P.K. Willey
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P.K. Willey, who prefers to be known as Aunty Kamala, grew up in both the United States and India, and earned a Ph. D. in Philosophy of Education from the University of Connecticut for her in-depth inquiry into Gandhi's ecological outlook. Influenced by his ideals, and the example, teachings and life, of Holy Mother Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi), Aunty Kamala's current projects deal with ethical inquiry and creating awareness of the ethical crisis our planet faces. She works to nurture awareness of our ethical instincts for children, family, human society, as well as our duty and responsibilities to all members and parts of the natural Creation. Aunty Kamala continues to dive into the subject of Earth Ethics, writing articles which both supplement and further understanding of the ideals expressed in this book at EarthEthics.org.in as well as for other publications and magazines.
- Author Biography
Dr. P.K. Willey (Aunty Kamala) has made an in-depth inquiry into Gandhi's ecological outlook, as a holistic, environmentally transformative, and self-educative philosophy. Her dissertation from the University of Connecticut, USA was entitled, "The Ecological Mandala of M.K. Gandhi."
Aunty Kamala has studied and continues to study the principles and virtues of ethical life by drawing on traditions as diverse as the all-inclusive Sanathana Dharma (from India), the Baha'i faith, Judeo-Christian faiths, and by taking inspiration from the personal life efforts of innumerable teachers:her Mother and Father, G. Indira Willey, and Dr. C. Francis Willey, Abdu'l Baha, Paramahansa Yogananda, Peace Pilgrim, John Muir, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Mother Theresa, Damayanti-Amma, Dr. Vandana Shiva, Medha Patkar, Arundhati Roy, and many more.
In 1999, she left mainstream society and moved to an ashram in India to learn from the great Indian woman saint Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, also known as Holy Mother Amma, the Hugging Saint. The experience of living in Holy Mother Amma's community of Truth-seekers since then has served to make Aunty Kamala aware and dedicated to the principles and ideals of ethical life to serve the goals of human life.
The tenor of Aunty Kamala's writing is first as a spiritual aspirant, and then as a mother who has faced life's pitfalls and tragedies, reflecting her deep regard for human beings, as well as her principled search for meaning and Truth. In 2007, her beautiful 19-year-old daughter, Anni, died in her and Linkesh's arms after a lengthy illness.
Aunty Kamala's current projects deal with creating awareness of the necessity for ethical inquiry and the ethical crisis our planet faces, through activities related to M.A. Math, Wise Earth Publishers, and several other groups and organizations.Earth Ethics. She works towards nurturing ethical instincts in people, particularly children, and through action for people's democracy and environmental rights and responsibilities for all members and parts of the natural Creation. Along with many others, she is working an ongoing musical offering, under the Directorship of composer and musician, Mr. Kartik Shah, of Mumbai, called "Anni's Album," poetry and textbooks. With gratitude for having Amma's grace in their lives, Aunty Kamala and her son Linkesh presently live at Amritapuri, in Kerala, India.
- Publications
- Earth Ethics of M. K. Gandhi with teachings from Holy Mother Amma: and Introduction, Pranaam: 108 Love Poems to Holy Mother Amma, by KAL, an American Family living in Amritapuri.
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