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December 2017
18 December 2017
Renaissance of Artists and Writers Associations (R.A.W.A.) in New York Sector
On December 17 2017 the Annual RAWA Program was conducted in collaboration with the World Yoga Community. The event in Manhattan saw the participation of several artists highlighting the spiritual value of the arts for the promotion of social welfare. In the picture among…
13 December 2017
More activities and programs are coming in New York Sector
A stream of events are planned for the year 2018 in the entire New York Sector. Seminars and specific events will take place in several regions and some of them have been happening already like we can see in the picture below from Washington DC area and Boston area:
13 December 2017
Amurtel Relief in Mexico region
A Relief Storage Center of Amurtel in Cuernavaca was opened in the aftermath of the earthquake that affected the area south of Mexico City . In the picture are recognizable our volunteers Karuna, Prabhat and Devadiip.
13 December 2017
Good News from Toronto – Canada
On November 26, 2017, we had gathering in Toronto. On this day, Didi Ananda Acira delivered class on Natural healing through detoxification, yoga, and meditation. We had long discussion and very nice sharing. At the end of the program we enjoy the healthy vegetarian food. …
8 December 2017
Ananda Marga New York Sectorial Office
Activities in New York Sectorial office located at 149-02 Melbourne Ave in Flushing, NY are increasing creating a very congenial atmosphere for more meditation and service. The after school program opened last year has seen an increase in the number of students which is now…
November 2017
25 November 2017
Seminar in Ottawa – Canada
We had our 2nd phase seminar in a rented hall in old part of Gatineau city on November 18 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Four Margijs were present. We were able to cover the three philosophical topics (in French): “Science Sacrée des Védas-2”, “Avoir une Pratique Spirituelle”,…
16 November 2017
Wellness Retreat at Sectorial Office
The first wellness and detox retreat was conducted by Ac. Diiptimanananda Avt. at the New York Sectorial Office on the weekend November 11 and 12, 2017. This retreat was the start of an initiative to reach out to the public with regular detox retreats that are conducted in the…
15 November 2017
Devotion in Motion Tour
Didi Ananda Aparajiita and Didi Ananda Kalyanmitra are touring the West Coast under the slogan of Devotion in Motion, bringing inspiration to margiis and reach out to new people. Starting from the Bay Area, passing though Los Angeles and now in Phoenix, AZ. Next they will…
14 November 2017
Child Friendly Spaces in Haiti
Here is the 2017 report from Amurt and Amurtel in Haiti relative to the Child Friendly Spaces.
October 2017
12 October 2017
Retreat in Monterrey, Mexico, September 15 – 17, 2017
The annual retreat in Monterrey was held in mid-September as per tradition. From September 15 – 17, 2017 about 20 Margiis came from near and far to enjoy the uplifting kiirtan, satsaunga and lectures.
6 October 2017
West Coast Pracar 2017
Following the success of the West Coast Mystical Tour 2016 Ananda Marga in New York Sector has organized also for the year 2017 a Pracar Tour which have touched Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Following are some of the images from the events. Led by Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta…
6 October 2017
Relief to survivors of Hurricane Harvey in Houston and surrounding areas
AMURT and AMURTEL responded soon after the devastating hurricane pounded the Texas coast by mobilizing volunteers from across the US. Since then, the volunteers have been engaged in cleaning houses, distributing supplies and supporting survivors in Houston, Galveston and West…
September 2017
17 September 2017
Prabhata Samgiita Day Celebration in Toronto, Canada 2017
Prabhata Samgiita Day was celebrated on Saturday September 16, 2017 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Cyril Clark Theater, 20 Loafers Lake Lane, Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
16 September 2017
Commemoration event for 9/11 victims in New York
16 anniversary on 9th Sep 2016 at Beach area New York. At the presence of Supervisor Anthony J Santino of Hampstead town the commemoration service was attended by several religious leaders of different faiths. Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta toghether with Acarya Shankarananda…
August 2017
25 August 2017
Ananda Marga meets with Nassau County Comptroller
Ananda Marga meets the Nassau County Comproller George Maragos in a friendly meeting at his office. Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta – Sectorial Secretary of Ananda Marga in New York Sector had the opportunity to share the vision of Ananda Marga for education which is promising…
25 August 2017
Indian Independence Day Parade in New York
August 15 is the anniversary of the Independence from the British rule for the Indian community in New York and allover the world. It is a big celebration with an annual parade that see thousands of people coming together. Ananda Marga is always most welcome to re joy together…
25 August 2017
Conversation on Economic Decentralization
At the Pomonok Public Library in Queens New York Ananda Marga hosted a conversation on Economic Decentralization . The video below records a good part of the entire conversation which lasted one hour full of ideas for increasing the participation of the community in the…
14 August 2017
Farming at Ananda Dham Master Unit
Some images from Ananda Dham Master Unit in California showing the active farming activities ongoing. Lettuce, basil, squash … and maybe more if some advanced tools for planting will be adopted. So far it is all hands on dirt and water hose . Thanks to Kalyan and to your…
14 August 2017
Seminars – Second Phase started
Seminar in New York Sectorial Office Seminar was conducted at Sectorial Office July 27 – 29, 2017 with the participation of 25 Margiis. We had a very successful seminar this weekend in New York with good attendance of all programs. This seminar was three days and included…
July 2017
14 July 2017
AMURT at the UN
Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) has two permanent representatives in the United Nations and is a registered NGO with the Department of Public Relations, UNO. Pictured here is one of the representatives of Ananda Marga in a conference for World Peace and Justice at…
12 July 2017
Ananda Marga Projects and Activities – Boston Region
The visit of Acarya Rudrananda Avadhuta to new York Sector propitiated a series of new activity including the participation to the UNO Conference in New York on occasion of the International Yoga Day.
12 July 2017
AMURT Haiti – Recent Developments
Acarya Pashupati presented the latest developments of AMURT Haiti during the Project Presentation Session in Ananda Kanan.
12 July 2017
Ananda Dhiira Master Unit in Penn Valley, California
Didi Ananda Kalyanmitra presented the developments of Ananda Dhiira Master Unit during the Projects Presentation Session at Ananda Kanan Spiritual Conference.
June 2017
12 June 2017
New Website – Ananda Marga Meditation
Ananda Marga Meditation is a new website dedicated to propagate the practice of meditation. The initiative have started in New York where there are several beautiful parks which are most conducive for meditation in the natural environment.
May 2017
29 May 2017
Haiti Bike Drive a Big Hit with All the Kids!
Chul’s mother died a month after giving birth to his little brother, from complications of malnutrition. When Chul and his older brother T’Will were brought to our home in Port au Prince, no one knew exactly how old he was—maybe three? Needless to say, when Chul arrived he…
9 May 2017
Microvita Seminar – New York Meditation Retreat
Every month Ananda Marga in New York City organizes a two days seminar. The program includes chanting and meditation which are most conducive for bringing good energy and creating a congenial atmosphere. This first weekend of the month of May we had the special participation…
6 May 2017
Ananda Marga at the “Oneness in Diversity” conference in New York
“May Peace Be With You: Oneness Through Diversity” conference on Saturday, May 6, 2017 saw the participation of several religious leaders. Ananda Marga was represented by Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta and Acarya Anudhyananda Avadhuta accompanied by Arish Sahani and Acarya…
6 May 2017
Ananda Marga at the International Youth Conference in Washington DC
On May 3 2017 Ananda Marga participated to the 14th Annual Youth for Human Rights International in Washington DC.
1 May 2017
Inauguration new Ananda Marga center in Houston, Texas
Ananda Marga in Houston opens a new center. The inauguration took place on April 30 2017 at the presence of Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta, Sectorial Secretary of Ananda Marga in New York Sector. Margi from Houston and from Dallas participated together with several Acaryas from…
April 2017
24 April 2017
Festival Of Faiths, April 19-22, Louisville, Kentucky
It was a wonderful interfaith gathering held in downtown Louisville, with about 400 participants from different religious faiths, spiritual and socially active groups. Brother Yatimana arranged for Ac. Advayananda Avt. to participate and represent Ananda Marga and PROUTist…
15 April 2017
Ananda Marga meets the Mayor of New York
On April 15th Ananda Marga representatives met Mayor of New York Bill De Blasio . Arish Sahani worked hard to make the meeting possible during a fund raising event in Brooklyn. Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta and Acarya Vimaleshananda Avadhuta presented to the Mayor Ananda Marga…
6 April 2017
Service to All – Ananda Marga in New York Sector
Ananda Marga is engaged in serving all segments of society without any distinction. In the most recent weeks several events have taken place which have been promoted by Ananda Marga in New York Sector.
6 April 2017
Interfaith Events in New York
Ananda Marga has been invited on the panel discussing with other leaders of different denominations the Holy Scriptures like the Bible, the Koran, the Veda, the Avesta, etc.
March 2017
30 March 2017
Seminar in Gatineau, Canada
On March 25, an Ananda Marga Seminar took place in Gatineau (Quebec), from 9 am to 5 pm. The venue was the Cabane-en-Bois-Rond, a very beautiful place. We were altogether nine persons (including 2 children). We were able to cover all three topics: “The Intuitional Science of…
23 March 2017
AMURT Haiti – 2016 Report
23 March 2017
Yoga at University of Ottawa
Good news from Ottawa, Canada: On March 18, we had an Ananda Marga meditation and yoga workshop at University of Ottawa. From 9 AM to 2 PM. Nine students attended. We had a yoga class, an introduction to Kiirtan with Baba Nam Kevalam, introduction to meditation, two lectures…
21 March 2017
Stars under the Stars – Homeless people by Penn Station in New York
I believe it was Sunday. I received a call from Arish Sahani telling that if I wanted to help the homeless the best place to start was by the Penn Station at 34th St in Manhattan. He also proposed to go together and explore the situation.
14 March 2017
Inauguration of Ananda Marga School in New York
On March 7 2017 a new school of Ananda Marga has been opened and already ten kids are enrolled . Ananda Marga has adopted an after school program created by LEAD – a non-profit organization striving to provide the best after-school learning at an affordable price.
13 March 2017
RDS of New York Sector – March 2017
On the spiritual vibrated ground of Ananda Girisuta Master Unit the Sectorial RDS have taken place attended by the monks and nuns of Ananda Marga in New York Sector. It was an important event for coordinating the service activities that characterize the Mission of Ananda Marga…
13 March 2017
Kiirtan Retreat at Ananda Girisuta Master Unit in in Asheville – North Carolina
“Intelligent people should do kiirtan as much as possible. When people, due to psychic complexities, cannot find the solution to their difficulties and they are at a loss what to do, if they sit together at any place and do kiirtan wholeheartedly for a while, their psychic…
February 2017
23 February 2017
Testimony and Video for AMURT Feeding Programs in Los Angeles and Washington DC
Just got back from feeding the homeless in downtown LA. Mama D Feeds The Homeless is an Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team – AMURT project which has been running for many years now, thanks to the ongoing work of Dada Mukta Atma Ananda, Jayashrii, Lee and other volunteers,…
21 February 2017
Seminar near Washington DC
The Sterling, Virginia (Fairfax Bhukti) mini-seminar on Sat Feb 18 was sweet and inspirational. The young and mature participants showed a high degree of interest and a wonderful flow of discussion and wealth of knowledge was shared by all — following the Seminar Notes for…
20 February 2017
Seminar in Canada
In Toronto Canada Ananda Marga Seminar was conducted with classes given by Acarya Parinirvananda Avadhuta and Acarya Dayashiilananda Avadhuta. All three topics of the Seminar were covered with an attendance of 18 people.
20 February 2017
Seminar in New York Sectorial Office
Ananda Marga Seminar was held in New York Sectorial Office February 17, 18, and 19. Margiis joined seminar classes, Dharma Cakra, collective meals, singing of Prabhata Samgiita, devotional sharing and organizational review.
16 February 2017
Ananda Marga Seminar in Miami – Florida
Ananda Marga Seminar was held at the Serenity Room, 6011 Rodman Street, Hollywood, Florida on Sunday February 12, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Trainer was Acarya Diiptimanananda Avadhuta and organizer Acarya Anudhyanananda Avadhuta. The seminar was attended by 15 people. …
January 2017
14 January 2017
Happy New Year 2017 – Ananda Kanan Winter Retreat and LFT Training
The New Year 2017 was welcomed in different units of New York Sector.
9 January 2017
Serving the homeless in San Jose – California
The unit of Los Altos Hills has taken the initiative to organize a food distribution program at St. James Park in San Jose. Since many years margi in the Bay Area have done food collection and distribution at different locations including San Jose. Ananda Marga is known as a…
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