Northwest Region Craft Classes

When we work selflessly for the welfare of the less fortunate and the poor, we are truly meditating on God.

~Amma

In October 2004, Amma sent word asking Karuna Poole to start teaching others how to make the tiny dolls, amulets and pouches that she makes for the M.A. Center bookstore. Wanting to help with tsunami relief and other charitable causes supported by M.A. Center bookstore sales, twelve eager devotees gathered in Karuna's Seattle home in January of 2005 for the first work party. Srikari Jeffreys taught how to put hands and malas on the bodies of the tiny dolls, Lin Rose taught how to make bead and ribbon malas for the dolls, and Karuna taught how to make amulets and pouches from Devi Bhava prasad saris. In February, we brought the workshop to Vancouver B.C., where once again twelve devotees participated. The day was spent craft making and was followed by an evening of bhajans. Our most recent workshop was held in Portland, the day following the NW Satsang Regional Retreat with Br. Dayamrita. Devotees from Eugene, Olympia, Portland and Seattle Satsangs came, making a total of 17 participants! Many of those who have learned the new skills will continue working on the project throughout the year. It is Amma's own incomparable example of selfless and tireless service to humanity that inspires us to do this tiny bit of service making tiny crafts for her charities.