Year: 2011
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Teen Retreat at MA Center, Germany
The first Teen-Retreat for children between the ages of 12-15 took place at the M.A. Center, Germany, on July 1.-3, 2011. The participants came to gel as a group through various team building activities such as group discussions, mural painting, music, etc. The mornings started with meditation. They were given the chance to express themselves…
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In tune with Nature
“In tune with nature” was the topic for this year’s Children Retreat on June 11th – 13th, 2011 during Pentecost. Forty children and their parents, from all over Switzerland and Germany, gathered together to spend an inspiring weekend at the MA Center Germany in Hof Herrenberg. Dodo, clown from the Children’s Retreat, led all into…
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Youth reach new heights together
From 24 – 31 July 2011 the M.A Centre, Germany, hosted the 7th International Youth Initiative Reaching New Heights – The Power of Youth to Change the World, a multinational youth programme that welcomed 180 youth from 20 countries in Europe and beyond. Reaching New Heights focused on eight main challenges faced by youth in…
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Accept the situation, develop faith, move forward
Amma visits tsunami relief camps in Japan 25 July, Tokyo During the programs in Tokyo, many people from tsunami-affected areas came to seek solace and guidance from Amma. A number of them wept in her arms as they shared their grief with her. People expressed their concern over radiation threats. Some of them were anxious…
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Amma in Toronto
15 -18 July Toronto, Canada After a 9 hour drive to the border, Amma crossed over into Canada, arriving in the city of Toronto where She commenced 4 days of programs at the Double Tree Hotel and Convention Center near the international airport. Acting Mayor Joan Robson of Halton Hills came to receive Amma’s blessing…
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Amma announces one million for Japan tsunami relief
Tokyo, Japan, July 23 Amma announced a donation of one million US dollars towards the relief and rehabilitation of Japanese disaster victims, particularly for the education of children who lost both their parents in the devastating March 11 tsunami. The donation will be made by Mata Amritanandamayi Center (MA Center) USA along with Amma’s global…
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By dispassion, we can outlive situations
10 – 13 July, Boston, USA Yatra 2011 Amma arrived in Boxborough, Massachusetts where she held a days public program followed by a 3 day retreat at the Royal Plaza Hotel and Convention Centre in Marlborough. In the retreat Amma told her children that “if there is dispassion in your heart, you can certainly outlive…
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Mind need maintenance; awareness is the alarm
6 – 7 July, Washington DC – USA Yatra 2011 Amma arrived in Washington DC, the capital city and political hub of the United States of America. She held programs over 2 days at the Hyatt Hotel and Convention Centre where thousands came to receive Her darshan. Many came to enjoy Amma’s bhajans and were…
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Preserve water, fuel and future of our children
2 – 4 Jul, New York – USA Yatra 2011 Amma arrived in the heart of New York city, also known as the Big Apple, where she held a one day program at the Roseland Ballroom followed by 2 days of programs at the Manhattan Center with the final day falling on the 4th of…
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Everything is revealed in a still mind
28 – 29 Jun, Chicago – USA YAtra 2011 Amma arrived in the city of Chicago to commence 2 days of public programs at the Westin Hotel and Convention Center. Devotees came from far and wide to receive Her darshan and to celebrate the 25th year since her first tour of North America in the…