M. A. CENTER

New York & New Jersey

  • Amma NYC Thanksgiving

    New York City Thanksgiving Satsang

  • Mother's Kitchen volunteers preparing a soup-kitchen meal
  • AYUDH youth at a gathering
  • Br. Ramanand with Amrita Bala Kendra children

Upcoming Events

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  • Nov ’26
    Fri
    13
    7:00 AM

    IAM-20 Guided Meditation - New York and New Jersey

    Guided IAM-20 practice by conference call with the New York and New Jersey team, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 am Eastern. Open to IAM-20 course graduates.Contact ammanycdowntownsatsang@ammagroups.org to join. You can als…

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  • Nov ’26
    Sun
    15
    3:15 PM

    New York City Thanksgiving Satsang

    You are invited to join us for a special Thanksgiving Satsang on Sunday, November 15th. Come express your gratitude and partake of a home cooked traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The afternoon will begin with bhajan pract…

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  • Nov ’26
    Tue
    17
    7:00 AM

    IAM-20 Guided Meditation - New York and New Jersey

    Guided IAM-20 practice by conference call with the New York and New Jersey team, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 am Eastern. Open to IAM-20 course graduates.Contact ammanycdowntownsatsang@ammagroups.org to join. You can als…

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  • Nov ’26
    Fri
    20
    7:00 AM

    IAM-20 Guided Meditation - New York and New Jersey

    Guided IAM-20 practice by conference call with the New York and New Jersey team, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 am Eastern. Open to IAM-20 course graduates.Contact ammanycdowntownsatsang@ammagroups.org to join. You can als…

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"Be like the honeybee who gathers only nectar wherever it goes. Seek the goodness that is found in everyone."

— Amma

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Mother's Kitchen volunteers preparing a soup-kitchen meal

Mother's Kitchen

On the second Saturday of each month, volunteers cook and serve a warm meal for those in need at a Manhattan soup kitchen.

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Br. Ramanand with Amrita Bala Kendra children

Amrita Bala Kendra

Amma's children's program — spiritual and cultural values for young people ages 5 to 15, through stories, music and service.

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AYUDH youth at a gathering

AYUDH

Amma's youth movement — soup kitchens, tree planting and clothing drives, with an active chapter at Drew University.

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M.A. Center NY/NJ is the hub of Amma's spiritual and humanitarian activities across the greater New York and New Jersey area, anchoring satsang groups from Manhattan to New Jersey to Connecticut. Our family comes from every major religion, ethnicity and tradition. Whether you come for a monthly satsang, a soup-kitchen seva or a virtual book club, all faiths and backgrounds are warmly welcome.

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Swamiji visits New York

Swami Amritaswarupananda brings his 2026 USA tour to New Rochelle for a public program.

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August 18, 2026
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Pop-up Amma Shop Opens in Manhattan

A pop-up Amma shop opens in Manhattan, with proceeds supporting humanitarian projects.

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August 9, 2026
The ashram vegetable garden at M.A. Center NY/NJ
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Growing and Giving

Volunteers grew 50+ lbs of vegetables for a New Rochelle food bank.

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December 2, 2021

The greatest tragedy in life is not death, the greatest tragedy takes place when our talents and capabilities are underutilized and allowed to rust while we are living. When we use the wealth obtained from nature, it diminishes; but when we use the wealth of our inner capabilities, it increases.

Amma