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December 2016
17 December 2016
Sectorial Conference in Hong Kong
16 December 2016
AEN is now a member of the International Step by Step Association
We are very happy to have been accepted as a new member of the International Step by Step Association!
16 December 2016
AEN participates in conference „Early Childhood in Times of Rapid Change”
by Didi Devapriya Deshaies
16 December 2016
Ananda Marga Mystical Tour – November 2016
Five Ananda Marga Acaryas were touring the West Coast from November 21 – Dec 4, 2016, introducing the public to Ananda Marga. They were: Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta (SSNY), Acarya Diiptimanananda Avadhuta (SOS), Acarya Anudhyanananda Avadhuta (CS S), Avadhutika Ananda…
16 December 2016
Ananda Marga Mystical Tour, November 2016
Ananda Marga Mystical Tour in PDF for Download.
8 December 2016
More Help for Haiti
Along with the local villagers, AMURT and AMURTEL (Lady managed) relief teams have completed construction and roofing for 52 of the 120 families in the village of Les Cayes. The villagers create the frames Those benefited are ecstatic and have had celebratory parties to…
4 December 2016
Ananda Marga in the year 2016 in New York Sector
A presentation of activities of Ananda Marga in New York Sector in the year 2016. In the slides images have been taken from several events and projects in the year 2016:
November 2016
30 November 2016
Dialogue of the Scriptures
On November 29, 2016 Ananda Marga participated to the NY 23rd World Alliance of Religions Peace Office hosted by HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), an international peace organization which has many peace initiative among which interfaith dialogue on…
26 November 2016
Training in Biodynamic Agriculture
The AMURTEL Bio Garden team benefitted from a training that focused on crop rotation and the special qualities of different types of plants in relationship to each other, led by Konradin, an expert in horticulture from Sonnehalde Association, an anthroposophic community in…
23 November 2016
Minister of Agriculture visit AMURT project in lebanon
Last week the Lebanese minister of Agriculture, Mr. Hussein Al-Hajj Hassan, came to inaugurate a tree planting project we are doing with Syrian youths. I have attached a couple of photos from the event. The project will see 50 refugee youth plant 5,000 pine nut trees that the…
21 November 2016
No program on 11/26
Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday for our big Thanksgiving delivery. It was a big success!
17 November 2016
Dada Parinirvananda visited Trinidad and Guyana
During the short span of 11 days Dada Parinirvananda visited two Islands in the Carabbeeans which are both with an influential Indian community. He was extremely well received in both places where several collective spiritual gatherings took place. There was Dharma Cakra in…
17 November 2016
Ananda Marga West Coast Tour
Meet the Nuns and Monk of Ananda Marga during their November/December Tour in Los Angeles and Bay Area!
16 November 2016
Dada Cirananda visits Morelia in Mexico
There has been several activities during the latest visit of Dada Cirananda in Morelia. Besides the yoga and meditation classes Dada had opportunity to give special classes on Indian culture and tradition in the local Montessori school.
16 November 2016
Mama D Feeds The Homeless – Invisible People
I was walking down a back street in Hollywood and ran into a small group of men and women setting up their tents for the night. Cushan and I started to talk. He was telling me that he is moving on up because he has the big tent. Cushan is homeless in Los Angeles.
16 November 2016
Ananda Kanan Retreat Center latest works
There has been a lot of improvements in Ananda Kanan in the latest two months . Sudhiira is constantly working for the betterment of the entire facility. In the pictures below taken from the facebook page you may see some of the improvements and relative captions.
15 November 2016
Transitions in our team
We are very grateful to Diipani Iulia Halangescu – who dedicated eight years to AMURTEL as executive director and was a key part of making qualitative changes that have helped AMURTEL evolve into a much more professional NGO. Due to her involvement, we learned to network,…
6 November 2016
“Festival of Light” – Diipavali on November 6
World Yoga Community and Ananda Marga have organized a public event in Manhattan on November 6 to celebrate together “Festival of the Lights” Diwali or Diipavalii. World Yoga Community and Ananda Marga co-sponsored the event which saw the participation of several special guests.
October 2016
19 October 2016
Conclusion of the “You too! Participate” project
AMURTEL was a partner in the “You too Participate” project, a community development project that took place from October 2014 – April 2016. AMURT Romania was the project leader, and Pro-European Network, based in Bulgaria. was the other partner. The project was financed by…
17 October 2016
Boom Festival Fruit Tart – A recipe by Bhaeravii Devi
Margii volunteers repeated an adventure that started in 1998, selling vegetarian food at summertime music festivals in Portugal as the Ananda Marga Microvita Vegetarian Restaurant: first the Andanças Dance Festival in Sao Pedro do Sul with 18,000 participants taking workshops…
14 October 2016
Meditation Retreat
The first Meditation Retreat was organized at Sectorial Office, New York in October 2 and 3, 2016. This was the first meditation retreat that was organized at the New Sectorial Office in Melbourne Avenue, Flushing, NY. The retreat was very successful with 20 people including 8…
7 October 2016
Hurricane Matthew
AMURT and AMURTEL have begun immediate relief efforts in Haiti in response to the devastation from Hurricane Matthew. Here is an update and an appeal for help.
5 October 2016
Open Day at the AMURTEL Bio Garden
AMURTEL Bio Garden invites you to an Open House program on Sunday, 9 Octomber 2016 between 11:30-16:30 in Poieni, Buzau County.
1 October 2016
Prama newsletter January to June 2016
Regional retreat in Dunedin Programme in KPP Auckland Food Distribution Program Ananda Purnima celebration Prachar work in Wellington Bhakti concert in Nelson Programmes in Dunedin
September 2016
30 September 2016
“We all Have a Story Project” successfully concludes
Partnership funded by a Norwegian grant
30 September 2016
2nd edition of the Bicycle and Ping pong Competitions in Panatau
Larisa Bratucu, the director of the Fountain of Hope After School Center, together with many local volunteers, organized the second edition of the “I want to be active!” bicycle and ping pong competitions, financed by the Local Council of Buzau and with the support of the…
29 September 2016
SCHOOL RECOVERY AND SOCIAL & ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN POST-EARTHQUAKE NEPAL
Below is a photo report of the most recent AMURT work done in Nepal. There are two section: the first is dedicated to the training activities and the second is for the schools reconstruction.
28 September 2016
One day Seminar in Los Altos Hills
Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta – Sectorial Secretary of Ananda Marga in New York Sector – has been invited for a one day seminar in Los Altos Hills where he received a very warm welcome from local margi and sympathizers. This has been the second visit to Los Altos Hills in a…
25 September 2016
Volunteers help flood victims in Baton Rouge
Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 12:00 am on the Greensboro New Record
25 September 2016
One Day Seminar in Vancouver BC
Dada Parinirvanananda is sending some images from the one day seminar in Vancouver BC
19 September 2016
Seminar in Monterrey – Mexico
Successful seminar has been conducted in Monterrey – Mexico in the presence of Ac. Abhiramananda Avt. – Sectorial Secretary of New York Sector. Several margii and acaryas joined from different locations within Mexico and from other states. We wish to congratulate the…
16 September 2016
New York Sector Tour
Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta (Sectorial Secretary of New York Sector) and Ac. Diiptimanananda Avt. (Sectorial Office Secretary) visited several Ananda Marga units and projects in the USA during the month of August.
15 September 2016
Good news from Dada Dayashiilananda in Canada
The University of Ottawa Ananda Marga Yoga and Meditation Club participated in the University of Ottawa clubs fair on 9/8 and 30 students signed up to join our yoga and meditation classes. Then we had an information table on 9/13 which resulted in 102 more students who signed…
9 September 2016
Prabhat Samgiita Celebrations – September 14
Prabhata Samgiita Day, September 14, was celebrated at the New York Dada’s Office with two hours of singing of Prabhata Samgiita, followed by Dharma Cakra and dinner. Prabháta Samgiita is a collection of 5018 songs that Shrii Shrii Anandamurti (Baba) composed. Baba composed…
7 September 2016
Dada Parinirvananda is visiting new places in Canada and Alaska
In Whitehorse, Yukon in Canada there were 3 days yoga meditation workshop. 25 participants attended the first day and 26 attended the second day. There have been three initiations and more then 20 people got general meditation teachings. It is very inspiring the response…
5 September 2016
Romania: Familia AMURTEL’s newest arrivals!
After a long bureaucratic struggle – four new children at last arrived in Familia AMURTEL. They are from the same family, but had been separated when taken into protective custody. Two were in foster care, and two were in a large state institution. Thanks to the efforts of…
5 September 2016
Canada: New Life for Syrians
Hundreds of refugees have been positively overwhelmed by the warm welcome from the Canadians, many who greeted the newly arrived Syrian families with balloons and flowers at the airport. What a sense of relief to finally have a chance to put down roots and settle into family…
5 September 2016
Haiti: Refugee Crisis
In 2013 the Dominican Republic made a change to the country’s constitution that would lead to the deportation of thousands of people of Haitian descent. In response to an international outcry, the DR ‘officially’ suspended this controversial deportation, but has turned a…
5 September 2016
Greece: Mother & Baby Care for Refugees
For the past 10 months, Amurtel volunteers in Greece have been working with refugee families, providing support for pregnant and nursing moms and newborn babies. This wave of migration is unprecedented since WWII and is changing the face of Europe and the Middle East. It’s…
August 2016
25 August 2016
Louisiana Flood Relief
AMURT and AMURTEL (Ananda Marga Universal Relief Teams) are responding to the floods in Louisiana that have now caused 13 deaths and has been labeled the worst US disaster since Hurricane Sandy. However, despite the severity of the situation, the disaster is not getting the…
23 August 2016
AMURT in Baton Rouge – Relief ongoing – Volunteers needed
from James McCullum on facebook
18 August 2016
We care for Humanity Conference at UNO
United Nation. New York on August 17,2016 Participating in We care for humanity. Discussion On Human right, peace, education , heath care etc.
16 August 2016
Visit to Morning Star Yoga Preschool, Denver
Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta (Sectorial Secretary of New York Sector) and Acarya Diiptimanananda Avadhuta (Sectorial Office Secretary) visited the Morning Star Yoga Preschool on a beautiful sunny morning of August 15, 2016. It was the first time both of them visited the…
16 August 2016
Seminar in Denver Jagrti
The 2nd phase Seminar started on Sat. August 16 with a service program. The Margiis met at the Jagrti to prepare food for distribution. Later on, they went to the streets of Denver, and gave sandwiches, fruits and drinking water to about 100 homeless people. The day…
15 August 2016
Kenya success stories
Kenya has long been a venue for many of AMURT’s service projects over the years, but new challenges continue to affect millions of residents. Education, healthcare, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, job creation, and care for orphans and vulnerable children have all been…
14 August 2016
AMSAI Mindanao
Kids’ yoga at AMSAI (Ananda Marga Special Academic Institute) in Mindanao, Maharlika (Philippines).
13 August 2016
Assisting the disabled in Monterrey Mexico
Brother Phanindra in Monterrey has dedicated his life to serve the disabled. Several years back he was able to raise enough donations for a few wheels chairs. Persevering in his effort he is now able through the non profit organization he established to provide assistance to…
12 August 2016
Ananda Marga Canada Seminar at SAJO
Ananda Marga Canada organized a seminar at SAJO near the Master Unit Ananda Kanak. Ac. Dayashiilananda Avt., Ac. Parinirvanananda Avt. and Avtka Ananda Rupadhara Ac. were joined for the seminar by Ac. Abhiramananda Avt. Sectorial Secretary of Ananda Marga in New York Sector…
8 August 2016
Didi on TV in Brazil
July 2016
27 July 2016
Sad News from India
Dear Brothers/Sisters With deep grief, we inform you all that Acarya NirmeghanandaAvadhuta (69) has left for heavenly abode today about 3.10 p.m. (India-time). He was sick since few months In Ananda Nagar. He was visiting Doctors regularly in Ranchi. At this painful moment,…
13 July 2016
Ananda Marga Summer Retreat at Ananda Kanan
Ananda Marga Ananda Kanan Summer Retreat was held from July 3 – 9, 2016. The retreat was overall very successful with the participation of about sixty Margiis and eighteen Whole Timers. It was the first Ananda Kanan retreat under the guidance of our New York Sectorial…
1 July 2016
Didi Ananda Devapriya was a guest on the TV6 show with Stefan Pusca
Our limited mind cannot conceive omniscience or divine consciousness, just as a whole ocean cannot fit into a cup of coffee.
June 2016
11 June 2016
Haiti
In May 2016, president of AMURT USA Steve (Acarya Pashupati) Landau visited schools in Port-au-Prince, Bourdon and Anse Pite, and laid a jagrti foundation stone and planted trees in Fond-de-Blancs. As a doctor, he also treated about 100 people for various ailments.
May 2016
27 May 2016
Ananda Purnima celebration in Ananda Nagar
25 May 2016
Ananda Purnima by The Bhaktas
Check out Ananda Purnima, the new kiirtan album from the Bhaktas
24 May 2016
Good news from Denver
On 21 May, Baba’s Birthday, we had feeding service program. Margiis gathered to prepare sandwiches for homeless people. We got also apples and water bottles, and went downtown to distribute on the streets. Denver has many homeless people, and the situation is really not good. …
24 May 2016
Ananda Purn’ima Celebrations in New York in Sectorial Office
Warm thanks to everyone contributing to the sweetness of the Ananda Purn’ima (Baba’s Birthday) celebrations, May 21, 2016!
23 May 2016
Ananda Purnima celebration in WWD Office in Queens Village, New York
To celebrate Ananda Purnima in WWD Office in Queens Village, New York, we did a three hour Akhanda Kiirtan, with 15 margiis attending.
23 May 2016
Celebration of Ananda Purnima ,Baba’s Birthday at Ananda Pritii Master Unit Atascosa Texas
Attended by Margiis from San Antonio, Houston and Austin.The celebration started at 5am with Akhanda Kirtan followed by different activities throughout the day which included collective meditations, video presentations, Kaosiki and Tandava performances, sharing stories of…
12 May 2016
Progress at Ananda Priiti Master Unit in Texas
Didi Ananda Sutiirtha is Rector at Ananda Priiti Master Unit near San Antonio in Texas. Master Units are rural self sufficient projects that offers a model of sustainability for local communities. Didi project includes an orchard and three buildings. The recent fire which…
11 May 2016
AMURT Lebanon Community School
In addition to supporting 23 public schools, AMURT operates Non-Formal Education programmes for 200 students at a time to prepare them academically.
11 May 2016
Child Friendly Spaces in Lebanon
The Pathways to Education program uses the successful Child Friendly Space model developed by AMURT over many years.
9 May 2016
WWD emerging in New York Sector
Once a month we have a three hour Akhanda Kiirtan in WWD sectorial office, in Queens New York. Margiis are always happy to attend. On April we had 18 people and we posed next to the new banner.
8 May 2016
AMURT and AMURTEL’s TeamTalk newsletter
Read the April 2016 TeamTalk newsletter from the Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team
6 May 2016
P.R. Sarkar Institute
Inaugural message from Dr. Shambhushivananda, Chancellor of Ananda Marga Gurukula:
6 May 2016
AMURT Good News from Nepal May 2016
AMURT has been active in the Sindhupalchok district of Nepal since the earthquakes of April and May 2015.
4 May 2016
Interview: Food For All Site Coordinators
Interview with Kathy Winters and Graeme King, Food For All Site Coordinators
2 May 2016
Album de poze din an scolar 2015
April 2016
29 April 2016
Spring Update on Greece
It’s a hot day at the port, more like June than April. The sea breeze coming in over the water helps cools down the mothers and babies waiting outside our small camper cum Mother-Baby Area. We’re parked outside the port’s stone warehouse, a large windowless building converted…
20 April 2016
DCN-EU sponsors cleaning supplies!
We are very pleased to receive an in-kind sponsorship from a new donor! DCN-EU Cash & Carry, located in Afumati. It is a type of wholesale cash-and carry market , specializing in housecleaning products, cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products.
20 April 2016
AMURT Lebanon
AMURT Lebanon has been on the ground in Beirut since the explosion, providing food, medical care and child-friendly spaces for people in need.
19 April 2016
Celebrating International Romani Day in Domnesti
On April 8, 2016 took place on International Roma Day that we in the project we wanted to celebrate with a series of events that took place at the AMURT of Princely where earlier in the day I put a movie to beneficiaries our project about a child who belongs to the history of…
18 April 2016
8th of april 2016 – International Roma Day
AMURT Romania together with partners AMURTEL Romania and The Pro European Network from Bulgaria implemented the project “You too Participate” during a two year period, from October 2014- April 2016 “Participa si tu!”, in 4 comunities in a rural area on the outskirts of…
17 April 2016
Romanian volunteers make the bicycle race a success!
The first edition of a bicycle race took place in Panatau, in September 2015, thanks to a lot of volunteer involvement. One of our very loyal Romanian volunteers, Daniel Busuoic is a bicycle enthusiast and he was our source of technical guidance and know-how in preparing the…
17 April 2016
Circus of the Animals – a play in Italian
Our EVS volunteer, Georgia Garbuio, taught Italian to the children of our Gradinita Rasarit kindergarten through stories, songs and games.
9 April 2016
Igbo Cultural and Support Network in London Donation
AMURT UK are delighted to announce that the London based Igbo Cultural and Support Network (ICSN) have generously donated £1295.29 to AMURT’s Maternal and Newborn Health Programme in Rural Ebonyi State, Nigeria. http://www.icsn.co.uk/
9 April 2016
Ananda Marga Yoga in the Community
Ananda Marga has tradition of teaching yoga to all. From India to United States, from Africa to Iceland, the yoga teachers of Ananda Marga bring this ancient art and science to people of all walk of life.
9 April 2016
Mama D Feeds The Homeless in Los Angeles
Every Sunday…Rain or shine….we are on the line. And we got this. Nothing but soul sister ❤ and service. Love our all girl gang! @mamadfeedsthehomeless @julessorensen @leesherman5#mamadfeedsthehomeless
4 April 2016
Community School – AMURT Lebanon
“I want you to be persons of the highest category. You must always think of the goal. Always look to your ideal. By spiritual ideation you can get inspiration to adhere to your principles.”
1 April 2016
AMURT Foundation 2015
AMURT’s mission is to help improve the quality of life for the poor and disadvantaged people of the world, and those affected by calamity and conflict. We encourage and enable individuals and communities to harness their own resources for securing the basic necessities of life…
March 2016
30 March 2016
Ananda Marga Canada
Ananda Marga Canada held seminar and Bhukti Pradhan Elections in Brampton, ON on Sunday March 27, 2016. On Saturday March 26, Mehool Dave, Sujata and family invited all Margiis, Acaryas, friends and other devotees to a grand debut Indian dance performance of Kiirtana Dave held…
24 March 2016
Indian Consulate preparation for Yoga Day
June 21 2016 will be the second International Yoga Day instituted by the United Nations and greatly supported by the Indian Government. In preparation for the event Consulate General of India called a first meeting for the organizers and supporters of the Yoga Day.
17 March 2016
Acarya Cirananda Avadhuta visiting Morelia
The visit of Acarya Cirananda Avadhuta to Morelia in Mexico is particularly auspicious for this important town in the state of Michoacan. The unit of Morelia have responded by organizing several events and lectures for Dada who spoke about Yoga, Meditation and also the…
16 March 2016
Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta – Sectorial Secretary of New York Sector
We welcome Acarya Abhiramananda Avadhuta as new Sectorial Secretary of New York Sector, relieving Acarya Vimalananda Avadhuta.
10 March 2016
UK
In London, AMURT (Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team) feeds over 300 homeless and poor people every Thursday in Holborn.
2 March 2016
News from anandamarga.org
1 March 2016
Bio-food for all
Friendship Association (Asociatia "Prietenia") launches the project "Bio-food for All – BPT". The "Prietenia" Association, in partnership with the AMURTEL Romania Association and the Sonnhalde Gempen Association, Switzerland, announces the start of the organic agriculture social project "Bio-food for All – BPT"…
February 2016
23 February 2016
Romania
AMURTEL Romania celebrated their 25th anniversary, having given 25 years of service in Romania from 1995-2020.
23 February 2016
Abha Seva Sadan Multitherapy Charitable Health Centre
Abha Seva Sadan Multitherapy Charitable Health Centre in India provides quality health care and health education. Its main features include holistic health care for the poor, grassroots work in villages, training of health-care workers, and a special program working with…
21 February 2016
Watching our kids grow up
This is a video / slideshow I made for the 20th Anniversary party of our Familia AMURTEL home last September. It was such a beautiful feeling to be altogether with all of our Familia AMURTEL children – now of course, most of them are already grown-ups! It has been an amazing…
21 February 2016
Familia AMURTEL’s 20 year journey in photos
See the children from Familia AMURTEL growing up before your eyes! This collage of memories from the past 20 years was shown during AMURTEL Romania’s 20th anniversary party. During the party, all of the children, caregivers, sponsors and friends that have been part of the…
19 February 2016
El Salvador
Dada Vimaleshananda was interviewed about Ananda Marga by El Mundo, El Salvador.
14 February 2016
The Heart of Economic Democracy
Ananta (Alex Jackimovicz) appeared on Love (and Revolution) Radio talking about economic democracy and spirituality.
14 February 2016
Syria and Lebanon
The Syrian crisis has led to a large number of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) and refugees. At the end of September this figure stood at around 2 million IDPs in Syria and 400,000 refugees in neighboring countries. Most of these people depend on humanitarian assistance, or…
13 February 2016
Kaoshikii – Romanian remix
I was invited to Stefan Pusca’s show “Dialogues between the Heart and Soul” on the Romanian TV6 channel – and as I was talking about yoga and kaoshikii, the format of the show is to always include a video clip – so I did a re-edit of the “Kaoshikii around the world” video to…
1 February 2016
North (East) and Central Asia
Download Mahavishva, the magazine of Ananda Marga in the Far East:
January 2016
25 January 2016
Visit to Ananda Marga Wellness Center in India
On my recent trip to India, I also visited the Ananda Marga Wellness Center in the rural countryside of Ananda Nagar. Dada Dharmavedananda, who runs the project, discovered on the last day of our brief stay that I had video equipment with me – and so we quickly organized a…
24 January 2016
Amazing acupuncture clinic treats cerebral palsy in India
In the autumn of 2015, I had the opportunity to travel to India. I revisited a project that I deeply appreciate and admire – the Abha Seva Sadan Multitherapy Clinic, which serves a very neglected rural area in Jharkhand state, near to the city of Bokaro. I made a short video…
12 January 2016
Amurtel Greece for Refugee Mothers and Babies
As thousands of refugees reach Greece’s shores daily, Amurtel focuses on the crucial needs of pregnant women, birthing women and mothers with small infants. These women and babies are greatly affected by the lack of stable shelter and routine, nutritious and culturally…
8 January 2016
Album de poze din 2015!
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