Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur
London Spiritual Centre
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The Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur London Spiritual Centre hosts a variety of spiritual activities and social initiatives suitable for all ages. Contact us if you wish to get involved in any of the below activities or register for our newsletter to stay updated with the latest information from the Centre and upcoming events.
Spiritual Activities
A Journey Within
Spiritual activities at the Centre provide an excellent opportunity for the spiritual growth for all seekers. The centre is home to group viewings of Pujya Gurudevshri’s discourses, discussions to deepen your understanding and meditation sessions to expand your inward journey. Each spiritual activity taps into a deeper dimension, allowing you to bloom into your fortress of peace.
Discourses
Take a dip in the ocean of wisdom through group viewings of discourses by Pujya Gurudevshri to attain clarity of mind, purity of heart, and discovery of the self. Brimming with knowledge and inspiration, these discourses can become the nectar leading you to inner bliss.
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Discourse Retreats
Go deep. Retreats are a series of discourses by Pujya Gurudevshri centred on a selected spiritual scripture every year. An immersive experience, bringing to light the timeless wisdom contained within ancient texts, touching the mind, heart and soul.
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Study Group
Regular gatherings to explore Pujya Gurudevshri’s teachings and spiritual texts through group discussions, viewing of discourses, experience sharing and lively interactions integrated with introspection and reflection. Sessions are held fortnightly on Tuesday evenings.
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Meditation Sessions & Retreats
Weekly sessions, half-day retreats and residential weekend programmes offered regularly to provide a conducive atmosphere for aspirants to deepen their inward journey. Explore your inner universe through a variety of techniques, unveil the vastness of your true nature, and experience the freedom and joy that are inherent in every moment of life. Sessions applicable to seekers of any background and all levels.
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Talks & Workshops
Workshops, interactive talks and self-development courses addressing the diverse needs of many, including seekers, the youth and organisations led by guest speakers, organisations and Swadhyaykars (devotees trained by Pujya Gurudevshri).
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Dharmayatra
A vehicle for change, dharmayatras or spiritual tours combine the piousness of a pilgrimage with the festivity of a celebration. Thousands bask in the presence, wisdom and compassion of Pujya Gurudevshri as He visits the UK every year.
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Contact Mayur Mehta – Tel: 07957 140261 or london@srmd.org
Youth Activities
Empowering the youth with a Higher Purpose
Through a global 5 S programme, Pujya Gurudevshri harnesses the creative potential and intelligence of the younger generation, steering them towards a higher goal.
1. Satsang
Timeless Wisdom for Today’s Youth
A high-energy field that rectifies beliefs and gives a higher purpose to life. Pujya Gurudevshri’s wit, wisdom and spiritual wealth in the form of discourses is timeless and practical. Demystifying spirituality and making it digestible and enjoyable, His real-world message encases a universality that keenly resonates with today’s youth. Youth group gatherings are held every two weeks on a Saturday morning.
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2. Sadhana
The Practise of Spirituality
The development and nourishment of the self for an enriching life, given spiritual practice greater meaning beyond a set of rituals. Pujya Gurudevshi has adopted a personalised approach for the youth, empowering them to take their first steps into a spiritual living through practices of introspection, meditation, study & yoga.
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3. Seva
The Art of Selfless Service
Pujya Gurudevshri has channelled youth dynamism into selfless service, lovingly opening their hearts and minds to expand beyond themselves and extend towards others. Youth across the UK are passionately contributing in both the Mission’s administrative activities as well as the social initiatives under the 10-care Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care programme.
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4. Sanskruti
Celebrating Values through Culture
Developing character by strengthening roots is at the heart of Pujya Gurudevshri’s training for the youth. He builds upon their inherent potential, reaping abundant virtues. With avenues to explore their natural talents and artistic capacities, the youth celebrate values through cultural expressions such as drama, dance and music.
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5. Sports
Field Goals to Higher Goals
Pujya Gurudevshri’s knack to infuse every activity with spirituality can be seen in the deployment of sports. Bolstering all round development, sports is used as an instrument to foster team spirit, grit and determination, and a balanced attitude towards success and failure.
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Want to meet spiritually inclined like-minded youth?
Contact Manthan Taswala – Tel: 07920 105093 or london.youth@srmd.org
Children Activities
Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch
A global chain of value-education classes for children. Divided into three programmes designed specifically for the different stages of a child’s development, the initiative aims to inspire and enable children lead a meaningful life, in line with the teachings of Enlightened Beings.
Magictouch
Unfolding the divinity in little hearts (4 to 8 years)
A learn-through-fun value-education programme inspired by the teachings of spiritual leaders and great personalities from different faiths and traditions world over.
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Arhat Touch
Living the Jain way (9 to 12 years)
A new-age Jain pathshala (school) aimed at reviving interest and participation in Jain religious traditions and promoting a deeper and more meaningful insight into Jain philosophy.
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Spiritualtouch
Being rooted in wisdom (13 to 16 years)
An interactive self-improvement and self-development programme that encourages making wise choices and living purposefully.
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E Cube
School Connect Programme
A programme specially developed for primary and secondary schools to help empower, entertain and elevate children and teenagers by stimulating the internalisation of universal values.
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Contact Jignasha Mehta – Tel: 07740 464902 or london@divinetouch.srmd.org
Social Initiatives
Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care
A benevolent initiative of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur to offer service and bring joy to the underserved sections of society through a holistic 10-care programme. Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care enjoys Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2020.
10 Care Programme
Our unique 10-fold benevolent programme focuses on a wide range of high quality, charitable, and sustainable initiatives for the welfare of people, animals, and the environment. Over 50 holistic and multi-pronged projects are powered by the genuine empathy of highly motivated volunteers.
Rural populations in South Gujarat rank amongst one of the poorest in the country. Our Health Care initiative covers the entire spectrum of primary, secondary, and tertiary care to render an all-encompassing medical solution for those who cannot access or afford it. Dedicated institutions form the focal point of our delivery model while outreach programmes ensure the last mile delivery of services.
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Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital
A multi-speciality, charitable hospital
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Shrimad Rajchandra Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Specialised medical care for newborn babies
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Shrimad Rajchandra District Early Intervention Centre
Centre to prevent or minimise physical or neurological disabilities in newborn babies and infants
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Shrimad Rajchandra Viklang Centre
Dedicated centre for the treatment of the physically challenged
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Shrimad Rajchandra Medical Camps
Free multi-diagnostic camps
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Shrimad Rajchandra Health Education & Awareness Lessons (HEAL)
Spreading health awareness
Access to education is limited in one of the major tribal belts of South Gujarat. Our Educational Care initiative focuses on a child’s overall development by assimilating academic performance with extra-curricular activities, and value-based education with skill development.
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Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth
A science college for aspiring tribal youth
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Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul
A progressive secondary and higher secondary rural school
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Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyavihar
A primary and secondary residential school for tribal children
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Shrimad Rajchandra Educational Aids
Distribution of notebooks and stationery at highly subsidised rates
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Shrimad Rajchandra Education on Wheels
A mobile van to impart quality education in rural areas
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Shrimad Rajchandra Vidya Vikas Yojana
Interest-free loans and scholarships
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Shrimad Rajchandra Education Outreach Programme
Making education available at the doorstep
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Shrimad Rajchandra Learning Education and Development (LEAD)
Special coaching and career counselling for rural students as well as teachers training programmes
Our Child Care initiative is designed to safeguard all aspects of the well-being of children – from health to education and from birth till the early years of adulthood.
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Shrimad Rajchandra Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Specialised medical care for newborn babies
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Shrimad Rajchandra District Early Intervention Centre
Centre to prevent or minimise physical or neurological disabilities in newborn babies and infants
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Shrimad Rajchandra Child Malnutrition Treatment Centre
Providing treatment to children suffering from malnutrition
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Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul
A progressive secondary and higher secondary rural school
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Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyavihar
A primary and secondary residential school for tribal children
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Shrimad Rajchandra Life Skills Programme
Value based education for rural children
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Shrimad Rajchandra Remedial Education and Learning (REAL)
Supporting children with learning difficulties
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Shrimad Rajchandra Mid-Day Meal Programme
Providing nutritious, hygienic mid-day meals for school children
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Shrimad Rajchandra Kala Utsav
Platform for rural youth to enhance and showcase talents
Our Woman Care initiative empowers lesser privileged women in villages with education, maternal health care, sustenance support, and employment opportunities.
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Shrimad Rajchandra Safe Motherhood Programme
Opportunity for expectant mothers to deliver in a safe and clean environment
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Shrimad Rajchandra Women Empowerment Programme
Empowering rural women with employment opportunities and sustainable living
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Shrimad Rajchandra Health Education Programme for Adolescent Girls
Awareness of adolescent issues and rights of the girl child
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Shrimad Rajchandra Higher Education Resource (HER)
Financial support for rural girls pursuing higher studies
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Shrimad Rajchandra Sowing for Energy, Empowerment and Development (SEED)
Improving family nutrition levels and supplementing livelihood through cultivation of organic kitchen gardens
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Shrimad Rajchandra Financial Literacy and Opportunities for Women (FLOW)
Imparting literacy to rural women on aspects of financial management
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Shrimad Rajchandra Widow Welfare Programme
Support to widows through distribution of essential items
Our Tribal Care initiative strengthens marginalised communities through social and economic development.
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Shrimad Rajchandra Mobile Medical Care
Dispensary at the doorstep of rural families
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Shrimad Rajchandra Skill Development Centre
Training centre for tribal youth to inculcate a spirit of entrepreneurship and improve job prospects
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Shrimad Rajchandra Indigenous Skills Programme
Providing avenues for promotion of local skills and economic support
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Shrimad Rajchandra Cattle Wealth for Farmers
Providing cattle to poor farmers for their livelihood
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Shrimad Rajchandra Learning & Inculcating Value Education (LIVE)
Initiatives to eradicate vices and inculcate values
Undertaking programmes that strengthen community bonding is at the heart of our Community Care initiative.
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Shrimad Rajchandra Organ Donation Programme
A global public awareness campaign to encourage and promote organ donation after death
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Shrimad Rajchandra Prisoner Upliftment & Reform Efforts (PURE)
Supporting the spiritual and moral growth, and physical and mental health of prisoners.
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Shrimad Rajchandra Computer Classes
Free computer education in rural areas
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Shrimad Rajchandra Pustakalay
Donating libraries to foster the joy of reading
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Shrimad Rajchandra Sports Pavilion
Creating facilities for sports
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Shrimad Rajchandra Cleanliness Drives
Sanitation and cleanliness drives in public places
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Shrimad Rajchandra Community Garden
Building community gardens for improved quality of life
With purposeful compassion, our Humanitarian Care initiative aims to help ease the pain and suffering through sustenance, emotional and vocational support, leading towards self-reliance and dignity.
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Shrimad Rajchandra Hunger Relief Programme
Distributing food to the poor and homeless
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Shrimad Rajchandra Distribution of Essential Aids for Respite (DEAR)
Mass distribution of utility items
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Shrimad Rajchandra Vocational Training
Imparting vocational training to the lesser privileged for their self-sustenance
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Shrimad Rajchandra Differently Abled Programme
Supporting homes for the physically challenged
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Shrimad Rajchandra Affection for Aged
Aiding old age homes
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Shrimad Rajchandra Hospice Help
Supporting homes for the terminally ill
Innumerable animals are killed for food, clothing, entertainment and experimentation every year. The goal of our Animal Care initiative is to create a model Ahimsa Centre that provides relief through medical care, shelter, and protection, and fosters a bond of love with animals.
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Shrimad Rajchandra Saving Animals From Execution (SAFE)
Rescuing animals from slaughter and relocating them to animal shelters
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Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham
Secure housing for rescued cows, calves and bulls, providing them with fodder and a holistic environment
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Shrimad Rajchandra Animal Nursing Home
A one-of-its-kind facility providing quality medical care to animals and birds, at no cost or highly subsidised rates.
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Shrimad Rajchandra Mobile Veterinary Service
Preventive, first-aid and medical treatment to animals
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Shrimad Rajchandra Animal Helpline
A dedicated contact number and ambulances to help save lives of sick and injured animals and birds
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Shrimad Rajchandra Cattle Rehabilitation Programme
Rehabilitating cattle to farmers and securing them a home
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Shrimad Rajchandra Ahimsa Awareness Drive
Spreading awareness of an ahimsa-based lifestyle
Our Environmental Care initiative works towards the protection and sustainability of the environment through a myriad of endeavours including efficient use of natural resources, tree plantations, water conservation, recycled and eco-friendly products, and alternate energy resources.
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Shrimad Rajchandra Grow Green
Enriching the environment through tree plantations
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Shrimad Rajchandra Eco Paper Drive
Saving trees by using eco-friendly paper
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Shrimad Rajchandra Recycling & Environment Awareness Programme (REAP)
Cultivating an eco-friendly culture and recycling waste products
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Shrimad Rajchandra Alternate Energy Programme
Promoting use of alternate energy sources
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Shrimad Rajchandra Water Conservation Programme
Implementing measures to conserve water
Our Emergency Relief initiative provides immediate and long-term rehabilitation to communities affected by natural disasters.
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Maharashtra Drought 2018/19
De-silting, deepening, repair and reconstruction of check dams.
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Kerala Floods 2018
Distribution of food and daily essentials at relief camps and in villages.
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Gujarat Floods 2017
Long-term rehabilitation efforts through the reconstruction of school, homes and animal shelter.
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Hurricane Harvey 2017 (USA)
Distribution of food supplies, medicines, clothes and essentials to shelters, churches, and community centres.
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Uttarakhand Floods 2013
Immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation initiative of rebuilding schools.
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Assam Floods 2012
Distribution of educational aids to school children in the affected areas.
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Leh Cloudburst 2010
Distribution of educational supplies to the children of Leh to ensure continuity of education.
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Surat Floods 2006
Support to slum-dwellers by way of monthly food supplies and other essentials.
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Chennai Tsunami 2004
Relief work in the form of house reconstruction and supplying clothing and food to the affected people.
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