peace and even joy. Regardless of people’s different backgrounds or cultures, the experiences of the heart show us how similar we all are – how we are all seeking love and a direct experience of our own true nature.
“The sense of being welcomed and loved, despite being a complete stranger, was amazing.” BBC NEWS
“Amma’s spiritual hugs and charitable works have helped her become what many consider to be a living saint.” LOS ANGELES TIMES
“Slowly I started to wake up to a feeling of “Amma is the
embodiment of pure love. Her presence heals.” DEEPAK CHOPRA
The stories of people who have met Amma are incredibly powerful, and provide an insight into the way in which Amma is able to deeply affect so many people and open so many hearts: “After Amma’s hug, I slowly noticed a change
in my thinking. I started to ask myself new questions like: ‘What happens to old people who have no money and no one to care for them? How do the poor care for themselves and their families? If I had a lot of money, would that make me happy?’ I hate to admit it, but at the time these were new questions for me – I’d never bothered to give these things much thought because I was always so focused on myself. I soon realized that my constant effort to be ‘more’ and ‘better’ was only so I could feel loved. Yet, through her simple embrace Amma filled my heart up with love without asking me for anything in return. She had given it freely and somehow made me feel like I was inherently deserving of this love, just for being me. Only after I felt truly and unconditionally loved in this manner was I able to shift my focus a little bit away from myself.” Julie Cairns, Sydney, Australia
“I felt overwhelmed to realize what a great
saint Amma was. She sat there, hour after hour, sweetly hugging everyone with the same love and compassion, without stopping for even a few minutes, It was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I understood that to really know God, one had to be able to love everyone like that, and it was not as easy as described in books.” Berta Petasny, Buenos Aires, Argentina
“When I approached Amma to receive her
darshan (hug), I felt her look penetrate my entire being. As if I could not hide any feelings or thoughts from her. Amma embraced me and I felt so deeply loved.” Maria Isabel Harker, Bogota, Columbia
peace and happiness that I had not known in years. I knew that Amma knew what I was searching for. I also knew that she could guide me there. I had never been so sure in my entire life of anything like this Truth.” Ann Louise Feron, Sweden
“Meeting Amma has changed my life
immensely. Over time I understood that it is the small, small stones…of rage, guilt, longing, pain, nostalgia…that form the great wall in our hearts that imprison the inner child. We trip over these stones every day in our ignorance. The greatest blessing we receive from Amma is that she offers to take these stones from us.” Cristina Rodriguez, Barcelona, Spain
“For Amma, removing the sorrows of others is as natural as drying the tears from her own eyes.
The happiness of others, this is Amma’s happiness…
The security of others, this is Amma’s security…
The rest of others, this is Amma’s rest…
This is Amma’s vision…
And it is this vision that Amma’s life is dedicated to awakening in mankind.” - AMMA
“In that moment of Amma’s hug, a feeling of wonderment, love and awe were branded into my heart. I do not know how to explain it in any other way. The feelings of warmth, strength, and unwavering support were tattooed on my inner being. From that day on, the terrible disruption, confusion and turmoil in my life began to ease.” Jill O’Carroll, Vancouver, Canada
*No bookings required to attend FREE public programs
Melbourne Retreat April 18th-20th
(by pre-registration only)
www.ammaaustralia.org.au
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AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2015
SYDNEY FREE PROGRAMS
April 13th 10am & 7:30pm April 14th 10am & 7pm Devi Bhava
Sydney Boys High School Gate 2, Cleveland St, Moore Park
MELBOURNE
FREE PROGRAMS April 16th 11am (All Day Program) 17th 10am & 7:30pm April 20th 7pm Devi Bhava (World Peace Program)
Sandown Racecourse, Mutli Purpose Room Princes Hwy, Springvale
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