M. A. CENTER
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  • Swamini Ambikamrita Prana performing a puja at MACC
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Daily Events at our Center

All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall.

White Flower Meditation — Sunday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. Amma requests everyone to practice this meditation regularly for the benefit of the entire world. Join live or via Zoom (Meeting ID 828 7832 9402, passcode 092753).

Evening Bhajans — Sunday through Friday at 6:30 p.m. (in person): Guru Stotram chanting, devotional singing and closing prayers.

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Events

Upcoming Events

All are welcome to join us for the recurring and special events listed below.

  • Oct ’27
    Sat
    16
    4:00 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 starting at approximatel…

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  • Oct ’27
    Tue
    19
    8:30 AM

    Tuesday 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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  • Oct ’27
    Tue
    26
    8:30 AM

    Tuesday 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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  • Nov ’27
    Tue
    2
    8:30 AM

    Tuesday 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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Chicago 2026 Golu
Spiritual Practice

Navaratri Celebrations at MA Center Chicago

MA Center Chicago observed nine evenings of celebrations during Navaratri.

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November 1, 2026
MA Center Chicago volunteers of all ages standing together after planting native oak trees
Local Service Projects

Planting 30 Native Oak Trees

Volunteers of all ages planted 30 native Illinois oaks for Amma’s birthday.

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October 2, 2026
MA Center Chicago volunteers preparing a vegetarian meal in the Center kitchen
Local Service Projects

Mother's Kitchen - Preparing and Serving a Vegetarian Meal at an Area Shelter

Volunteers cooked a vegetarian meal and served it at an Aurora homeless shelter.

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October 2, 2026

Life is a mystery. You cannot understand it unless you surrender, for your intellect cannot grasp its expansive and infinite nature, its real meaning and fullness. Bow down low and be humble; then you will know life's meaning.

Amma