July - August Satsang Activities

  

“One may ask, “The scriptures say that God is within us and not different from our true nature. Then why should we seek refuge in a Satguru?” It is true that God is within us. We are, in truth, the embodiment of Sachidananda—pure existence, pure consciousness, pure bliss. But have we experienced this truth? No, it is being veiled by our ego. We hold the key to the massive treasure chest within us, but that key has become rusty due to a long period of lack of use. Just as we remove rust from a regularly key by applying grease, so too we have to remove the rust of our ahamkara and vasanas—our sense of “I” as a limited body and mind and our deep-rooted tendencies. This will help us realize our true nature. It is for this purpose that we seek refuge in a Satguru. 

However much the guru tries to awaken the disciple, unless the disciple is ready to awaken from within, it will never happen. It’s easy to awaken someone who is sleeping, but it is impossible to awaken someone pretending to be asleep. When you break an egg by force, it puts an end to a life, but when the shell breaks from within, life is created anew. In a similar way, when the disciple awakens from within, it is like a rebirth happening. He or she awakens to their true nature. Being with a Satguru is like being a chick being warmed by the body of the mother hen. The guru’s presence creates the favorable climate in which the seeds of divinity within the disciple can sprout. The guru provides us opportunities. It is up to the disciple as to how they are used.  Once a guru knocked on a disciple’s door with a lamp in his hand. The disciple said, “Open the door and come in.” The guru said, “I cannot do that. This door can only be opened from within.” And so it is: the disciple has to open the doors of the heart to permit the entrance of the guru’s light.”

Please join us to celebrate and honor our beloved Guru, Amma, at 4:00 at Ron's in Wailea today. If you would like to come early and help with set up at 3, please call or text Kalyani 344-0325.

Remember our carpool list and please ride share :) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e9-prs6sj0ALN2_4Fm-maLnaHvtOmcFiHJGhjLlEyZU/edit?usp=sharing

Amma is always encouraging us to increase our spiritual practices and reminds us that we don't do them for ourselves alone. The entire creation benefits from sincere practice. Inspired by this, we are going to begin have two satsangs a month, one upcountry and one in Wailea. We hope to see you there. 

Saturday July 16 Guru Purnima at Ron's house in Wailea.

BALA KENDRA 3:00 PM Fun and devotional 

children's activities with Vanessa. Contact her for more info at nessy43@hotmail.com

ARCHANA 4:00 PM Chanting call and response style, 108 names of Amma and 1000 names of Sri Lalita. Gate will be open.

• AMMA SATSANG 5:00 PM Kirtan, mantras, meditation, and vegetarian potluck. Bookstore open.

Monday 18 January

MOTHERS KITCHEN 3:30- 6:30 Come help prepare a meal for the homeless at Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center, located at 670 Waiale Rd in Wailuku. Please call or text Kalyani 344-0325 to PSVP. Bring your closed toed shoes. Park on the left around the back.

Monday 25 July

• BHAJAN PRACTICE, 4:00 PM at Bryans in Paia. Please call Bryan for directions 283-9798. Everyone is welcome to come learn bhajans.

Saturday Aug 6 Amma Satsang at Kalyani's

ARCHANA 4:00 PM Chanting call and response style, 108 names of Amma and 1000 names of Sri Lalita. Gate will be open.

• AMMA SATSANG 5:00 PM Kirtan, Lokah samastah mantras, meditation, and vegetarian potluck. 

Saturday Aug 20 Amma Satsang at Ron's house in Wailea.

ARCHANA 4:00 PM Chanting call and response style, 108 names of Amma and 1000 names of Sri Lalita. Gate will be open.

• AMMA SATSANG 5:00 PM Kirtan, Lokah samastah mantras, meditation, and vegetarian potluck. Bookstore open.

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MAY ALL BEINGS BE PEACEFUL AND HAPPY

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AUM AMRITESWARYAI NAMAH

http://amma.org/

http://www.amritapuri.org/

http://www.embracingtheworld.org/

Related links:

Maui Satsang carpool rides offered/needed list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e9-prs6sj0ALN2_4Fm-maLnaHvtOmcFiHJGhjLlEyZU/edit?usp=sharing

Join the Maui Amma Satsang Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1447703518782158/?pnref=lhc

Also find our events posted at http://ammamaui.blogspot.com 

or on our google calendar https://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/ammasmauisatsang%40gmail.com/private-001c96cb97f0faba047734d85abb92a7/basic