (address above). Parking may be limited - you may have to park at the top of the hill and walk down.

The community will still continue to chant Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru at each others' homes for this 11 day period leading up to Guru Ram Das' birthday. Please check the calendar for updated locations and times, as a few have shifted to be held at Hari Dass' home at 7:30 PM.

For 11 evenings (September 28 - October 8) leading up to Guru Ram Das' birthday we will chant his praise. Meditate with Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru for 31 minutes. 

Guru Ram Das is known as the Lord of Miracles and the days leading up to his birthday is a powerful time for the fulfillment of prayers and blessings. For 11 days, we gather in each others homes for cozy evenings of prayer, meditation, food and fellowship.

Please check the calendar to see where the meditation will be happening each evening between 7pm and 8pm. We are still in a need of a few hosts, so please let us know if you can  open your home for an hour. If you can't join the group, chant it on your own!

And that's not all! On Guru Ram Das' birthday, October 9, there will be a special sadhana - 2.5 hours of Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru. Please meet us at Shakti House at 3am!

Want to learn the mantra? This video includes the words...

We have 26 students registered for Level 1 teacher training so far and the number is growing! A welcome letter will be sent to registered students next week. If you still want to register there are a few more spots, so sign up while you can.

Teacher training is a great opportunity to deepen your practice in infinite ways whether you plan on teaching or not. Level 1 teacher training is offered every 2 years in Portland and is very affordable in comparison to other KRI certified Level 1 teacher training programs. 

There are a number of students coming for this training who do not live in Portland. We invite community members to consider hosting a student for all or part of the training. They would be glad to offer compensation in exchange for the possibility of staying in the energy of the community.

Visit www.nwkytt.com for more information about Level 1 teacher training in Portland. Email Bir Kaur with any questions.

By now you should know that Guru Shabad Singh will be with us THIS FRIDAY. Chanting sacred mantras is a powerful opportunity to open up your throat chakra and awaken your consciousness!

Remember this blog post? Well, the time has come to see who will step up and commit! The deadline is Monday...

Registering for Level 1 Teacher Training is a big step - we get it. It is a big step - a HUGE step - toward a happier, healthier and holier YOU!

During teacher training you will deepen your awareness, your commitment, and develop a habit of sadhana. You will learn for yourself how this powerful Kundalini Yoga technology works!

Have you already completed Level 1 Teacher Training? We have a commitment opportunity for you too! Become a mentor to someone going through the training. Email us if you are interested.

What's better than meditating? Meditating in a group, of course! We have another opportunity to get together with one another this month (and technically next month too).

For 11 evenings (September 28 - October 8) leading up to Guru Ram Das' birthday we will chant his praise. Chant Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru for 31 minutes - even if you can't join the group, chant it on your own!

Known as the Lord of Miracles, the days leading up to his birthday is a powerful time for the fulfillment of prayers and blessings. For 11 days, we gather in each others homes for cozy evenings of prayer, meditation, food and fellowship.

We are still looking for a few hosts! Please consider opening up your home. If you don't feel comfortable leading the meditation or don't have a recording of the shabad - never fear! We are here to help!

Check the calendar to see which dates are still available, then email satnam@kypdx.org to sign up. Please include your address, phone number, if you have any pets. Thank you!

And that's not all! On Guru Ram Das' birthday, October 9, there will be a special sadhana - 2.5 hours of Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru. Please meet us at Shakti House at 3am!

White Tantric Yoga® is coming to Portland! Registration is now open.

Read the minutes of the September Panj meeting.

Please join us for a evening of chanting, meditation and story telling with Guru Shabad Singh! A shabad is a hymn or a piece of sacred text that may be chanted kirtan style with devotional music. The man with shabad in his name will be in Portland next Friday at Shakti House.

Here's a quote from Sikhnet.com...

You have probably heard his music in a yoga class and perhaps not even known it! Listen to some clips.

Purchase a ticket in advance and save $5!
Advanced $20 / At the door $25
Friday September 13
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Shakti House
1401 SE Morrison St.
Portland, OR 97214
503.972.2929

Have you registered yet?! Even if you don't think you will teach, you can take this training! Deepen your experience of Kundlaini Yoga by studying with a teaching team of 5 devoted yogis and yoginis as well as special guest teachers.
Learn more & register at the Teacher Training website.