The document summarizes the journey of a group of people who came together to form a Toastmasters club within their organization. They started humbly with basic materials and gave ice breaker speeches to gain experience and attention. They were trained and mentored by an experienced Chief Toastmaster. On May 13, 2010, the club was officially registered and received its charter, marking the achievement of the group in establishing the club.
For those people who are devotedly serving other people out of selfless love... This is for you...This presentation will tell you who you are in the eyes of those people who received help from you?
The document is a thank you letter from students to their teacher, Mrs. Smith, praising her qualities and influence. The students want to emulate Mrs. Smith's positive attributes such as being smart, engaging, confident, and giving her time and talents to ensure their bright futures. The document also includes several quotes about the impact of teachers and the importance of lifelong learning.
This document provides a summary of memories from an alumni gathering that spans over 15 years. It mentions welcoming messages in different languages. It then lists alumni couples who got married and highlights some memorable moments from classes and campus life like sports events, seminars, and music. It shares snippets of conversations and captures the spirit of friendship between alumni.
Radheshyam Das discusses the power of habits and how to overcome bad habits. He explains that habits are formed through repeated behavior and become addictive. Bad habits can negatively impact one's character and destiny by affecting qualities like purity, wisdom and self-control. To overcome bad habits, one must understand the conscious and subconscious mind, refrain from tempting environments and associations, and develop good habits through practices like introspection and prayer. Forming strong good habits requires self-change by taking responsibility for one's actions and choosing positive company and activities.
The document contains travel stories and quotes from various people in India about the value of travel and facing life's challenges. It discusses traveling to look within oneself, not fearing tigers or one's imagination, faith having no boundaries, getting through tough times, living for others, uncovering life lessons, life deciding your path, and smiling through challenges and hard times as ways to learn and grow. The final passage quotes Robert Louis Stevenson saying the value of travel is in the movement and experience itself.
Padmashri Guru Adyar K Lakshman Sir is truly one of the greatest Bharatanatyam masters of modern times. He is the Param Guru or Pitamaha Guru of Yoganjali Natyalayam having been the Guru for Ammaji, as well as both Devasena and myself. We have tried our best to enable Yoganjali Natyalayam right from its inception in 1993 to be a tribute to his teachings by maintaining the dedication to Natya that he has imbibed in us by his living example.
1) The document provides a summary of a leadership conference that teaches leadership skills through examples from kindergarten and family as well as stories, activities, and discussions.
2) It emphasizes that attitude and passion are crucial to being a leader and success in life. Your attitude starts from within and is everything.
3) Making a difference through positively impacting others is a key part of leadership according to the starfish story. Leadership is about serving others.
The document discusses the theme of "Goodbye Samsara, Hello Nibbana" for a Dhamma youth camp. It encourages walking the spiritual path to rid oneself of greed, hatred, and delusion, which cause suffering. When the defilements of the mind are destroyed, perfect happiness and peace are attained as the mind is liberated and Nibbana is realized. It emphasizes that being born human is rare and precious, and we must lead a virtuous life of wisdom, love and compassion.
This document provides an overview of many famous saints and sages from India. It describes their spiritual teachings and contributions to spreading wisdom. Some that are mentioned include Ramakrishna, Buddha, Samartha Ramdas, Veda Vyasa, Shirdi Sai Baba, Swami Vivekananda, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Valmiki, Mirabai, Dayanand Saraswati, and Mother Teresa. The document emphasizes that saints and sages have provided salvation to humans through their good deeds and sacrifices, inspiring people to follow their examples of spiritual purity, wisdom, and service to others.
This document provides an overview of many famous saints and sages from India. It describes their spiritual teachings and contributions to spreading wisdom. Some that are mentioned include Ramakrishna, Buddha, Samartha Ramdas, Veda Vyasa, Shirdi Sai Baba, Swami Vivekananda, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Valmiki, Mirabai, Dayanand Saraswati, and Mother Teresa. The document emphasizes that saints and sages have provided salvation to humans through their good deeds and sacrifices, inspiring people to follow their examples of spiritual purity, wisdom, and service to others.
On many college campuses young students continue to endure bullying, dating violence, vulnerability and low self esteem. I did this presentation at Convocation at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama to help students understand that 'they are worthy to be loved' , 'they are worthy to be appreciated' and 'they are worthy to be respected'. Tahiera Monique Brown wrote this speech to inspire the students and encourage them to be safe and responsible adults.
Issue 1 of SHABD the voice within, the official E-Letter of Dastaan Foundation. Dastaan Foundation is a Non Governmental Organization in India. Explore the voice..SHABD.
This document is a celebration of Roz's 80th birthday, summarizing her life experiences and relationships. It mentions her wedding in 1948, having four children, and now having nine grandchildren. The document discusses Roz's love of travel, having visited places like Australia, China, Europe, Israel, Russia, South Africa, and more. It also highlights Roz's commitment to Hadassah and how she has built her dreams around Israel, Hadassah, friends, and family.
You live, love, work and learn all at once. Your life isnt out there, but its right here, right now, waiting for you to enjoy each day of it. And sometimes, when you look too far ahead, you cant see all the great things right in front of you. Once I changed my outlook, I embraced the fact that this life can be an amazing daily journey.
The document summarizes an upcoming friendly cricket match between two Rotary clubs in Sonipat, India on December 4th. It provides the match details including time, venue, and contact information for those interested in playing. It also includes sections on the benefits of Rotary such as community service, networking, leadership skills, international service, friendship, and opportunities for young people.
This document provides an introduction and summary of the prologue of a book. It describes how the author fell in love with the city of Rishikesh and began meeting interesting people and hearing unusual stories. It then introduces the swami of an ashram who inspired the idea for this book. The swami believes there are two types of people - those who live simple lives and those who feel broken. The swami wants the author to tell the story of the ashram to help reach more people struggling with feelings of brokenness.
Indian Philosophy is classified into two, respectively Orthodox (Astika) and Heterodox (Nastika). These slides are detailing the features of Heterodox schools.
This document is an excerpt from the book "Yoga in Daily Life" by Sri Swami Sivananda. It discusses the foundations of yoga practice and provides guidance for implementing bhakti (devotional), karma (selfless service), and jnana (knowledge) yoga in daily life. Some key points include: cultivating willpower and self-control on the spiritual path; finding happiness within rather than from external objects; the importance of a guru; different yogic diets and restrictions; practicing japa (mantra repetition), kirtan (devotional singing), and daily spiritual routines; developing selfless service without attachment to results; and using wisdom and discrimination to attain moksha (liberation
This chapter provides a summary of the narrator's memorable bus ride from Srinagar to Sopore in Kashmir. Some key details include:
1. The narrator boards a crowded bus and observes various hawkers selling products to passengers.
2. The bus makes frequent stops to pick up passengers along the route, frustrating some travelers.
3. The narrator observes the landscape including mulberry farms and the ruins of ancient temples along the way.
4. At one stop, the narrator talks to an apple orchard worker who is ignorant of safety precautions when using pesticides.
Importance of Sanskrit & Samhita in Ayurved : Welcome Address to Koppal Ayurv...MhetreAyurved
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This document discusses the importance of Sanskrit and Samhitas (ancient texts) in Ayurveda. It states that Sanskrit is the original language of many key terms and concepts in Ayurveda and that learning from the Samhitas is essential to truly understanding Ayurveda as a science. It encourages learning Ayurveda from its roots through studying Sanskrit texts rather than translations. The document advocates studying Ayurveda with dedication and determination in order to advance the science, rather than considering it just a profession.
Self Ignorance is Your Problem. Self Awareness is Your Solution by SEEMA BRAI...Deepak Kumar
油
It is a book about solving your problems permanently. It is a great book about self-discovery. You must read it if you believe you deserve to live a bigger and cause driven life.
The document provides a summary of the activities that took place in the Trust Tree on June 26, 2008. It describes writers working independently and in response groups. It discusses presentations on authors and teaching examples. Most of the document summarizes what various people said during the day's activities, including comments about writing, teaching, and personal anecdotes. It concludes with the daily read around where participants shared pieces of writing.
The document provides a summary of the activities that took place in the Trust Tree on June 26, 2008. It describes writers working independently and in response groups. It discusses presentations on authors and teaching examples. Most of the document summarizes what various people said during the day's activities, including comments about writing, teaching, and personal anecdotes. It concludes with the daily read around where participants shared pieces of writing.
The book "His Call to the Nation" having messages of Swami Vivekananda, published by Ramakrishna mission, has inspired many achievers in the last century. Anna Hazare who fought against corruption in India is one among them and this is the same book inspired him to dedicate himself for the service of the nation.
1) The document provides a summary of a leadership conference that teaches leadership skills through examples from kindergarten and family as well as stories, activities, and discussions.
2) It emphasizes that attitude and passion are crucial to being a leader and success in life. Your attitude starts from within and is everything.
3) Making a difference through positively impacting others is a key part of leadership according to the starfish story. Leadership is about serving others.
The document discusses the theme of "Goodbye Samsara, Hello Nibbana" for a Dhamma youth camp. It encourages walking the spiritual path to rid oneself of greed, hatred, and delusion, which cause suffering. When the defilements of the mind are destroyed, perfect happiness and peace are attained as the mind is liberated and Nibbana is realized. It emphasizes that being born human is rare and precious, and we must lead a virtuous life of wisdom, love and compassion.
This document provides an overview of many famous saints and sages from India. It describes their spiritual teachings and contributions to spreading wisdom. Some that are mentioned include Ramakrishna, Buddha, Samartha Ramdas, Veda Vyasa, Shirdi Sai Baba, Swami Vivekananda, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Valmiki, Mirabai, Dayanand Saraswati, and Mother Teresa. The document emphasizes that saints and sages have provided salvation to humans through their good deeds and sacrifices, inspiring people to follow their examples of spiritual purity, wisdom, and service to others.
This document provides an overview of many famous saints and sages from India. It describes their spiritual teachings and contributions to spreading wisdom. Some that are mentioned include Ramakrishna, Buddha, Samartha Ramdas, Veda Vyasa, Shirdi Sai Baba, Swami Vivekananda, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Valmiki, Mirabai, Dayanand Saraswati, and Mother Teresa. The document emphasizes that saints and sages have provided salvation to humans through their good deeds and sacrifices, inspiring people to follow their examples of spiritual purity, wisdom, and service to others.
On many college campuses young students continue to endure bullying, dating violence, vulnerability and low self esteem. I did this presentation at Convocation at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama to help students understand that 'they are worthy to be loved' , 'they are worthy to be appreciated' and 'they are worthy to be respected'. Tahiera Monique Brown wrote this speech to inspire the students and encourage them to be safe and responsible adults.
Issue 1 of SHABD the voice within, the official E-Letter of Dastaan Foundation. Dastaan Foundation is a Non Governmental Organization in India. Explore the voice..SHABD.
This document is a celebration of Roz's 80th birthday, summarizing her life experiences and relationships. It mentions her wedding in 1948, having four children, and now having nine grandchildren. The document discusses Roz's love of travel, having visited places like Australia, China, Europe, Israel, Russia, South Africa, and more. It also highlights Roz's commitment to Hadassah and how she has built her dreams around Israel, Hadassah, friends, and family.
You live, love, work and learn all at once. Your life isnt out there, but its right here, right now, waiting for you to enjoy each day of it. And sometimes, when you look too far ahead, you cant see all the great things right in front of you. Once I changed my outlook, I embraced the fact that this life can be an amazing daily journey.
The document summarizes an upcoming friendly cricket match between two Rotary clubs in Sonipat, India on December 4th. It provides the match details including time, venue, and contact information for those interested in playing. It also includes sections on the benefits of Rotary such as community service, networking, leadership skills, international service, friendship, and opportunities for young people.
This document provides an introduction and summary of the prologue of a book. It describes how the author fell in love with the city of Rishikesh and began meeting interesting people and hearing unusual stories. It then introduces the swami of an ashram who inspired the idea for this book. The swami believes there are two types of people - those who live simple lives and those who feel broken. The swami wants the author to tell the story of the ashram to help reach more people struggling with feelings of brokenness.
Indian Philosophy is classified into two, respectively Orthodox (Astika) and Heterodox (Nastika). These slides are detailing the features of Heterodox schools.
This document is an excerpt from the book "Yoga in Daily Life" by Sri Swami Sivananda. It discusses the foundations of yoga practice and provides guidance for implementing bhakti (devotional), karma (selfless service), and jnana (knowledge) yoga in daily life. Some key points include: cultivating willpower and self-control on the spiritual path; finding happiness within rather than from external objects; the importance of a guru; different yogic diets and restrictions; practicing japa (mantra repetition), kirtan (devotional singing), and daily spiritual routines; developing selfless service without attachment to results; and using wisdom and discrimination to attain moksha (liberation
This chapter provides a summary of the narrator's memorable bus ride from Srinagar to Sopore in Kashmir. Some key details include:
1. The narrator boards a crowded bus and observes various hawkers selling products to passengers.
2. The bus makes frequent stops to pick up passengers along the route, frustrating some travelers.
3. The narrator observes the landscape including mulberry farms and the ruins of ancient temples along the way.
4. At one stop, the narrator talks to an apple orchard worker who is ignorant of safety precautions when using pesticides.
Importance of Sanskrit & Samhita in Ayurved : Welcome Address to Koppal Ayurv...MhetreAyurved
油
This document discusses the importance of Sanskrit and Samhitas (ancient texts) in Ayurveda. It states that Sanskrit is the original language of many key terms and concepts in Ayurveda and that learning from the Samhitas is essential to truly understanding Ayurveda as a science. It encourages learning Ayurveda from its roots through studying Sanskrit texts rather than translations. The document advocates studying Ayurveda with dedication and determination in order to advance the science, rather than considering it just a profession.
Self Ignorance is Your Problem. Self Awareness is Your Solution by SEEMA BRAI...Deepak Kumar
油
It is a book about solving your problems permanently. It is a great book about self-discovery. You must read it if you believe you deserve to live a bigger and cause driven life.
The document provides a summary of the activities that took place in the Trust Tree on June 26, 2008. It describes writers working independently and in response groups. It discusses presentations on authors and teaching examples. Most of the document summarizes what various people said during the day's activities, including comments about writing, teaching, and personal anecdotes. It concludes with the daily read around where participants shared pieces of writing.
The document provides a summary of the activities that took place in the Trust Tree on June 26, 2008. It describes writers working independently and in response groups. It discusses presentations on authors and teaching examples. Most of the document summarizes what various people said during the day's activities, including comments about writing, teaching, and personal anecdotes. It concludes with the daily read around where participants shared pieces of writing.
The book "His Call to the Nation" having messages of Swami Vivekananda, published by Ramakrishna mission, has inspired many achievers in the last century. Anna Hazare who fought against corruption in India is one among them and this is the same book inspired him to dedicate himself for the service of the nation.
1. path we treaded Reminiscing the... Reminiscing the path we treaded
2. In the beginning A group of people Embarked on a journey together
3. They all came in different SIZES SHAPES HUES but with goal in mind.. and 1
4. This journey was to add another flair to the multi faceted Virtusan, and evolve them through eloquent and elegant oratory skills, a quintessential weapon to create a lasting impression.
5. They all started humbly, with few basic necessities An improvised gavel , a bell , and a stopwatch Stopwatch 00:00:00
8. And their Ice Breakers What is this life full of care, we have no time to stand and stare Yusra Aziz For the unknown, one is an introvert and a quiet guyfor the known, one is an extrovert and a friendly guy! Jeremy Carvalho Dont give up on the passions that drive you! Javid Kamil Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools speak because they have to say something Ayasha Mantara You will never find square people, you just have to learn to work around them Eshan Perera When life is full of ups and downs, I tell myself that I am too blessed to be stressed And yes, I do frequently burst out in song! Dakshitha Ratnayake A truly rewarding experience! Toastmasters builds confidence, brings about a positive attitude and a professional approach Subhani Lafir Independent, is who I am and who I will be, Blessed is what have been since I was born Shiham Nawaz
9. I have opened many doors in life which lead to a number of wonderful rooms Rumesh Wijetunge Developing excellent communication skills is absolutely essential for effective leadership Riza Wadood Live life, smile always! Nisadi Wanigabadu When a shooting star streaks through the blackness, make a wish and make your life spectacular! Chulanga Dassanayaka Play fair and never give up Prabadaran Jayaratnam If my life was an atom, Faith would be the nucleus. The electrons gravitating around this nucleus are the mottos of my life! Shanil Wiratunga Now, don't tell me words don't matter! Amalaka Kaluthanthri Do not forget the warm hearts around you while youre trying to win the battle of life Methni Dassanayaka Life is like Agile Sprints - Sprint-1 to Sprint-Death, and ultimately, what remains are the many memorable User Stories Dhanushka Fernando
10. Life is an ocean of emotions existing in waves of happiness and sorrow and sometimes it can be a Tsunami which ends with a suicide! Jagath Jayasekera William Shakespeare once said Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them' Toastmasters help me to achieve greatness... Charles Sudharshan Live and let Live Harshani Senaratne Join Toastmasters, Master Your Communication and be the Master of your Life Chaminda Wijesekara Do not worry about failure since its experience will create a new path towards success Sajani Kuruppu Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment Primali De Silva TOASTMASTERS has given me the opportunity to step up in communication and speak in public with confidence Ravindra Perera Life is like a box of chocolates. You do not know how it tastes until you pick one and taste it! Patira Amarakoon
11. The members were trained and groomed by the Maestro Chief Toast Master Dananjaya Hettiarachchi Dananjaya Hettiarachchi World Champion for Public Speaking - World Taped Speech, 2006 He chiseled and fine tuned his apprentices from raw ore, to shining gold nuggets
12. On 13/ 05/ 2010 The Virtusa Toastmaster Club was registered And the epic day arrived
13. In Order of Appearance (left to right): Dakshitha Ratnayake, Eshan Perera, Chulanga Dissanayaka, Charles Sudharshan, Shanil Wiratunga, Patira Amarakoon and Subhani Lafir The Charter Ceremony was Organized by the Dedicated Team
14. Presenting The Twenty Five Charter Members Andthe future Toastmasters Nexta Virtusan The World Champion for Public Speaking