M. A. CENTER

Chicago

  • The community gathered with Swamiji at a retreat at MA Center Chicago
  • Aerial view of the 142-acre MA Center Chicago campus in Elburn, Illinois
  • Diwali celebrations at MA Center Chicago

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  • Sep ’26
    Sun
    27
    8:00 AM

    Mother's Kitchen — Cook & Serve

    On the first Sunday of every month, volunteers prepare a wholesome vegetarian meal in the MA Center Chicago kitchen starting at 8:00 a.m., then serve it to guests at a homeless shelter in nearby Aurora, Illinois.For Amma…

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  • Sep ’26
    Sun
    27
    3:00 PM

    Knit & Crochet for a Good Cause

    Join our knitting and crochet circle to make warm items for people in need. All skill levels are welcome, and remote contributions are too. Meets from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month in the Sou…

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  • Sep ’26
    Tue
    29
    8:00 AM

    Tuesday Morning Amrita Yoga Class

    "The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion."— AmmaJoin us Tuesday mornings for an open, gentle Amrita Yoga class in the Yoga Shala (underneath the satsang hal…

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  • Sep ’26
    Wed
    30
    6:30 PM

    Karthika with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana

    Join us for a special Karthika program with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, with chanting and bhajans followed by arati. Karthika is observed monthly in honor of Amma’s birth star.Program (6:30–8:00 PM): Amma Asht…

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"When love overflows and is expressed through every word and deed, we call it compassion. That is the goal of religion."

— Amma

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The community gathered with Swamiji at a retreat at MA Center Chicago

Saturdays at MA Center

Seva in the morning, satsang in the evening — Saturday programs are the best way to experience all the center has to offer. All are welcome.

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Autumn colors around the water tower at MA Center Chicago

GreenFriends Farm & Orchard

Organic gardens, fruit orchards, native prairie and permaculture — the center strives to be a model of caring for nature.

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Karma yogis in seva at MA Center Chicago

Karma Yoga Program

Live on the ashram from two weeks to two months and serve — a residential immersion in Amma's teaching of selfless service.

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Come Visit Us

Set on 142 peaceful acres in Elburn, just west of Chicago, MA Center Chicago is the Midwest hub of Amma's spiritual and charitable activities. Whether you come for a Saturday program, an overnight stay, or simply to walk the grounds, all faiths and backgrounds are warmly welcome.

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Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri during his August 2026 Chicago visit
Swamiji Tours

Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri visits Chicago with youth programs and a weekend retreat.

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August 16, 2026
The new Yoga Shala at MA Center Chicago
Amrita Yoga

MA Center Chicago marks Yoga Day with the inauguration of its new Yoga Shala.

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June 23, 2026
Earth Day Family Fest 2026 at MA Center Chicago
GreenFriends

Earth Day Family Fest brings the community together for nature, yoga and music.

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April 27, 2026

Amma is truly such an enormous fountain of energy, love and compassion. I think if all of us were to get even a fraction of it within our own beings, there would be only joy in the whole world... Whatever little I can do with her inspiration, I will strive my best to accomplish it.

Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri

2007 Nobel Peace Prize Winner