Mata Amritanandamayi, known as Amma, will be visiting the US to offer solace and her comforting touch. This year’s US tour begins tomorrow and will include darshan sessions in various locations. Amma will be conducting free public programmes in every city on her tour schedule. The programmes include a meditation guided by Amma, spiritual discourses by Amma and her disciples, bhajans (devotional singing) led by Amma in a call and response format, and the opportunity to meet Amma personally and receive her darshan (embrace).
Amma will also be holding spiritual retreats in a number of cities. The retreats offer a transformative opportunity to immerse oneself in Amma’s presence over three days, and include additional programs like a question-and-answer session with Amma, classes with Amma’s disciples and devotees on bhajans, meditation, yoga, and service opportunities. People from diverse backgrounds and countries gather at each location to receive her darshan, touch, and blessings.
Many seek Amma’s embrace and her unique way of offering comfort. Some are drawn to her humanitarian efforts. Here are the details of Mata Amritanandamayi’s US tour:
From July 4th to 5th, a two-day event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel in Seattle, Washington. From July 7th to 11th, a five-day program will be held at the Oakland Marriott City Center, featuring a speech and retreat by the mother. From July 13th to 16th, Amma will be at the Hyatt Regency Irvine Hotel in Los Angeles, California. From July 19th to 22nd, public program will be held at the Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town, New Mexico. From July 25th to 29th, Amma will be at the National Conference Center in Washington, D.C. From July 31st to August 2nd, Amma will be at the Westin Royal Plaza Hotel in Boston. From August 5th to 7th, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York, and from August 9th to 11th Amma will be at the McCormick Center in Chicago.
