Jan 31, 2005

'Timeless', by MaharajiMaharaji Fulfillment is the only thing, Maharaji says, that is exempt from the touch of time and change. We do not have to be affected by all the things that change in our life, he says; we can choose to be in peace.
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The Prem Rawat Foundation Holds Successful FundraiserLOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 – The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) has held a special fundraising event that included an auction of works of art gifted to the Foundation by Prem Rawat. In total, the event raised more than $700,000, which will be used to further the efforts of TPRF, including supporting its humanitarian and philanthropic activities on a continuing basis.

All auctioned properties were gifted to the Foundation by Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji, who made a financial donation as well and personally attended the event.

Shortly after the auction, Prem Rawat held a highly successful three-day event in Los Angeles, attended by more than 5,000 people who had traveled from 54 countries to hear his message of peace.

TPRF has raised more than $150,000 for victims of the tsunami and is using these donations to distribute daily food aid to tsunami survivors in Sri Lanka. TPRF regularly holds free medical clinics in northern India and recently sent batteryless flashlights to hurricane victims in Grenada. TPRF has made substantial donations of rice to refugees in war-torn Ivory Coast and recently gave a grant to Healing the Children, a nonprofit organization arranging for free surgery for children most in need.

Prem Rawat's message is simple and profound. Speaking at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, he expressed: "Peace needs to be in everyone's life. The peace we are looking for is within. It is in the heart, waiting to be felt, and I can help you get in touch with it. It is not the world that needs peace; it is people. When people in the world are at peace within, the world will be at peace."

Prem Rawat has presented his message to millions of people in over 250 cities and 50 countries around the world. The dissemination of his message is entirely supported by voluntary contributions and the sale of related materials. He supports himself and his family through independent means.

The Prem Rawat Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that promotes the message of peace of Prem Rawat and helps improve the quality of life for people most in need.

To discover more: www.tprf.org

Source: The Prem Rawat Foundation

Jan 24, 2005

"Part of Us", by Maharaji

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Peace is a part of each individual, Maharaji says. It is within each person—and has been since we were born. If we are able to recognize our thirst and reach that peace, he says, we will find fulfillment and joy.

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Jan 12, 2005

Governor of Michigan Honors Maharaji's Message of PeaceLANSING, Mich., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, has issued a proclamation honoring "Prem Rawat's efforts to increase the public's awareness of inner peace and contentment; his exemplary career, life accomplishments, and many contributions to citizens."
Prem Rawat is widely known around the world as Maharaji.
The award reads as follows:
"On behalf of the citizens of Michigan, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm hereby honors Prem Rawat.
"Whereas, born in India, Prem Rawat began speaking to audiences at age three and gave his first published speech at the age of four; and,
"Whereas, at age eight, after the death of his father, Prem Rawat committed his life to teaching others about his father's message of peace; and,
"Whereas, since 1971, Prem Rawat has provided inspiration to millions of people and has increased the public's awareness of inner peace and contentment; and,
"Whereas Prem Rawat has traveled around the world speaking to a multitude of audiences, totaling more than 5.5 million people in over 250 cities and 50 countries; and,
"Whereas, honored with many awards and accolades from institutions such as National Geographic and the United States Library of Congress, Prem Rawat has become known as an international leader in the world's efforts for greater peace; and now therefore be it:
"Resolved that I, Jennifer H. Granholm, offer this certificate of tribute to Prem Rawat in honor of his exemplary career, life accomplishments, and many contributions to our citizens."
For Linda Pascotto, President of The Prem Rawat Foundation, "Maharaji has received many awards in the last three decades. However, Governor Granholm's tribute is particularly meaningful because she honors him specifically for his ability to bring people a message of hope and peace and to help them live fulfilled lives."
Maharaji and his message of peace have been receiving growing interest and recognition. During the last 12 months, more than 1.4 million people sought guidance and inspiration from him, and 53,688 people learned the techniques he shows for finding peace within.
The Prem Rawat Foundation has been holding free medical clinics in India and has sent relief supplies to refugees in Ivory Coast and to hurricane victims in Grenada. The Foundation is currently launching an aid program for tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.
To discover more: www.tprf.org
Source: The Prem Rawat Foundation

Jan 10, 2005

A Singular Gift

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Maharaji speaks about knowing how to receive, how to appreciate the gift of life we have. Breath does not judge; it simply comes.

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Governor of the State of New Mexico Honors Maharaji's Achievements

SANTA FE, N.M., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Richardson, Governor of the State of New Mexico, has issued a tribute to Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji, in recognition of his accomplishments.
The Governor's tribute says: "The Governor of the State of New Mexico, having learned of the outstanding achievement and exceptional accomplishments of Maharaji, does hereby extend congratulations and acknowledgement and further does herein direct that this official expression of pride be forthwith sent on behalf of the people of the State of New Mexico."
For Linda Pascotto, President of The Prem Rawat Foundation, "This award concludes another banner year for Maharaji. This recognition from the Governor of the State of New Mexico is a sign of the growing interest which Maharaji's message of peace is receiving all around the world."
More than 1.4M people sought inspiration and guidance from Maharaji in the last 12 months, and more than 53,000 learned his techniques for finding peace within. His message is now made available in more than 88 countries and 70 languages. A few months ago, he was invited by members of the Italian Parliament to present his message of peace, and a few weeks later, he addressed a capacity audience of faculty, guests, and students at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre.
The Brazilian Association of Community Channels recently bestowed its highest award to Words of Peace, the weekly television series featuring highlights from Maharaji's message of peace. The president of this association expressed that the award was given to Words of Peace for the quality of Maharaji's message and for the contribution made by this program to the cause of peace in Brazil.
In addition to helping make Maharaji's message of peace available throughout the world, an important role of The Prem Rawat Foundation, which Maharaji created, is to help improve the quality of life for people most in need.
The Foundation is expanding its capabilities in terms of providing food and medical relief to people most in need and is enjoying steadily growing public support. In the last two weeks alone, more than $120,000 has been donated to the Foundation by people all around the world to aid the tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.
Governor of the State of New Mexico Honors Maharaji's AchievementsSANTA FE, N.M., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Richardson, Governor of the State of New Mexico, has issued a tribute to Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji, in recognition of his accomplishments.
The Governor's tribute says: "The Governor of the State of New Mexico, having learned of the outstanding achievement and exceptional accomplishments of Maharaji, does hereby extend congratulations and acknowledgement and further does herein direct that this official expression of pride be forthwith sent on behalf of the people of the State of New Mexico."
For Linda Pascotto, President of The Prem Rawat Foundation, "This award concludes another banner year for Maharaji. This recognition from the Governor of the State of New Mexico is a sign of the growing interest which Maharaji's message of peace is receiving all around the world."
More than 1.4M people sought inspiration and guidance from Maharaji in the last 12 months, and more than 53,000 learned his techniques for finding peace within. His message is now made available in more than 88 countries and 70 languages. A few months ago, he was invited by members of the Italian Parliament to present his message of peace, and a few weeks later, he addressed a capacity audience of faculty, guests, and students at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre.
The Brazilian Association of Community Channels recently bestowed its highest award to Words of Peace, the weekly television series featuring highlights from Maharaji's message of peace. The president of this association expressed that the award was given to Words of Peace for the quality of Maharaji's message and for the contribution made by this program to the cause of peace in Brazil.
In addition to helping make Maharaji's message of peace available throughout the world, an important role of The Prem Rawat Foundation, which Maharaji created, is to help improve the quality of life for people most in need.
The Foundation is expanding its capabilities in terms of providing food and medical relief to people most in need and is enjoying steadily growing public support. In the last two weeks alone, more than $120,000 has been donated to the Foundation by people all around the world to aid the tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.
"A Seed That Grows"

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We only have today, Maharaji says, and when we pay attention to each moment, one breath at a time, we can experience supreme joy. In recognizing the thirst of the heart to be fulfilled, he says, we can truly enjoy this journey of life.

Maharaji

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