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
    2
    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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  • Oct ’27
    Sat
    2
    3:00 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.

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  • Oct ’27
    Sat
    2
    3:00 PM

    Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)

    Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi c…

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  • Oct ’27
    Sat
    2
    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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  • Oct ’27
    Sun
    3
    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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  • Oct ’27
    Tue
    5
    8:00 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
    Thu
    7
    11:30 AM

    Chair Yoga Class

    The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the ancient seers for the well-being of humanity.  Yoga helps us reconnect with natu…

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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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MA Center Chicago volunteers preparing a vegetarian meal in the Center kitchen
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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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Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri during his August 2026 Chicago visit
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Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri's August 2026 Visit

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

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August 16, 2026

Serving the world with love and cooperation, you will find your own true Self. As you help those in need, selfishness will fall away, and without even noticing you will find your own fulfillment.

Amma