July 12, 2025 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago celebrated Guru Purnima on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The full moon (purnima) day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashadha (July-August) is celebrated as Guru Purnima and is a day to pay respect to one's guru, particularly the one who leads you in your spiritual path. ... more ›
April 20, 2025 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago celebrated Earth Day Family Fest on April 19, 2025 themed 'Celebrate, Learn and Grow'. The festivities included activities for all ages, music, yoga, a scavenger hunt, food stalls and booths showcasing various aspects of Earth Day.... more ›
April 20, 2025 —
Midwest
Vishu 2025 was celebrated in the presence of Swamini Ambikamrita Prana at MA Center Chicago on the 19th of April 2025.
"Vishu conveys the message of the unbreakable interconnection between man, nature and God. The word Vishu means "equal". Vishu is the day on which day and night are equal. This... more ›
January 23, 2025 —
Midwest
The MA Center Chicago prayer list is shown on Saturdays during satsang to allow the community to come together in prayer for friends, family, and loved ones undergoing hardship, illness, or in need of positive intention.
You are welcome to add names to the prayer list via email at... more ›
December 10, 2024 —
Midwest
A Divine Journey: Three Days of Spiritual Immersion with Swami Amritaswarupananda
In a transformative three-day retreat, participants enjoyed the presence of Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, whose wisdom, soulful bhajans, and infectious humor created an atmosphere of profound... more ›
In a transformative three-day retreat, participants enjoyed the presence of Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, whose wisdom, soulful bhajans, and infectious humor created an atmosphere of profound... more ›
November 2, 2024 —
Illinois
At MA Center Chicago's thriving apple orchard, the spirit of service blossoms alongside nearly 300 fruit trees. Since 2014, this chemical-free sanctuary has been cultivated with care by dedicated volunteers who embrace sustainable farming practices.
This harvest season, volunteers have gathered... more ›
August 20, 2024 —
Midwest
Amma arrived in Chicago for the final stop of the 2024 US Tour. The three-day program was held at MA Center Chicago from August 9-11. The joy of devotees, seeing Amma after a five-year hiatus, was clearly visible on their faces. It was a vast spectrum of events, from local community level to... more ›
June 14, 2024 —
Chicago
We are delighted to announce that Amma will be visiting the United States from July 4 – August 11, in her first international tour since 2019.
MA Center Chicago will be the last tour stop, Friday-Sunday, August 9-11. Experience a personal blessing (hug) in a spiritual setting... more ›
March 24, 2024 —
Midwest
Holi 2024 was celebrated at MA Center Chicago in the presence of Swamini Ambikamrita Prana. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the festivities. See more photos here >>
March 17, 2024 —
Midwest
During Amma's 2016 Shivaratri message, she said, "Shivaratri is a celebration of sacrifice, dispassion and renunciation. Shivaratri teaches us to abandon all other thoughts in contemplation of God, and to realize the ultimate purpose of human life." This year, MA Center Chicago held an all-night... more ›