UK Centre

Update on MA Centre UK Search

Finding a suitable property is not easy – the size, location and cost all present significant challenges. It was a joyful moment when we received Amma's blessing to go ahead with purchasing the property in Maidenhead.

From the outset we knew the outcome was in Amma’s hands and were confident whatever happened the right decisions would be made. Everything was progressing well and the all the pieces were falling into place to set up the Centre as planned. However we have had certain concerns from the beginning which were presented to Amma but at that stage she wanted us to progress with the purchase. For a spiritual organisation like ours purchasing a property and gaining planning permission will always be difficult. We need to deal with matters such as: potential objections from neighbours, parking, road access, concerns about noise and many other issues. Finding somewhere appropriate is a major challenge and we always knew that we would not find somewhere which met all our criteria. In all of this we are so fortunate in having Amma to guide our judgements and decision making.

We are now at the point of exchanging contracts and moving forward and some of these issues were discussed again with Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri during his recent visit and he agreed to seek Amma’s view when he returned to the Ashram. To date we have not received a reply, but hope to do so soon. We are therefore awaiting her guidance which we know will lead us in the right decision. Once we have received Amma’s guidance we will let everyone know as soon as possible what is happening with the Centre.

Please have patience. Purchasing the MA Centre UK is a complex process in so many ways and getting it right is critical. If Amma says that the Maidenhead property is not the best one for us we will seek Her guidance in searching for a new one. Let's at least now all put our hearts together and pray to Amma for her divine resolve to make this long-lasting dream a reality.

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