[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 39 (Thursday, April 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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           HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF YOGI BHAJAN

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                               speech of

                       HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA

                           of american samoa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Con. 
Res. 34, honoring the life and contributions of Yogi Bhajan. Yogi 
Bhajan was an extraordinary man of compassion, wisdom and kindness 
whose teachings have provided immeasurable benefits spiritually, 
culturally and politically to millions here in the United States and 
around the world. A master of Kundalini yoga, his love of humanity was 
so strong that he violated the tradition of secrecy surrounding this 
practice to bring the healing power of yoga to the troubled American 
youth of the 1960's by providing a healthy alternative to the drug 
culture.
  Yogi Bhajan worked tirelessly throughout his life to spread the 
message that ``it is our birthright to be happy, healthy, and holy.'' 
He established a Sikh Ministry in the West and motivated thousands to 
embrace the Sikh way of life. He founded 3HO Superhealth, a drug 
rehabilitation program based on yogic wisdom and modern technology, a 
program that has now expanded worldwide. His books, the organizations 
he founded, and the thousands of teachers he trained will serve as his 
legacy.
  One overriding message of Yogi Bhajan's teaching is that we are all 
one people--Sikhs, Christians, Jews, Buddhists--and in my opinion his 
life stands as a shining example of how an unconditional love of 
humanity can contribute greatly to the health and well-being of us all.
  Mr. Speaker, Yogi Bhajan requested before his death that his passing 
be a time of celebration of his going home. I am proud to join my 
colleagues here in celebrating the life and contributions of Yogi 
Bhajan, and celebrate his going home.

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