Year: 2011
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Amma in Toulon
Amma is a saint, a high saint, truly. She is close to God but also close to her human brothers in pain and sorrow. She is authentic.
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Amma in Munich
27 – 29 October, Munich, Germany – Europe Yatra 2011 Amma was welcomed to Munich in a traditional Bavarian fashion, as devotees lined up in lederhosen and dirndl outfits and played folk music as she walked under throngs of roses. During the programs large crowds filled the Zenith Halle to capacity on each of the…
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Amma in Paris
23-25 Oct, Paris, France — Europe Yatra 2011 Amma began her annual visit to France by spending a day in her ashram in Pontgouin. The next day Amma began three days of public programs in Cergy-Pontoise, just outside, Paris. Massive crowds were on hand each day to attend the programs. People wholeheartedly participated in…
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Cleaning Manila Paco Market
27 Oct 2011, Manila The Manila satsang group visited the Estero de Paco Manila & Segregation Bin Making, Activity Center, Paco Market. The banks of the newly rehabilitated estero of Pasig is home to hundreds of families living in slums around downtown Manila, next to the Paco Market. The satsang group was guided by the…
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Amma in Holland
18-20 Oct, Houten, Holland — Europe Yatra 2011 Amma returned to central Europe after her short trip to the Scandinavian country of Finland for the next stop Amsterdam, Holland. A large crowd gathered to welcome Amma to the city, as she greeted everyone with high fives. The three day program included Bhajans Meditation, Satsang…
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Diwali in Manila
26 Oct 2011, Manila Shantamrita lead the lively bhajans and Atmapuja. People offered flower petals to each one’s deity in the puja. They enjoyed an intimate moment bathing in the light during the arati. Sacred lights of Diwali were arranged beautifully for the evening satsang after the Puja.
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Potting of Tree Saplings
24 October 2011, La Mesa Eco Park, Manila Amma Center Manila gets down to work. Participants begin by reconnecting with the earth as they pot some soil in preparation for planting tree saplings. A ranger from La Mesa Eco Park demonstrated planting in preparation for the ceremonial tree planting that was done by Br. Shantamrita…
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The hug of love and strength
15 – 16 Oct, Helsinki, Finland — Europe Yatra 2011 After the Swiss Program, Amma flew directly to the capital city of Finland, Helsinki to conduct 2 days of programs there. She was received by the famous actor and member of Finnish Parliament, Mr Jani Toivola. Later during darshan, The Chairman of Vantaa City Government…
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IAM in Russia
1 – 2 Oct, 2011 – St. Petersburg, Russia The first IAM course in St. Petersburg took place on 1 and 2 October. It was taught over two full days in a seminar center near downtown St. Petersburg. The instructions where translated by a local who has learned the IAM technique in India. There were…