Rama Navami Satsang with Swamini
(Yearly event) Apr 01, 2023 to Mar 28, 2026 (ended)
Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Sri Rama, the anniversary of his marriage to Sita, and his coronation. Sri Rama is said to be the embodiment of dharma, or righteous action, and there is a lesson for us to learn how he faced every trial that arose in his life. Join us for a special Ram Navami satsang on Saturday, March 28th with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with group archana at 4PM CT, followed by a Rama puja and bhajans, arati, and a cultural program. Here's the full schedule:
4:00-5:00 Archana
5:00-6:40 Rama Puja and Bhajans
6:40-7:00 Arathi
7:00-7:30 Cultural Program
7:30-7:45 Prasad
7:30-8:30 Dinner
8:30-9:00 Clean up
If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.
Thursday
Aug
27
11:30am - 12:30pm
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
Aug
29
A Multi-Day Event
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) is a spiritual and character-building program that nurtures children and teens ages 4 and up in the values, traditions, and spirit of selfless service inspired by Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma). Join us for a weekend built around connection — with each other, with nature, and... more ›
Saturday
Aug
29
9:00am - 8:00pm
We will celebrate Onam, the colorful harvest festival of Kerala, with a day of community and satsang. Amma says that the festival of Onam and its celebrations give us the message that prosperity, peace, and affluence result when ancient spiritual traditions and the modern world go hand in hand. Our... more ›
Saturday
Aug
29
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
29
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
30
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 ›
Thursday
Sep
03
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 ›
Thursday
Sep
03
11:30am - 12:30pm
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
05
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 ›
Saturday
Sep
05
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 ›
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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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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