December 31, 2022
There is a severe weather warning for Bay Area, CA due to the rain. Crow Canyon Road is dangerous with mud slides and flooding in certain areas. Please do not drive to MA Center in these conditions. The New Year's Eve program is now virtual, only on YouTube at this link: ... more ›
December 24, 2022 –
Vancouver, B.C.
A cheque from Amma was presented to, and gratefully received by the YWCA in Vancouver, for emergency food vouchers for families in need this winter. Only a couple of us could make it for the presentation due to the severe weather conditions in Vancouver at the moment, but the warm wishes of the... more ›
December 2, 2022 –
San Ramon, CA
According to Amma, the purpose of meditation is “to become love, to experience that Oneness.” The steps to realize this include the goal of making the mind one-pointed, the essence of all spiritual disciplines. Here are a few meditation tips from Amma, from the book “108 Quotes on Meditation":
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November 29, 2022 –
Toronto, Canada
The Farm Team is selling an assortment of products all lovingly made with Farm fruits, veggies, and herbs. Due to the postponing of Swamiji's Dec 24 to Jan 8, the final day of the Farm Holiday Sale will be Sunday, Jan 8 from 1-2 PM, and from 5-6 PM. Pick up available at the Farm in Georgetown or... more ›
November 20, 2022 –
New England
Thus far, thanks to the generosity of MAC New England, including matching donation funds for December 2022, Amos House Shelter will be receiving almost 700 pairs of tube socks! While this is indeed abundant, the needs of unhoused individuals are significant and unending. Individuals experiencing... more ›
November 11, 2022 –
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
On Oct 29th a group of 11 Amma devotees and 2 members of ISKCON met at the lush ISKCON farmland to plant 12 cultivars of apple and peach.
We are on our way to planting 25 trees pledged by Amma's Vancouver satsang in honor of Amma’s 69th birthday. Our first planting of 12 apple and peach trees,... more ›
November 11, 2022 –
San Ramon, CA
Amma's Way: A Journey to Embrace the World Again - The documentary directed by Anna Agnelli, was the opening night film at the ILLUMINATE Film Festival, on November 5. Opening Day at ILLUMINATE! - Inspiring films, transformational moments, moving musical performances, and... more ›
November 9, 2022 –
Toronto, Canada
help us get the orchard cleaned up and ready for 2023
Our orchard has suffered tremendous losses over the past several years due to an infestation of the apple fly maggot. This year, approximately 75% of our apples were affected by the maggots resulting in a significant loss of potential revenue... more ›
November 1, 2022 –
San Ramon, CA
Integrated Amrita Meditation (IAM) has been taught successfully to people from many walks of life around the globe—including medical staff and patients, firefighters, active military personnel and veterans, teachers and students in public schools and colleges, and many others from a variety of... more ›
October 30, 2022 –
Midwest
Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. As in years past, Diwali was celebrated with enthusiasm at MA Center Chicago, in the presence of Swami Shantamritananda Puri.... more ›