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Bhagwan Valmiki Temple is under the management of MRVSTC (the Sabha) a non-profit charitable organization in Ontario Canada. The Sabha was established in 1997.
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The focus of the Sabha is peaceful religious and spiritual awareness, together with promoting the importance of educational skills for children who are the future citizens of this Earth. The Sabha caters to the religious needs of a growing Valmiki community in Ontario Canada.
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Religious teaching is concentrated on the Universal scriptures of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji Maharaj (Lord Valmiki). Lord Valmiki the Aad Guru (the Primordial and First) introduced to society the importance of education. Lord Valmiki blessed society with spiritual enlightenment, stressed righteous living, established the age-old and now also modern day practice of Guruship, the bond of devotion between the Guru and his Shish/Sikh (disciple).
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The Aad scriptures (with divine blessings, the very first scriptures to avail humans, whether princely or pauper) are Shri Yog-Vashishta and Shri Ramayana. These scriptures as ordained by Lord Valmiki to humankind in the dawn of time prepares the devotee to exalt, to revere and to worship the name of the One Absolute God, Creator Lord of the Universe. The scriptures introduce the devotee to a Dharmic code of living (the code of co-existing in this cosmos). The code of co-existing between humans be it at the primary sibling level, at a familial level, at community, national, and global levels. Discourse and sound solutions on human and social issues are revealed in the Scriptures. The scriptures give credence to the relevance and beauty of all other non-human forms, natures fauna, flora and environment. The scriptures guide the devotee towards a spiritual level, the awareness of the human soul and the Supreme Soul, One Absolute God, One Pitama (Father and Mother) of all creation.
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The codes of conduct of this Sabha are as taught in the scriptures of Lord Valmiki, these being acceptance of a One Absolute God, truth, peace, brotherly love, equality regardless of gender, tolerance and acceptance of people belonging to all creeds, cultures and countries.
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Educational and learning opportunities are offered to children of school age in areas of English language, mathematics, science, and also basic computer skills as necessary in this modern world. Learning to read and write Punjabi is also encouraged.
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| Bhagwan Valmiki Temple, Etobicoke, ON, Canada |
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“A temple by the community, a temple for the community” ----- A brief history
1997 - The Sabha was founded by a group of 10 Founder members as per original registration documents.
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2002 – A lifetime membership program was offered to the Valmiki community in order to create a core group of dedicated volunteers devoted to the Sabha and to help further the awareness of Lord Valmiki in North America by establishing a community temple. 13 members came forward to become Life Members.
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2004 - Although the Sabha was founded and registered in 1997, the current temple building was established on April 2004 by the team of 13 Life members.
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Bhagwan Valmiki Temple, located in Etobicoke Ontario (north of Toronto) is the first temple in North America dedicated to the name of Lord Valmiki. The temple is actively serving the Valmiki Sangat (congregation) as a centre of communal gathering, a place of religious worship and spiritual awareness on the teachings of Lord Valmiki.
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At the time of this web posting in Dec. 2006, the temple remains managed by only an 8-Life Members/ Executive body.
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At the time of establishing this web page from Canada in 2006, only these 8-Life Members/ Executive were responsible for core financial donations and selfless practical duties as necessary in managing a community temple. Regular weekly sangats (congregations) are held every Sunday; donations from the congregation enhance the running of the temple. New membership is encouraged and members welcomed to join with regular monthly donations to the temple.
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With the spirit of peace, Bhagwan Valmiki Temple, a place to worship the Supreme, One Absolute God, welcomes people from all creeds and cultures in congregations and community functions.
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| Temple Location |
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Bhagwan Valmiki Temple
2158, Codlin Crescent
Etobicoke, ON
Canada, M9W 5K7
Phone: (416) 674 2499
Email:
bhagwan_valmiki_canada@yahoo.ca
sabha@BhagwanValmiki-Canada.com
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