We have a few threads documenting the former head of BK Spain Miriam Subirana's "evolution". It's always a bit amusing to see her involved in events promoting peace and higher values given her fierce reputation within the BKWSU ... perhaps the mask is slipping a little further as it appears she is putting her BK connections to good use in a natty bit of social climbing which is bound to pay back professionally for her.
Miriam has recently reincarnated as a representative for the "Foundation for a Culture of Peace" (FCP), at the 1st Spirit of Humanity Forum, 13th-15th September 2012 in Reykjavik, Iceland. An event of which the Brahma Kumaris were "partners" ... as in milking it for the connections it provides them presumably.
Interestingly, the chairman of the Foundation for a Culture of Peace is Federico Mayor Zaragoza, a long term Brahma Kumari "mic" or contact soul since his 12 years as Director-General of UNESCO (1987 to 1999).
Another nice business class flight to an exotic location for a chit chat for the Kirplani Klan and other VIP BKs then? I wonder who paid for their hotels and airfare tickets? The BKs have a centre they call the Lotus House (Lótushús) on the island at which old timer BK Denise Lawrence recently also clocked up her air miles visiting too.
The BKs cover every base at the 'Spirit of Humanity Forum'. Jayanti gets on the "Honorary Board", Maureen Goodman gets on the "Executive Board", Neville Hodgkinson and Miriam Subirana are on the "Advisory Board" ... and ex-l is on the "I am so bored".
Glamorous demi-BK Clarke Peters makes an appearance, as does long term BK contact (25+ years) academic Ursula King. I wonder how many other "stealth BKs" are involved working contacts wearing their civvies? That looks like team player Anthony Strano in the background below.
It's an interesting evolution which reminds of a typical move via the "revolving door" systems that links many big business and governments or NGOs and ... from the BK point of view ... appears to offer Miriam all of the kudos and social connections with none of onerous Brahma Kumari disciplines. It is a good example for any exiting BK of how to capitalize on their investment into the Brahma Kumaris and come out with something at the end of it ... if one is able to stomach socializing with these people and not raising questions about their motives and agenda.
It always sounds like a big deal when a "nation" is involved ... but it's worth remembering that Iceland, as wonderful an island as it is, has a population the size of a small city and spend far more time interested in killing whales,heavy drinking and has a national dish which is prepared by urinating on a dead shark and burying in the ground for 6 to 8 weeks ... got to love those crazy viking souls! And if that does whet your appetite then there's always the sour, whey-pickled Ram's testicles ... yup, Iceland is probably not on the list of most natural vegetarian cultures and given it's position on a volcanic fault line, do the Brahma Kumaris *really* believe it is a great place to have a picnic site in the Golden Age?
Miriam has recently reincarnated as a representative for the "Foundation for a Culture of Peace" (FCP), at the 1st Spirit of Humanity Forum, 13th-15th September 2012 in Reykjavik, Iceland. An event of which the Brahma Kumaris were "partners" ... as in milking it for the connections it provides them presumably.
Interestingly, the chairman of the Foundation for a Culture of Peace is Federico Mayor Zaragoza, a long term Brahma Kumari "mic" or contact soul since his 12 years as Director-General of UNESCO (1987 to 1999).
Another nice business class flight to an exotic location for a chit chat for the Kirplani Klan and other VIP BKs then? I wonder who paid for their hotels and airfare tickets? The BKs have a centre they call the Lotus House (Lótushús) on the island at which old timer BK Denise Lawrence recently also clocked up her air miles visiting too.
The BKs cover every base at the 'Spirit of Humanity Forum'. Jayanti gets on the "Honorary Board", Maureen Goodman gets on the "Executive Board", Neville Hodgkinson and Miriam Subirana are on the "Advisory Board" ... and ex-l is on the "I am so bored".
Glamorous demi-BK Clarke Peters makes an appearance, as does long term BK contact (25+ years) academic Ursula King. I wonder how many other "stealth BKs" are involved working contacts wearing their civvies? That looks like team player Anthony Strano in the background below.
It's an interesting evolution which reminds of a typical move via the "revolving door" systems that links many big business and governments or NGOs and ... from the BK point of view ... appears to offer Miriam all of the kudos and social connections with none of onerous Brahma Kumari disciplines. It is a good example for any exiting BK of how to capitalize on their investment into the Brahma Kumaris and come out with something at the end of it ... if one is able to stomach socializing with these people and not raising questions about their motives and agenda.
It always sounds like a big deal when a "nation" is involved ... but it's worth remembering that Iceland, as wonderful an island as it is, has a population the size of a small city and spend far more time interested in killing whales,heavy drinking and has a national dish which is prepared by urinating on a dead shark and burying in the ground for 6 to 8 weeks ... got to love those crazy viking souls! And if that does whet your appetite then there's always the sour, whey-pickled Ram's testicles ... yup, Iceland is probably not on the list of most natural vegetarian cultures and given it's position on a volcanic fault line, do the Brahma Kumaris *really* believe it is a great place to have a picnic site in the Golden Age?
The Foundation for a Culture of Peace (Fundación Cultura de Paz) was established in Madrid in March 2000. Its aim is to promote a culture of peace, human rights, non-violence, tolerance and dialogue among civilizations. Its Chairman is Federico Mayor Zaragoza, and a group of eminent figures, including Nobel Peace Prizes, participate in its activities: Oscar Arias, Mikhail S. Gorbachev, Rigoberta Menchú, Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, Shimon Peres and Desmond Tutu.
- Icelandic increasing love of spirits (and other drinks)
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