Embracing the World ⁄ Amma's programs in Japan
Amma, the revered spiritual leader and humanitarian, is coming to Japan! Over the past few decades, Amma has embraced more than 31 million people around the globe. The programs are free and open to all. Schedules are subject to last minute changes. Please check our website before coming to confirm program details.
ShareThisTokyo July 22 (Fri) - July 24 (Sun)
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- July 22 (Fri)
- Morning Program: 11:00 (open 10:00)
- On July 22, distribution of tokens for an embrace will end at 17:00, so please come to the venue early. There is no "evening program".
- July 23 (Sat)
- Morning Program: Start 10:00 (open 9:00)
- Evening Program: Start 18:30 (open 17:30)
- July 24 (Sun)
- Morning Program: Start 10:00 (open 9:00)
- Evening Program: Start 18:30 (open 17:30)
- A prayer for ceremony for world peace will be held from 18:30〜20:00 on July 24.
- Morning Program:
- Meditation with Amma (approx. 15 min.), followed by darshan (embraces).
- Evening Program:
- Amma's speech and devotional singing, meditation, and darshan.
- Access:
- Access information - TOKYO
- 3 min. walk from "Shinagawa" Station on Shinkansen Line, Keihin Kyuko Line and JR Lines. (Takanawa Exit)
Osaka July 26 (Tue) - July 27 (Wed)
| Osaka Venue： |
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- July 26 (Tue)
- Morning Program: Start 10:00 (open 9:00)
- Evening Program: Start 18:30 (open 17:30)
- July 27 (Wed)
- Morning Program: Start 10:00 (open 9:00)
- Evening Program: Start 18:30 (open 17:30)
- A prayer for ceremony for world peace will be held from 18:30〜20:00 on July 27.
- Morning Program:
- Meditation with Amma (approx. 15 min.), followed by darshan (embraces).
- Evening Program:
- Amma's speech and devotional singing, meditation, and darshan.
- Access:
- Access information - OSAKA
- 9 min. walk from "Osaka" Station on JR Line. (Central North Exit)
- 9 min. walk from "Umeda" Station on Hankyu Line and Midosuji Subway Line. (Chayamachi Exit)
The holy Mother Mata Amritanandamayi, affectionately known as Amma(Mother), has endeared herself to tens of millions all over the world through her extraordinary acts of love and self-sacrifice in the midst of these troubled times. She dedicates virtually every day of her life to consoling suffering people all over the world, in the form of a motherly hug. Furthermore, her charitable organizations are actively conducting vast activities throughout India and abroad, ranging from orphanages, educational institutions, charitable hospitals and 100,000 free homes for the needy. In response to the 2004 Asian Tsunami, Amma immediately pledged US$23 million in Tsunami Relief, but by the end of 2006, after two years of relied effort, the amount of aid pledged had doubled, reaching US$46 million. As a symbol of the recognition that she has received from the global community, Amma was a key speaker at the United Nations Millennium Peace Summit held in 2000, and in 2005 the UN conferred Special Consultative Status on her charitable organization. She received the Gandhi-King Award for Non-Violence, presented at the United Nations General Assembly in Geneva in 2002, and the 2006 Interfaith Award from ICNY in New York. Today Amma continues to spread her message of love and peace throughout the world. 