Our Inspiration

Through her extraordinary acts of love and self-sacrifice, Mata Amritanandamayi, or Amma (Mother) as she is known, has endeared herself to millions of people around the world. Tenderly caressing everyone who comes to her, holding them close to her heart in a loving embrace, Amma shares her boundless love with all—regardless of their
beliefs, who they are or why they have come to her. In this simple yet
powerful way, Amma is transforming the lives of countless people,
helping their hearts to blossom, one embrace at a time. In the past 35
years, Amma has physically hugged more than 25 million people from
all parts of the world.

Her tireless spirit of dedication to uplifting others has inspired a
vast network of charitable activities through which people are discovering
the beauty and sense of peace that come from selflessly serving
others. Amma teaches that the Divine exists in everything, sentient
and insentient. Perceiving this underlying unity in all things is not only
the essence of spirituality but also the means to end all suffering.
Amma’s teachings are universal. Whenever she is asked about her
religion, she replies that her religion is Love. She does not ask anyone
to believe in God or to change their faith, but only to inquire into their
own real nature, and to believe in themselves.

SInce 1993 Amma has been increasingly recognized by the world community for her deep spiritual wisdom with a unique blend of practical insight.