Amma Means Mother in Many Languages
Mata Amritanandamayi is known throughout the world as Amma, or Mother, for her selfless love and compassion toward all beings. Her entire life has been dedicated to alleviating the pain of the poor, and those suffering physically and emotionally.
Amma inspires, uplifts, and transforms through her embrace, her wisdom and through her charities, known as Embracing the World.®
While Amma is widely regarded as one of India’s foremost spiritual leaders, Amma says that her religion is love. She has never asked anyone to change their religion but only to contemplate the essential principles of their own faith and to try to live accordingly.
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Amma will be holding retreats in six cities across North America this summer. Early registration is recommended, as many hotels will sell out of available rooms.
Most of the details are now finalized. The venue for Dallas will be announced soon.
What started as a monthly gathering now meets every week, helping children make positive contributions to society.
Ammachi: A Biography
Amma's early years recounted by one of her closest disciples
Sacred Journey
An intimate portrait, humorous and profound, through the eyes of a western woman who has served Amma from the earliest days to the present.
