Swami Atmananda Puri Returning to Oz – Nov 2022

We are happy to announce that Swami Atmananda Puri will return to Australia in November 2022.

Swami Atmananda Puri

Swami Atmananda Puri is a monastic disciple of Mata Amritanandamayi. He first met Amma in 1989 and has been living at Amma’s ashram in Kerala, India since 1993. He has been conducting meditation retreats and spiritual discourses in Singapore, Malaysia, Europe, Mauritius, Australia and New Zealand, to guide individuals toward finding greater peace in their everyday lives. He is also a Global Teacher of the IAM® Technique.

Melbourne November 1

Yogafest Reconnect

Swami Atmananda Puri is the special guest at Yogafest Reconnect, a one day/one night immersive yoga and meditation retreat. The retreat is being held on Melbourne Cup Day, November 1, at Somers on the stunning Morning Peninsular.

This special one-day event of rest, revitalisation and reconnection, brings together some of Melbourne’s most experienced and committed yoga teachers, offering a jam-packed program of yoga, meditation, pranayama, masterclasses, sumptuous vegetarian meals and more.
Limited number of day tickets available and for overnight accommodation for Monday 31 October (from 4 pm), which includes light dinner, welcome gathering and morning meditation.

For more information and to buy tickets go to: www.yogafestretreat.com

Sunshine Coast November 3-10

SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT

Join us for a 7 or 3 day residential retreat at Chenrezig, a tranquil Buddhist centre set in the beautiful Sunshine Cost Hinterland.

This retreat is designed to reinforce existing spiritual practices while providing the foundation for a lifetime of meditation practice. Connecting with sacred and ancient wisdom within ourselves can help to bring a deeper meaning to life, and more peace of mind. The focus is to go deeper into the traditional Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism) meditation teachings & techniques, using Amma’s teachings and meditation techniques as a guide.

Benefits can include clarity and strength of mind to achieve your goals, staying centred in an ever-changing world and overcoming stress and tension.

This retreat is suitable for all levels of experience in meditation from beginner to advanced. We will alternate between guided meditation, silent sitting and silent walking sessions.

Dates:

7 Day Retreat: Thursday evening November 3 – Thursday afternoon November 10
3 Day Retreat: Thursday evening November 3 – Sunday afternoon November 6

Venue: Chenrezig Institute Wellness Centre – 33 Johnsons Rd, Eudlo, Sunshine Coast.

Cost: 7 day retreat – $540 or 3 day retreat – $260 (meals included).

Register:

Click on the following link to make your retreat payment: https://ammaapps.org.au/Apps/Events/Events.aspx
Select Sunshine Coast Retreats from the drop down menu and enter $540 for the 7 day retreat or $260 for the 3 day retreat. Also make sure you click “Finalise Transaction” at the end to complete the process!

Accommodation:

On site accommodation is available but limited. All reservations need to be made through Amma Australia and priority will be given to those attending the 7 day retreat.

Retreat Huts – single hut $70 p/n (possible to have a trundle bed for an extra $30 p/n to make a twin room)

Lotus House – single room $52 p/n

Lotus House – twin room $80 p/n

Dormitory $27 per person p/n

Wellbeing Centre – single room $60 p/n

Once you have registered, please email us at [email protected] with your accommodation preference. If available, we will email you with the price and it will be placed on hold for 24 hours. Once payment is made, we will confirm your accommodation booking.

BYRON BAY NOVEMBER 13-14

MINI JAPA RETREAT

Join us for a Mini Japa Sadhana Retreat where Swamiji will guide us through the practice of mantra meditation.
A mantra is a powerful and transformative tool if we know how to use it. Mantra Sadhana is the spiritual practice of meditative repetition of mantras. It is a powerful technique for harnessing the body/mind’s subtle energies on the yogic path of self-transformation.

In this 1/2 day retreat you will learn how to deepen and benefit from this practice. The retreat will conclude with lunch.

Date: Sunday 13th November
Time: 7.00am – 2.00pm
Venue: Yellow Church 9 Myokum Street, Mullumbimby, NSW, 2482
Cost: $54 including lunch

What to bring: a japa mala (or purchase from the Amma store on site); a cushion (optional, chairs provided)

Retreat registration is required: https://bit.ly/3U5L8zq

Covid Safety:

Please do not attend the event if you are unwell.
The State Government strongly recommends wearing a face mask in indoor public
spaces and when you can’t physically distance from others.

EVENING SATSANG

Join us for an evening talk, prayers, meditation and devotional singing.

Date: Monday 14th November
Time: 7.00pm start
Venue: Peter and Adarsha’s, 30 Mcleish Rd, Tintenbar. 2478. (Take Lennox head exit off H’way into Ross Lane, Mcleish is 1st on right)
Cost: By donation
What to bring: a cushion (optional, chairs provided)
Contact: Praba 0402826428 or [email protected]

ADELAIDE NOVEMBER 18-19

CHARITY CAR WASH

Swamiji will join us for our monthly Charity Car Wash. Please come and help, bring your car for a wash and let your friends know!

Date: Saturday 18th November 2022
Time: 8:00am – 12:30pm
Venue: 453 Greenhill Road, Tusmore.

This wonderful seva, which is in its 24th year, raises approximately $8,000pa for Amma’s world wide charities. Additional donations of approximately $2,000pa support local charity outreach via Amrita Australia Ltd. All donations to Amrita Australia are tax deductible.

ONE DAY SILENT RETREAT

This retreat is designed to deepen and reinforce existing spiritual practices. Swamiji will guide us deeper into the traditional Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism) meditation teachings & techniques, using Amma’s teachings and meditation techniques as a guide.

The day will include guided meditation, walking meditation, a spiritual talk and question & answer session.

The benefits of practicing meditation can include increased clarity and strength of mind, helping you to achieve your goals, stay centred in an ever-changing world and overcome stress and tension.

This retreat is suitable for all levels of experience in meditation from beginner to advanced.

Date: Sunday 20th November
Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Venue: 39 York Drive, Flagstaff Hill, SA. Deborah & Andrew’s home.
Cost: Suggested donation of $54-$108 or what you can afford.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, cushion (optional) chairs will be provided.

Retreat registration is required: Robin 0466 343 676 or Elizabeth 0478 912 343

Vision 2023

On October 3rd 2021, Amma Australia held a special broadcast with important news about our new Vision 2023 project. The event, held for the whole Australian Amma community, featured announcements from Swamini Krishnamrita Prana, Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri and Swami Atmananda Puri. It was a unique occasion to hear firsthand about opportunities to expand Amma Australia.

Amid the turbulence of Covid-19, this was a positive and uplifting means of focusing our energy as a community on a common goal. Connected to this development, a seed of hope was planted for a potential Amma Australia Tour in 2023!

Vision 2023

Amma Australia is inviting Amma back to Australia to tour in 2023
Amma has expressed that if the planned extensions to the Melbourne Ashram are completed by the time she returns to Australia, the Melbourne public programs and retreat can be held on site.
These extensions include expanding the existing program hall, building a kitchen and dining area, and developing access roads and car parking facilities. This project already has council approval.
Amma has also given permission for a temple to be built on the Ashram grounds and we hope that if she visits in 2023 she will lay a foundation stone as an auspicious start to the temple building project.

This is a very exciting project for Amma Australia! In addition to serving as a site for Amma’s Melbourne programs, we hope the expansion will be of direct benefit to local communities and a hub for spiritual activities and volunteering opportunities for people from all over Australia.

The project will be undertaken in two stages:

Stage One

Extend the existing program hall;
Build a commercial kitchen and dining hall;
Develop access roads, car parking, sewerage and landscaping;
Purchase of a parcel of adjoining land on the Northern boundary (10 acres) to facilitate the expansion.

The budget for Stage One building works is estimated at $3.1M with an additional $1.2M for the land purchase, totalling $4.3M.

Stage Two

Upon completion of Stage One we will begin temple construction, estimated at $1.7M.

The overall project budget estimate is $6M.

Our dream is that devotees and friends across the country will journey with us as we expand the reach of Amma Australia. We will ensure everyone stays abreast of our progress through local events, social media and regular newsletters.

“Children, love can accomplish anything and everything.” Amma

TO FIND OUT MORE VISIT OUR ASHRAM DEVELOPMENT PAGE

How you can help

There are a number of ways by which you can support Vision 2023:

Pledge a monthly recurring donation

Online: Select Vision 2023 and Monthly from the dropdown menus Donate Here

Direct Debit: Please send an email to [email protected] requesting banking details and requirements.

Make a one-off donation

Online: Select Vision 2023 from the dropdown menu Donate Here

Direct Debit or Cheque: Please send an email to [email protected] requesting details and requirements.

Contribute through Individual Sponsorship

Goods and services required will be posted frequently in our Vision 2023 newsletter. To subscribe to the newsletter email [email protected]

Become involved in Fundraising Activities

If you have fundraising ideas, would like to champion an event or volunteer your services to fundraise, please contact your local coordinator.

Adelaide: [email protected]
Brisbane: [email protected]
Byron Bay: [email protected]
Canberra: [email protected]
Hobart: [email protected]
Melbourne: [email protected]
Sunshine Coast: [email protected]
Sydney: [email protected]
Perth: [email protected]

For general enquiries: [email protected]

We look forward to working with you to make this unique and exciting vision a reality!

Virtual Programs & Online Events

We warmly invite you and your family and friends, wherever you live, to join us online. Please see your local Amma Group newsletter, local Facebook page or sign up to our ongoing local Whatsapp news groups for additional information regarding other local group news and occasional virtual events.

IN AUSTRALIA

JOIN AMMA LIVE!

Connect online and enjoy time with Amma live from Amritapuri, in your own home! A rare and unique opportunity for us all worldwide.

Virtual Programs & Online Events

Many in person Amma Group meetings across Australia have been suspended until further notice due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, Amma groups worldwide are finding ways to help connect with Amma, and each other. These online virtual offerings can play a tremendous role in maintaining personal wellbeing as well as benefitting humanity through the power of collective prayer. We warmly invite you and your family and friends, wherever you live, to join us online. Please see your local Amma Group newsletter, local Facebook page or sign up to our ongoing local Whatsapp news groups for additional information regarding other local group news and occasional virtual events.