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Serving a Vegetarian Meal at an Aurora 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 homeless shelter in nearby Aurora, Illinois.

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

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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

Serving a Vegetarian Meal at an Aurora Shelter

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

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October 2, 2026
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

What I cherish about Amma is that she not only talks the talk and is the embodiment of unconditional love, but she expresses that love in action. She walks the talk. Mahatma Gandhi urged us to 'be the change we wish to see in the world.' Amma is the change she wants to see in our world. She is a profound living example for all of us.

Yolanda King

Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Former director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Centre for Non-violent Social Change