Brahmachari Shraddhamrita's Australia Tour

In November we are excited to have Brahmachari Shraddhamrita Chaitanya visit us in Byron Bay to run a series of programs including a puja for World Peace, a Meditation Retreat and an IAM meditation course. All are welcome to join us! Please forward this newsletter to family and friends who may be interested to come along. Aum Namah Shivaya

We are pleased to announce that Amma has sent one of her senior Brahmacharis to Australia. Brahmachari Shraddhamrita Chaitanya first met AMMA in 1989 and has been living at Amma's ashram in Kerala, India since 1993. He received Brahmacharya initiation (the equivalent of becoming a monk) from Amma in 1997. He is currently he national coordinator of the IAM Technique in India.

After travelling and conducting programs throughout Australia over the past few months Br Shraddhamrita will end his Australian tour in Byron Bay. We are looking forward to the weekend of activities planned and invite you take advantage of /and join any or all programs listed in the calendar below.

Calendar of events for November

Devi Puja for World Peace (Traditional Ceremony) – 25 November

Puja is ritualistic worship of the Divine performed to keep us in harmony with cosmic forces, thereby removing and overcoming the sorrows of life and bringing spiritual upliftment.

By doing puja, thoughts and vibrations of spiritual forces are created around us. These spiritual forces work to eliminate the negative influences in our life, in the lives of others and in the world around us. They help surround us with positive energy which can bring peace of mind and enable us to more clearly touch the Divine, our true nature.

The focus of our Devi (Divine Mother) puja on Friday 25th will be for World Peace. Everyone will have the opportunity to participate in the ceremony and help create peace and harmony for the planet.    

When: Friday 25th November
Time: Dinner and refreshments will be sold from 6.30pm (NSW time) Puja starts at 7.30pm until 9.30pm 
Where: Coorabell Hall, Nr Byron Bay (see link below for directions)
           http://www.coorabellhall.net/?p=location
Cost: There is no charge for participating in the puja. There will be an opportunity to leave a donation towards Amma’s global humanitarian work as is traditional at such a ceremony.   

Please bring cushions.      

One Day Retreat with Br. Shraddhamrita - 26 November

Recharge your spiritual batteries with Brahmachari Shraddhamrita for a day of silence and meditation in the beautiful natural setting of the Lake House, Byron Bay. Spiritual talk, guided meditations, question and answer session, time for silence, morning and afternoon tea and more.
When:   Saturday 26th  November
Time:     10am until 5pm( NSW time)
Where:  The Lake House, Nth Byron Events, Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay. Click here for link to Google map       
Cost:       $20
What to bring: Bring a picnic lunch for yourself, cushions for sitting comfortably for meditation (chairs will be available) and water.      

To register please email: byronbay@ammaaustralia.org.au

Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique with Br. Shraddhamrita - 27 November

The IAM Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique® is a powerful way to reconnect with our real centre, our inner Self, and thereby experience true joy and peace in life.

Born out of Amma's Divine inspiration, the Technique, when practiced with dedication, is designed to bring about integration in our lives - an integration of body, mind, intellect and heart; an integration of our True Self with God.

The IAM - Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique® is a simple combination of yoga, meditation and visualisation. The technique is a synthesis of traditional, time-tested methods suited for the current mental conditions, time-constraints and needs of modern man. It is taught for free throughout the world.

Br. Shraddamrita is the national coordinator of the IAM technique in India so it is a great opportunity to be trained by one of Amma’s most experienced and senior teachers. We will be running the more recent shorter version of the technique that takes just 20 minutes a day to practice. If you have already completed the original longer version of this course it is no problem to take this shorter version as a refresher and you will then be able to choose which version you want to practice daily.

For more information about the IAM - Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique®  http://www.ammaaustralia.org.au/IAM/IAM.htm

When:     Sunday 27th November.
Time:       10am until 4.30pm ( NSW time)
(Please arrive at least 15 minutes early in time to complete registration)
Where:    The Lake House, Nth Byron Events, Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay. Click here for link to Google map
Cost:  $20 to help cover hall hire, administration and teachers travel expenses.
The course teaching is offered for free.

What to bring: Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat or blanket, cushions for sitting comfortably (chairs will be available if you need then), water, notebook and pen and a packed lunch (morning tea will be provided).

Spaces are limited and pre-registration is essential.

If you have any further questions about the course or would like to book a place please call Priyamrita: 0431339654  or email : byronbay@ammaaustralia.org.au