The Cove and John Ashram on the East Coast Demerara officially launched its 7,000 square-foot Zara Learning Centre last Saturday which includes a state of the art Public Library, a computer Graphic Centre, a video/Audio Centre, Reprograph Centre and an internet research Area which is a division of Hindu College of Technology.In attendance were Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud, Minister of Education, Shaik Baksh and Minister within the Ministry of Health,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran, with other dignitaries. There were also two Swamis — Swami Shiveshwaranandaji from New York and Swami Bhajananandaji from Canada.An award was given to Milinda Thornhill for volunteerism which is considered the best someone could give of themselves.Slyvia Sobhraj cuts the ribbon to the new centre According to Sasenarine Kowlessar, who chaired the event,Discount NFL Jerseys, there are three persons that must be acknowledged as the brains behind the Zara Learning Centre, — Jay Sobhraj, Sarwan Budhu and Nardeo Singh.It was also said that approximately US$300,000 was spent on the facility.According to Swami Bhajananandaji ,? In its half-a- century of existence, the Ashram has touched and transformed for the better, the lives of thousands of believers and well-wishers. But the work does not stop here. The ashram continues reaching out to many, bringing peace, solace, comfort reinforcing a conviction, offering the true concept to souls, that the Guru is God and all is possible through His grace.According to Jay Sobhraj,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, who has been an overseas-based Guyanese for 40 years, the word Zara is derived from an old Arabian word which means a beautiful flower in the desert.He added that the two Swamis have made a great impact on the development of the Ashram. He said that children must strive to develop their lives greater than their parents and maintain the standards and principles of the Ashram.He explained the Ashram is a collective organisation with the human race in attendance and where all religions are welcome.According to Sarwan Budhu,Cheap Jerseys From China, one of the long-serving members of the Ashram, money cannot buy education. That has to be developed from within.Sylvia Sobhraj, the wife of Jay Sobhraj said that she was a member of the Ashram and her husband received inspiration and empowerment from positive thoughts to develop the ashram.She said that people should realise the power of the mind and when the mind becomes enlightened new ways are found to unlock the true potential which can make anything achievable.According to Nardeo Singh, who specialises in Computer technology, the Ashram is a learning centre where adults and children can visit to increase their literacy and knowledge.The library that will be filled with books from various donors. He said that through a partnership with the Ministry of Education, 50 persons from the East Coast and 50 from the West Coast Demerara will be given an opportunity to qualify themselves as Technical Engineers.Through a visual recording the Spiritual Director, Vidyanandaji Maharaj (from New York) said the Ashram is a multifaceted learning centre that facilitates the education drive in modern society, while education is the key to transformation and development.According to Minister Baksh, education is the soul of society and the institution seeks to modernise Guyana, eliminate illiteracy and promote tolerance.He said education is growth and the government invests the largest percentage of the budget to education each year.? While more public and private educational institutions are needed to develop the community and society as a whole.He added that President Bharrat Jagdeo has stated over a five-year period beginning from 2008, all Secondary Schools should have computers.? In addition, the Government seeks to bring a fibre optic cable from Brazil in April.He said the government has trained 600 teachers over a six-month period, and will be donating special tool kits to increase the literacy skill In the Ashram. While the government is aiming to have over 60 per cent literacy rate in the country.He noted that a Multi Media Centre will be established where visual programmes would be available to educate a student which was a vision by the President.? In addition, parents must ensure children go to school to ensure that they are not robbed of a proper education.He explained a National Mentoring Programme is needed where various organisations would be called forward to assist in development of children.? And moral education must be instilled in the school system and skill building.According to Ministry of Agriculture, Robert Persaud, who expressed gratitude to the Diaspora, Guyana needs to leapfrog into the futur