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Amrita SRI - Silent Retreat Immersion

May 23, 2025 5:30pm to May 25, 2025 5:30pm

Weekend Silent Retreat with Swamiji & Swamini

We live in a world of turbulence and turmoil, constantly bombarded by the chatter of our gadgets and minds. Understanding our need to shut out this noise and experience the deep inner peace and joy that is our true nature, Amma has urged her disciples in the USA to conduct extended silent meditation retreats.

Swami Dayamritananda Puri and Swamini Ambikamrita Prana will lead a silent retreat Friday, May 23rd through Sunday, May 25th. The retreat will include a public program on Saturday, starting at 4:00 pm, that will be free to attend and open to everyone.

Silent retreats with Amma’s senior disciples offer the opportunity to deepen our inner connection with Amma and experience the deep inner peace and joy that is our true nature. Archana chanting, yoga and meditation, satsang (spiritual discourse), bhajans (devotional singing), question and answer sessions, nature walks, and more will be included in the retreat. We hope you can join us.

Homa: An auspicious Homa (sacred fire ceremony) will be performed by Swamini as part of the retreat. Attendance will be open to those registered for the retreat and/or registered for the Homa. If you wish, you may register for a sankalpa (special resolve) to be made during the homa on your behalf, or for a loved one before May 23rd at 8:30 pm here.

FEES:

First adult in a registration $120
All additional adults in registration $60
Students (18 and above) $50
Teens (13 - 17) $40

Register for the Retreat here.

Registration Deadline: Online Registration will be open until Wednesday, May 21st at 10 PM CT. After this date, you will be able to register as a walk-in attendee with a $20 additional late registration fee per registrant.

Meals are included. To inquire about onsite accommodations, email macclodging@macenters.org. Accommodations in the nearby cities of St. Charles, Geneva, and Aurora are a short drive from MA Center Chicago. Please see a list of options here.

If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.

Saturday

May

10:30am - 12:00pm

Amrita Yoga Class

Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago Join us Saturday 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 ›

Saturday

May

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Amrita Book Club at MACC

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 ›

Saturday

May

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)

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

May

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

"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

May

4:00pm - 7:30pm

Saturday Satsang at MA Center Chicago

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 Saturday for a community satsang, starting with group archana at 4pm, followed by bhajans, arati, and meditation from 5pm onward. A wholesome... more ›

Sunday

May

8:00am - 2:00pm

Mother's Kitchen

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 Sunday of every month, we prepare food in the MACC kitchen starting at 8AM and then serve it at a local shelter. If... more ›

Saturday

May

10:00am - 7:00pm

Community Seva Day with Swamini

Join us for a special day of community building through selfless service. Let’s beautify and upgrade our beloved ashram together. We’ll be tackling big projects and caring for the trees (weather permitting). We will provide all tools needed, lunch, snacks, and delicious hot chai. All ages and... more ›

Saturday

May

10:30am - 12:00pm

Amrita Yoga Class

Saturday

May

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bhajan Class

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

May

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)

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

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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

Amrita SRI - Silent Retreat Immersion

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

EVENING BHAJANS

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