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www.amma-france.org Mata Amritanandamayi - Maison Amrita | |
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| Friday, November 16th - Saturday, November 17th - Sunday, November 18th 2007 | 
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Darshan, Bhajans, Puja, Devi Bhava are means offered by Amma to bring us closer to our true inner nature of joy, love and peace. DARSHAN is the moment when Amma greets all who wish to come to Her, embracing each person in Her unique, uplifting hug. During darshan, one can contemplate unconditional love at work and absorb the peaceful atmosphere of Amma’s presence. BHAJANS is the practice of devotional singing as a mean to focus the mind on the divine. Bhajans are part of the bakti yoga tradition, based on love and devotion to God or the Self.
DEVI BHAVA, on the last night of the programme, is a special darshan during which Amma more specifically embodies the « Divine Mother » aspect, as represented in the Hindu tradition. In this very intense moment, Amma manifests, in a most dazzling way, Her love and compassion for mankind. |
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FREE ADMISSION TO ALL PROGRAMMES The morning programme with Amma starts at 10 AM and the evening programme at 7:30 PM. During the programmes, you are free to come and go as you wish at all times. Admission is totally free. Donations are welcome to help support Amma’s many charitable activities. If you wish to get a receipt for tax deduction, please specify this on the back of your check. (Checks should be written to the order of “ Maison Amrita”). We recommend that you bring a small carpet or cushion to sit on the floor. Chairs are available for all who wish. Also, please note that you will be asked to take off your shoes before entering the hall (you may want to bring socks …). As our cloakroom space is limited, please refrain from bringing bulky items. Also avoid bringing valuables, unless necessary. Audio and video recording, as well as taking pictures, is strictly forbidden unless you have special authorization. Children remain under their parents responsibility at all times, including in the children’s playroom. In accordance with safety regulations, animals are not allowed. If you wish to have your pet blessed, you can bring a photograph to darshan. Hot vegetarian meals, Indian or Western style, are served on location at noon and at night. A snack bar also operates from 8:30 AM to the end of the evening programme, offering a wide variety of delicious foods and beverages. The food is freshly prepared and served by volunteers. By choosing to eat on location at the hall, you contribute to Amma’s charitable activities. Please plan your accommodation in advance. It is absolutely impossible to sleep on location at the programme hall. |
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DARSHAN TOKENS All people who wish to receive Amma’s Darshan must collect a darshan token. This token is FREE. Tokens are given out ONLY ON LOCATION AT THE HALL, on a first-come first-served basis. However, due to the ever-growing number of people who wish to receive Amma’s darshan, priority may be given to newcomers. If you wish to have darshan during the morning programme, be prepared to come and join the queue early in the morning (as early as 7:30 AM). If you arrive after 9 AM, you might have to come back at night for your darshan. Please plan your day accordingly. All people who wish to have darshan during Devi Bhava are kindly requested to get a darshan token either before Puja, or early in the evening. Devi Bhava often runs late into the night … or the next day. Amma does not wish to limit Her darshan, but as there are time imperatives, darshan cannot be stretched indefinitely. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. While Amma’s darshan is under way, you are welcome to visit the numerous stalls, stands and exhibits around the hall. Discover Amma’s vast network of charitable activities or environmental projects. Learn about Her action throughout the world. Admire a wide selection of Indian arts and crafts. …Or you may prefer to meditate or attend the musical program… Or enjoy a tchai and sample delicious Indian specialties … |
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If you wish to give a little of your time to help us during the programme, please print and fill in the form below : |
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RER A : Stop at « Cergy Préfecture » station. From there, you can walk to the hall (20 min) following the signs for Amma’s programme. Or you can ride buses 44 or 36 to “Plateau Saint-Martin” (bus stop right next to the hall) BY TRAIN : you can take a train from Gare du Nord or Gare St Lazare (downtown Paris) to Pontoise. The hall is a ten-minute walk from the train station (800 m). From Place Charles de Gaulle Etoile : estimated time : 40 min. (average traffic ) 900 m on Avenue de la Grande Armée sur 900 m to Place de la Porte
Maillot Take Avenue de Clignancourt in direction of Saint-Ouen for 300m. Take Boulevard de Fort de Douaumont for 16m. |
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20 HOTELS - PROGRAMME HALL SAINT-MARTIN, PONTOISE, 2007 |
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RER: From Paris : RER A and C go to Pontoise and its surroundings. 