Teachings

This summer, after Amma left California, Noel Garfield, 9 years old, watched the Embracing Kenya video and was immediately inspired to connect with the kids at the new Amrita Children's Home. She began making decorative,... more ›
The day after the Fourth of July last year was quite a traumatic day for me. During my morning walk with the dogs at the waterfront, we found piles of garbage left from the festivities the night before. Most of the piles were where the food vendors had been. The dogs and I spent well over two hours... more ›
Meditation is a term used to describe a broad range of techniques that help people to quiet their minds and redirect their energy in a positive direction. It’s often thought of as a practice associated with Buddhism and Hinduism, but meditation is actually a universal technique that has been used... more ›
The 19th Century poet, Emily Dickenson, once wrote, “I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.” The power of language is indeed undeniable, and most people on this planet certainly aren’t shy about using words to... more ›

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