Satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri

A photo of Swami Shantamritananda Puri
Satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri
(Weekly event) Mar 05, 2022 to Jun 18, 2022 (ended)

Join us Saturdays for an in-person satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri. Satsang starts at 5 pm CT with group archana, followed by bhajans with Swamiji, arati, and meditation. A boxed dinner will be available for takeaway after satsang. If you would like to sponsor dinner, please email Suresh.

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.

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

Saturday
Mar
21
2:30pm - 3:30pm
"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
Mar
21
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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 ›
Sunday
Mar
22
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
Mar
22
9:00am - 12:00pm
Join this IAM-35 Refresher on Sunday, March 22, 9:00 – 12:00 pm at MA Center Chicago. The Refresher will be held during the final morning of the weekend in-person IAM-35 Course Retreat, where you will join the Retreatants. Long-time IAM instructors Radha Katz and Anand Kane will lead the Refresher... more ›
Sunday
Mar
22
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 ›
Monday
Mar
23
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a special Karthika program with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, which will include special chanting and bhajans followed by arati. Karthika is observed monthly in honor of Amma's birth star. We hope to see you here: Karthika: 6:30PM-8:00PM
  • Amma Ashtotaram 
  • Guru Stotram...
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Tuesday
Mar
24
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
Mar
28
2:30pm - 3:30pm
"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
Mar
28
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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
Mar
28
4:00pm - 8:30pm
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... more ›

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 

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