• Swami to visit Asia and S.America

    Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri is to visit the following countries where he will be holding satangs, bhajans and IAM meditation classes in the following countries. ASIA Thailand- Bangkok, September 4, 5- 5:30pm September 6- 9am-1:30pm- IAM Course, 2:15pm Swamiji Q & A Session Hindu Samaj, 137/1-2 Siriphongse Road, Sao Chinca, Bangkok- 10200 Contact: Mr. Deepak- 08-18275933…

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  • To serve those needier than her

    Italy — August 2008 Through her example, Amma has inspired countless people to give back to the world in whatever way they can. Some contribute through donating their resources, others by serving in Amma’s charitable projects and institutions. In this way, not only is the world benefitting, but so too the volunteers, whose minds are…

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  • Taking the Elderly for a Stroll

    Helsinki & Porvoo Finland In the spring of 2008, Amma devotees in Helsinki began helping old people, taking residents of Kutaankartano, an old-age home, for fresh-air strolls. “The permanent workers do a valuable and heavy job with a very small number of workers. The volunteer workers can ease the nurses’ workload,” says Sami Kurko, the…

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  • The Oxford Shower Project

    Central Oxford, England Inspired by Amma’s vision of a world wherein everyone selflessly and compassionately serves their fellow man, devotees in England have begun running a public shower for the homeless in Central Oxford. Unlike in India, there are no temple ponds, rivers, or public taps were any one can bathe freely in England. The…

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  • True Freedom is to remain our True Self

    True Freedom is to remain our True Self

    15 August 2008 — Amritapuri In celebration of the 61st anniversary of India’s freedom, the students of Amrita University (Amritapuri campus) put on a series of dramas and dances inspired by India’s culture, history and current events. In the centre of the hall was a huge map of the Indian subcontinent outlined with the fires…

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  • IAM & Satsangs in Lebanon

    11 August 2008, Beirut, Lebanon Since the beginning of May 2008, in the name of Amma, weekly satsangs had been taking place in Beirut. A multitude of general introductory meetings about Amma and Hinduism were also held in various parts of the country. Apart from satsang, the other official activity held in Amma’s name in…

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  • The Future in Our Hands

    AYUDH Europe Youth Exchange 2008 The 4th annual European Youth Exchange held at the M.A. Center in Germany saw the arrival of a lot of young people from  all parts of European countries to participate in a 6 day program led by Br Shubamrita and Bri. Dipamrita. For the second time, the program was co-funded…

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  • Amma’s arrival after 2008 USA Tour

    Amma arrived in Trivandrum Airport after her USA summer tour and was welcomed in Amritapuri as well by joyful devotees.  

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  • Youth in Action 2008 – The Future in Our Hands

    Youth in Action 2008 – The Future in Our Hands

    22 – 27 July 2008, MA Center, Frankfurt, Germany 4th European Youth Exchange Supported by the Youth in Action Program of the EU organised by Amrita Yuva Dharma Dhara (AYUDH). The major handed over the “Youth Pass,” the new certificate of the European Union to acknowledge informal learning experience. A bouquet of young people from…

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  • The Blessings of a Spring

    21 – 23 July 2008, Toronto, Canada At the close of Amma’s 2008 North American Tour, Amma held a 4-day program in Toronto. The state capital of Ontario is a melting pot of many nationalities, including large Indian and Chinese populations. This was reflected in the diversity of people standing in line to meet Amma.…

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