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“Violence creates deep wounds in society’s mind, which later manifests as stronger violence and conflict” |
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MA CENTRE FUNDRAISING Amrita Hall 211 Fair Acres, Bromley, BR2 9YG |
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CHRISTINE CATELAN IN CONCERT
Saturday 30th October 2021
Join us for a memorable evening of songs selected from popular musicals along with classical and operatic arias by Christine (Xine) Catelan.
Her repertoire ranges from Classical music to Jazz, Bossa Nova, French chansons, Contemporary and Experimental music all of which nourish and build her art.
Time:: 6pm-7pm Tickets: £15
Box Office: Tickets online at this link
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FAIR ACRES CHRISTMAS BAZAAR BOOK A TABLE SPACE Saturday 6th November 2021 10am-2pm
Fair Acres Association will be conducting a Christmas Bazaar at the Amrita Hall. Book a table space if you would like to setup a stall. Visit us at our coffee shop and Amrita Organics stall.
Tickets: £15 / table space Book a space at this link
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TREE PLANTING AND COMMUNITY DAY
Saturday 27th November
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Greenfriends UK will be taking part in a tree-planting effort at The Young People’s Forest at Mead in Derbyshire. This is organised by the Woodland Trust. As part of the #iwill campaign to promote youth social action we are creating a new Young People’s Forest planting over 250,000 trees. Children and young people will help shape the future of this amazing place, creating a forest for themselves and their community. LOCATION:
Young People's Wood,
Mead, near Heanor, Derbyshire
Google Maps Link
For more details click here.
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Saturday 30th October 3-5pm
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Saturday 27th November 3-5pm
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You are warmly invited to join the monthly MA Centre UK Satsang which will include the following: |
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- Chanting of the Divine names
- Passage reading from Amma's books
- Bhajans
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BLOG CORNER If you would like to contribute to the Amma UK blog, either about Amma or about activities at the MA Centre UK, please send your articles to newsletter@macentre.org.uk. |
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Ganapathy Homa-An Introduction - by Dr Vakees |
For those new to Hinduism, I’d like to explain a little about the popular elephant-headed God. Known as Ganapathy, Ganesh or Ganesha, his appearance is symbolic, with deep spiritual significance.
The highest philosophy in Hinduism states that The Creation and The Creator are not two, but one — meaning there is ultimate oneness in the apparent diversity of creation..... To read more, click here. |
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Experiencing the Ganapathy Homa - by Helen |
I am so happy that I made the decision to attend this auspicious Homa in person. Obstacles had arisen — doubts about Covid safety and an inertia that had developed from infrequent travelling. Finally accepting the invitation set into motion a magical interlude so different from the problems, challenges and stops and starts that were going on in the world, both in general and in my own mental world.... To read more, click here. |
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Ganapathy Homa - by an Amma volunteer |
The Ganapati Homa was performed outdoors in tantric style, which is often the style used in South India. A marquee was assembled with chairs arranged in front for everyone to participate. With mudras and mantras chanted mentally and with focused attention by Yamunaji, the atmosphere felt pure and meditative. Bhajans played throughout. The silence and depth of feeling made the connection to our beloved Amma tangible.... To read more, click here. |
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Thursday Satsang: 6:30-7:30pm
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108 Names of AmmaBhajans sung by AmmaPassage from Amma's booksAmma's satsangMeditation
Arati
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Sunday Satsang: 8.30-10am |
108 Names of AmmaLalitha SahasranamaMahishasuramardini StotramPassage from Amma's booksArati- 10-10.30 online chat
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Details for all these Zoom meetings: Zoom
Meeting ID: 642 298 098Password: 567123 |
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NB Smile gives only 0.5%; Give As You Live can be up to 5%!
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