ANNEXURE A
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CERTIFICATES
OF RECOGNITION
S T A T E O F C A L I F O R N I A
Senate
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Paramahamsa Nithyananda
Upon the occasion of The Grand Consecration of The Vedic Temple In honor of your spirit and dedication and in recognition Of your many efforts to raise awareness of the Vedic tradition and to usher in a positive impact on global peace and universal brotherhood.
Montclair California - November 9, 2007
Alan S. Lowenthal
MEMBER OF THE SENATE, 27TH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE
C A L I F O R N I A L E G I S L A T U R E
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Swami Paramahamsa Nithyananda
Enlightened Master, Modern Mystic, and Greatest Saint of Modern India who has taught us that we can attain endless happiness through meditation.
Norwalk, California March 22, 2007
(Signature of Tony Mendoza)
Member of the Assembly
56th Assembly District
California State Legislature
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CONGRESS
Certificate of Congressional Recognition
Presented to
Paramahamsa Nithyananda
Commemorating the Grand Consecration of the Vedic Temple
Dated this 10th day of November, 2007
(Signature of Gary G. Miller)
Honorable Gary G. Miller
42nd Congressional District
City of Montclair
Certificate of Recognition
presented to
VEDIC TEMPLE
In Celebration of its
Grand Inauguration
November 9, 2007
Date
Paul M. Eaton
Mayor
March 10 - 13, 2009
A Message from the Premier
As Premier of the Province of British Columbia, I am pleased to join with the Nithyananda Meditation Academy and Swamiji Paramahamsa Nithyananda in welcoming everyone to the three day yoga and meditation event in Vancouver.
Our Government encourages everyone to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Yoga is a practice that has been enjoyed by many people around the world for centuries. It encompasses many physical and mental benefits including enhancing muscle tone, developing a calm and relaxed mind, and reducing stress. I commend everyone here today for their interest in yoga and meditation.
I would like to congratulate the organizers, instructors and volunteers for their efforts in arranging this event. Participants will no doubt benefit from the guidance, discourse and inspiration of renowned Yogi and Spiritual Master, Swamiji Paramahamsa Nithyananda.
Please accept my best wishes for a successful and motivating event.
Sincerely,
Gordon Campbell Premier
Province of British Columbia
Office of the Premier
www.gov.bc.ca
PO Box 9041 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC
V8W 9E1
O F F I C E O F T H E M A Y O R
MICK CORNETT, MAYOR
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 NORTH WALKER
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73102
October 5, 2009
Sri Nithyananda Swami
c/o Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam of Oklahoma
3048 N. Grand Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Dear Swamiji:
On behalf of the citizens of Oklahoma City, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you.
I understand that during your visit you will be conducting spiritual and well-being programs that will benefit the citizens of Oklahoma City.
I believe you will find the hospitality extended to you by our citizens to be most outstanding. We are proud of our city and we hope that during your stay, you will have an opportunity to visit the many cultural, historical and recreational attractions Oklahoma City has to offer.
Best wishes to you for a pleasurable visit and safe travel.
Kind regards,
Mick Cornett Mayor
Jari Askins
Lieutenant Governor
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
September 21, 2009
Mr. Paramahamsa Nithyananda
Vedic Temple
3048 North Grand
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Dear Mr. Nithyananda,
On behalf of the State of Oklahoma, I would like to welcome you to our great state. Oklahoma has a rich heritage, despite such a short history and I hope that you are able to travel and see what our state has to offer.
Thank you for coming to Oklahoma to share your expertise with the community about creating a healthier mental and physical lifestyle of exercise and diet through yoga, meditation and spiritual gatherings.
Again, welcome to Oklahoma!
Sincerely,
Jari Askins Lt. Governor
Office of the Mayor
City of Columbus
Ohio
April 29, 2009
Greetings:
As Mayor of the City of Columbus, Ohio, it is an honor to welcome the 2009 tour of Swami Paramahamsa Nithyananda to our great city. We are proud to be the host city of this event.
Columbus is a growing, vibrant city known for its dynamic business climate, friendly neighborhoods, and modern, efficient government. Each year, an increasing number of visitors from around the country and around the world come to our city to meet, compete, trade and enjoy what Columbus has to offer.
While you are here, we invite you to explore the many things we love about our community: the new COSI, the world famous Columbus Zoo, The Ohio State University, the fantastic shopping, and the vibrant nightlife in places like the Short North, German Village, the Brewery District, Easton Town Center, the King Center for the Performing Arts which showcases the works of nationally acclaimed artist, Brenda Aminah Lynn Robinson and dozens of friendly spots in every Columbus neighborhood.
There's so much to discover in Columbus. But what we hope you'll find most of all is our generous hospitality and special quality of life that brings visitors back, and leads more and more people to make Columbus their home.
Sincerely,
Michael B. Coleman Mayor
C A L I F O R N I A L E G I S L A T U R E
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
SWAMI PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDJI
In recognition, of your leadership and outstanding commitment to communities around the world. Your service and selfless devotion to students of the International Vedic Hindu University, and to the expansion of ashrams around the world are honorable and commendable.
Norwalk, California March 29, 2009
TONY MENDOZA Member of the Assembly 56th Assembly District
In Appreciation
This recognition is gratefully given to
Sri Nithyananda Swami
in acknowledgement of unselfish service
to the people of Oklahoma City
while serving as
a leader for their spiritual and
emotional well-being.
Signed this 6th day of October 2009
Mayor Mick Cornett
September 2009
In my capacity as Member of Parliament
for Scarborough-Agincourt,
it gives me great pleasure to
welcome back to Toronto, Canada
Sri Paramahamsa Nithyananda
Master and Spiritual Leader
of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam of India
Yoga has been practiced around the world for many years. Through meditation, one can achieve a stress-free life. There are many physical and mental benefits that can be realized through yoga.
Your contributions as a humanitarian and peace ambassador here and around the world are to be commended. May you continue to inspire those who seek your guidance.
Sincerely,
Hon. Jim Karygiannis, P.C., M.P. Scarborough-Agincourt
[Figure: Nunavut Territory coat of arms]
"Enriching Lives"
County of Los Angeles
Paramahamsa Nithyananda
FIRST EXPERIENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY
With sincere
congratulations and best wishes
the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Los Angeles does
hereby join in your
celebration
MAY 31, 2007
[Signature] Supervisor, Fourth District
[Signature]
Chairman of the Board
Supervisor, Third District
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE
Assembly
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Swami Paramahamsa Nithyananda
Enlightened Master, Modern Mystic, and Greatest Saint of Modern India who has taught us that we can attain endless happiness through meditation.
Norwalk, California March 22, 2007
[Signature]
Member of the Assembly
56th Assembly District
California State Legislature
Keys to the City
Of the great symbols
in life, keys are
among my favorites.
We, who are
honored to serve
others, have keys too
bountiful to count.
We must weigh our
options and
deliberate our
decisions.
To us belong the
plans of the heart
and at the dawn of
each day...
These three remain:
Faith, Hope & Love
But the greatest of
these is love.....
You hold the keys ~
Use them well.....
Love, Sally
Honorable Mayor of Artesia, Sally Flowers, conveying her respects and announcing the award of the Keys to the City to Swamiji at the YOGAM discourse at Excelsior High School in Norwalk, CA, on March 29, 2009
Artesia, California
March 29, 2009
JS [?] Mission
77 [?] [?] [?] Road
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Presented to
Sri Nityanandaji Dhyanapeetam Bangalore
On the occasion of
Anniversary Celebrations
With Former President of India
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
October 15th 2007
Vedic Temple
Member of
Claremont
Chamber of Commerce
Since 2008
Membership is Active through January 2009
Maureen Aldridge Maureen Aldridge, CEO
In the name and by the Authority of
IN RECOGNITION OF THE WORK OF THE
LIFE BLISS FOUNDATION AND
THE SWAMIJI PARAMAHAMSA NITHYAN
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS VISIT TO CENTRAL OHIO
I commend the Life Bliss Foundation for their continued good work with women at the Ohio Women's Reformatory. Each recipient of your Nithya Yoga Sessions has demonstrated a positive outlook as an individual as well as an ability to develop and maintain a sense of spiritual self-awareness and a their value to society.
I also welcome Swamaji Paramahamsa Nithyananda to The Vedic Temple and salute his work to re-establish the science of inner bliss to every individual. His ashrams across the world allow the individual to study and meditate in an atmosphere conducive to spiritual growth
Meditation transforms you mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. It is not a quantity to be added to your life, it is a quality to be added to your consciousness.
ON THIS TWENTY NINTH DAY OF APRIL, TWO THOUSAND AND NINE,
Ted Strickland
Ted Strickland
Governor
Office of the Mayor
City of Columbus
Ohio
April 29, 2009
Greetings:
As Mayor of the City of Columbus, Ohio, it is an honor to welcome the 2009 tour of Swami Paramahamsa Nithyananda to our great city. We are proud to be the host city of this event.
Columbus is a growing, vibrant city known for its dynamic business climate, friendly neighborhoods, and modern, efficient government. Each year, an increasing number of visitors from around the country and around the world come to our city to meet, compete, trade and enjoy what Columbus has to offer.
While you are here, we invite you to explore the many things we love about our community: the new COSI, the world famous Columbus Zoo, The Ohio State University, the fantastic shopping, and the vibrant nightlife in places like the Short North, German Village, the Brewery District, Easton Town Center, the King Center for the Performing Arts which showcases the works of nationally acclaimed artist, Brenda Aminah Lynn Robinson and dozens of friendly spots in every Columbus neighborhood.
There's so much to discover in Columbus. But what we hope you'll find most of all is our generous hospitality and special quality of life that brings visitors back, and leads more and more people to make Columbus their home.
Sincerely,
Michael B. Coleman Mayor
March 10 - 13, 2009
A Message from the Premier
As Premier of the Province of British Columbia, I am pleased to join with the Nithyananda Meditation Academy and Swamiji Paramahamsa Nithyananda in welcoming everyone to the three day yoga and meditation event in Vancouver.
Our Government encourages everyone to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Yoga is a practice that has been enjoyed by many people around the world for centuries. It encompasses many physical and mental benefits including enhancing muscle tone, developing a calm and relaxed mind, and reducing stress. I commend everyone here today for their interest in yoga and meditation.
I would like to congratulate the organizers, instructors and volunteers for their efforts in arranging this event. Participants will no doubt benefit from the guidance, discourse and inspiration of renowned Yogi and Spiritual Master, Swamiji Paramahamsa Nithyananda.
Please accept my best wishes for a successful and motivating event.
Sincerely,
Gordon Campbell Premier
Province of British Columbia
Office of the Premier
www.gov.bc.ca
PO Box 9041 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC
V8W 9E1
September 2009
In my capacity as Member of Parliament
for Scarborough-Agincourt,
it gives me great pleasure to
welcome back to Toronto, Canada
Sri Paramahamsa Nithyananda
Master and Spiritual Leader
of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam of India
Yoga has been practiced around the world for many years. Through meditation, one can achieve a stress-free life. There are many physical and mental benefits that can be realized through yoga.
Your contributions as a humanitarian and peace ambassador here and around the world are to be commended. May you continue to inspire those who seek your guidance.
Sincerely,
Hon. Jim Karygiannis, P.C., M.P. Scarborough-Agincourt
