Guru Purnima Celebrations 3 July, Chicago, Japan-America Yatra 2012 The auspicious Guru Purnima celebrations were held in Amma’s new Chicago Ashram. The celebrations took place after a long day of darshan, with Swami Amritaswaroopananda leading the worship of the Guru’s feet. Amma spoke to the devotees about the importance of the Guru disciple relationship. “A [Read more... click the article link above]

Governor of Illinois inaugurates MA center – Chicago 30 June, Elburn, Illinois, Chicago – 2012 America Yatra The Governor of the State of Illinois, Patrick Quinn, inaugurated M.A. Center Chicago, a new branch of the Mata Amritanandamayi Center today. The center is located on a 141-acre property in Elburn, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Governor [Read more... click the article link above]

15- 19 Los Angeles, American Yatra 2012 Los Angeles is a megalopolis–it spreads for miles and miles in all directions; in one of those directions it engulfs Hollywood, Mecca to budding stars and starlets.  So is it any surprise that at Amma’s LA program, the second night retreat program included theatrical shows? As Amma was [Read more... click the article link above]

Jun 6- 13 San Ramon, CA – 2012 America Yatra San Ramon is home to Amma’s first American ashram.  While there are always new faces, there are also always lots of familiar faces. Children whom Amma fed their first solid food have grown up now and are coming to her for their weddings–or even for [Read more... click the article link above]

May 31 – Jun 3 Seattle — Japan America Yatra 2012 After a 12 hour flight from Japan and Amma landed in Seattle to conduct four days of program at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. Large crowds showed up for the public day and also for the retreat, where Amma was officially welcomed by the [Read more... click the article link above]

May 27 -29  Tokyo, Japan — 2012 Japan – America Yatra Indian Embassy Deputy Head of Mission Mr. and Mrs. Sanjay Panda  welcomed Amma and said that this was his first meeting with her and he will cherish Amma’s embrace for the rest of his life. He lauded Amma’s vast humanitarian achievements and sought Amma’s [Read more... click the article link above]

24-25  Osaka, Japan – 2012 Japan – America Yatra At Osaka, Amma was given a warm welcome at the airport and received her Japanese children in a loving embrace. The  programs were held in the Umeda Sky Building in the heart of Osaka.  The hall was full with many first-timers waiting anxiously for Amma’s arrival. [Read more... click the article link above]