Overseas News from Russia, Mongolia and Moldova
1) Tver
Raksha Bandhan
Rakhi Festival with Kumaris from the Medical College along with Brahmin family on the occasion of the visit of Sis. Saswati (SASWATI) from Santacruz East, Mumbai
Courtesy, Irina, CC, Tver Centre
Photo Report:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VQeGwRjmy_24Lr_jePp0BbOh2pm0nmPI
2) Irkutsk
“We are one family”
In brief: BKs and a few BK friends gathered in the autumn forest for a warm and inspiring Spiritual Café centered around the theme “We Are One Family.”
Through meditation and the creative activity “The Tree of All Humanity,” the gathering explored the connection that unites under the Canopy of the One.
The meeting concluded with a beautiful meditation “The Tree of Humanity and its Father,” led by Senior Raja Yoga teacher Irina Lemberg from Moscow.
A day of creativity, joy and a deeper feeling of unity — truly we are one family, and the whole world is one family.
Photo Report:
Joys of Brahmins and guests from Irkutsk, Russia
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wJdBkK3n_nD09nuNPbb7eJLp8YnoAX7n?usp=drive_link
3) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The UN International Day of Peace in Mongolia
Background:
The United Nations International Day of Peace was established by the UN General Assembly in 1981 as a day dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace among all nations and peoples. In 2001, the General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming this day a day of renunciation of violence and a ceasefire.
Slogan of 2026:
This year, the UN International Day of Peace is celebrated worldwide under the slogan “Invest in peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every day.”
Programme in Mongolia:
This year, the UN International Day of Peace is celebrated worldwide under the slogan “Invest in peace for everyone, everywhere, every day.”
In Mongolia, the celebration of the International Day of Peace took place, as usual, on September 21 at noon near the Peace Bell, which is installed in the square in the central square of Sukhbaatar. Mr. Jaap van Heerden, the UN Resident Coordinator in Mongolia, took part in the event. He delivered a speech on the importance of peace and read out the message from UN Secretary‑General António Guterres on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. He also lit a peace candle and rang the Peace Bell, officially opening the ceremony. Representatives of various religious communities and organizations in Mongolia read prayers and mantras and held meditations on peace and the well‑being of humanity in accordance with their traditions. The event was attended by representatives of the Hindu community, the Buddhist Dash Choy Lin Monastery, the “Oomoto Mongolia” center, the Catholic Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, the Brahma Kumaris, and the Baha’i community of Mongolia.
Sister Inna Kim, Brahma Kumaris National Coordinator (NC) of Mongolia conducted a short meditation and explained the triple meaning of the phrase “Om Shanti.” After that, she suggested that everyone observe a minute of silence in the name of world peace. Ours may be a small but valuable contribution for bringing peace and happiness in the society. On this special day, when people unite in thoughts, prayers, and deeds for the peace and well‑being of all humanity, we express our sincere gratitude to all the people and organizations that joined the celebration and made their contribution to it. Let us rekindle the commitments in our hearts “Invest in peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every day.”
Photo report:
UN International Day of Peace in Mongolia
of Moldova thinks:”World Drama is Beneficial”.
Kaleidoscope of programs
Children of Baba, are convinced of this every time. Although the final period of the Drama quickens its pace, revealing many unexpected moments, for Baba’s children it is, above all, the joy of service in every possible way: conveying Baba ‘s message in new venues, holding friendly gatherings and expanding contacts , exchanging interesting creative ideas and implementing them , experiencing the joy of collaboration, discovering new abilities and souls, acquiring new skills and invaluable experience …
We carried out the planned retreat program “With Love for One.” The Brahmins in Chisinau had been preparing for the retreat. Brahmin families from Ukraine – Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Bila Tserkva, and Mshants, arrived to participate. The eight-day program was intense and included group discussions, daily meditations, and time for solitude to identify subtle weaknesses of the soul and develop a program for personal spiritual progress. By common agreement, each participant spent three days examining themselves on one of the themes outlined: the first day—”My Honesty with Myself,” the second—”My Honesty with the Brahmin Family,” and the third—”My Honesty with the Father.” Then, using Knowledge, we determined effective methods for eliminating the identified weaknesses and vices.
And, of course, the most coveted and especially joyful event at the end of the eight-day meeting was our beloved holiday, Raksha Bandhan. It was a wonderful opportunity to be together, to learn, to collaborate, to rejoice, and to celebrate as one united family. BK Sis. Gutiera Prodan spoke about the unique aspects of the highly revered Mārtisor tradition in Moldova. Our Indian friend, Ms. Nilima Sharma, spoke poignantly about the profound emotion behind tying rakhis in India while Sis. Maria Guska, drawing parallels between the historical legacies of the two traditions, convincingly and clearly revealed their shared spiritual foundation: the primordial nature of the soul, the immutable laws of the universe and true spiritual values, and the eternity of existence. After the program, some participants approached Sister Maria to tie rakhis on their wrists, having learned that she had brought a package of rakhis with her. Many were in no hurry to leave even after the meeting, sharing their contact information and expressing a desire to participate in our other programs.
Photo Report:
Kaleidoscope of programs
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17AjT9yOSqPsN8Nd6krXry7bb8TVwYGsW
