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Yogi Bhajan's Birthday Anniversary
August 26
 August 15 - August 25, chant 31 minutes of Guru Guru Wahe Guru, Guru Ram Das Guru at any time of the day.
Celebrate the spirit and wisdom of Yogi Bhajan with 11 days of meditation leading up to the anniversary of his birth. Join the Global Community to connect with the spirit of Yogi Bhajan, offering thanks for all the blessings he so generously shared with us.
Then on August 26, beginning at 3:00 AM Pacific Daylight Savings Time: chant Guru Guru Wahe Guru, Guru Ram Das Guru for 11 minutes. It is also traditional to do 2.5 hours of Long Ek Ong Kars at a time best suited to your time zone.
United Nations International Day of Peace
September 21
 The United Nations annually dedicates September 21 to global ceasefire and non-violence - urging all nations, organizations, and individuals to participate through education, prayer, and peaceful action. 3HO Foundation supports this initiative of creating global peace, and invites all in this quest for serenity around the globe.
Chant the Mantra for Peace given by Yogi Bhajan in March 2003 alternating it with the Ajai Alai mantra for 11 – 31 minutes.
Mantra for Peace
- By Mata Mandir Singh
Let there be Peace
Let there be Peace of Mind
Let there be Peace with Mankind
Let there be Peace of the States
Let the World dwell within the Force of Peace
Ajai Alai mantra
- By Guru Shabad Singh
Also consider serving a free meal in your community and/or practicing a yoga set for inner peace.
Yogi Bhajan Remembrance Day
October 6
 An Eleven day meditation beginning September 28 and coinciding with
Guru Ram Das's birthday meditations Remember Yogi Bhajan and celebrate his life as the light of his spiritual essence continues to bless all humanity. Come together each evening to chant Guru Guru Wahe Guru, Guru Ram Das Guru for 31 minutes
Gather in each others homes for this meditation and a cozy lungar (communal free kitchen) or potluck.
Guru Ram Das Birthday Anniversary
October 9
Celebrate birthday of Guru Ram Das, the Lord of Miracles and spiritual guide of Yogi Bhajan. The 11 days leading up to his birthday is a very powerful time for fulfillment of our prayers and meditations - a time of blessing.
Beginning September 29, come together each evening to chant Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru for 11 to 31 minutes. On October 9, celebrate with a special Sadhana (daily spiritual practice) in the Amrit Vela (4 - 7 a.m.) for 2.5 hours by reciting Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru. In many communities it is our traditional to have a Gurdwara service on Guru Ram Das' birthday and bring a 'wish-and-a-dish' lungar (communal free kitchen). Yogi Bhajan has described this occasion as a unique time to have our prayers and 'wishes' fulfilled.
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