Amma's Public Programs

"The knowledge which teaches us how to love a contented life on this earth in the face of all obstacles is spiritual knowledge — knowledge about mastering the mind."
         ~ Amma

We are truly delighted to have Amma's physical presence in the N. America again this year. She will be visiting ten cities starting from the Pacific Northwest and traveling through the Midwest to the East Coast, ending in Canada this summer. There will be free public programs in eleven cities (Seattle, San Ramon, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., Boston, Toronto) and six retreats.

Amma will be arriving in Albuquerque on Sunday, June 20th and will hold only an evening program beginning at 7:30 pm.  She will hold two programs on Monday, June 21st.  The morning program will begin at 10:00 am and go til mid afternoon.  The evening will begin at 7:30 pm.  During these programs all are welcome to come and meet Amma and receive her darshan. Darshan means receiving a blessing in the form of a compassionate hug from Amma. Devi Bhava programs (ceremony in celebration of the Divine Mother) occur once in most cities on the last day of the program during the evening (at 7:00 pm). Please find more details below.

Numbered tokens for entering the darshan line to meet Amma are distributed one hour before each program, with priority given to those meeting Amma for the first time.

Please Note: Due to time constraints token availability may be limited.

•   Morning Programs:
     Darshan: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

•   Evening Programs:
     Darshan: 7:30 pm - end
     Dinner: 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm

•   Devi Bhava Programs:
     Atma Puja: 7:00 pm
     Darshan: 8:00 pm - end
     Dinner: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Thursday, June 24th, Devi Bhava-Free program
Devi Bhava programs begin at 7:00 pm with a puja or prayer ceremony for the upliftment of the world, after which Amma receives people for blessing through out the night in the mood and dress of the Divine Mother.

The Sanskrit word 'darshan' literally means to physically see a saint or a great soul, but it has also come to be associated with the personal blessing in the form of a tender, loving embrace which is unique to Amma. If you wish to receive a personal blessing from Amma, you can pick up a token beginning one hour before each program. Due to the increasing number of people who come to see Amma each year, not more that one personal blessing per day is allowed. In truth, just being in the same room with Amma is in itself an extraordinary blessing.

Please bring a small cushion to sit on the floor if needed. Chairs are also available in the hall. Sleeping in the hall during programs or overnight anywhere on the grounds is not permitted. You may bring small blankets for the children.

IMPORTANT:
Children must be under adult supervision at all times. Young children should not be allowed to roam unattended, both for their own safety and so they don't create disturbance for others.