Our dear Swamiji’s vision for a YIDL Ashram in Birmingham inspired us to start the yoga classes in a city centre community church last Spring, as well as look for a property for a more permanent YIDL home. Like all YIDL Ashrams it will be a centre for spiritual practice, community health programmes, environmental conservation, humanitarian aid, and educational activities; a place with opportunities for cultural interaction, personal growth and, above all – selfless service.
His Holiness Mahamandaleshwar Vishwaguru Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda visited Prague, Czech Republic during November 30 and December 1, 2008. He held a public lecture for more than 1200 visitors and planted a peace tree with several Prague dignitaries.
Like in the years before, we would ask all YIDL national and local centers to set up some activities on Sept. 21, the UN International Peace Day, and register your action(s) on http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/.
On October 7, 2008 H. H. Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda inaugurated a new Ashram and Yoga in Daily Life Center in Bratislava, Republic of Slovakia in the presence of Her Excellency Homai Saha, Ambassador of India to Slovakia, District-Mayor Dr. Ftacnik and DG of Rajasthan Police, Mr. Kanhaiyalal Bairwa.
His Holiness Paramhans Swami Maheshwaranandaji visits Republic of Croatia to hold a public lecture in its capital, meet with Croatian president Mr Mesic and lead an international seminar at the Adriatic coast.