May this message find you  ,
your family 
and friends  ,
basking in
Amma's 
peace-filled 
grace  this holiday season!
| Special Homa and Puja |
| Greater Seattle Area |
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Ganapathy Homa
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 6 AM – 8 AM*
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22404 134th Ave SE, Snohomish, WA 98296* (Map)
Ganapathy Homa is performed to create positive vibrations in the home and when starting new ventures (such as a new job or project) and to remove obstacles. Pujarini Meera will perform the homa, per the Kerala tradition, to receive the blessings of the Lord Ganapathy.
MahaLakshmi Puja
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 9 AM – 11:30 AM*
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Redmond, WA*
Lakshmi Puja provides wealth and financial success. Removes obstacles in personal and professional life. Reduces the negative effects of Graha Dosha (planetary defects). Increases communication skills which in turn results in better outcome for business. It provides grace for a harmonious family life. It will be performed based on the Kerala tradition by Pujarini Meera.
* Please note, dates and locations are subject to change.
Everyone is welcome to attend, but if you want to make a sankalpa/special intention, a suggested donation is recommended.
For more details, and last minute updates, please visit facebook.com/AmmaPNW or contact Krishnan at seattlesatsang@ammgroups.org for assistance.
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| IAM® 20 - Integrated Amrita Meditation Course |
| Port Townsend, WA |
From ancient times, meditation and yoga have been found to be effective tools in re-establishing inner balance, clarity and peace of mind.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience a powerful meditation technique created by Amma, an internationally recognized humanitarian and spiritual teacher.
The IAM® 20 Meditation is a unique integration of gentle yoga stretches with an effective and easy to practice meditation technique.
It can be comfortably performed by anyone in just 20 minutes per day.
The course is free and available to everyone.
"Meditation increases your vitality and strengthens your intelligence; your beauty is enhanced; your mental clarity and health improve. You acquire the patience and fortitude to face any problem in life. So, meditate! Only through meditation will you find the treasure you are seeking." — Amma
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| Gentle Reminders |
| MA Center PNW Auction Donations - New Auction Action |
Every year, the Amma PNW community hosts an auction to raise funds for "Embracing the World".
The next auction will be held on Saturday, April 4th, 2020 at the Bellevue Hilton in Bellevue, WA.
The auction will include a delicious Indian dinner.
We are trying to get all the donations for the auction finished up before the end of this year.
If you have a service, Amma Prasad or an item to donate, please contact Visala ASAP at seattlesatsang@ammagroups.org or 828-738-2662.
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| PNW Winter Retreat -- Save the Dates! |
Join us again this winter as we gather together in community to listen to inspirational messages of compassion, kindness and selfless service in honor of our beloved Amma.
Over the years our winter retreats have offered a time for community celebration, sacred prayers, chant and meditation, beach and nature walks, healing workshops, art circles, community service projects and spiritual replenishment!
Saturday, February 15th - Monday the 17th, 2020!
At Beautiful Camp Casey on Whidbey Island, WA (Map)
In preparation for the retreat, the planning committee is soliciting interest from PNW devotees about activities you would like to share at the upcoming retreat President's Day weekend back at Camp Casey.
For information, or if you have an activity you would like to share at the retreat, please email Rajani Pigott or Bhagavati at ammapnwregion@ammagroups.org.
Consider sharing the gift of attending our winter retreat to someone you love!
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"Celebrations such as Christmas are mankind's songs of awakening. Occasions like Christmas, Deepavali and Onam remind us of sacrifice, compassion, humility and firm faith in God and the need to put them into practice in our life."
- Amma
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