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December 2017
29 December 2017
West Africa Newsletters
Nigeria update June 2026 Nigeria update December 2025 Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Report Nigeria update July 2025 Nigeria update October 2024 Nigeria update August 2024 Nigeria update December 2022 Nigeria update July 2022 Burkina Faso News 2021 Nigeria…
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…
16 December 2017
London Feeding Programme 6 years
For 6 years since November 2011, AMURT UK has served food to the homeless on a weekly basis, in central London. The initiative started and grew from Occupy London, which established a temporary camp outside St Paul’s Cathedral between October 2011 – February 2012. The camp…
13 December 2017
Devotion in Motion
(Group picture at the Interfaith Vigil for World Unity at the Methodist Church in Grass Valley, CA)
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. …
9 December 2017
Half a Million Rohingya Children Seek Refuge
Since 25 August 2017, an intensification of targeted violence has seen over 626,000 Rohingya refugees driven out of Myanmar’s Rakhine state across the border into Bangladesh in what became the world’s fastest refugee influx in decades. They joined others who had earlier sought…
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…
8 December 2017
From Puerto Rico Relief
The following are the images of a pdf presentation of the AMURT and AMURTEL relief in Puerto Rico. At the end of the presentation the Puerto Rico Final Report by Dada Vimaleshananda
7 December 2017
Christmas at Răsărit Kindergarten Means Love and Giving!
Let us give meaning and purpose to Christmas for the little ones and the grown-ups!
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
Ananda Marga Good News
16 November 2017
From Jamalpur – India
“Namaskar from Dada Ragatmananda, sending from Jamalpur lots of strong vibrations here and good pracar more kiirtan and meditation .”
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…
15 November 2017
Borikén Florece by Acarya Vimaleshánanda Avadhuta
It is already 6 weeks that I am in Puerto Rico and in the colorful language of the people living on the island “Comenzan a aparecer las manchas de platano”. In English it can be translated as “The spots of the banana are starting to come out (on the skin)”. Those little black…
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
31 October 2017
Portugal – Devastating fire
On 15th October 2017 there was a massive fire in Portugal. Hundreds of thousands of hectares burned, over 50 people were killed and thousands of people lost their homes, possessions and livelihoods.
18 October 2017
Diipavalii
Diipavalii is celebrated on the darkest night of the year with candles and other lights, symbolising the dispelling of the darkness of ignorance by the light of spiritual knowledge.
12 October 2017
AMURT and AMURTEL in Puerto Rico
AMURT & AMURTEL are distributing supplies to people affected by Hurricane Maria near Anasco town on the western coast of Puerto Rico. We are working in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico (Mayaguez) and a local organization, Brigada Solidaria del Oeste.
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.
8 October 2017
Kiirtan Day
8 October 1970 is the day Shrii Shrii Anandamurti introduced the Bábá Nám Kevalam kiirtan mantra. This compilation of kiirtan being sung and danced around the world is a celebration of that auspicious event.
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…
1 October 2017
CIP: „Peer-to-Peer Learning” in Scotia
The Children in Permaculture partners met in Scotland, in September 2017 for a practical peer-to-peer learning experience. Each partner organised a learning experience in the outdoors for children from the local schools of Gatehouse and Twynholm. It was an opportunity to test…
September 2017
29 September 2017
Hurricane Maria response – Puerto Rico
AMURT & AMURTEL are distributing basic supplies to people affected by Hurricane Maria near Anasco town on the western coast of Puerto Rico. We are working in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico (Mayaguez) and a local organization, Brigada Solidaria del Oeste.
29 September 2017
Singing kiirtan with Loredana Groza
By serendipity – or rather the surprising Grace of the Cosmic Dance…I was invited at the last minute to a program at the Indian Embassy in Bucharest. Loredana Groza, a famous Romanian singer was one of the guests of honor. We ended up singing a kiirtan with Baba Nam Kevalam…
28 September 2017
Songs for Social Change
Last year was the first year of the RAWA (Renaissance Artists and Writers Association) Songs for Social Change competition. Out of 350 entries the winner was One World Tribe with their song We Are One. A compilation CD of the best 10 songs was produced and this year the…
19 September 2017
AMURT Nigeria – conflict in Ebonyi and Cross River State
Since January 2017 violence has escalated between villages, in August AMURT’s Offia Oji health centre was attacked and set on fire. 1200 families, 5000 children displaced by violent communal conflict *URGENT* need for *medical care* *food aid* *reconstruction of…
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…
16 September 2017
AMURT and AMURTEL relief in Houston
Today September 15 for the first time we went to the Houston city distribution center and we received a pallet of cleaning buckets and 4 boxes of brooms and mops plus masks and other supplies.
16 September 2017
Amurt Dallas Team relief in Garland Warehouse
Images from the relief activities in Dallas where Dada Advayananda and Margi are doing service on a regular basis.
14 September 2017
Prabhát Saḿgiita Day
14 September is Prabhát Saḿgiita Day, the anniversary of the day in 1982 when Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar (Shrii Shrii Anandamurti) wrote the first of 5,018 devotional songs called Prabhát Saḿgiita (Songs of the New Dawn).
8 September 2017
Kaośikii
6 September 1978 is the day Shrii Shrii Anandamurti introduced the physically, intellectually and spiritually beneficial exercise Kaośikii. This compilation of Kaośikii being danced around the world is a celebration of that auspicious event.
6 September 2017
Third Annual Bicycle Race in Panatau, 2017
55 people of all ages at the annual bicycle race in Panatau!
6 September 2017
Devastation of the fires
This summer, hundreds of fires destroyed thousands of hectares across Portuguese territory. Last weekend was particularly devastating, with 500 fires. Overwhelmed, the firefighters were unable to reach Benfeite or the villages nearby when the fire struck…
6 September 2017
Devastation of the Fires
This summer, hundreds of fires destroyed thousands of hectares across Portuguese territory. Last weekend was particularly devastating, with 500 fires. Stretched beyond their limits, the firefighters could not reach Benfeite or the villages nearby when the fire…
2 September 2017
New Kiirtan from Sojha
Keep up with the latest Sojha tracks and albums on their website
August 2017
26 August 2017
Pran’a’m Newsletter, Issue 4 August, 2017
Subjective Approach through Objective Adjustment
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
30 July 2017
AMURTEL Newsletter
27 July 2017
Ananda Marga Spiritual Conference photo slideshow and summary
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Namaskar!
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
Images and impressions from the Ananda Kanan Spiritual Conference 2017
Ananda Marga Spiritual Conference was held at Ananda Kanan from July 2 – 7, 2017 with increased participation from last year. The weather very good with sun alternating with rain showers that cooled and added freshness to the air.
12 July 2017
Ananda Mela at Ananda Kanan Spiritual Conference
Ananda Mela has been a blast! A day full of games and fun for everybody on July 4 during the Ananda Marga Spiritual Conference brought everybody to participate joyfully in several competitions. From canoe racing to basketball and volley ball. From egg racing (that for…
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 – Syria Crisis Response
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.
12 July 2017
Workers Relief Camp in Ananda Kanan
Workers Relief Camp (WRC) is a special event organized periodically by Ananda Marga Seva Dal.
12 July 2017
Ananda Arpana – Planting trees the right way
At Ananda Kanan during the Project Presentation Session brother Jiivamukta presented the advancements at Ananda Arpana Master Unit. The entire process of planting trees require a specialized work which is better suitable for professionals . At the beginning the traces are…
June 2017
20 June 2017
Gradina in curtea gradinitei Rasarit!Gardening at the Rasarit kindergarten
Inspired by the „Children in Permaculture” project, the teachers and children of the Rasarit kindergarten planted a raised garden that became a fresh source of joy and inspiration for everyone! The children are delighted every day to see their plants grow, to rub their hands…
15 June 2017
Mama’s D Feed the Homeless – Awareness for the Homeless
Bringing awareness of the Hearing Voice Network to the homeless on Skid Row in LA with Jules of Mama D Feeds the Homeless and Mia! Blessed to be around these beautiful souls…
14 June 2017
Ananda Purnima 2017 Dharma Maha Sammelan – Ananda Nagar
Ananda Purnima Dharma Maha Sammelan 2017 in Ananda Nagar was attended by Acarya Diiptimananada Avadhuta who represented Ananda Marga in New York Sector during the WRDS. Acarya Shankarananda Avadhuta was also attending and both came back to Sector delighted and inspired. Here…
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
Spirulina to the Rescue in Horn of Africa
Responding to Famine in the Horn of Africa with the Tana River Spirulina Project
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…
27 May 2017
Glorious India – Exhibition in New Jersey – Ananda Marga
Ananda Marga is participating with an exhibition booth to the Glorious India two days Expo. Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta and Acarya Anudhyananda Avadhuta are representing Ananda Marga together with Mr. and Mrs. Sahani. Special guest is Dr. Ravi Batra at the inauguration of…
25 May 2017
Article About the Romanian-Scottish Exchange of Experience
From May 15 to 19, the Neohumanist Education Association organized, as part of the European project “Children in Permaculture,” a Romanian-Scottish exchange of experience about permaculture. Thus, 19 students from Gatehouse school in Scotland, together with 30 children from the Center…
25 May 2017
Article About the Romanian-Scottish Exchange of Experience
From May 15 to 19, the Neohumanist Education Association organized, within the European project "Children in Permaculture," a Romanian-Scottish exchange of experience about permaculture. Thus, 19 pupils from Gatehouse school in Scotland together with 30 children from the Center…
17 May 2017
Youth in Permaculture
AEN joined the first meeting, which was intended as a preamble to a new project designed to present to the younger generation the holistic, extremely attractive perspective of permaculture, as well as its practical aspects.
17 May 2017
Youth in Permaculture
AEN joined the first meeting, which was intended as a preamble to a new project meant to present to the young generation the very attractive holistic perspective of permaculture, as well as its practical aspects.
12 May 2017
Women’s recovery after Nepal earthquake
Following the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, AMURT engaged with the community to build stability and facilitate recovery. AMURT’s focus was on getting children back to school and providing support to their mothers. Hence, AMURT has been providing skills and small enterprise…
11 May 2017
Ananda Purnima celebrations
Wednesday May 10, Ananda Purnima (Baba’s Birthday) Celebration
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…
22 March 2017
21. März 2017: Verleihung der Berliner FreiwilligenPässe im Festsaal des Berliner Rathauses
Presentation of the Award
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.
21 March 2017
Retreat and Seminar in Dallas
The margi of Dallas welcomed the visit of Sectorial Secretary Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta by organizing several meetings and opportunities for pracar. Among the activities that have been taking place most relevant was a Seminar of one day attended by more than 35 people. All…
16 March 2017
Thanks to Channel@Work group!
On March 4th 2017 we held our first corporate sponsored volunteer event. A team of 45 people volunteered with us as part of the Channel Company’s annual Channel@Work program.
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…
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