DFTS-05134 Editorial Recently, whenever we call to Calcutta to give and get the latest news, we hear variations on the same theme: "Baba's spending 22 hours a day for Anan da Nagar" or "There's even more urgency now (for Ananda Nagar construction) than there was at the time of the Global Jagrti construction", and so on. At the last count, there were 77 buildings under construction at Ananda Nagar, includ ing agricultural research centers, PASAKA wildlife sanctuary, new MG Quarters, buildings for Farm, Farpro, Industry, Commerce, 23 bio- gas plants, Central Officecompound, solar energy, hormone research center, Prabhat Sam giitConservatory, ... more every day.
This is undoubtedly byfar the biggest project Ananda Marga has ever under taken: to build a self-sufficient model city as an example for the world. Natural lythe lion's share of the financial support for this work willcome from New York Sector, which - at least for a little while yet - includes the richest country of the world.
So this Ananda Purnima edition of Crimson Dawn is devoted to Ananda Nagar, to try to giveour readers an idea of the magnitudeand scope of this vast project. Certainly by the time you read this there will have been many new developments at Ananda Nagar. Dharma Maha Cakra will be held there at the end of May, at the new site on the other side of the railroad from what we used to callAnanda Nagar.At that time the whole project will get a huge influxof energy, as Margiis from aroundthe world gather at His feet. I had the good for tune to be there for DMC a few years ago, at which time one thing Baba said left a deep impression on my mind. He said, "I am A'nandamu'rti of A'nanda Nagar".
- Ac. Shubhamayananda Avt.
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Baba's birthday celebration was a very special occasion in Calcutta this year. He gave darshan twice:in the morning, after hearing the Vanii read in many dif ferent languages, He sent this special message; "I wish you all a happy new life and a happy new year." He also gave a discourse, ending with Varabhaya Mudra, and afterwards declared that it was not a mini- but a maxi-DMC.In the evening there was a special dance and song program of Prabhat Samgiit.
But the big news is ANANDA NAGAR, to which Baba is devoting almost all of His time. Margiis from this sector are especially requested to share their knowledge of appropriate technology, to help make Ananda Nagar completely self-sufficientin energy production. Anyone having information or expertise in the field of non-conventional energy, please contact Dada Shubhamayananda at Sectorial Office. 1
DFTS-05135 CityofBIiss in a Land of Light
Avtk.Ananda Mitra Ac. That ancient land was like a vast ocean ruffledwith surging waves - an ocean of land with no name, no history of its own.Who was there to give the name? Who was there to disclose its identity? Three hundred million years ago, human beings had not yet come onto the earth. This unnamed, mountainous land - treeless, arid land - was later named Rarh, an ancient Austrik word which means 'laterite (reddish) soil'. In the world of those days, there was no north ern India, no Bengal, no Deccan plateau - no deserts of Rajasthan or Gujarat, no Arabian Sea - there was only the southern part of the Deccan plateau con nected to Africa, the Andaman Islands, Malaysia,Indonesia, and Australia, in some places above water and in some places below water. >I< In the world of those primordial days, uninhabited by human beings, the land of Rarh was the most of allother lands ... "
So beginsP.R. Sarkar's geographicaland historical account, "The Starting Point of Civilisation - Rarh"..... But unlike other histories and geographies which conjecture from early records in stone, this description of a primeval land emerges from the mind of a seer which has expanded beyond time and space, which peers into the ageless past with the vision of wisdom. This little known volumeis of great significance to us all, for it describes a timeless land which spawned human civilisation, and which will, once again, in the not too distant future, lead the decaying human civilisationof today to great heights. For in the center of this land of Rarh lies Ananda Nagar, the spiritual and or ganisational center of the dynamic movement of Ananda Marga, and the place of pilgrimage for millions of seekers of truth from around the globe.
>l **"Shabhyata'r A'divindu -Rarh" in the originalBengali. A SOCIETY OF SOCIAL EQUALITY The dense forests of ancient Rarh - the thick forests that fed the rivers and attracted the rain-clouds - abounded with innumerable wild animals, and after the Ice Age recede and the huge creatures gradually became smaller in size, the first humans hunted in those ancient woods. dressed in leaves, bark and hides, "those primitive humans were the embodiment of simplicity, the very symbol of the undulating land and the roaring thunder of Rarh. They were the venerable ancestors of today's humanity, and with the dust of their feet on our heads, we are now moving forward." DFTS-05136 From the earliest days of human existence, natural social equality (Sama Samaja Tattva) was established in Rarh. Even today there is not as strong a caste sentiment in Rarh as elsewhere in India, for in early Rarh there was no caste system; and the status of women - a clear index of the degree of social justice in any society - is much higher. Unlike other societies of old, which be came male-dominated patriarchies with patrilineal order after the ftrst matriarchal age, the society of Rarh was a happy blending between matrilinea and patrilineal order. Even in the subsequent patrilineal ages, the women of Rarh retained many rights and privileges inreligious affairs, property and so cial liberty, and until today Rarh women enjoy more personal and economic freedom than women elsewhere in India. THE STARTING POINT OF CMLISATION Indeed,Rarh is the very starting point place of human civilisation. If Chin civilisation is 6,000 years old, and Vedic civilisation is 15,000 years old, the civilisation of rarh is more than 20,000years old. And in this ancient civilisa tion, the seedsof spiritUality were first planted in human hearts. "In this hot land of Rarh, the scorching heat of summer and the cyclonic d storms of the laterite soil, inspired human minds to rush towards the InfInite, smashing alltheir earthly bondages. At the sight of the unique natural beauty of Rarh, they would cry in agony of separation from the Creator of that won rous nature, and their whole beings trembled with an upsurge of inner longing to know the Unknown. The deep spiritual yearning of their hearts made the people ofRarh mystic. Andwhat ismysticism? It isthe never ending endea to find out the linkbetween the fmite and the Infmite. The people of Rarh are mystics by birth." Because of their intoxicated yearning, their mad restlessness to know the Infmite, the people ofRarh came to be called "Batul" (later, "Baul") or "crazy This madness to realise Godwas the main inspiration for the cult of Baul, w attracted countless aspirants throughout the centuries, even' the great Rabindranath Tagore (he once said, "My poetry is the poetry of Baul"). Like the ektara or single-stringed instrument on which the Baul poets used to sing their mystic melodies, this single strain played thrugh all the Baul philosophies and practices - the restless yearning to merge into the Supreme. - to be continued 3 DFTS-05137 Notes on Ananda Nagar - May 10, 1988 The following notes are intended to give an idea of the vast scope of Baba's vision as it's taking shape at Ananda Nagar. They are by no means complete, nor are they up to date, as new information arrives daily. A Few Words About Anandanagar Anandanagar is the global headquarters of AMPS. It was established in the year 1963. It is situated in the Purulia District of West Bengal. Patna Bokaro-Ranchi railroad passes through it. Anandanagar isset in very pic turesque surroundings. It issurrounded by hills. Several brooks and streams flow throughit, Uttara and Daksina being the principal ones on its North and South respectively. Hillocks, rocks, slopes and valleys make up its topography. Though the soil is stony, it is fertile. It is rich incalcium and phosphorous. It isideal for horticulture. Anandanagar has a greatspiritual significance.Since ancient times it has remained a great "Tantra Piitha". WhyAnandanagar Has Been Chosen Asmentioned above, Anandanagar lies in the poorest part of the poorest district of India. The people there need our service most. Their mode of cultivation isvery primitive. In the whole year, they take only one crop. For the remaining eight months of the year the land remains unutilized, which isa colossal waste of natural resources. According to the new crop rotation system given by Baba, land will remain engaged throughout the year and the quantity and quality of produc tion will be many times more. This will bring a great improvement in the economic conditions of the local people. Anandanagar suffers from an acute scarcity of water. Foolishly local people have destroyed all the forests, which has a twofold effect.Rains have become extremely scarce, and whenever rain falls the water flows away causing deep erosion. Baba has prescribed a new system of afforestation and soil conservation for this area. When it is fully applied it will improve the water retention of the soil, its fertility and quantum of rainfall. Thus if the poorest of the poor area of Anandanagar can pick up its economy and its environment is changed due to our new measures it will set an example for the whole of India in particular and the world in general. DFTS-05138 Aims and Objects of the Research Projects 1. We shall collect good seeds and plant materials from all corners of the world and find out if they can be grown successfully at Anandanagar. If suc cessful they will be supplied to the public there. 2. We shall collect genetic materials from allcorners of the world. Through their cross-breeding new varieties will be evolved. In this regard we have a greatadvantage: our missionary workers are working in every nook and corner of the world. Through them we can collect all the desired plant materials at the minimum cost. Farm Based Industries At Anandanagar about twenty main industrial units and a number of sub sidiary units will be started based on the products and by-products of agricul ture.This willmake Anandanagar a self- sufficientunit in all respects.We sM11 produce our own clothes, medicines, building materials, etc. A brief description of the projects is givenas follows:- EXISTING PROJECTS 1. Madhu Karnika (MG Quarters) 2. ManavMitra Bhavan (Volunteers' Rest House) 3. Farm House 4. Cheap Hostel 5. Municipal Chairman'sOffice 6. High School - Hostel No.1 7. Children's Home 8. Central Jagrti and Dhyan Mandir (meditation hall) 9. Ananda Marga College 10.College Hostel No.1 11.College Hostel No.2 13.AMUS Building 14. Ananda Marga High School 15. Primary Hostel No.1 (Singbhum Hostel) 16. Primary Hostel No.2 17.Atulananda Bhavan (Homeopathic Dispensary) 18. New Life Asylum (for lepers) 19. Abha Seva Sadan (Hospital) 20. Children's Home No.2 21. Ananda Marga Primary School 22. Primary Hostel No.2 23.Ananda Printing Press 24. AMIT Hostel No.2 5 DFTS-05139 .. L.. 7 25. AMIT Workshop 26.AMIT Hostel No.1 27. Painca Dadhichi Hostel 28. Dineshvarananda Hostel 29. Lalit Bhavan 30. Krshi Bhavan 31. Samgiit Vidyalaya 32. Children's Home No. 2 33. Kaoshiki Bhavan 34.Post Primary Hostel 35. Sama-Samaj Bhavan 36.Amitananda Bhavan 37. High School (new) 38. Rarh Bhavan 39. PCAP Bhavan 40. SSAC Bhavan 41. Samaj Bhavan 42. SSD Bhavan 43. Guest House NEW PROJECTS [The list of the new projects would take too long to type, so the following is a summary:] 5 Dihis (Compounds for farming) including Tyageshvarananda Dihi for research on grapes [Baba has recently suggested grafting grapes with cardamon and cinnamon to make cardamon and cinnamon flavored grapes!] 14 Beauty Spots - including "Sigmund Freud Corner" - each with specific varieties of plants. 23 Research Centers - including winter vegetables, potato, medicinalplants [A few examples of Baba's revolutionary ideas on horticulture:- To grow bigger pumpkins: cut inhalf while on the stem; remove the seeds and rejoin - then they will grow to huge size. Okra: (Baba told the whole history of its importation from Africa and cul tivation in India) can be used to produce oil (from the seeds) and textiles (from the fibers). 6 DFTS-05140 Citrus fruits: the ones you cut are good for diabetes, not the ones you peel. 1 Ecological Garden - P ASAKA [see last month's Crimson Dawn] 1 Bookstore - run by AMBE (Ananda Marga Board of Education) 2 Offices: 1) Pramil Pratibhu - Rector master's Office and courier service (to the West of Madhu Karnika) 2) Sakya Samuccaya - Central Office Compound (opposite Re. ctor Master's Compound) 19 ERAWS and Miscellaneous projects - including new MG QUarters, retiring Home, Animal Health Center, Rotunda, etc. 2 Development Training Centers 23 Biogas Projects 5 Canteens - including Rasana Rainjaka, at Sigmund Freud Corner: a canteen and milk-bar managed by the original children's home. 27 Sarani and Upa-Sarani (Roads and Lanes) - including Ajitananda Sarani, Patainjali Sarani, Einstein Sarani, Marie Curie Upasarani. 7 DFTS-05141 .. 9 Culverts, Dams and Barrages [Baba has given detailed explanations of the relative merits and uses of different types of irrigation. He says that lift irrigation is not beneficial, be cause of negative elements in deep water and depletion of the water table, and should not be depended on for more than ten to fifteenyears.] 6 Special Research Centers and Workshops: 1) Solar Energy - under management of ERAWS 2)Electronic and Nuclear Energy - under management of INPRO 3) Hormone - under management of Medical 4)TV Workshop - managed by College 5) Video Production Workshop - managed by INPRO, Industry and Com merce 6) Tape Recorder Factory - managedby INPRO, Industry and Commerce 10 OriginalFactories: 1) FARPRO-1- Dairy and Sericulture 2) FARPRO-2 - AgriIHortio/Floriculture 3) INPRO-3- Herbal Medicine 4)INPRO-4 - Non-herbal Medicine 5) Commerce- 5 - Farm Products 6) Commerce-6 - Non-farm Products 7) Commerce-7 - Non-metallic Items 8) Industry-8- Non-metallic and Non-plant origin 9) Industry-9- Non-ferrous metal 10) Industry-10- Metal of ferrous origin 10 Additional Factories - as above 4 Mixed Factories: FARPRO, INPRO, Commerce and Industry 5 Fresh Factories 8 DFTS-05142 ..------I _---'"--- 6 "N.S." projects - includingAMURTMass-feeding Center 7 New Industry Projects: 1) Toy factory 2) First Aid Apparatus 3) HospitalApparatus 4) Clinical Apparatus 5) Mini Sugar Mill 6) Mini Paper Mill 7) Calcium Carbide Factory 21 Compounds in the "Compact Program" - for development of Paddy, Sugar Cane, Cotton, Wheat, Rice, Potato, etc. 7 Factories in the "Seven FactoryCompound": 1) Bakery, 2) Medicated Chocolate, 3) Ice and Distilled Water, 4) Non-Conventional Energy [for which Margiis of New York Sector are especially requested to provide information, advice and direct assistance], 5) Syrup, 6) Coal Products, 7) Non-food Coal Products. That makes a total of 43 existing projects and 210 new projects! And that's not all, by any means: the sisters have additional projects, not listed above, including Ananda Praceta Bhavan and the Fossil Research Center As it is evident, it is a gigantic task to materialize these projects. Once these projects are materialized,Anandanagar will become a model unit for the whole world. People will frod complete peace and solace here. It is the sacred duty of all the Margii sisters and brothers to help Anan danagar. Their wholehearted cooperation is a must to fulfilthis noble task. 9 DFTS-05143 W I VuIUlu"p' Res, Huuw II J hrm Houa.: 12. A,wmJ. MUla J\ndc:nl) (I( 1.lghl --- RIVER UTTARA Cheap Hostel o �..xlll's Home Rc,;tor M�'tcr·. Ofi''''"C '4 ANUkl.. Mlirp Hilh �0001 b. H•• h S,:hool HOlle! No I j � Prull.ot.ry Ht)tl.::l N.. J 1 (lukln:n" Heme 16: Goes. Hu,",Jot \17.' Alulolnamla Shillan IHomo.lI DI30pcn:.. .. r)) 18. N�w llC", A,ylufJI 1101 Lap:r,,) Abha X". s.d.o tCD.ttl_tHe �)lpihll) CbiloJ,.. q". Home No 2 Anand. Mar,. Prim.r� Sl.:houI c- TO"""RI>S PUlllWo RlY. STN. 0 Z. Cl PASAKA cz: 0 Q!; @ � @ � G ROAD NO- '3 ROAD NO-:?> � n Pnmlry Hutlcl-J :!l ANilkl. f'rmtin, �" 2 •. "MIT H&nld Nt), :! 2$ ""UT Worrubup N ::!t, AM IT Hosld No 1 2) "'"�.11 IAIIJhlil'j Hu:ucJ I. Oulk:lhll&nu....u�JOI HU:Iold 2' ullr Shavan + ROAD NO- 2. :w Kn;1 Dh.vall 31. Stm,ilt VlCJyalaya .II Childrt-n.' Hume Nu 2 B KlWShikli Bnnan JTowl\�oSkOTSHIlA RAILWAY S!N .14 Pou Pnrnary H03oIC'/ .1j Slmasamaj fih .....n J. Amil,.nandol Sma"ra'-.. EXISTING PROJECTS AT ANAND A NAGAR .11 fo DFTS-05144 ... Latest Developments at "PASAKA" Tom Donch recently returned from India, where he visited the site of PeAP's Ecological Garden (in Sanskrit "Parivesh Samvardhan Kanan" - abbreviated to P ASAKA). During his visit he was able to survey the whole site and draw detailed plans for the first phase of the project, which willinc1ude a small dam on the river to create a bathing and drinking pool for the animals and a three and a half kilometer long boundary wall. Already 100,000 of the projected one million bricks for the wall have been made at the site. More than forty birds are housed ina large temporary aviary. Now Tom isbusy consulting with zoologists to deter mine which areas oUhe site are best suited to which animals. Although only granivorous (vegetarian)animals will be kept at PASAKA, we will make sculptures of carnivorous animals to educate visitors about them. The next area sheduled for development is around the two springs on the Southeast of the site which is an ideal habitat for rnarsh- dwelling plants and animals. For more information about P ASAKA, and to share l' your ideas for its development, contact Bill Dorf at 68 Wheatley Rd, BrookvilleNY 11545. 2 DFTS-05145 - Adventure of a Coleus There was a plant from Brooklyn that went out into the world one fine day to make its way in life. It was a coleus, the kind with very reddish leaves. It took the subway into Manhattan. This was the B train, and it was very slow, but to the plant it seemed as fast as a bullet. The plant enjoyed being vibrated up and down. It felt it in its roots. When it reached Manhattan, it got off the subway, and realized it couldn't climb the stairs. "This is the end of my voyage", the coleus thought sadly. "Nice plant - I'll take it home", thought Ned Briskett, attorney. He put it in his attache case and went to the Four Seasons. The Four Seasons is a restaurant where they split cows into small pieces and people eat them. The plant smelled this through the briefcase - also he read the case of Hammacher vs. Zemlen, which he was wedged against. It was an ugly case, full of people being sold bad Chevrolets and then crashing them. The plant fell asleep. when he woke up he was moving again. He tried to see out the crack in the case. It looked like water. Then he stopped moving. He heard voices: "Is this Sylvia'S idea?" "No, but she won't mind." Then he moved again. The light came on, and there was Sylvia - a woman in a red bathrobe. "It's for you." "It's beautiful." But this was not Attorney Briskett handing him to her. It was Paul Untt, who had stolen the briefacse, and taken it to Staten Island. Sylvia put him on the shelf next to the picture of her guru.When no one was in the room, the two of them had long talks. 13 DFTS-05146 ... News From Around The Sector (Compiled from Regional newsletters and Bhukti Pradhan reports) Ananda Purnima this year was especially festive, since it fell on Mayday and a Sunday. Margiis gathered at over 100 places around the Sector to celebrate with Akhanda Kiirtans, readings of the Vanii, collective social ser vice and Baba stories. The largest gathering was in Guatemala City attended by over 70people. Atlanta Region Smithfield,NC - The board of the Catholic church has given support for a school in one of their buildings. Atlanta, GA - Interest in A.M. education has been created by the distribu tion of Neo-Humanistic Education books. Boston Region Ithaca, NY- Monthly R.U. meetings and weekly group meditation. Long Island, NY - Monthly "Yoga Day" seminar is attracting many new people. The Progressive School of Long Island now has 47 students and has recently been acclaimed for its high standard of education. Weekly medita tion classes started. New York City, NY - New Age Forum now has its own room in the Student Activities Center of New York University:recent programssponsored by NAF include "Spirit & Ecology", a programof multi- media presentations, medita tion, vegetarianfood and talk on N eo- Humanism; weekly Yoga classes; one day PROUT seminar. Twice- weekly food distribution continues to serve about 200homeless people in Manhattan. Albany, NY - Dada Dhyaneshananda gave a talk, from which one brother offered to start a mediation club at NYState University. The after school snack program feeds 25 children weekly. Amherst/Northampton, MA - LFT Kamala is moving to join the other sisters in producing "Tara". Didi Chanda is working on starting a school. DFTS-05147 Mason, NH - Sumitra is starting a school. Krsna Priya has computerized much of the available material on Microvita. Boston, MA- Regular Dharmacakra with New Hampshire Margiis.Satiish is t eaching a meditation class in Wellsley. Vermont - The Sunrise School in Fairlee has increased enrollment so that it is now up to capacity. The annual Easter sunrise meditation was held with Dada Dhyaneshananda. New Haven, cr - Weekly classes at Yale University on various topics of Ananda Marga ideology. Caetanya is coming to start work on the school. Chicago Region Madison, WI - A.M. has been registered as a student organization in the University of Wisconsin. The RAWA music group meets weekly. The school now has 60 children and the parent board is cooperating in the purchase of a building with one acre of land. Champaign, IL - Mohan is making a recording of bhajans and kiirtans with Dada Sarvabodhananda and Dada Indrajit. Mukunda's meditation class at Parkland College has been very successful. Detroit, MI - Dharmacakras are getting bigger. Bloomington, IN - Dada Indrajit and Didi Amrtamayii conducted a semi nar, at which 11 people were initiated. Dallas Region Shawnee, OK - Dada Abhay initiated some students and gave Baba's Neo Humanism book to a professor of Comparative Religion. Stillwater, OK - AMURT relief store started. Suresh is doing research on Microvita and Physics. Dallas, TX - Our Regional Office building has been donated to Ananda Marga. Houston, TX - BP Aloka arranged initiations for Dada Abhay and Didi Puspita. Austin, TX - One more meditation class started. Dhyanesh and Yamuna's. daughter, Tarika, received her Jatakarma at the weekend seminar. Corpus Christi, TX - Didi initiated 17 sisters in one visit. 15 DFTS-05148 ... Denver Region Denver, CO - Weekly meditation classes continue. "Mother Hubbard's Cupboard" continues to serve families in need of emergency food from the jagrti. Work is going ahead to acquire a building for a school. Phoenix, AZ- Amarendra and J ayamati are teaching a meditation class. Kingston Region Dominican Republic - A Caribbean Conference was held, led by Dadas Haratmananda, Shankarananda, Daneshananda and Didis Ananda Tapati and Revati, and attended by Margiis from Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and the U.S.A. Th Rotary Club is actively supporting our Schools, Home and Medical Clinic. Haiti - One doctor has offered the use of his building to run a weekly medi cal clinic. Kingston, Jamaica - Didi Jyotsna is running a children's home and three schools and Dada Sugatananda isrunning the LFfTraining Center and three schools. Janakajust returned from India and is working hard to poularise Neo-Humanism. Los Angeles Region Honolulu, HI - When Johan Galtung was unable to attend a meeting of business leaders from Japan and other Pacific rim countries, he asked Sub odh to represent him. Subodh addressed the 500 delegates on the subject of PROUT's view of the future. His talk was warmly received and he has been invited to speak at similar meetings in future. Vishok has been organizing the Margiis to take disaster relief training and form an AMUR T team. Memphis Region Memphis, TN - Bhagavan is teaching meditation classes. Mexico City Region Cuernavaca, Morelos - Dada Ratneshvarananda has been conducting a special training session for Ananda Mmarga teachers, attended by nine brothers from Mexico and the U.S.A. 16 DFTS-05149 Oaxaca, Oaxaca - Dada Anupam has been doing intensive and extensive pracar: in one village all the leaders of the community came to his public talk and took mass initiation. r Mexico City, D.F. - Rajesh aqd Maungala went to visit Baba and returned fullof inspiration to spread His ideology at the University of Guanajuato. LFr Us'a continues to run a school with 15 children. Puebla, Puebla - Didi Sunanda has found a building for a J agrti. Tlaxcala - Sister Aruniihas started a school and has plans for three more. Minneapolis Region Minneapolis, MN - The R. U. Institute, under the guidance of Candra Shek hara, is producing a series of booklets on various topics of Baba's ideology. So far, "P.R. Sarkar, Renaissance Person", Microvitum, Social Justice and Educa tion have been printed, with Economics on the way. Ananda Kanan, MO - AsAnanda Nagar develops, our Sectorial Master Unit also continues to progress by leaps and bounds. [Have you noticed how people commonly confuse the two names?] Latest developments include putting the fwishing touches to Baba's house - His room was inaugurated during the Anan da Purnima celebration -, construction of a two-story dormitory building to replace the old single people's dorm, planting of berries, herbs and ornamental plants, and a host of other improvements. If you haven't been there for a while - or even ifyou have - you won't recognize the place when you arrive for the Global Convention. Monterrey Region Monterrey, N.L. - The schools in La Fama and in the Jagrti are as popular as ever. Dada Anupam gave a talk on "Dharma, Characteristic of the Self' at a popular bookstore. Ottawa Region St Andre', Quebec - Dada Shantatmananda is conducting LFr training for a steady stream of brothers from Canada and the U.S.A. Now that the snow .is gone, cultivation of the Master Unit land is going ahead at full speed, with the help of the neighboring farmers. Margiis from the nearby cities come every weekend for inspiration and to enjoy the beautiful countryside. - Dada Priyatos'a has been touring all over the Region, mainly concentrat ing in the Universities, where he has initiated many students and pr ofessors. -17 DFTS-05150 Toronto, Ontario - The jagrti is becoming a popular "New Age" meeting place, with a variety of different events and classes. Panama CityRegion Guatemala City, Guatemala - The AMURT Feeding Center continues to serve 150 children daily. San Marcos, Guatemala - Dr. Gopal conducted a medical camp for over 100 people, with the help of three full-time workers. San Jose, Costa Rica - Dada Devashraddhananda gave two conferences at the hospital, attended by fIfty people: the chief of staff was initiated along with nine others. A press conference and radio interview were held. San Pedro Sula, Honduras - Dada Vinod started a new Unit and laid the groundwork for a school. San Salvador, El Salvador - Two schools are running and also weekly mass feeding for 150people. A local doctor who saw the mass feeding has offered to conduct a weekly medical camp. Philadelphia Region Washington, D.C. - Two new buildings acquired. The feeding program ser ves 200 people daily. Dada Dhrtiishvarananda gave a lecture at American University. Philadelphia, PA - Radha and Jagadmitra's meditation class has fifteen regular students. Seattle Region Portland, OR - New Day School now has 55children. The school building is also used for meditation classes and homeopathic clinic. Seattle, WA - Vishva Deva and Jiiva Dhara have moved to Seattle. Now the weekly DC isregular and theUnit is growing rapidly. Yakima, WA - Dhyanesh and Nivedita have returned from Central Americ A one-day meditation seminar was led by Dada Shamitananda on April 30th. Vancouver Region Vancouver, B.C. - The unit is getting organized, with Dada Vaekuntha's in spiration. 18 DFTS-05151 ANANDA MARGA ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS: Ananda Marga Global Office V.I.P. Nagar, Tiljala Calcutta, 700039, India Ananda Marga Northamerican Headquarters Sectorial Office, s.o. 97-38 42nd Ave, IF, Corona, NY 11368 Tel: 718-898-1603 Ananda Marga Woman's Welfare Dept. Headquarters 86-05 60th Road, SF, Elmhurst, NY 11373 Tel: 718-565-6327 Ananda Kanan Ozark Conference Center Rt. 2, Box 45, Willow Spring MO 65793 Tel: 417-469-4713 Ananda Marga Boston Region 59 Norfolk, Needham, MA 02192 Ananda Marga Los Angeles Region 1245 S. Norton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019 Tel: 213-737-9742 Ananda Marga Seattle Region 1705 N. 39th, Seattle, WA 98103 Tel: 206-633-0988 Ananda Marga Memphis Region 2370 Parkw�y Place, Apt. W Memphis TN 38112 Tel: 901-327-5335 Ananda Marga Denver Region 854 Pearl Street, Denver, ca 80203 Tel: 303-860-1527 Ananda Marga Chicago Region 6530 N� Clark, Chicago, IL 60626 Tel: 312-338-9452 DFTS-05152 Ananda Marga Dallas Region 2355 Trellis, Dallas, TX 75081 Tel: 214-699-3838 Ananda Marga Philadelphia Region 14 Elliot Ave, Suite 4 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Tel: 215-527-3000 Ananda Marga Atlanta Region 967 Blue Ridge Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 Ananda Marga Ottawa Region 61 Fairmont Ave, Ottawa, ONT K1Y 1K4 Tel: 613-725-2626 Ananda Marga Mexico Region Jesus H. Preciado #309 Col. San Anton Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico Tel: 73-18-11-55 Ananda Marga Vancouver Region 8491Fairbrook Cres, Richmond BCVTC 224 Canada Tel: 604-271-9431 Ananda Marga Kingston Region 5 Fairway Ave, Kineston 10 Jamaica, VJest Indies Ananda Marga Panama City Region 11 Ave, "A" 1-43 Zona-7 Col. Monte Real Guatemala City, Guatemala DFTS-05153 .. DFTS-05154