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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
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Amma in Switzerland
11 – 13 Oct 2011, Eulach Halle, Winterthur, Switzerland There was a joyous sendoff for Amma as she left the Italian Milano program with throngs of cheerful and jubilant people. The hills and valleys of Switzerland provided a scenic and powerful backdrop as the tour headed for Zurich. Traditional horn melodies set the mood as
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Amma is a doorway to heaven
7 – 9 Oct, Milano, Italy — 2011 Europe Yatra Amma began Her 2011 European Yatra in Milano, Italy. She was traditionally welcomed in Italian fasion, by heart warming cheers and applause from a huge crowd, on each day of the program, who had queued for hours to receive Her blessings. Mr S.K Verma of
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South America waiting for the shower of Amma’s blessings
19 September – 1st October, 2011 – South America During the past 2 weeks Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri travelled across South America visiting Peru, Brazil and Chile. Lima, Peru Swami conducted 3 days of programs throughout the capital city of Peru. While in Lima Swami met with several government officials, including: Hilaria Supa, the Peruvian representative
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IAM in Halkida
23 – 25 Sep 2011, Greece IAM course was held in a retreat center at Sunshine House in Halkida, one hour distance from Athens.
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USA Yatra 2011: winter tour dates of Amma programs
Here are the dates of Amma’s Nov – Dec tour of USA. San Ramon, California, USA Nov 20 – 22, 2011 Public programs San Ramon, California, USA Nov 23 – 25, 2011 Retreat (only for registrants) Nov 25th evening: Devi Bhava (public program) Michigan,USA Nov 27, 2011 evening 8pm & 28th Public programs Michigan,USA Nov
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Mass marriage on Amma’s 58th birthday
27 Sep 2011, Amritapuri In connection with the 58th Birthday celebrations, Amma conducted a mass marriage of dozens of underprivileged couples. As it does every year, the Mata Amritanandamayi Math provided all the requisite items for a traditional Hindu wedding, including gold necklace, bangles, wedding dresses for both bride & groom and feast for all