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

In honor of Amma’s 73rd birthday, our community came together for Vishwa Seva Dinam, a day dedicated to selfless service. MA Center Chicago volunteers prepared a wholesome vegetarian meal in the MA Center Chicago kitchen and then served it to guests at a nearby homeless shelter.

Happy 73rd Birthday, Amma! May we continue to honor your teachings through selfless service.

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MA Center Chicago volunteers preparing a vegetarian meal in the Center kitchen
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Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri during his August 2026 Chicago visit
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Dr. Jane Goodall

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