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all about amma
by David K. on Mar.24, 2009, under Fear, Follow
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I never knew about Amma, so I thought I would line up some content for you on it.
What Amma Says:
“The real purpose of life is to experience what is beyond this physical existence.
Amma has asked all her children to participate in the collective minute of silence and prayer at 12:00 noon (your local time) on 21st September. Amma said, “It doesn’t matter where you are–whether at work, at home, traveling, or even in the bathroom–you can participate in this prayer. Just stop whatever you are doing at that time and spend one minute praying for the peace of the world. We should encourage as many people as possible to take part in this prayer.”
Amma’s life is her message.
what other people are saying about Amma, mainly followers:
Timothy Conway, Ph.D., author of the book Women of Power and Grace, describes Amma as “one of the most glorious lights to appear in the history of religion. Just her stamina – embracing these millions of people one by one, day after day, without a break, all over the world-is some kind of divine gift. No mere human resources could accomplish this.”
As Judith Cornell, an internationally acclaimed speaker, and an award winning writer, in her book, “Amma Healing the Heart of the World”, says, “for eleven years, I had simply perceived Amma, as a sweet “Hugging Saint.” As my limited vision expanded, it was awesome to discover that Amma was one of India’s most illustrious sages. She heals on a massive scale – Far beyond that of any saint or healer, I had ever known or read about.”
One of Amma’s senior disciples says, “Mother is an extraordinary saint, in the number of people she intentionally instills spirituality into – even to extent of hugging every single person who comes to her. Basically, every one is potentially what Mother is. Mother’s presence is invoking that reality (of divinity) within that person.”
What non-members are saying:
What do stuffed dolls have to do with enlightenment?
Lots, if you’re into the cult of Amma, known also as Ammachi, Mata Amritanandamayi and “the hugging saint”
Amma’s devotees talk to dolls made in her image that are sold on Amma retreats. They tell the doll their problems, seek its comfort, and listen in their minds for its advice.
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This person definitely thinks it is a cult: In Seattle a couple of months ago, she predicted nuclear war and that no child younger than 5 will live to adulthood after the year 2012. After spreading fear and despair through such prophecies, she announced that only meditation and self-effacing acts of charity can possibly mitigate the sentence for humanity. “Meditation” means mantra/obeisance meditation to the divine mother. Self-effacing charity means donations to her organization and service to her cause.
At public sessions, devotees chant hymns to Amma that grow in volume and frenetic intensity, gesticulating in unison with their arms in the shape of an arc, from their midsection up and out towards Amma, who sits on a dais in front of them. The words of the chant are “Aum Parashaktyai Namah.” That translates to “I bow down/ pay homage to the Supreme Mother of the Universe.”
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What is Reiki? Get the energy
by David K. on Jan.14, 2009, under Global
Is it a religion? A life force? Just what is reiki? Reiki is a Japanese technique for relaxing and reducing stress. It is even said to promote healing. “Rei” means “God’s wisdom or the Higher Power” and “Ki” means “life force energy.”
Basically, reiki is spiritually guided life force energy. Reiki was first brought into the spotlight by Dr. Mikao Usui in the mid- to late-1800s.
According to The International Center for Reiki Training, Usui believed in “one practice (using) certain simple ethical ideals to promote peace and harmony, which are nearly universal across all cultures.”
A reiki treatment is pretty straightforward. So you relax on a massage table or other flat surface while the practitioner holds his/her hands on or above the client’s body. The energy flows where needed, often creating a warm sensation.
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