Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Ashram (HGRD)

Hacienda de Guru Ram Das, named by Yogi Bhajan (aka the Siri Singh Sahib) as the Mother Ashram of Sikh Dharma in the Western hemisphere, promotes spiritual growth and individual, community, and universal unity and healing. We are pleased to provide many great services to our visitors and residents, including morning sadhana, gurdwara services, langars, akhand paths, Kundalini yoga classes, and many other activities.

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Photo by Guru Kirin Kaur

Community Articles

All the Little Tech Chores You Need to Do When You Have Time

Category: Computer Corner

Am I at risk from the VPNFilter router exploit?  You may have heard recently that the FBI recommends any owner of small office and home office routers power cycle (reboot) the devices to counter the Russian VPNFilter malware.

Yogi Bhajan: I am, I am not

Category: Siri Singh Sahib stories

“Whatever I am, I’m not; whatever I think, doesn’t matter; whatever I appear to be, I’m acting and I’m not and I am. The life of sprit is neutral.” We were seated in the living room of the Estates at the bottom end of the ranch in New Mexico. There were many relatively new...

Japanese Restaurant-Style Carrot Ginger Dressing

Category: Foods for Health

At a past Thursday Langar a delicious salad dressing was served. A lot of people kept asking for the recipe so here it is for all of you to enjoy! . 
Like most dressings, the flavor gets better over time, so I recommend chilling it in the fridge for an...

Garden Report - May 25, 2018

Category: Seva Sadhana

Since February we have been busy. Our lead farm manager Shakti Priya Kaur (Leah) has been diligently serving and guiding Sevadars in garden service for the community.

 

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Yogi Bhajan: I Can't Get No... Satisfaction 

Category: Siri Singh Sahib stories

I remember it like it was yesterday. Actually, it was forty years ago. The Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan, and I were sitting in a small restaurant, Jasons, in Westwood in late spring of 1979 enjoying a falafel. Jason’s was a small but famous stop in LA because their middle...

May Clove Water - Yogi Bhajan's Recipe

Category: Foods for Health

During the month of May, it’s a great idea to put a handful of cloves in a Chinese soup bowl or other porcelain or ceramic bowl with water, and soak overnight. The next morning, take three to four spoonfuls of the clove water before breakfast (on an empty stomach), no more...

Phone Spoofing – Yes, It Can Happen to You

Category: Computer Corner
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A Long Lasting Tradition of Service

Category: Sangat stories

About five years ago, I was able to come down from Albuquerque to help serve again as I had for many years before. 

The day before, as I was driving in to help with Thursday prep, I became excited as I saw the walkers along the highway, beginning their pilgrimage even...

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Ashram Events - June 2018

Day of  Month 

 Event
1  First Friday Kirtan at Hacienda Yoga at 6:00-7:30pm
2 Vegetable Planting Day at the Community Garden! Arrive any time between 8:30am-12:30pm
6 Akal Takhat Remembrance - observed during Sunday Gurdwara Services at 10:00am - 1:00pm
8-12 Camp Miri Piri
9  Vegetable Planting Day at the Community Garden! Arrive any time between 8:30am-12:30pm
9-11 Camp Miri Piri evening Kirtan Program. Starting with Rehiras at 7pm, followed by Kirtan. All are welcome.
10-13  KRI Level 3 Teacher Training
14-23 Summer Solstice Sadhana Celebration
16 Peace Prayer Day
19-21  White Tantric Yoga
23  Kirtan Program at Yogi Bhajan's Ranch with Chardi Kala Jatha. Gate opens at 5pm and langar is served. Program starts at 6pm
June 24-July 1 KRI Level 2 Teacher Training Program - Mind and Meditation
June 25-July 1 International Women's Camp
June 25-July 4 Khalsa Youth Camp
30 Pride at the Santa Fe Plaza! Parade starts at 11am. Entertainment from 12:00-5:00pm