Amma at MA Center Chicago
Aug 9, 2024 11:00am to Aug 11, 2024 12:00am (ended)
Amma will be at MA Center Chicago Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11, 2024
Prior to the pandemic, Amma visited the U.S. yearly for more than 30 years. This is Amma's first visit to the U.S. since 2019. While here, Amma spends 12-15 hours with the public every day in about multiple cities across the U.S. In each location she visits, Amma gives talks, leads prayers for world peace, gives one-on-one advice, and simply embraces the people who come to see her. People of all faiths and walks of life come to see Amma, who is a source of inspiration and solace and a model of hope, love, and selflessness in these difficult times. Come meet Amma this summer at one of her free public programs at MA Center Chicago.
Friday, August 9 | Day 1: One All-Day Program
9:30 am | Token distribution starts
11:00 am | Program begins with a short meditation when Amma enters the hall
Saturday, August 10 | Day 2: One All-Day Program
Morning Program
9:30 am | Token distribution starts
11:00 am | Program begins with a short meditation when Amma enters the hall
Sunday, August 11| Day 3 Morning Program
Morning Program
8:30 am | Token distribution starts
10:00 am | Program starts with Amma's arrival at the hall
Sunday, August 11 | Day 3 Evening Program
6:00 pm | Token distribution starts
7:00 pm | Program starts with Amma arriving and leading the Atma Puja – a prayer ceremony for world peace
For more information, visit www.amma.org/tours.
Monday
Nov
03
A Multi-Day Event
This year's AYUDH food and supply drive is underway! Please drop off nonperishable donations in the satsang hall for delivery to the local Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Mission of Our Lady of the Angels (in downtown Chicago) in time for the holidays. Please check expiration dates on each item... more ›
Saturday
Dec
13
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Amma says, "Bhajans are prayers in the form of songs, rich in meaning and full of devotional content." The MACC Bhajan Class meets virtually on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 2:30 to 3:45 pm. This class is offered for those who wish to learn bhajans and study devotional songs and... more ›
Saturday
Dec
13
2:30pm - 3:30pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
Saturday
Dec
13
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›
Saturday
Dec
13
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Amma says, "Satsang has the power to turn our minds towards good thoughts. Children, don't waste any opportunity to participate in satsang."
Join us Saturdays in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall for a community satsang, which starts with group archana at 4pm, and is typically followed by bhajans... more ›
Sunday
Dec
14
6:00am - 8:30am
"The silence that we acquire through prayer and meditation helps us find peace and true happiness in this noisy world." ~Amma
Join us for a Silent Sunday Morning (with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana when she is here), starting with archana in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall at 6am, followed by... more ›
Sunday
Dec
14
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the MA Center Chicago knit and crochet group to help people in need of warm hats, scarves, and more. The group meets from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the South Lodge Community Room.
All skill levels are welcome, and if you are unable to attend the... more ›
Tuesday
Dec
16
8:00am - 9:00am
Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago
Join us Tuesday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary.
"The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any... more ›
Tuesday
Dec
16
10:00am - 11:00am
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 nature and eventually become one with God. - Amma
Please join us for gentle chair yoga... more ›
Saturday
Dec
20
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Amrita Book Club of North America gives participants an opportunity to dive more deeply into Amma’s teachings. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom to explore Amma’s books and books written by Amma's senior disciples. All are welcome to attend... more ›
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All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall:
WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION
Sunday through Friday at 5:50 pm (starts with 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation)
Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us live or via Zoom: https://bit.ly/maccmed
Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402
Passcode: 092753
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EVENING BHAJANS
Sunday-Friday at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and arati
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