Category: Around Amma 2016
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Amma in Santa Fe
18-22 Jun Santa Fe, New Mexico – America Yatra 2016 Amma held two days of public programs followed by a three-day retreat and Devi Bhava at the Buffalo Thunder Resort just outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico. During the retreat, there were meditation classes, talks with the Swamis, IAM classes, and a question and answer…
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Partnership programs in LA
14-16 June, Los Angeles, America Yatra 2016 Amma returned to the Hilton Los Angeles Airport hotel for three days of programs on June 14th-16th. During the first evening program, a representative of MA Center-LA announced that the Center has recently launched two Embracing the World programs in partnership with three local non-profit organizations. Through partnerships…
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Amma in San Ramon, California
7 -12 June, San Ramon, America Yatra 2016 After Seattle, Amma headed to the San Ramon Ashram where she has been holding programs for the past 27 years. Amma held three days of public programs followed by a retreat, concluding with Devi Bhava on June 12th. During Amma’s darshan time, satsangs groups from around the…
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Amma in Seattle Xfinity
4-5 June, Seattle, America Yatra 2016 Amma began her 30th North American tour on June 5th with two days of programs at the XFINITY Arena in Everett, WA, USA. People came from all over the world to meet Amma and receive her darshan. Seattle Foundation Board Member and noted philanthropist Linda Parks garlanded Amma welcomed…
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Amma in Mauritius
25-26 April 2016, M A Center, Mauritius With utmost love and yearning for Her presence, devotees awaited Her arrival at the ashram with great fanfare while chanting “Om Amriteshwariye Namah.” Seeing Her entering the ashram filled our hearts with contentment after years of waiting had came to an end when she arrived in Mauritius on…
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The Science of Compassion: A documentary on Amma by Shekhar Kapur
Mumbai – May 26, 2016 World-renowned film director, actor and producer Shekhar Kapur today officially launched a new documentary about Amma titled The Science of Compassion. The film was shot at Amritapuri Ashram in September 2013, during Amma’s 60th birthday celebrations. In the documentary, Shekhar Kapur investigates the source of human compassion and creativity. The…
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The foundation of Bhakti
5 May Kochi – Bharata Yatra 2016 While visiting a house during her 2016 Bharata Yatra, Amma was giving darshan and distributing prasad. A boy about 4 years old came to Amma and told her that he wants bhakti (devotion). Amma replied, “Aha – do you want bhakti? What is bhakti?” The boy looked at…
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Shower of Love in Trissur
6-7 May, Trissur Brahmasthanam, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2016 Amma held a two-day program in Trissur where she conducted satsang, bhajan and darshan. Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy Secretary Dr. PV Krishnan Nair, noted poet Chovallur Krishnan Kutty, Padmasree Sundar Menon were there to welcome Amma to Trissur. Amma distributed samplings and seeds promoting organic farming…
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The cooling presence of Amma in Kochi
May 3-4, Kochi, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2016 Amma held a two-day Brahmasthanam Festival at Kochi. She arrived after her programs in Singapore. Upon arrival, Amma was received with Poornakumbham and the Vedic chanting of Amrita University students. Kochi Mayor Saumini Jain was there to welcome Amma and offer her tributes. Two of the people…
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Awareness is the key: Amma’s practical suggestions for a clean Yamuna river
11 April, Suhagnagari, Ferozabad , enroute to Lucknow – Bharata 2016 Amma and the group travelled to Lucknow after Vrindavan. On the way the group stopped for luch at Suhagnagari, Ferozabad. The most shaded place we found was a club – FM Green City ! Amma sat on the veranda and served lunch to all.…