Upcoming Events
All are welcome to join us for the recurring and special events listed below.
M. A. CENTER
Chicago
- Apr ’27Sun256:00 AM
Silent Sunday Morning Meditation and Archana
"The silence that we acquire through prayer and meditation strengthens us to face the challenges of life."— AmmaStart your Sunday with quiet spiritual practice in the satsang hall — archana, the Mahishasura Mardini Stotr…
More Details - Apr ’27Sun253:00 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…
More Details - Apr ’27Tue278:00 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…
More Details - Apr ’27Thu2911:30 AM
Chair Yoga Class
Please join us for a gentle chair yoga class, suitable for all, held Tuesday afternoons at the back of the satsang hall. Led by Pranava; $10 per participant.
More Details - May ’27Sat12:00 PM
Amrita Book Club (Online)
The Amrita Book Club of North America offers a chance to dive more deeply into Amma's teachings. The club meets on Zoom on the first and third Saturdays of each month, 2:00–3:00 p.m. Central, to explore Amma's books and…
More Details - May ’27Sat13:00 PM
Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session
A guided IAM-35 meditation session for those who have completed the IAM-35 course, held Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. — in person in the South Lodge Community Room and via Zoom. Contact maccmeditation@macenters.org for details.
More Details - May ’27Sat13:00 PM
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)
Amrita Bala Kendra is our children's program, passing on Amma's teachings through stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, festivals and service. Classes meet Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the South Lodge (in person and…
More Details - May ’27Sat14:00 PM
Weekly Satsang
Everyone is welcome to join us for weekly satsang every Saturday — with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana when she is here. Saturdays begin with a morning of seva (selfless service) on the ashram grounds, followed in the afterno…
More Details - May ’27Sun26:00 AM
Silent Sunday Morning Meditation and Archana
"The silence that we acquire through prayer and meditation strengthens us to face the challenges of life."— AmmaStart your Sunday with quiet spiritual practice in the satsang hall — archana, the Mahishasura Mardini Stotr…
More Details - May ’27Sun28:00 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…
More Details - May ’27Tue48:00 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…
More Details - May ’27Thu69:00 AM
Mother's Kitchen — Soup Kettle Seva
On the first Thursday of every month, volunteers prepare food from 9:00 a.m. to noon and deliver it to a community soup kitchen in Elgin, Illinois, serving those experiencing homelessness and hunger.Contact Meetali at De…
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Humankind needs every possible voice for peace, mutual understanding and unselfish work. A good example of this is Amma's wide-ranging work for the poor, the sick, and those who have suffered in natural disasters.
Tanja Saarela
Former Cultural Minister of Finland