Category: America Yatra
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Our attitudes makes our experiences bitter or sweet
27-29 June, Secaucus, New Jersey – America Yatra 2017 Amma held three days of programs at the Meadowlands Exhibition Center in Secaucus, NJ just outside of New York City. It marked the first time in many years that Amma has held programs in New Jersey rather than in New York City. In her address to…
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Amma wants everyone to win
June 24th-25th, Atlanta, Georgia – America Yatra 2017 Amma held two days of programs at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta. Prior to the programs, Amma visited the new MA Center in Cumming, Georgia, USA. Located on the grounds of a 150-year-old former church, the center is the new hub of spiritual and humanitarian…
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Grow by growing up is a journey towards immortality
20-22 June, MA Center Chicago, Elburn, IL – America Yatra 2017 Amma returned to her Chicago Ashram for three days of programs. Spread on 141 serene acres, MA Center Chicago has become a hub of activity for Amma’s Mid-western devotees. The Center offers numerous opportunities for spiritual growth, including retreats, volunteer activities, classes, yoga, devotional…
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We are inspired by your hope and your compassion
17-18 June, Dallas, Texas – USA Yatra 2017 On the way to the Dallas programs, Amma stopped at the new MA Center in Aubrey, TX just north of Dallas. Located on a 50-acre plot of picturesque property in what is known as “Horse Country USA”, the center includes a ranch house and a scenic pond.…
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May we fulfill your dream for us
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA – June 12-15 Amma began the first day program with satsang and meditation. Before darshan began, Amma sang a bhajan and asked everyone to stand up and dance. Many devotees were wearing special buttons commemorating Amma’s 30th visit to Santa Fe. The second night of the retreat began with a…
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30 years of visiting Los Angeles
8-10 June, Los Angeles, California – USA Yatra 2017 Amma held three days of public programs in Los Angeles, concluding with Devi Bhava on the last night. Cultural performances included local devotee children singing bhajans, as well as a beautiful flute and harp performance. During special ceremonies to celebrate Amma’s 30th visit to the US,…
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Spiritual home for three generations of spiritual seekers
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 At MA Center in San Ramon, California, in honor of the 30th anniversary of Amma coming to the Bay Area and to the United States, devotees held a special ceremony commemorating the moment. On stage for the occasion were Ron Gottsegen, MA Center President, and Kusuma Gretchen Venkatesh, who organized Amma’s…
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My children are everywhere, Amma must go to them
May 31 – June 6,San Ramon, California – USA Yatra 2017 Amma held 4 days of public programs followed by a retreat at her San Ramon, California Ashram in northern California. The surrounding hills still had touches of green from the spring rains as people descended upon the Ashram to welcome Amma. On Devi Bhava,…
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Amma’s message seems more important than ever before
27-30 May, Seattle, USA – North America Yatra 2017 Amma began her 30th North American Yatra with three days of programs in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Amma went directly from the airport to the Pacific Northwest Center where she served lunch while devotees told spiritual stories and jokes. Much has changed in the past year since…
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Amma in San Jose
25 – 29 Nov, San Jose, California – America Yatra 2016 Amma arrived to the San Jose Fairmont in California for the first time Friday after the Thanksgiving Holiday to a winter wonderland – an ice skating rink and a Downtown Christmas extravaganza with twinkling lights outside and a hall packed with newcomers to experience…