About Amma
Amma is a humanitarian and spiritual leader who has dedicated her life to spreading a message of peace, love and tolerance. Through her daily interactions as well as her global addresses, she is guiding us towards personal and spiritual upliftment and is advising us on how to face our current world challenges. Whether it is climate change, poverty, intercultural tensions or women’s rights, Amma invites each one of us to participate in a more altruistic and responsible society.
Retreat Center
AMRITAPURI, Amma’s birthplace, is the heart of her global mission and a sanctuary for seekers worldwide.
Rooted in the principle of vasudhaiva kutumbakam —“the world is one family”— the ashram unites people in inner growth and selfless service.
Nestled among coconut palms near the Kali Temple, the Shanti Mandiram retreat center offers serene sea views for meditation, yoga, silence, and reflection, with halls, dining, kitchen, lounge, and showers.
Ashram accommodations are simple and peaceful, with private or shared options.
Join Us in Amritapuri or from Home !
“Children, this ashram exists for the world; it belongs to you, to all the people who come here.”
– Amma –
MA-OM Meditation from Amma
Amrita Silent Retreats brings Amma’s ancient wisdom to life, reminding us that the source of fulfillment lies deep within each one of us. Meditation is a wonderful way to access this wellspring of happiness.
Through Amma’s MA-OM meditation—using sacred mantras synchronized with the breath—we gently quiet the mind and turn inward to experience our own peaceful, silent Presence.
Meditation is as
precious as Gold
Amma often says, “Meditation is as precious as gold. Not a single moment spent in meditation is wasted.” She encourages us to imbibe these simple words so we can attain the greatest wealth in life – genuine and lasting happiness. She constantly reminds us that the purpose of human life is Self Realization and to use what time we have to strive for this goal.
The benefits of regular meditation include clarity and strength of mind to achieve one’s goals, growing in self-confidence, overcoming stress and tension, opening to more love and compassion and being able to remain steady in an ever-changing world.
Upcoming Retreats
Dec 12 – Dec 21
9-Day Silent Retreat : Cultivating Divine Qualities
In the stillness of silence, we turn inward to nurture the divine qualities that dwell within every heart—compassion,
Dec 17 – Dec 23
Yoga Sadhana Mornings
A precious opportunity to connect with Amma through prayer, yoga, and meditation.
Dec 25 – Dec 30
Advaita Silent Retreat
Enter into the stillness of pure awareness through a traditional Advaita Vedānta retreat in silence.
Jan 01 – Jan 03
New Year’s Retreat: Sankalpa 2026
To ring in the New Year, Amrita Silent Retreats is inviting you to a family reunion with our entire world-wide practice community.
Jan 07 – Jan 07
Daylong Silent Retreat
Offer yourself space to unplug and reset. If you are a beginner, the day provides an excellent introduction into meditation.
Jan 10 – Jan 17
Kali Namaskarah – Devotional Yoga Retreat -(Intermediate)
Initiated by Amma in 2014, the Kali Namaskarah yoga asana sequence combines the creativity,