Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Saskatoon - SK

The Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Saskatoon, located at 540 Nesslin Crescent, is a non-profit spiritual and service organization. It is dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and community service inspired by the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The center operates through three main wings: Devotion, Education, and Service. The center promotes the practice of universal human values—Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love, and Non-violence—by encouraging personal transformation and selfless service within the community. Its overarching mission is to help individuals realize their inherent divinity.

Key features

Devotional Singing: Group devotional singing, or bhajans, are a regular feature of the center's activities.

Study Circles: Members participate in study circles to deepen their understanding of Sathya Sai Baba's teachings and the sacred literature of all religions.

Meditation: The center provides a supportive environment for meditation and spiritual reflection.

Spirituality for all: The center's programs are compatible with all major religions, and its membership includes people from all walks of life.

Sathya Sai Spiritual Education (SSE): The center conducts a program called EDUCARE for children aged five to fifteen. This program teaches the five universal human values and includes the study of major world religions.

Parenting Workshops: Dynamic Value Parenting workshops are offered to enhance parenting skills by integrating human values into daily family life.

Education in Human Values: The center promotes the practice of human values, which is believed to be the basis of character development.

Bridge City Warmth: The center's service (seva) activities include collaborating with local groups like Bridge City Warmth to distribute warm clothing, food, and blankets to unhoused and underprivileged people in Saskatoon.

First Nations Reconciliation: The Sai Centre has built a relationship with the local First Nations community, participating in events like the "Walk For Reconciliation".

Interfaith engagement: The center has organized a multifaith forum in Saskatoon, featuring participation from representatives of various faiths.

Food Bank: The center supports the Saskatoon Food Bank through various initiatives.

Seniors' Home Visits: The center organizes visits to seniors' residences to inculcate values of love and care among its young members.

No Fees: The center does not charge dues or membership fees, and donations are not solicited from the public.

Wheelchair Accessible: The center's global organization mentions that many centers have wheelchair accessibility.