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

July Satsang Activities

"Our thoughts are our own creation. We make them real by cooperating with them. 

If we withdraw our support, they will dissolve. Observe the thoughts closely, without labeling them. Then you will see them gradually going away." -Amma

Monday 11 July

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

Wednesday 13 July

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 Rajita 280-2630 to RSVP. Bring your closed toed shoes. Park on the left around the back.

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, Lokah samastah 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 Bryan's in Paia. Please call Bryan for directions 283-9798. Everyone is welcome to come learn bhajans.

Monday 1 Aug

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

Up to date tour information and retreat registration at http://amma.org/meeting-amma/north-americ

Toronto, ON 
July 11 Public Program
July 12-14 Retreat
July 14 Evening Public Program

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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

If you would like to be removed from the Maui Satsang email list, please reply with “unsubscribe” in the subject line. This email list is private, and will never be shared with anyone or used for any non Amma related purposes.

At Her Lotus Feet,

Kalyani

“There is nothing in this world that hasn’t nourished our growth in one way or another.” Amma

May Satsang Activities

Monday 2, 9, 16 May

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

Wednesday 11 May

• MOTHERS KITCHEN, Come help prepare a meal for the homeless at Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center, located at 670 Waiale Rd in Wailuku, 3:30-6:30 PM. Please RSVP with Rajita by text or phone if you would like to come 280-2630. Bring your closed toed shoes. Park on the left around the back :)

Saturday 21 May Satsang at Ron's house in Wailea

• IAM 20 Class 1-3:00 PM Refresh, renew, or learn the 20 min meditation from Amma for the first time. Bring a yoga mat or towel and snack for the break before satsang
• ARCHANA 4:00 PM Chanting call and response style, 108 names of Amma and 1000 names of Sri Lalita.
• AMMA SATSANG 5:00 PM Kirtan, 18 Lokah samastah mantras, meditation, and vegetarian potluck. Bookstore open.

Monday 23 May

• MOTHERS KITCHEN, Come help prepare a meal for the homeless at Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center, located at 670 Waiale Rd in Wailuku, 3:30-6:30 PM. Please RSVP with Kalyani by text or phone if you would like to come 344-0325. Bring your closed toed shoes. Park on the left around the back :)

Monday 30 May

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

Tuesday 7-12 June:  Amma in San Ramon Ashram

June 7-9 Amma's public programs in San Ramon Ashram

June 10-12 San Ramon Retreat

Other tour dates will be annouced soon at amma.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

If you would like to be removed from the Maui Satsang email list, please reply with “unsubscribe” in the subject line. This email list is private, and will never be shared with anyone or used for any non Amma related purposes.

April - May Satsang Activities

“Life is a mystery. You cannot understand it unless you surrender, for your intellect 

     cannot grasp its expansive and infinite nature, its real meaning and fullness. Bow down low 

     and be humble; then you will know life's meaning.” Amma

Saturday 16 April Satsang at Kalyani & Jitendra's house at 400 Waiahiwi, Pi'iholo, Makawao. Please call 344-0325 for directions if this is your first time driving to this location or carpool. Carpool link is below. 

• ARCHANA 4:00 PM Chanting call and response style, 108 names of Amma and 1000 names of Sri Lalita.
• AMMA SATSANG 5:00 PM Kirtan, 18 Lokah samastah mantras, meditation, and vegetarian potluck. Bookstore open at next satsang.

Sunday 17 April -Amma Satsang booth at Earthday Festival Come see us at the festival and help out in the booth anytime. Please reply if you can volunteer in anyway and stop by to say hi! Sign up schedule is below, just reply to this email.

Monday 18 April

• MOTHERS KITCHEN, Come help prepare a meal for the homeless at Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center, located at 670 Waiale Rd in Wailuku, 3:30-6:30 PM. Please RSVP with Kalyani by text or phone if you would like to come 344-0325. Bring your closed toed shoes. Park on the left around the back :)

Monday 25 April

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

Monday 2, 9, 16 May

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

Wednesday 11 May

• MOTHERS KITCHEN, Come help prepare a meal for the homeless at Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center, located at 670 Waiale Rd in Wailuku, 3:30-6:30 PM. Please RSVP with Rajita by text or phone if you would like to come 280-2630. Bring your closed toed shoes. Park on the left around the back :)

Saturday 21 May 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.
• AMMA SATSANG 5:00 PM Kirtan, 18 Lokah samastah mantras, meditation, and vegetarian potluck. Bookstore open.

Monday 23 May

• MOTHERS KITCHEN, Come help prepare a meal for the homeless at Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center, located at 670 Waiale Rd in Wailuku, 3:30-6:30 PM. Please RSVP with Kalyani by text or phone if you would like to come 344-0325. Bring your closed toed shoes. Park on the left around the back :)

February Satsang Activities

“When we dedicate ourselves solely to the well being of others, it is our own mind that becomes pure. When you give your friend a bouquet of flowers, you are the one who experiences the gratification of giving. You are the first one to enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the flowers. In the same way, you can derive happiness from selfless acts.” Amma

Saturday 13 Feb Satsang at Kalyani & Jitendra's 400 Waiahiwi rd, Makawao. Park on left by windmill. House in very back on left. Please call     344-0325 for directions and carpool.

• ARCHANA 3:30 PM Chanting call and response style, 108 names of Amma and 1000 names of Sri Lalita.
• AMMA SATSANG 4:30 PM Kirtan, short meditation, and vegetarian potluck. 

Monday 15 February

• MOTHERS KITCHEN, Come help prepare a meal for the homeless at Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center, located at 670 Waiale Rd in Wailuku, 3:30-6:30 PM. Please RSVP with Kalyani by text or phone if you would like to come 344-0325. Bring your closed toed shoes. Park on the left around the back :)

Monday 22 February

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

Saturday 27 February

• BHAJAN PRACTICE, 3:30 PM At his request, we are celebrate Paz's 7th Birthday with special birthday bhajan practice. At Megien and Nico's in Haiku. Details TBA

Sunday 28 February

• Original IAM 35 Refresher Class 10:45am - 3:00pm at the Rinzai Zen Temple, Baldwin Beach. $10 suggested donation towards the space, (but no one turned away due to lack of funds.) Contact Rajita with questions or if you are interested in another IAM 35class, but can't make this one. IAMrajita@gmail.com

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

Check out Mother's Kitchen USA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/motherskitchenusa/timeline

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

If you would like to be removed from the Maui Satsang email list, please reply with “unsubscribe” in the subject line. This email list is private, and will never be shared with anyone or used for any non Amma related purposes.