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Page 1: SOS Meditation and Ecology Centre

11011 Shell Road (at Steveston Highway,) Richmond, BC

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History of the CentreBuildings

Organic GardensPrograms

Inauguration ~ April 10, 2010

History of the CentreBuildings

Organic GardensPrograms

Inauguration ~ April 10, 2010

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Then (2006)

T

In Nov. 2005, Science of Spirituality purchased the old Incentive Schoolfrom the Richmond School Board for $800,000. The building was boardedup and a shambles. 6,000 sq. ft, on 1.3 barren acres, but it had promise.

In Nov. 2005, Science of Spirituality purchased the old Incentive Schoolfrom the Richmond School Board for $800,000. The building was boardedup and a shambles. 6,000 sq. ft, on 1.3 barren acres, but it had promise.

The demolition crew: Bob, Shushil, Arjan, Abhi, Arran & ErnieThe demolition crew: Bob, Shushil, Arjan, Abhi, Arran & Ernie

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History of the CentreBuildings

Organic GardensPrograms

Inauguration ~ April 10, 2010

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“Today, when we think of the study of our dwelling place our thoughts turn to the earth and Mother Nature...

We may divide this study into four areas: • understanding the cycles of nature, • becoming aware of the effects of pollution, • learning how to restore nature to its pristine beauty,

and • putting into practice methods to preserve the purity

of nature.”- “Ecology of the Soul,” by Rajinder Singh.

“Today, when we think of the study of our dwelling place our thoughts turn to the earth and Mother Nature...

We may divide this study into four areas: • understanding the cycles of nature, • becoming aware of the effects of pollution, • learning how to restore nature to its pristine beauty,

and • putting into practice methods to preserve the purity

of nature.”- “Ecology of the Soul,” by Rajinder Singh.

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Kind Hearts are the gardens;

Kind Thoughts are the roots;

Kind words are the blossoms;

Kind deeds are the fruits.- Sant Kirpal Singh

Kind Hearts are the gardens;

Kind Thoughts are the roots;

Kind words are the blossoms;

Kind deeds are the fruits.- Sant Kirpal Singh

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April 10, 2010 Centre InaugurationA crowd of more than 600 (an unadvertised event)

awaiting the arrival of the Spiritual Master, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj

April 10, 2010 Centre InaugurationA crowd of more than 600 (an unadvertised event)

awaiting the arrival of the Spiritual Master, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj

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Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, wife, mother, brother, newlyweds – Rimjhim & Arjan

Arrival & Ribbon-cutting

Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, wife, mother, brother, newlyweds – Rimjhim & Arjan

Arrival & Ribbon-cutting

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Warm WelcomesWarm Welcomes

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Big welcome from the Children’s group

Big welcome from the Children’s group

Sant Rajinder Singh plants an espaliered

apple tree

Sant Rajinder Singh plants an espaliered

apple tree

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Greeting theChildren

Greeting theChildren

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Meeting with Sevadars(some of the many who volunteered)

Meeting with Sevadars(some of the many who volunteered)

Meeting with Young Adult Sevadars

Meeting with Young Adult Sevadars

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Mummies and DaddiesMummies and Daddies

Parents and KidsParents and Kids

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Childrens’ SatsangRoom & Angele,

coordinator, Luis headof repairs &

maintenance

Childrens’ SatsangRoom & Angele,

coordinator, Luis headof repairs &

maintenance

At the Entrancewayof the SOS buildingAt the Entrancewayof the SOS building

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Answering personal questions of disciples

and seekers under the big tent

Answering personal questions of disciples

and seekers under the big tent

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Security TeamSecurity Team

Apple BlossomsApple Blossoms

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Farewell at the CentreFarewell at the Centre