Message from Amma

A friend of mine sent me the following message from Amma Chi~

Within the next two weeks the workers at the Fukushima plant are going to try to remove spent fuel rods that are suspended on damaged racks. They weigh about 400 tons all together and contain radiation equivalent to 14,000 times the amount released by the Hiroshima atomic bomb. This is very dangerous work, not just for the workers, and Japan, but for the entire world.

There's a media blackout about the gravity of the situation (and has been for two years) but right now prayers are needed more than ever.

The seriousness of it extends far beyond the removal of the airborne fuel rods. This one act of removal is extremely dangerous and could impact all of us within a rather short amount of time. Amma believes it needs our utmost attention and prayers. She has asked that we join together in daily prayers for the next month focusing on stabilization of the plant, of the fuel rods, of the workers safety and fair working conditions, and for their utmost competence in facing this daunting global responsibility.

She requests that our prayers focus on the world community coming together, encouraging the best nuclear specialists and global engineers to step forward in a unified manner, bringing their expertise and best plans in stabilizing and containing leaks and damage to the plant.

Lastly, may we pray for stabilization of the entire nuclear plant, including the end of radioactive leaking and contamination of the Waters, and for the renewed health of our Pacific Ocean, and all marine life there.

All thoughts on how to add or build onto this multi-faceted prayer for stabilization, safety, and protection - of the plant, workers, families, waters, marine life, and global community are welcome and encouraged. Tweet