M. A. CENTER

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  • The community gathered with Swamiji at a retreat at MA Center Chicago
  • Aerial view of the 142-acre MA Center Chicago campus in Elburn, Illinois
  • Diwali celebrations at MA Center Chicago

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  • Nov ’26
    Tue
    3
    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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  • Nov ’26
    Thu
    5
    9:00 AM

    Mother's Kitchen — Soup Kettle Seva

    On the first Thursday of every month, volunteers prepare food from 9:00 a.m. to noon and deliver it to a community soup kitchen in Elgin, Illinois, serving those experiencing homelessness and hunger.Contact Meetali at De…

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  • Nov ’26
    Thu
    5
    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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  • Nov ’26
    Sat
    7
    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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"When love overflows and is expressed through every word and deed, we call it compassion. That is the goal of religion."

— Amma

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The community gathered with Swamiji at a retreat at MA Center Chicago

Saturdays at MA Center

Seva in the morning, satsang in the evening — Saturday programs are the best way to experience all the center has to offer. All are welcome.

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Autumn colors around the water tower at MA Center Chicago

GreenFriends Farm & Orchard

Organic gardens, fruit orchards, native prairie and permaculture — the center strives to be a model of caring for nature.

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Karma yogis in seva at MA Center Chicago

Karma Yoga Program

Live on the ashram from two weeks to two months and serve — a residential immersion in Amma's teaching of selfless service.

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Come Visit Us

Set on 142 peaceful acres in Elburn, just west of Chicago, MA Center Chicago is the Midwest hub of Amma's spiritual and charitable activities. Whether you come for a Saturday program, an overnight stay, or simply to walk the grounds, all faiths and backgrounds are warmly welcome.

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Spiritual Practice

Navaratri Celebrations at MA Center Chicago

MA Center Chicago observed nine evenings of celebrations during Navaratri.

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November 1, 2026
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

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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October 2, 2026

Amma is truly such an enormous fountain of energy, love and compassion. I think if all of us were to get even a fraction of it within our own beings, there would be only joy in the whole world... Whatever little I can do with her inspiration, I will strive my best to accomplish it.

Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri

2007 Nobel Peace Prize Winner