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Never ignore eco degradation, Amma tells Climate Summit in Paris
21 July 2015, Paris, France Amma stressed today the importance of employing a spiritual approach in checking global warming, cautioning countries across the world about the ill-effects of humanity’s continuing deeds against nature. “Ignoring the current environmental situation is like a man on the top floor of flats being indifferent to the fire on the…
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Five new technologies and one very old one that will save the world
The United Nations has been focusing intently on the use of technology to solve global problems and drive development that’s both affordable and sustainable. Amrita University itself is a lesson in innovation. It was founded not by scientists and scholars but by one of India’s most influential humanitarians and spiritual leaders, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi, who…
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Reconciling ancient Spiritual Wisdom and Modern Technology for societal transformation
United Nations Academic Impact – START/Amrita UniversityConference on Technology for Sustainable Development Keynote Address by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi DeviChancellor, Amrita UniversityNew York, 8th July 2015* * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * [Serving in her role as Chancellor of Amrita University, Amma addressed researchers representing 93 leading international…
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Introduction to Amma’s Keynote Address at United Nations Academic Impact
United Nations Academic Impact / Amrita University Conferenceon Technology for Sustainable Development on July 8, 2015, New York By Ramu Damodaran,Chief, United Nations Academic Impact I jotted down eight of the points that the Administrator [of the United Nations Development Program, Helen Clark] referred to in our Looking Forward to 2030, the process we are…
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Purnamritananda addressed Sekaa Teruna Teruni
24 June 2015, Tampaksiring, Bali Swami Purnamritananda addressed the Sekaa Teruna Teruni (Young Generation Organization)of Tampaksiring subdistrict in Bali. This event was held in The Soekarno Center Museum whic was initiated by Dr. Arya Wedakarna who is the owner of this museuman and an Indonesian senator. Swami led the group to in a prayer and…
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Seminar on Success in carrier and business with the power of Dharma
20 June 2015, Udayana University, Bali. Swami Purnamritananda addressed a business seminar in Udayana University, Bali on the theme “Success in carrier and business with the power of Dharma”. Swami was the keynote speaker of this seminar which was held at Widaysabha Auditorium, Udayana University, Bali. Udayana University is the oldest and biggest university in…
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Mata Amritanandamayi to address United Nations Academic Impact
UNAI is a global initiative that aligns institutions of higher education with the U.N.
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Uphold the ancient tradition for future generations
20-23 June, Santa Fe, USA – America Yatra 2015 The first day of programs saw a larger than normal crowd and ended just past 6pm. After a short break, Amma returned to the hall at 7:30pm for satsang, bhajans, and darshan. On the first morning, four generations of Tewa Indian dancers performed a Winter Buffalo…
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Amma in San Ramon, California
3-12 June, San Ramon, California – America Yatra 2015 Amma held 6 days of public programs plus a retreat at the San Ramon Ashram in the Bay Area. Devotees came from all over Northern California to be in Amma’s presence. The weather was quite comfortable with the exception of one really hot day and one…
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Amma in Los Angeles
14-18 Los Angeles, USA – America Yatra 2015 Amma was honored with the Golden Goody Award for her Worldwide Humanitarian Charities on Sunday, 14th at the Los Angeles International Airport Hilton. Every year, the local devotees in Los Angeles treat everyone to an elaborate skit. This year’s play featured Kubera, the Arrogant Lord of Wealth,…