Guru Purnima Satsang with Swamini
Next event (Yearly): Aug 1, 2026 4:00pm-8:30pm
The full moon (purnima) day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashadha (July-August) is celebrated as Guru Purnima. It is a day to pay respect to one's guru, particularly the one who leads you in your spiritual path.
This year, Guru Purnima falls on Wednesday, July 29th. MA Center Chicago warmly invites you to join us for our Guru Purnima satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana on Saturday, August 1st. Satsang will start at 4:00 pm with archana, followed by a Guru Paduka Puja (worship of the Guru's sandals), bhajans, meditation, arati, prayers for world peace, and a community dinner. Here's the tentative schedule:
4:00 - 5:00PM - Archana
5:00 - 5:30PM - Amma's Guru Purnima Message
5:30 - 6:30PM - Guru Paduka Puja
6:30 - 7:00PM - Chants and Bhajans, ending with Mahishasuramardini Stotram
7:00- 7:45PM - Arati, Meditation, and concluding prayers
7:45- 8:45PM - Dinner
During satsang, we pray for those in need. To learn how to add someone to the MA Center Chicago prayer list, click here.
If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.
“We are in the grip of our ego and because of this we hold on to our likes and dislikes. In order to break away from the ego, we need the help of a Sadguru. Amma's goal is to give her children this strength and love. If we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the Guru's ever-flowing grace. We can become freed from our mind and become a blessing to the entire world.” - from Amma's 2012 Guru Purnima message
Sunday
Aug
02
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 ›
Tuesday
Aug
04
8:00am - 9:00am
Location: MA Center Chicago Yoga Shala (underneath the satsang hall)
Join us Tuesdays at 8 am afor 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... more ›
Tuesday
Aug
04
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Aug
06
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 ›
Friday
Aug
07
A Multi-Day Event
Swami Amritaswarupananda will be conducting two retreats and a public program at MA Center Chicago Friday-Sunday, Aug 7-9, 2026. Join us as we gather to celebrate Amma’s message of love and service with... more ›
Saturday
Aug
08
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: MA Center Chicago Yoga Shala (underneath the satsang hall)
Join us Saturdays at 2pm 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... more ›
Saturday
Aug
08
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
Aug
09
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
Aug
09
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
Aug
11
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 ›
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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 6:00 pm
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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EVENING BHAJANS
Sunday-Friday at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and arati