Klima Forum

Meditation

A group of 35 people gathered from 8 to 9:15 am for a powerful
meditation conducted by Sis Jayanti.  First there was a deep 15 minute
silence and then she explained about the soul, the Supreme Soul, and the
home of souls, each followed by a guided meditation on the same subject.

Mind and Matter

Panel and interview


At 10am about 60 people gathered to listen to a panel discussion
organized by the Brahma Kumaris.  The room gradually filled to capacity
with standing room only.

Sonia asked sis Jayanti to share her perspective on mind and matter and
sister Jayanti responded by sharing her observations on how positive and
negative thoughts and emotions impact the body.

She continued by saying that meditation is a means of looking inside and
seeing what is happening and transforming the quality of our thinking so
that it becomes elevated. The effect of this should last longer that the
20 or 30 minute of a meditation.  With practice our consciousness will
stay elevated throughout the day. This will then impact our energy level
and all relationships; not just with ourselves but also with others.
When we connect with the spirit in each other, the beings of light that
we are, respectful relationships are developed; with others as well as
with matter.

Then Sonia asked Golo to share his experience with solar energy. He
explained how 15 years ago as a spiritual person he got very interested
in the question of energy. Coming from Germany, power cuts and shortages
were not something he was familiar with and so when he travelled to
India and experienced these first hand he became interested in providing
efficient solutions to the energy problems there.

He shared how he managed to gradually interest the community of yogis in
setting up a solar system, until is has now become the largest in India.
He explained that the solutions they had found for India worked very
well but that every country, region or even individual, had its own
situation and that consulting an expert was important in finding local
solutions.

There were many questions from the audience and both Golo and Sister
Jayanti responded, sharing that being friendly to the environment meant
changes in lifestyle.  Vegetarianism for instance makes a huge
difference to your personal carbon footprint and is part of acting
responsibly towards matter. Sis Jayanti shared some of the spiritual
laws connected to matter; and how if you use thoughts, time, energy, and
money in a worthwhile way you will never lack these resources.  She also
explained how our vibrations when in connection with the divine can
affect the world.  She shared how in the Brahma Kumaris, our elders lead
by example; demonstrating in their life the practical result of all
these spiritual laws.

Golo also answered many questions on the use of alternative energies,
saying how being spiritual does not just mean sitting on a cloud and do
nothing but means finding practical adaptation solutions to the
situations and problems arising.  In response to a question from a
person facing problems in the community, he shared the need to learn to
give your ideas as a master and accept the decisions as a child.

BapDada’s meeting happened in the afternoon and so the Copenhagen family
and international BKs settled down to enjoy our Father’s company, while
snow swirled outside.  We felt that Baba’s comments on nature were very
appropriate to what was happening here.

After mediation in the evening we had a follow-up meeting to discuss the
future of the BK Environment Initiative - and we will keep you posted on
developments.  This was our last evening with Sister Jayanti and so we
were appreciating the wonderful 10 days of service and family.

Copenhagen Climate Change Report - BK Delegation - Wednesday 16th
December

Sister Jayanti departed from Copenhagen after breakfast, and there were
many fond farewells - It had been such a special time for all of us
spending these 10 days together and everyone was so appreciative of
Sister Jayanti’s presence.

COP15 - because of the planned demonstrations to enter the Bella Center
by force, our delegation decided not to go the Bella center today, but
instead to focus on our events and stand at the Klimaform.

Invitation to speak at the European Environment Agency’s program.
As a follow-up to yesterday’s panel discussion with Sister Jayanti and
the KlimaFourm, Golo was invited to give a presentation at the European
Environment Agency on Chronicles of Ecotopia - Imagining Sustainable
Futures.  He presented the work of the Brahma Kumaris Solar Energy
Initiative in India and also the “Village for the Future, a sustainable
settlement with innovative buildings with sustainable farming and
lifestyle.

Side Event of the Brahma Kumaris Solar Energy
Golo then cycled to the KlimaForum (in true sustainable style) to give a
longer presentation on the Brahma Kumaris Solar Energy Initiative and
the Village for the Future, to a full room of NGOs   He again gave a
very good presentation, where he also explained the importance of the
change in our consciousness and how it effects our actions and helps us
to change our habits which have lead to these unsustainable lifestyles.
He interjected a lot of humor and asked how many in the gathering were
vegetarians and surprisingly - half of the audience raised their hands.
Perhaps at last vegetarianism may begin to make headway as it is now
being shown that by becoming a vegetarian 50% of your personal carbon
footprint is reduced!

Interview with young American independent documentary filmmaker
Julia was interviewed by Margaret Thomas, who also did some work The
Esalen Institute an alternative educational center/health spar in
BigSur, California.  She was interested in our perspective of
consciousness making an impact on matter and also of how we work with
the UN.

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