What is Seva
'Seva' is a word from Sanskrit, one of the ancient languages of India. Seva is best translated as “selfless service.” This kind of service is done simply for the wellbeing of others and the world, without intending any personal gain or benefit.
Serve
Help with a special event or serve on a regular basis. There are many opportunities to volunteer, to serve, at your local Center, or in your community. Start with a few scheduled shifts for special events. If it works for you can take on planning and leadership tasks as you go. As you gain experience consider whether you might be able to serve by coordinating a team.
Grow
Connect with others in the community - connect with your spiritual side - connect with nature. Come together with the community, with your family! Make a lasting difference with your service.
Projects in North America
MOTHER'S KITCHEN
Mother’s Kitchen groups in North America prepare, cook and serve 150,000 meals for the homeless and hungry each year. More information - Mother's Kitchen NA
GREENFRIENDS NORTH AMERICA
Promoting environmental awareness at the individual and community levels. More information - GreenFriendsNA.org
CIRCLE OF LOVE LETTERS
Circle of Love Letters volunteers write uplifting letters to people who are in need of reassurance. Weekly letters to people desiring continued support and/or one time showers of letters to people who need a boost of support, such as surgery, or brief illness, or recent loss. More information - Circle of Love Letters
CIRCLE OF LOVE INSIDE
Circle of Love Inside volunteers write to people in prison. More information - Circle of Love Inside
KARMA YOGA
The Amrita Karma Yoga program is designed for those who would like to experience living in spiritual community while engaging in a service project.
MA Center San Ramon - MACSR Karma Yoga.
MA Center Chicago - email karmayoga-macc@macenters.org
AYUDH
AYUDH, or “Amrita Yuva Dharma Dhara” is the youth wing of Embracing the World, aiming to use the powerful force of young people to perpetuate natural harmony, social justice, and personal empowerment. More information - AYUDH.org
GROUPS AND CENTERS IN NORTH AMERICA
For information on local groups and centers that serve the local community please visit our North America groups and centers.
