M. A. CENTER
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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.

Morning Archana — 6:00 a.m.: group chanting of the 108 names of Amma and the 1,000 names of the Divine Mother (Lalita Sahasranama), with prayers for world peace.

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.

  • Aug ’27
    Sun
    15
    6:00 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…

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  • Aug ’27
    Thu
    19
    11:30 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.

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  • Aug ’27
    Sat
    21
    2:00 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…

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  • Aug ’27
    Sat
    21
    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, followed in the afterno…

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  • Aug ’27
    Sun
    22
    6:00 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…

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  • Aug ’27
    Thu
    26
    11:30 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.

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  • Aug ’27
    Sat
    28
    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, followed in the afterno…

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  • Aug ’27
    Sun
    29
    6:00 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…

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  • Sep ’27
    Thu
    2
    11:30 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
  • Sep ’27
    Sat
    4
    2:00 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
  • Sep ’27
    Sat
    4
    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, followed in the afterno…

    More Details
  • Sep ’27
    Sun
    5
    6:00 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…

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Don't be discouraged by your incapacity to dispel darkness from the world. Light your little candle and step forward.

Amma