Saturday Satsang & More at MA Center Chicago
Saturday Satsang & More at MA Center Chicago
Jan 25, 2020 9:30am-7:30pm (ended)
Saturday Satsang & More at MA Center Chicago
Join us for a day of devotion and community at MA Center Chicago.
We have weekly events Saturdays, typically starting with archana class at 9:30 am in the satsang hall. For more details about our Saturday programs, which include youth programs, guided meditation, devotional singing classes, and more, please visit our regularly scheduled classes and programs page. We also send a weekly email with details about our program schedule. To sign up or change your settings, please click here.
REGULAR SATSANG SCHEDULE
4:00 - 5:00 pm - Archana (chanting of the divine names)
5:00 - 5:45 pm - Satsang (may include a talk or video)
5:45 - 7:00 pm - Bhajans, arati, meditation, closing prayers, and prasad
A delicious vegetarian meal will be available for a modest donation after satsang.
If you have questions about participating in MA Center Chicago activities, please contact us at chicago@macenters.org or 630-387-5077. Interested in spending a weekend in spiritual reflection? Inquire about onsite accommodation via email to macclodging@macenters.org.
Saturday
May
10
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
May
11
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a group viewing of a Rama television series in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall on Sunday at 2 pm CT (except the first Sunday of every month, which is dedicated to... more ›
Saturday
May
17
10:30am - 12:00pm
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
17
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
May
17
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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
17
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 ›
Saturday
May
17
4:00pm - 7:30pm
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 ›
Friday
May
23
A Multi-Day Event
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... more ›
Saturday
May
24
7:00am - 9:00am
Swamini Ambikamrita Prana will perform an auspicious Homa (sacred fire ceremony) on Sunday, May 24th, starting at 7:15 am at MA Center Chicago, in the brick building behind the darshan hall.
Homa, or Puja, is ceremonial worship of the Divine, performed to keep us in harmony with cosmic forces,... more ›
Saturday
May
24
10:30am - 12:00pm
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 ›
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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 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
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