Amma Sri Karunamayi in Los Angeles, CA

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Contact Information

If you have any questions about the Los Angeles programs please contact the city co-ordinator Bhavesh Pandya at (510) 326-6225 or email LosAngeles@Karunamayi.org.

Individual Blessing DAYS/Saraswati Diksha – (Free Public Program)

Thursday, March 26 and Friday March 27, 11 AM – 5 PM

Individual Blessings are offered on a first come, first served basis. Please be prepared to relax for some time in the charged atmosphere of the hall. Due to the large number of people attending this program, individuals arriving after 2:30 pm are not guaranteed an Individual Blessing with Amma.

(Please note: Each person may only receive one individual blessing per yearly tour. First time attendees who have never received an individual blessing from Amma before will be given priority in the group)..

Saraswati Mantra Diksha is available for students, ages 4-24. Those who wish to receive Diksha should come fully bathed or showered (with head and hair washed) and dressed in modest, white attire. Saraswati Diksha is offered periodically throughout the day, as groups of students coalesce.

While Individual Blessings are free, there is a nominal suggested donation for Saraswati Mantra Diksha.

For more information on individual blessings please see our Guide to Individual Blessings

Location
Ahiah Center For Spiritual Living, Pasadena
150 N El Molino Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91101

Please do not call the venue directly about programs. Call 510-326-6225 for information and details.

Parking
Enter from the South Driveway and park in the rear of the building. You may access the building through the BROWN GATE, which is located near the North (Exit) Driveway.

1 Day Silent Meditation Retreat – (Half-Day options are also available)

Saturday, March 28, 9 AM – 6 PM

We cordially invite you to join Amma for a one-day silent meditation retreat in Los Angeles, CA. All meditators, from beginners to those with an established practice, will benefit from the special retreat atmosphere. Participants will be spiritually nourished by Amma’s serene presence, silent meditations, discourses and spiritual chanting.

Based on the success of last year’s retreats, Amma has graciously offered to continue having one-day retreats as part of her 2020 Tour. They are being offered so that more people can take advantage of this precious time with Amma in a retreat setting without disrupting their busy schedules. The retreats will provide an invaluable opportunity for devotees to deepen their meditation practice and to listen to the inspirational wisdom of Amma’s divine discourses.

Amma has specially designed her one-day meditation retreats so that all who attend will derive the most benefit. For this purpose, participants are requested to maintain silence throughout the retreat.

You will receive a confirmation letter with more information, including guidelines on what to bring to the retreat, after your registration form has been processed. Refunds will be given through March 20th only (with $15 cancellation fee). No refunds after this date.

Additional Details:

• Full-day or half-day registration is available
• Participants are also requested to wear modest, white attire to the retreat
• The morning session concludes after lunch. The afternoon session begins with lunch
• Light breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided for half- and full-day attendees
• Accommodations are not included for one-day retreats
• Children under 17 years of age need special permission to attend the retreat
• Amma does not grant personal interviews during meditation retreats

For more information on the mediation retreat please see our Guide to Meditation Retreats

Location
Ahiah Center For Spiritual Living, Pasadena
150 N El Molino Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91101

Please do not call the venue directly about programs. Call 510-326-6225 for information and details.

Parking
Enter from the South Driveway and park in the rear of the building. You may access the building through the BROWN GATE, which is located near the North (Exit) Driveway.

Homa Sacred Fire Ceremony – (Free Public Program)

Sunday, March 29, 9 AM – 1 PM

Homa is the most ancient and sacred ceremony in the Vedic tradition of Sanatana Dharma. It is a fire in which forms of the Divine are invoked through the power of mantra and profound spiritual intention. Special offerings are cast into the fire while Sanskrit mantras are chanted, and the combined energy of the fire, offerings, and mantras generates powerful spiritual vibrations that bless and purify everyone present, spreading peace and healing through the world.

Things to know and bring

• Please wear clean, modest attire that covers the knees and shoulders
• Bring a pillow or blanket if you plan on sitting on the ground. Chairs are also provided
• Please turn all beepers and cell phones off or to blink/vibrate mode so that others are not disturbed
• Please do not take photos without special permission beforehand. Video and audio-taping are not permitted

For more information on the homa sarcred fire ceremony please see our Guide to Sacred Fire Ceremonies

Location
Private Residence
1443 Edgecliff Lane,
Pasadena, CA 91107

Parking
Limited street parking only. Please do not block driveways and entrances to homes. Ride sharing is recommended.

Temple Programs – (Free Public Programs)

Sri Panchamukha Hanuman Temple Program

Monday, March 30, 6 PM – 8 PM
Sri Panchamukha Hanuman Temple – 3555 Lomita Blvd Unit A, Torrance, CA 90505

Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple Program

Tuesday, March 31, 6 PM – 8 PM
Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple – 12020 Cantara St. North Hollywood, California 91605

We cordially invite you to join Amma for the two special temple programs above in Los Angeles, CA area.

Parking
There is a parking lot with free parking spaces available on site at both of the temples.

Ayurvedic Care (4 Day) Retreat Program
Program Fee is $999 and does not include accommodations at the hotel

Thursday, April 2 – Sunday April 5

We cordially invite you to join Amma for a special 4 day Ayurvedic Care Retreat program above in the Los Angeles, CA area at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel – 303 Cordova Street Pasadena, CA 91101.

Plesae do not call the hotel for information. Please contact LosAngeles@Karunamayi.org for any questions.
Also please note start and end times may vary based on Amma’s Guidance.

Location
Sheraton Pasadena Hotel
303 Cordova Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

Lodging & Parking
Please consider staying at the venue hotel or arranging for your own lodging and parking nearby. There are lot of lodging choices in Pasadena, CA.

If you have any questions about the Los Angeles programs please contact the city co-ordinator Bhavesh Pandya at (510) 326-6225 or email LosAngeles@Karunamayi.org.

We look forward to a blissful time with Amma basking in her radiant love, taking in her blessings, bhajans and absorbing her Divine grace and wisdom!

For more information on Amma’s 2020 US Tour please visit:
www.karunamayi.org/world-tour/north-america.

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu