Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)
Mar 23, 2019 2:00pm-3:00pm (ended)
ABK is structured to teach spiritual values to children through the application of Amma's teachings. Classes often include fun and engaging educational activities such as stories, games, music, and arts and crafts. ABK is open to children ages 4 and up. This week's class will focus on bhajan practice in preparation for Amma's summer programs. For more information, email macc.abk@macenters.org.
Monday
Sep
22
A Multi-Day Event
Navaratri, or the nine nights of Devi, will be observed at MA Center Chicago Monday, Sept. 22nd through Wednesday, Oct. 1st with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana. The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. Navaratri is a time of sadhana, of conquering our inner negativities to gain greater will... more ›
Tuesday
Sep
23
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
Sep
23
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
Sep
27
11:00am - 9:00pm
Join us for a special program to honor Amma's 72nd birthday led by Swamina Ambikamrita Prana. The all-day program will be filled with festivities that include a tree planting, a Guru Paduka Puja bhajans, chanting, and more. Here's the schedule:
11:00am –5:00PM: All-day archana (group chanting... more ›
Saturday
Sep
27
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"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 ›
Sunday
Sep
28
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
Sep
28
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
Sep
30
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
Sep
30
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 ›
Thursday
Oct
02
9:00am - 12:00pm
Inspired by Amma's teachings, Mother’s Kitchen groups in North America prepare, cook and serve 150,000 meals for the homeless and hungry each year.
At MA Center Chicago, on the first Thursday of every month, we prepare food in the MA Center Chicago kitchen from 9:00 am to noon and deliver it to an... 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
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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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