Guru Purnima Weekend Meditation Retreat
July 15, 16 & 17, 2011

You are invited to join Amma for a very special meditation retreat in New York prior to the Guru Purnima celebration. This will provide an opportunity to set aside your day-to-day concerns, forgo ordinary conversations by maintaining silence, and dive deep into the ocean of the Self within - all in Amma's divine presence.

Amma understands the many distractions and difficulties we sometimes face when we try to meditate. Accordingly, she has designed the retreats in a special way. As Amma says, “Silence is the language of God.” In this way, we receive the maximum spiritual benefit from the meditations, divine discourses, and chanting. As Amma teaches, it is only when we look within through meditation that we find the true presence of Divine Mother deep within our inner hearts. 

Chakra Cleansing Techniques

During the retreat Amma will teach Chakra Cleansing practices previously only available to those who could travel to her ashram in India. Out of intense spiritual compassion, she is now bringing these powerful Chakra Cleansing practices to the United States.

Shaktipat, Divine Radiance Transmission

Amma will once again be giving Shaktipat transmision during this retreat. Amma will place her hand on each participant's head during meditation and transmit her divine radiance.

Shaktipat is an extremely powerful spiritual gift to receive from Amma. It will help one's spiritual progress with an added boost, to awaken the Kundalini Shakti, which is the presence of the Divine Mother in the form of profound inner spiritual energy.

Location and Nearby Hotels/Transportation

The Guru Purnima Retreat will be held at

Retreat Schedule & How to Register

Retreat registration will begin on Friday, July 15 at 7:30 a.m. The schedule will include orientation, lunch, meditation and shaktipath until 4:30 p.m. The Guru Purnima Celebration will begin at 6 p.m.

The retreat will resume on Saturday, July 16 with meditation beginning at 6:00 a.m. The rest of the day will include periods of meditation, meals, shaktipath and Amma's divine discourses. Sunday's retreat will begin with meditation at 6 a.m. and conclude with lunch at 12:45 p.m.

Please register by downloading and mailing the registration form below, or registering online. Registration does not include accommodations.

We will acknowledge all completed registration forms as we receive them and send a confirmation letter with more information, including guidelines on what to wear and bring to the retreat.

Please note:

~ Children under 17 years old need special permission to attend the retreat.

~ Amma does not grant personal interviews during meditation retreats.

Space is limited at the retreat, so please register early.

Online Retreat Registration:

(will be available at a later date)

Registration form to mail or fax:

(retreat forms will be posted at a later date)

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Updates on Jai_Karunamayi Yahoo Groups

For updates on the blog Jai_Karunamayi Yahoo Groups:

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Click on the link above to access the blog. You can access our information under “messages.” They will be posted by SriKarunamayiNYPrograms. You can post questions, suggestions, ask for information, rides, roommates, etc. Our blogs will have the words “Guru Purnima” in the title.

To become a member click on the "JOIN THIS GROUP" button on the home page.

Or

You can send an email to the following address:

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(The yahoo group will then ask for your confirmation before adding you to this group.)

How to post a message:

Once you are a member of this email group, you can post a message if you want, by sending a message email to the following email address:
Jai_Karunamayi@yahoogroups.com

Please put the words "Guru Purnima" in the title of the message. NOTE: The group is moderated to protect against spam and also to ensure that all posts are in harmony with Amma's teachings on honesty, respect, and kind speech.

2011 Guru Purnima Celebration will be
in San Francisco

Friday, July 15

Click here for details

"Drench yourself in Divine Devotion." ~ Amma

Sri Pada Puja Sponsorship Information will be posted at a later date.

Contact Information
(408) 252-1607
(510) 565-4486
(510) 209-8697

GuruPurima@Karunamayi.org

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