Up to a dozen new requests to Circle of Love Inside, Amma’s Prison Outreach like those that follow come every week.
L-- is 35 years old and …has become very bitter and filled with hate. A buddy suggested that he write to us and begged him to ask about the teachings of Amma. The buddy told L-- that he had forgotten how to love and that we could help. He writes “If there’s a teaching that can help me get back something about myself, to open my eyes so I can see again, please help me get it back into my heart.”
--Elmira, NY
T-- wrote “After reading your guidelines, I realized I had so much but lack everything. I need love, unconditionally, a spiritual connection, help….I hope I’ll be accepted by your program. I await the chance to feel and let someone in, allowing them to open what has been closed for so long.”
--Malone, NY
J—is a devout Christian who loves Jesus with all his heart. He is a veteran of the US Army. He asks “Please find me someone to write me and tell me what Amma is all about. Someone who loves Jesus and Amma would be wonderful to write.”
--Cranston, RI
“For quite [some time] now I have been in a journey of spiritual search yet I haven’t found anything that would help me alleviate this empty space inside that I know should be full. Your help on this matter would greatly have an impact on me.”
--Ione, CA
His father is from the Punjab and his mother is from the US. He has 10 more months of a 2 year sentence. He writes “I have been struggling with my demons due to my abuse with alcohol.” As of his letter, he had 3 months clean and sober. J--- is 39 years old. He would like to write to someone.
--San Quentin, CA
W-- writes “As a prisoner, I can say that I have been feeling a spiritual need that has not been fulfilled. I am interested in reading some books if you have any that are good for beginners to read. I would like to know more about who this person Amma is, this saint from India. Also, if you have someone who could write to me about Amma’s Integrated Amrita Meditation is, I would be grateful.”
--Ione, CA
If you can write to a sister or brother who is incarcerated, please contact us and more information will be sent to you.