"My religion is love." ~Amma
Amma
Summer Tour 2010
Northwest
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
May 28 - 31, 2010
Friday to Monday
RETREAT REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN.
Click here to Register
With Warmest Welcome,
we are
Excited to Announce...
For the First Time EVER...
All Seattle Area Programs will be held at one location!
Join us at the beautiful and newly opened
Olympic Tower
at the
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Please plan to visit the Northwest !
Be at Amma's first North American Tour Stop for 2010 !
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
900 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue WA 98004
Need more Information ?
Kumuda 206-799-6846 or
ammaseattle@yahoo.com
All Programs will be held in the Grand Ballroom
May 28 - Friday
PUBLIC PROGRAM
FREE of Charge
Morning program: 10:00 am
Evening program: 7:30 pm
Please join us for this special time with Amma at a FREE Public Program of inspirational music,
meditation, spiritual discourse and darshan ("blessing" or hug). Numbered tokens to receive Amma's darshan
are distributed one hour before the start of the program. Token lines start forming two hours before the program.
Friday May 28, 2010
10:00 a.m.
The morning program begins with a short meditation, followed by darshan until about 3pm.
7:30 pm
The evening program begins with a satsang (a spiritual discourse), followed by 90-minute
set of bhajans (devotional music), meditation and darshan.
May 31 - Monday
PUBLIC PROGRAM - Devi Bhava
FREE of Charge
7:00 p.m.
Devi Bhava public program is free and begins at 7:00pm with a spiritual discourse (satsang), followed by a puja
(ceremony and meditation for peace), followed by unique time with Amma in the tradition of the Divine Mother.
Darshan ("blessing") begins around 9:00pm and live music is played throughout the night while Amma gives darshan
to every individual who comes to her.
**If you are coming for the puja, please plan to arrive by 5:00 p.m. to assure best seating.**
For more information about Public Programs, including Devi Bhava, click here.
PUBLIC PROGRAM HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
If you are attending ONLY the Public Programs, please book accommodations directly
with the Hyatt Regency Bellevue at 425-462-1234. Amma rates will be offered, please ask for
AMMA TOUR rate.
If you are attending BOTH the Public Programs and Retreat, do NOT book accomodations
directly with the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. Instead, Register Online for both Public Program and Retreat at Amma.Org.
May 29 - 31 - Saturday to Monday
RETREAT with AMMA
This 3-day retreat, includes inspirational music, meditation, spiritual discourse and Amma's
darshan ("blessing" or hug). Families and all ages are welcome for this intimate time with Amma.
The Retreat programs begin Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (Retreat Registration and check in
begins at 3:00 p.m.). Retreat ends Monday, May 31, 2010 in the afternoon. Programs with Amma continue
in the evening of Monday, May 31, with Devi Bhava, which is open to the public.
Retreat registrants will be admitted to the program hall in a separate queue for the Devi Bhava
program and will receive a complimentary pass for the delicious Indian dinner served that night.
For more information about differences between Public Programs and Retreat, click here.
REGISTER FOR THE RETREAT ONLINE:
Click here for details on costs and registration
Cost for the Retreat includes:
Three days (May 29, 30 & 31, 2010) of programs with Amma, activities, meditation, IAM Meditation
classes and more.
Delicious Vegetarian Meals: Saturday evening - Monday evening.
LODGING AT THE HYATT REGENCY BELLEVUE :
Retreat Hotel rooms will be available ONLY through Retreat Registration at
www.amma.org. You will also be able to reserve rooms for the Public
Program nights when you register for the Retreat.
IMPORTANT
If you are going to the Retreat, please book your hotel rooms for the Public Program and the Retreat
directly through www.amma.org. Amma rates will not be available for retreat
nights unless booked through www.amma.org.
To and From SeaTac Airport Transportation Services:
Shuttle Express
One-way fare $19 per person. Children 12 and under complimentary with each paying adult.
(425) 981-7000 or 1-(800) 487-RIDE (7433)
www.shuttleexpress.com
How to Use Shuttle Express from SeaTac Airport:
Once you retrieve your luggage in Baggage Claim, cross the sky bridge and go to the 3rd floor of the
parking garage. Follow the Ground Transportation signs. Booth is in the center of the 3rd floor,
between elevator banks 3 and 4 (next to the airport's ground transportation office).
Taxi
$30-40 approximate. Various are available for hire at the airport. Get a group together and share!
KING COUNTY METRO BUS
(800) 542-7876 or (206) 553-3000
$2.00-$4.50 One-Way
Bus trip: SeaTac Airport to approximately 1 block from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue via Route ST 560,
transfer to MT 271 or MT 240.
The bus DOES NOT arrive directly at the hotel.
View exact Route and Schedule at Metro Bus Trip Planner:
http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov
CARPOOLING/SHARING
You may want to arrange in advance with other devotees to carpool by
communicating via
Amma's Travel Exchange.
Driving Directions
from all Freeways
from any location using Mapquest
Hotel Parking
PLEASE CONSIDER CARPOOLING.
LOOK FOR BLUE "P" SIGNS for Parking Garage Entrances.
PARKING GARAGE TIPS — Click here for important information to demystify the choices so you won't lose your vehicle.
Self parking is up to $16 per day. Valet parking is $18 per day.
There is a parking validation machine on each floor - at the entry to both Ballroom Foyers. It will validate parking for up to 3 hours. The parking ticket is needed.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday weekend/holiday parking is complimentary (all 3 days).
All other days, parking fees will apply and are the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY of the vehicle owner/person parked.
Please note: FRIDAY: Vehicles exiting the lot after the attendants leave for the day (8 p.m.),
may not incur the daily parking charges. TUESDAY: June 1 vehicles exiting the lot on this day will be
charged applicable parking fees. On street parking in surrounding areas will be at the sole discretion
of each individual. There is NO complimentary parking at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue other than noted above.
Hotel Check In/Check-Out
Hotel Check In : 3 p.m.
Check Out : 12 noon
Please respect these times and policies.
Hotel Services & Amenities
www.bellevue.hyatt.com
http://bellevue.e-hyatt.com
Internet and Incidental Room Charges
Internet : WIRED internet is available, in guest rooms, for a daily charge of : $9.99.
ALL incidental room charges are the sole responsibility of the room guests.
A credit card will be requested by the hotel for all incidental room charges.
MA Center will not be responsible for any room charges.
Public wireless internet is available to customers of Tully's Coffee - hotel Lobby.
We offer the following pre-planning tips to ensure that you have sufficient time to enjoy
Amma and Her programs:
You may wish to arrive 1 to 1-1/2 hours before the start of each program in order to get a
numbered TOKEN (which represents your turn for a hug from Amma).
Everyone, including infants,
is given their Token on a first-come-first-served basis. Those wishing to go together for their
hug must get tokens at the same time. You can return your token if you decide not to use it.
All are welcome to one darshan per 24 hour period.
We recommend that you allow sufficient time for:
- Your turn for a hug (darshan). The group number on your Token denotes your turn (e.g., M3).
Since sequentially numbered Tokens are given on a first-come-first-served basis, your Token group number
is determined by your time of arrival at the program. As darshan proceeds, continually updated group
numbers are posted in the hall so that you will know when it is your turn to approach Amma for a hug.
(There is an Assisted Darshan seating area for those who are physically challenged.)
- Enjoying the benefit of simply being in Amma's presence while watching her give darshan.
- Enjoying hall activities - onsite meals, singing, talks, informational displays of Amma’s
humanitarian projects, Amma Shop, massage, Vedic astrology, and volunteering for short
shifts of "selfless service" that may interest you.
Everything...
before, during and after all of Amma’s programs is done by
VOLUNTEERS…like YOU.
There is much to be done in hosting Amma’s visit and Programs!
There are many volunteer (seva) opportunities available!
If you are interested in volunteering, please visit:
Once there, you can sign up directly for the seva of your choice.
Please check for seva opportunities during the Programs.
Help is always wanted!
YOU can make a GREAT difference!
While you are waiting for Amma
to arrive in May…
you can watch Her on weekly television!
In King County:
Comcast Channel 77
Broadstripe Channel 23
Saturday : 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m
Sunday : 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. through
the end of May.
May 2010 forward, please check
Scan TV schedule.
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