Category: Around Amma
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See newness and beauty everywhere and discover joy in that
Amritapuri Ashram –1st January 2018 Now is the auspicious hour when the world enters a new year. Everyone dreams of a happy and fortuitous future; may 2018 be filled with happiness and peace and less war and conflict. But it’s not enough to pray and hope for a favourable future. We should also be ready…
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Antidote to confusion, hatred and confrontation is Compassion
1-2 December, Helsinki, Finland – Europe Yatra 2017 Amma’s programme in Finland was held in Helsinki at the Fat Pipe Arena. Amma’s visit was held just five days in advance of Finland’s centennial celebration of achieving its independence as a nation; filling the air with an additional layer of joy and festivity. The Finnish devotees…
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Let us make this world a better place
28-29 November, Houten, Netherlands – Europe Yatra 2017 Despite being held mid-week this year, the Expo Houten event center was again filled to overflowing by devotees and newcomers coming to receive Amma’s embrace, listen to her satsang and bhajans, and pray together for the peace of the whole world. Devotees came from all over the…
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Walking Beside Us: Christmas in Amritapuri
25 Dec 2017, Amritapuri As is the tradition in Amritapuri, Christmas was celebrated in grand style on Sunday, with more than 1,600 visitors from more nearly 100 countries, and more than 600 participants of a national AYUDH India summit also here for the festivities. During Amma’s darshan in the afternoon, groups of international residents and…
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Prayer is not a way to fulfil our selfish desires
24-26 November, Châlons-en-Champagne, France – Europe Yatra 2017 For the first time, Amma visited Châlons-en-Champagne, France. Her three days of programs were held at the Le Capitole arena. The sprawling arena was filled with devotees who had gathered with great enthusiasm to celebrate Amma’s 30th year of visiting France. On the second day of programs,…
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Amma has been a torch bearer of spiritualism and Indian culture
20 – 21 Nov, Munich, Germany – Europe Yatra 2017 Amma’s programs in Munich are always marked by classical music – some of the musicians belong to Munich’s Philharmonic Orchestra. The musicians always make the time to lend their time and talents to Amma’s program, to the delight of all the program attendees. As Amma…
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It is we who make experiences bitter or sweet—our mind and our attitude
17-18 Nov, London, Europe Yatra- 2017 Amma’s visit to London was held at the Sandown Racecourse in Surrey. It was Amma’s 30th visit to London, and the occasion was marked by a special ceremony on the first evening of programs. Special guests included Academy-Award winning director Shekhar Kapur and Ambassador Dinesh K. Patnaik, Deputy High…
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Light of Compassion, glowes magically in Milano, Italy
13 – 15 Nov, Milano, Italy – Europe Yatra 2017 Though Amma’s programs were held on weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), the MalpensaFiere program hall in Busto Arsizio was overflowing with devotees and newcomers who wanted to experience a few moments in Amma’s arms. The hall also overflowed with a classic Italian enthusiasm – the room…
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How can we thank Amma for the wonderful gift that she is giving us
10-11 Nov, Winterthur, Switzerland, Europe Yatra 2017 When Amma arrived to the venue, she was greeted with the traditional Swiss horn alphorn as hundreds of volunteers gathered to receive Amma. During the two days of programs, gratitude for Amma’s 30 years of visiting Switzerland pervaded the air. In the morning of the first day of…
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You are the Ambassador of Love and Peace in the world
6-8 November Toulon, France – Europe Yatra 2017 Attendees to Amma’s programs at the Zenith Omega stadium in Toulon, Southern France once again packed the arena for three days straight. There was a special ceremony in celebration of Amma’s 30th anniversary of visiting Europe, and 20th anniversary of visiting Southern France. During the ceremony, Amma…