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SSSIO members of Zones 6 and 7 (countries of Europe) met in person for the first time after the COVID pandemic in the beautiful premises of Sai Prema, the spiritual center near Athens, Greece, from September 1-2, 2023. The meeting, with the theme of living…
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“Real happiness lies within you!” was the theme of the fifth European Sai Young Adults Camp 2023, held between August 19-27, 2023, in Sai Prema, near Athens, Greece. The event was attended by 15 enthusiastic young adults from nine different countries in SSSIO Zones 6…
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On December 21, 2022, nearly 50 people, including local residents and Ukrainian refugees, celebrated Christmas at a café in Hillerod, North Zealand, near Copenhagen. A Ukrainian professional pianist and an amateur trumpeter captivated the audience with a classical concert. Children had fun decorating Christmas cookies,…
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SSSIO members from Prague held a Christmas program in the chapel of the Sue Ryder Home, a nursing home for seniors suffering from ill health. The in-person Christmas vigil had been eagerly waited for. Introductory prayers and silent meditation were followed by readings of well-known…
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Five SSSIO volunteers in the Czech Republic mowed and cleared grass and debris in an idyllic part of the country identified by a local association that manages the wetlands. Removing such biomass reduces fire risk, improves water flow, and promotes biodiversity. Volunteers undertook this service…
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Fourteen dedicated SSSIO volunteers from Germany, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine gathered to reforest a piece of land in a gently hilly area during November 5–6, 2022. With profound devotion, the volunteers planted 1,300 seedlings of six different tree species. Vibhuti was sprinkled on each…
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The 4th Summer Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) course was held in Austria in August and September 2022. Participants started the day by chanting Omkar, Suprabhatam, and the Vedas, followed by uplifting devotional singing and guided light meditation. SSE children spent time outdoors, planting trees and…
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Thirty participants from Austria, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, and the Netherlands enthusiastically participated in a 10-day Sadhana Camp at the Sai Prema Center near Athens, Greece, between August 5–14, 2022. The Center’s tranquil surroundings were ideal for the participants to reflect upon…
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On July 14, 2021, record rainfall in Western Europe caused catastrophic flooding and widespread damage in Belgium after the rivers overflowed their banks. SSSIO volunteers from Belgium, Germany, and Holland immediately sprang into action. In Belgium, seven volunteers traveled to Wallonia to clean the debris…
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On July 14, 2021, unusually heavy rainfalls in the western parts of Germany caused the rivers Ahr and Erft to overflow. The resulting floods caused significant damage to nearby villages and cities. The Humanitarian Aid Committee of the SSSIO of Germany immediately set up a…
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