10th Anniversary Retreat w/Swami Shantamritananda Puri

Amma giving darshan at MACC with Swami Shantamritananda in the background

May 13, 2022 5:00pm to May 15, 2022 2:00pm (ended)

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The MA Center Chicago 10th Anniversary Retreat with Swami Shantamritananda Puri will include a Maha Sudarshana Homa, archana class, satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri, bhajans, meditation, special 10th anniversary programs, and more.

The retreat fees are as follows:

Per Person	Infant (ages up to 5)	FREE
	Youth (6 - 18 years)	$30 per person
	Adult (19 and above)	$50 per person
Family package	4-member family pack (2 parents + 2 youth)	$155
Family package	5-member family pack (2 parents + 3 youth)	$180

To register, please submit the appropriate payment as noted in the table above via PayPal here. (If you wish to attend the retreat but the cost is prohibitive, please register with the fees you can afford for this retreat.) Please note, fees do not include the following:

Lodging/accommodation. If you require onsite (at MACC) accommodation, please contact the MACC Hospitality Team at macclodging@macenters.org or 630-460-2441. Accommodation is available on a per bed/dorm-style basis.
Sponsorship for Maha Sudharshana Homa. All retreat participants are welcome to attend the Homa, which will be performed Friday night, May 13 at 7 PM CT in the MA Center Chicago event hall. If you would also like to register for a sankalpa (sponsor the homa), please register for that separately, here.

COVID PROTOCOLS:

Keeping the health and safety of all who wish to attend uppermost in our minds, Covid protocols remain in place:

Vaccination is required, and the booster shot is recommended.
Negative test 48 hours prior to attendance required for those not vaccinated.
Anyone who feels sick, has a fever, or has been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 should not attend.
Social distancing, 6 ft. apart, is strongly recommended for all except members of the same household.
Everyone must wear their mask at all times except for the singers and musicians while singing/playing instruments.

RETREAT SCHEDULE:

The retreat will start Friday, May 13 at 5:30 PM CT and will conclude Sunday, May 15 at 2:00 PM CT. Here is the retreat schedule (subject to change):

Retreat schedule

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Evening Program:
3:00-6:30pm: Retreat Registration (Satsang Hall/Cafe)

5:30-6:30pm: Dinner (Satsang Hall/Cafe)
7:00-9:00pm: Maha Sudharshana Homa (Outside - Quad area)
9:00-10:00pm: Prasadam (Outside - Quad area)

Morning Program:
6:00-6:30am: Tea/Snacks (Satsang Hall)
6:30-11:00am: AMMA PROGRAM LIVE from Amritapuri (Event Hall)
11:00-11:15am: Break
11:15-12:30pm: Outdoor Activity
12:30-1:15pm: Lunch
1:15-1:30pm: Break

Afternoon Program:
1:30-4:00pm: Special 10th Anniversary Event (Darshan Hall/GYM)
4:00-4:10pm: Break
4:10-4:55pm: Option 1: Archana Class (Event Hall)
4:10-4:55pm: Option 2: Seva

Evening Program:

5:00-6:00pm: Archana
6:00-8:45pm: Satsang with Swamiji
8:45-9:45pm: Dinner (Satsang Hall)
9:30-9:45pm: Cleanup (Satsang Hall)
9:45-10:30pm: Bonfire with Swamiji

Morning Program:
5:30-6:30am:Archana (Event Hall)

6:00-6:30am: Tea/ and Snacks (Satsang Hall)
6:30-11:00am: AMMA PROGRAM LIVE from Amritapuri (Event Hall)
11:00-11:15am: Break
11:15-12:30pm: Ashram Tour with Swamiji
12:30-1:00pm: Retreat Wrap-up
1:00-2:00pm: Lunch

Afternoon Program: (optional)
2:00-4:00pm: 10th Anniversary Tree Planting
4:00-4:30pm: Tea/Snacks

We're looking for volunteers to help prepare for the retreat. If you can help, please sign up for retreat and/or other MACC seva opportunities here. If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org

Saturday

Jul

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 ›

Sunday

Jul

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

Jul

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

Jul

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

Saturday

Jul

4:00pm - 8:30pm

Guru Purnima Satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana

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 Thursday, July 10th. MA Center Chicago warmly invites... more ›

Sunday

Jul

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Knit & Crochet for a Good Cause

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 ›

Saturday

Jul

10:30am - 12:00pm

Amrita Yoga Class

Saturday

Jul

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

Jul

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

Saturday

Jul

10:30am - 12:00pm

Amrita Yoga Class

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

10th Anniversary Retreat w/Swami Shantamritananda Puri

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

EVENING BHAJANS

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