Staff is working hard this summer to ensure that Gurmat Center remains a safe and welcoming environment for our students returning in the fall. One way we would like to welcome students, volunteers, and staff back to Gurmat Center is by painting the Gurmat Center basement! Last year we we were able to renovate and paint the Punjabi classroom with the generous support of the Sangat. We hope Sangat can support us with this goal once again!
A new 240 paged colour book containing the beautiful life stories of Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jee will be releasing soon! The book contains never before seen illustrations and is a great story time resource for parents and also a self learning tool for youth. This book has been prepared by Guru Nanak Academy Sevadars and published by Gurmat Studies Foundation, which was founded by Bhai Parminder Singh Ji in 2003.
Our team is back at Gurmat Center and is working hard with the guidance of BC health authorities to prepare for the safe return of students, volunteers, and staff in September! We will continue to follow recommendations from our provincial health officer, the Canadian government and local authorities as we plan for a gradual return to Gurmat Center programs and activities.
While this year we are not able to bring out the colourful turbans at the City's annual Canada Day celebrations, we are excited to announce our participation in the very first Virtual Canada Day put on by the City of Abbotsford!
The festivities will begin on July 1 and will continue throughout the month of July. Although the celebrations will look a bit different this year, Canada Day favourites and Gurmat Center's popular Turban, Eh? zone can still be experienced from the comfort of your home!
Updated Wednesday, June 1, 2020
We hope that everybody is doing well during these difficult times and are practising physical distancing. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we try navigating our way through this unprecedented time.
The safety and well-being of our students, volunteers and staff is our top priority. We have been following and will continue to follow recommendations from our provincial health officer, the Canadian government and local authorities.
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Anti Bullying Day is celebrated all around the nation to stand up against bullying. Today, Gurmat Center students took part by wearing pink to their classes!
ਸਭਨਾ ਮਨ ਮਾਣਿਕ ਠਾਹਣੁ ਮੂਲਿ ਮਚਾਂਗਵਾ ॥
The minds of all are like precious jewels; to harm them is not good at all
ਜੇ ਤਉ ਪਿਰੀਆ ਦੀ ਸਿਕ ਹਿਆਉ ਨ ਠਾਹੇ ਕਹੀ ਦਾ ॥੧੩੦॥
If you desire your Beloved, then do not break anyone's heart. ||130||
Gurmat Center’s 27th Annual Cross Legged Competition happened on Saturday, February 15. Over 75 students participated in this annual event! Every student received a custom certificate and prizes. Every hour, the rules got harder and the prizes got better. This competition challenges students to keep meditative focus on both the Mool Mantar playing in the background and on staying cross legged for as long a possible.
