Dear Sangat Jee,
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa. Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
Camp Miri Piri is here again and this year it will be held in an exciting new location; Sydney, Australia from Friday, April 15th to Sunday, April 18th, 2011. It is an opportunity not to be missed. So, sign up (as places are very limited), lock in your dates and join us in the beautiful land 'Down Under'.
Camp Miri Piri was conceived to give the Sikh youth of today the true experience and taste of the Khalsa spirit and lifestyle in honour of Guru Hargobind Sahib Jee. Camp Miri Piri Sydney will be the 6th such camp held since it's creation in Singapore, in 2004. Since then, it has been a very successful camp, enriching the lives of many.
In this camp, participants will rise in the ambrosial hours of the morning to recite the 5 Bani's followed by stretching and breathing exercises - what better way to begin your day, right!!! After that, we will experience stepping into Guru Hargobind's time for an hour of his warrior workout routine. Once we are all physically charged, there will be wholesome breakfast served before freshening up and resting.
In the afternoons, there will be inspiring group discussions and workshops conducted by our guest teachers - Chardi Kala Jatha, Shanti Kaur Khalsa, Dr Harjot Kaur Khalsa and Siri Akal Jatha. There are workshops on Body, Mind & Spirit to help you recognize yourself and, fun-filled games to relax the mind and body. In the evenings, in the presence of Siri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, we go on an inspirational journey through Kirtan and stories about our Gurus and what being a Sikh means to all of us. This is definitely an experience not to be missed!!!
So, don't hesitate anymore. Book your places and we look forward to seeing you here in April.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa. Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
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Testimonials:
| Even before it started, I had a feeling this camp was going to be different from all the camps I have ever attended. Camp Miri Piri 2006 was the best camp I have ever attended. It was held at St. John's Island, off mainland Singapore. The location was perfect as the camp grounds were on a hilltop surrounded with lush greenery.
The camp was conducted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa and Chardi Kalaa Jatha. They ran a superb camp that covered every aspect - mind, body and soul. The Shastar Vidya sessions were excellent and we had a chance to learn some self-defence moves amongst other things. The Physical Training sessions in the mornings energized and prepared our bodies for the Simran and Kirtan sessions later in the day. Shanti Kaur and Chardi Kalaa Jatha were so approachable that one felt very comfortable asking them any Sikhi or spirituality-related question. There were no taboo topics that they did not want to touch on. There was so much positive energy at the Kirtan sessions every night. There was no need to coax participants to sit up straight with eyes closed to chant Gurbani. The Kirtan was beautiful and sung with heart and soul. I did not get any sleep on the first night, not because I was not tired. I was too eager to wake up the next morning to meditate under one of the huge, old trees! On the second and third nights, I could not sleep more than two hours. The cool sea breeze and the trees inspired me to wake up at two or three a.m everyday and start my day with a Sadhana. The participants were from all age groups. Nevertheless, they mingled well and new friendships were formed. When the time came for the Jathas to do their daily duties, it was apparent that participants did not have to be persuaded. They did Seva happily and did not complain having to wash the toilets. The success of a camp depends a lot on the participants. It was obvious that every participant attended the camp because they really wanted to be there and not because they were forced to be there. I did not come across anyone who was there solely to check out the opposite sex, like it is in some camps. I saw many sad faces on the last day of the camp. It was as if nobody wanted it to end. Every participant I spoke to at the end of the camp said this was the best camp they had ever attended.
For me, Camp Miri Piri was energizing, cleansing and healing. I am looking forward to the next one. See you there! This camp is about teaching, not preaching. It was an illuminating experience that allowed us not only to better understand Sikhi, but experience it. I am deeply grateful for such an experience and am looking forward for the next one. It was a awesome experience from the start. Enjoyed it thoroughly! It was a privilege to meet Chardi Kala, Shanti, Gurutej and learn so much from them. Please keep me informed about future events, I'll be bringing along my friends. The workshops at Camp Miri Piri gave us some valuable tools to better recognize aspects of ourselves, and to live a more fruitful life as a Sikh woman. I am glad I had this chance to attend this camp and create some enduring friendships with the fellow participants. It's a life changing experience not to be missed! |