Tag: United Nations

  • Amma – A role model for decision-makers in politics and business

    Amma – A role model for decision-makers in politics and business

    29-30 October, Montessori Biberkor, Munich – Europe Yatra 2019 This was the second year Amma’s Munich program was held at the grounds of the Montessori Biberkor. As in the previous year, the grounds were overflowing with devotees who had come from all parts of Germany to spend the two days in Amma’s presence. Despite the…

  • We need you to make the world a much better place

    We need you to make the world a much better place

    18-20 October, Winterthur, Switzerland – Europe Yatra 2019 After Amma’s arrival at Winterthur, she was given a warm and rousing welcome by the local volunteers and well-wishers. Amma served a prasad dinner to the local volunteers as well as the tour group. This was followed by a group meditation for world peace and a joyful…

  • AYUDH participates in Human Rights Council Youth Forum at the UN

    AYUDH participates in Human Rights Council Youth Forum at the UN

    On 10 June 2016, seven AYUDH members from Switzerland, Germany, Denmark and Spain joined around 120 young leaders from all over the world gathered at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to participate in a historic moment: For the first time, youth had the chance to formally voice their opinion in regard to different human…

  • Five new technologies and one very old one that will save the world

    Five new technologies and one very old one that will save the world

    The United Nations has been focusing intently on the use of technology to solve global problems and drive development that’s both affordable and sustainable. Amrita University itself is a lesson in innovation. It was founded not by scientists and scholars but by one of India’s most influential humanitarians and spiritual leaders, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi, who…

  • Reconciling ancient Spiritual Wisdom and Modern Technology for societal transformation

    Reconciling ancient Spiritual Wisdom and Modern Technology for societal transformation

    United Nations Academic Impact – START/Amrita UniversityConference on Technology for Sustainable Development Keynote Address by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi DeviChancellor, Amrita UniversityNew York, 8th July 2015* * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * [Serving in her role as Chancellor of Amrita University, Amma addressed researchers representing 93 leading international…

  • Introduction to Amma’s Keynote Address at United Nations Academic Impact

    Introduction to Amma’s Keynote Address at United Nations Academic Impact

    United Nations Academic Impact / Amrita University Conferenceon Technology for Sustainable Development on July 8, 2015, New York By Ramu Damodaran,Chief, United Nations Academic Impact I jotted down eight of the points that the Administrator [of the United Nations Development Program, Helen Clark] referred to in our Looking Forward to 2030, the process we are…

  • Mata Amritanandamayi to address United Nations Academic Impact

    Mata Amritanandamayi to address United Nations Academic Impact

    UNAI is a global initiative that aligns institutions of higher education with the U.N.

  • Yoga helps us to reconnect with nature and God

    Yoga helps us to reconnect with nature and God

    Amma’s Message for the first-ever‎International YogaDay “Today is International Yoga day. Previously, people did not need to have a special day for performing Yoga because Yoga was part and parcel of their lives. Unfortunately, now we need special a special day to remind us to perform Yoga, just as we need a day to remember…

  • Engage others with respect, understanding and acceptance

    Engage others with respect, understanding and acceptance

    For the past 40 years, I have been communicating with people of all types, through the language of Love. There are no barriers for love. I have full faith in the transformational power of Love to unite all hearts

  • The United Nations welcome Amma to New York

    The United Nations welcome Amma to New York

    The United Nations & The Hip-Hop Nation Welcome Amma to New York5 July,  New York City –2010 USA Yatra When Amma came to New York, it was in the midst of the Fourth of July Independence Day holidays. The city was alive with celebration, and millions of dollars in fireworks were being set off over…